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AR.Q.002
Dates:
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Creator: Long, Walter Ewing, 1886-1973
Persons
- Long, Walter Ewing
Organizations
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Rotary Club of Austin
- Texas Chamber of Commerce
- Texas Manufacturing Association
- Texas Centennial Committee
- Texas Commercial Executives Association
- Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Austin (Tex.)--Economic conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Brackenridge Tract (Austin, Tex.)
- Colorado River (Tex.)
- Penn Field (Austin, Tex.)
- Brackenridge Tract (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
- Agriculture--Economic aspects--Texas--Travis County
- Cities and towns--Texas--Austin--Growth
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Authors, American--Texas--Austin
- Industries--Texas--Austin
- Labor supply--Texas--Austin
- Roads--Design and construction
- Anniversaries--Texas
- Water-power--Texas
- Dams--Texas
- Airports--Texas--Austin
- Silk industry
- Photography--Texas--Austin
- Tourism--Marketing
- Airports--Texas--Austin
Format
- Art
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2002.025
Dates:
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Creator: Rodriguez-Mendoza, Amalia
Persons
- Rodriguez-Mendoza, Amalia
Organizations
- Texas. Governor's Commission for Women
- Mexican American Business and Professional Women of Austin
- Hispanic Women's Network of Texas
- Leadership Austin
- Austin Museum of Art
- Austin History Center Association
- Austin Public Library Foundation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Travis County (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Women--Politics and government
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas
- Latinx--Texas--History
- Latinx--Texas--Austin
- Community organization--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas--Social conditions
- Women's health services--Government policy
- Mexican American women--Texas
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.V.006
Dates:
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Creator: Barkley, Mary Starr
Persons
- Barkley, Mary Starr
- Barkley, Fred C.
- Barkley, Fred C., Jr.
- Boland, Michael
- Harwood, Cordelia Starr
- Morris, Margaret Starr
- Rousseau, Mary Dolan
- Starr, George
- Starr, James P.
- Starr, Mary Ellen Dolan
- McCutcheon
- Harrell, Gabriel
Organizations
- Austin National Bank (Austin, Tex.)
- Friends of the Adoration Convent
- Seton Hospital Auxiliary
- St. Mary's Cathedral (Austin, Tex.)
- Travis County Historical Survey Committee
- Johnson's Trading Post
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Genealogy
- Travis County (Tex.)--History
Subjects
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Historic buildings--Texas--Travis County
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2010.007
Dates:
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Creator: Overton, Volma
Persons
- Overton, Volma
- Overton, Warneta
- DeWitty, Arthur B.
- DeWitty, Virgie Maye Carrington
- Doggett, Lloyd
Organizations
- Austin History Center
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Austin Branch
- Austin NAACP Federal Credit Union (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Human Relations Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Human Rights Commission
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Boys Scouts of America. Troop 70 (Austin, Tex.)
- Texas State Conference of the NAACP Branches
- Oak Springs Elementary (Austin, Tex.). Campus Advisory Council
- Texas Society to Abolish Capital Punishment
- United States. Army Reserve
- United States Postal Service
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
- Civil rights--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
- African Americans--Education (Secondary)--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Education (Elementary)--Texas--Austin
- African American students
- School integration--Texas--Austin
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Election law--Texas--Austin
- Election districts--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Ballroom dancing
- African Americans--Suffrage
- Social reformers
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- Race discrimination--Economic aspects
- Political activists--Texas--Austin
- Discrimination in employment--Texas--Austin
- Discrimination in public accommodations--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2012.029
Dates:
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Creator: Fifer, Susan
Persons
- Fifer, Susan
- Olivarez, Alegria
- Barnes, Marites
- Baumgart, Raylene
- Pisuena, Roscell
- Knezevich, Joy
- Watson, Kirk
Organizations
- Austin Filipino-American Association
- Network of Asian American Organizations
- Asian American Resource Center (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce (Tex.)
- Austin Hindu Temple
- Asian Family Support Services of Austin
- Seton Hospital (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Philippines
Subjects
- Asian Americans--Texas--Austin
- Filipino Americans--Texas--Austin
- Medicine--Texas--Travis County--History
- Immigrants--Texas--Austin
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
- Cultural arts--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2012.024
Dates:
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Creator: Chinese Society of Austin
Persons
Organizations
- Chinese Society of Austin
- Network of Asian American Organizations
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Asian Americans--Texas--Austin
- Chinese Americans--Social life and customs
- Immigrants--Texas--History
- Political participation
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
- Chinese Americans--Societies, etc.
Format
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2011.009
Dates:
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Creator: Williams, William T., Jr., 1908-1989
Persons
- Williams, William T., Jr.
Organizations
- City of Austin
- St. David's Episcopal Church (Austin, Tex.)
- Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
- Episcopal Church. Diocese of Texas
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
- North Austin Lions Club
- Texas Fine Arts Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Angleton (Tex.)
Subjects
- Episcopal preaching (Episcopal Church)
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2011.019
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Filipino-American Association
Persons
Organizations
- Austin Filipino-American Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Filipino Americans--Texas--Austin
- Asian Americans--Texas--Austin
- Immigrants--Texas--History
- Asian Americans--Social life and customs
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2011.025
Dates:
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Creator: Network of Indian Professionals of North America. Austin Chapter
Persons
- Kotecha, Sonia
- Accapadi, Jos
- Bhatti, Sumina
- Khatwani, Umesh
Organizations
- NetIP
- Network of Indian Professionals of North America. Austin Chapter
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Asian Americans--Texas--Austin
- East Indian Americans--Societies, etc.
- South Asian Americans--Employment
- South Asian Americans--Societies, etc.
- South Asian Americans--Social life and customs
- South Asian Americans--Texas--Austin
- Immigrants--Texas--History
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1991.027
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Art League
Persons
- Gebauer, Dorothy
- Weller, Lucille Edgar
- Thornhill, Mary Lib
Organizations
- Austin Art League
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Art history
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Art--Texas--Austin
- Artists--Texas--Austin
- Cultural arts--Texas--Austin
- Museums--Texas--Austin
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site