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AR.C.007
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Volunteer Fire Department
Persons
- Ford, W. P.
- Neyland, W. D.
- Von Rosenberg, Ernst Johann
- Woodward, Clarence L.
Organizations
- Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 (Austin, Tex.)
- Colorado Fire Company No. 2
- East Austin Hose Company No. 4
- Washington Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1
- Tenth Ward Company No. 8
- Protection Hose Fire Company No. 3
- South Austin Fire Company No. 5
- Hope Hook and Ladder Company, No. 2
- North Austin Fire Company No. 6
- West Austin Fire Company No. 7
- Austin (Tex.). Volunteer Fire Department
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Fire departments--Texas--Austin
- Volunteer fire departments--Texas--Austin
- Volunteer fire fighters
- Fire prevention
- Engine companies--Texas--Austin
- Fire departments--Officials and employees
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Portrait photography
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.F.010
Dates:
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Creator: Miller, Tom, 1893-1962
Persons
- Miller, Tom
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Shivers, Allan
- DeWitty, Arthur B.
- Wolf, Oswald G.
- Thornberry, Homer
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Mayor's Office
- Salvation Army
- Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse and Greeven
- Municipal Auditorium (Austin, Tex.)
- Page Southerland Page Architects and Planners
- United States. Congress. House
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Austin (Tex.). Board of Equalization
- Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Humane Society of Austin and Travis County
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Public utilities--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Police-community relations--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- Racism--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.H.004
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Council of Parent-Teacher Associations
Persons
- Ruiz, Ruth
- Gage, Winnie
- Bonavita, Evelyn
- Manning, Nancy
- Everett, Leigh
- Bessner, Ray
- Cook, Karen
- Williams, Karen
- Moore, J. H.
- Shivers, Allan
- Shepperd, John Ben
Organizations
- Austin City Council of Parent-Teachers
- Austin Council of Parent-Teacher Associations
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
- Junior League of Austin (Tex.)
- Texans War on Drugs Committee
- Austin School Improvement League
- Council of Presidents
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Parents' and teachers' associations
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Michael L. Harris Papers
AR.M.012
Dates:
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Creator: Harris, Michael L.
Persons
- Harris, Michael L.
- Russell, Allen H.
- Knebel, Edmund P.
- Richards, Ann
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Doggett, Lloyd
Organizations
- Austin Baseball Club (Tex.)
- Texas League
- Austin Braves (Baseball team)
- Austin Senators (Baseball team)
- A.N. McCallum High School
- Pan American Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Disch Field (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Minor league baseball--Texas
- Baseball--Texas--History
- Sports--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Elections--Texas--Austin
- Campaign paraphernalia
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.) Office of Bicentennial Affairs Records
AR.N.006
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Office of Bicentennial Affairs
Persons
- Sheffield, Beverly S.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Office of Bicentennial Affairs
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Texas--Centennial celebrations, etc.
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976
Format
- Art
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Advance notice required
AR.1994.094
Dates:
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Creator: Hertzog, Martha
Persons
- Long, Emma Jackson
- Smith, C.B.
- Simond, Ada DeBlanc
- Wilson, Eddie
- Urigas, Jose
- Fowler, Gordon
- Hertzog, Martha
Organizations
- Armadillo World Headquarters
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
Subjects
- African Americans--Social conditions
- Cities and towns--Texas--Austin--Growth
- Economic history--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.O.011
Dates:
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Creator: Friedman, Jeff, 1945-2007
Persons
- Friedman, Jeff
- Dryden, Bud
Organizations
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Human Rights Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin (Tex.). Water and Wastewater Department
- Brackenridge Hospital
- LoVaca Gathering Company
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- MoPac Boulevard (Austin, Tex.)
- Municipal Golf Course (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Jews--Texas--Austin
- Social reformers--Texas--Austin
- Affirmative action programs--Government policy
- Electric utilities--Rates
- Police-community relations--Texas--Austin
- Political campaigns
- Public welfare
- South Texas Nuclear Project
- Child care services
- Jews--Texas--Austin
- Transportation
- Women's health services
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Traffic flow--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Environmental protection--Texas--Austin
- Labor unions--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Annexation (Municipal government)--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.). City Council. Margret Hofmann Records
AR.O.017
Dates:
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Creator: Hofmann, Margret, 1925-2012
Persons
- Hofmann, Margret
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
Subjects
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Nuclear power plants--Texas
- Trees--Texas--Austin
- Domestic Animals
- Sidewalks
- Express highways--Texas--Austin
- Environmentalism--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.O.020
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Mayor's Commission on Electric Rates
Persons
- Giblin, Pamela M.
- Davidson, Dan H.
- White, Thomas H.
- Hancock, R. L.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Mayor's Commission on Electric Rates
- South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
- Electric utilities--Rates--Texas--Austin
- Nuclear energy--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.P.001
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Police Department
Persons
- Laws, R. Beverly
- Adams, Nathan
- Ainsworth, Miller
- Akers, Mavrick
- Clark, Nancy
- Collins, Rip
- Eggeling, Alvin
- Garrison, James
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Littlepage, James N.
- Maddox, Francis Marion
- Miles, R. A.
- Miller, Tom
- Moore, Naomi
- Morris, W. J.
- Russell, W. C.
- Seaholm, Walter
- Stevenson, Coke R. (Coke Robert)
- Taylor, Robert
- Thorp, R. D.
- Valentine, R. J.
- Voight, Ed
- Walker, Fred L.
- Wheless, Hewitt T.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Police Department
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Police--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Crime--Texas--Austin
- Public welfare--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice