Exterior of Walter Tips Company at 2nd and Colorado. Streets in front of building with cars parked. Railroad tracks in the lower left of the picture.

Exterior of Walter Tips Company at 2nd and Colorado. Covered loading dock with 3 trucks parked inside.

An aerial view of the University of Texas campus. There is a construction site just beyond a large flagpole in the photo.

An aerial view of the University of Texas campus. There is a construction site just beyond a large flagpole in the photo.

Mrs. Cowan (first name unknown) is seated and reading a letter from Mamie Eisenhower.

Mrs. Cowan (first name unknown) is seated and reading a letter from Mamie Eisenhower.

Mrs. Cowan (first name unknown) stands outside and holds an unopened letter from Mamie Eisenhower.

Mrs. Thomas (first name unknown) stands on the stoop of the Manchaca Methodist Church in a black dress.

Informal group of military personnel standing, with coats and jackets.

Several military officers at table. Young man in uniform shaking hands with one of the officers. Texas, SMU and A&M banners hanging from ceiling.

Group of young military men sitting in folding chairs listening to a presentation by an officer standing in front of white screen.

Group of young military men playing pool.

Photo of cows feeding. Austin, Texas.

An unknown man stands behind the counter at a Zales Jewelers. The display cabinets in front of him are filled with rings while the display cabinets behind him and against the wall are displaying crystal and sterling silver products.

One unidentified gentleman holds a ribbon in place for another unidentified man to cut at the ribbon cutting of a Zales Jewelers. The ribbon is strung across open glass doors and an unidentified group of unidentified women are in the background watching the ribbon cutting.

Man in old car, surrounded by small crowd. Austin, Texas.

Photo of Municipal Building. Austin, Texas.

Photograph of Treaty Oak, a 500 year old landmark, with buildings in the background.

Photograph of Treaty Oak, a 500 year old landmark, with buildings in the background.

Photograph of a speaker at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The speaker stands behind a black podium covered in cloth that is horizontally striped in black, purple, and red colors. The speaker wears a black lace dress, yellow brooch, and blue sash. Behind the speaker are two male and two female mannequins dressed in Mexican style clothing. On the left stands a small potted tree, the bottom of which is covered in patterned fabric. One wall is yellow, while the other wall is brown.

Photograph of people modeling clothing at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Seven models are in view walking down a runway covered in confetti. The leftmost woman wears a white dress and both pink and white flowers in her hair. To her right is a woman wearing a green ribbon in her hair and a dress with a bright floral pattern. The third woman is obscured by the fourth, who wears a blue blouse, loose white pants, and a blue ribbon in her hair. A woman with her hair in small braids follows her, wearing a red and white striped poncho. Behind this woman is a woman who wears a red, black, and green feathered headdress and translucent pink dress with flowers embroidered onto the bodice. Last in line is a man wearing white shorts and a pink fringed shirt with a pointed hat from which colored streamers hang. Several people can be seen viewing the models.

A pair of dancers are caught in motion. The man stands to the left, wearing a white dress shirt, red silk scarf, and straw hat. The woman wears elaborate red, green, and gold ribbons in her hair and holds a red fan in her right hand. Her skirts are in the process of moving, large and twirling around her. The skirts are white, somewhat translucent, and include ribbon. Gold chains hang around her neck. Several mannequins and a bystander view the scene.

Photograph of a model at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The model wears white flowers in her hair, a white tank top, and blue patterned skirt. The skirt includes an an embroidered bird, chain, and branch. The model's naval is visible; she is barefoot. Attendees sit in chairs on both sides of the wooden runway, upon which confetti is strewn. The rightmost wall is yellow, while the other wall is brown. Picture frames hang on both walls.

Photographs of models at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Five models are most visible. Leftmost walks a man wearing white shorts, white sleeved shirt, and pink tasseled shirt with a pointed yellow hat from which fringe hangs. The woman to his right wears a bright pink skirt, sleeveless pink blouse, and red feathered headdress. The next woman wears a sleeveless dress with a pink, embroidered bodice and silver and multicolored skirt. The woman also wears a red and black feathered headdress. Partially obscured by her headdress is a figure wearing a blue, white, and red striped poncho. A woman wears a white dress cinched at the waist with a red belt and a headdress in white cloth. The last woman wears a white blouse with blue and red ribbon detailing. She has a white headdress and carries a straw basket. Streamers hang from the ceiling.