[Governor Beauford H. Jester signing bill]

Photo of Governor Beauford H. Jester signing the bill referred to at that time as the "Negro Bill" . Austin, Texas.
Date: March 3, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hurley Mattress Company

Photograph of an exterior view of Hurley Mattress and Awning Company which was located at 1101 E. 6th Street. Owner was Carlton E. Wilkerson.
Date: May 29, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin American Statesman

Exterior view of The American Statesman building which was located at 7th and Colorado Streets in 1947.
Date: June 22, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Future Homemakers of America - State President

Man standing behind desk handing certificate to a young woman.
Date: October 29, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beverly Sheffield

Man seated at desk writing. Beverly Sheffield served as Director of Austin Parks and Recreation Department for many years. In 1947 when this photo was taken, he was Supervisor of Deep Eddy Bathing Beach.
Date: July 25, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beverly Sheffield

Man sitting at desk talking on the telephone. Beverly Sheffield is listed as being Supervisor of Deep Eddy Bathing Beach in the 1947 City Directory. He later served for many years as Director of Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
Date: July 25, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Susanna Moehr - Family Picnic

Large family gathering outside under the trees. Dorothy Flury Moehr is seated front center with man's hand on her shoulder. Miss Flury was a teacher at Austin High and at Reagan High for many years.
Date: June 22, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Susanna Moehr - Family Picnic

Black woman standing beside table.
Date: June 22, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lomis Slaughter

Man dressed in suit, tie and hat standing in a grocery warehouse. Lomis Slaughter owned and operated Slaughter Grocery Stores.
Date: October 25, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Skinny Pryor

Smiling man with bow tie and hat standing in front of a mirror.
Date: October 10, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Jake Pickle at Desk: Portrait

Jake Pickle seated at desk looking through notebook.
Date: July 11, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Christmas Lights on Congress Avenue

Christmas lights as seen looking up Congress Avenue toward the capitol. Photo was taken at 6th and Congress Avenue. F.W. Woolworth & Co. is on left.
Date: January 1, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Christmas Lights on Congress Avenue

Christmas scene looking up Congress Avenue toward the capitol. Both Paramount and State movie theaters are visible.
Date: January 1, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mother with Baby

Woman holding baby in long dress.
Date: April 6, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin American Statesman

View of office at Austin American Statesman - drawers and filing cabinets.
Date: June 22, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church

Interior view of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. St. Ignatius was located at 303 W. Johanna in 1947.
Date: January 3, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Capitol Heights Baptist Church

Exterior view of Capitol Heights Baptist Church. Church was located at 817 W. Elizabeth Street.
Date: December 1, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Camping on Capitol Grounds

Two men and little girl eat breakfast on Capitol Grounds at the campsite of Rep. Jack Cox (D), District 108 - Stephens and Palo Pinto counties
Date: May 14, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Camping on Capitol Grounds

State Representative Jack Cox (D) , District 108 - Stephens and Palo Pinto counties, convenes with others on Capitol Grounds during camping stay with onions, fruits and more
Date: May 14, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Camping on Capitol Grounds

State Representative Jack Cox (), - District 108, Stephens and Palo Pinto Counties, pitches a tent with his sons on Capitol grounds
Date: May 14, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin American Statesman

View of office -- desks with chairs in front.
Date: June 22, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin American Statesman

View of an empty office.
Date: June 22, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin American Statesman

View of office with five people at work.
Date: June 22, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Benoit Tourist Court

Exterior view of Benoit Motel. In the 1947 City Directory The Benoit Courts were located at 2900 S. Congress Avenue.
Date: August 28, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History