Mrs. Cowan Reading a Letter from Mamie Eisenhower

Mrs. Cowan (first name unknown) is seated and reading a letter from Mamie Eisenhower.
Date: April 28, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mrs. Cowan Reading a Letter from Mamie Eisenhower

Mrs. Cowan (first name unknown) is seated and reading a letter from Mamie Eisenhower.
Date: April 28, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mrs. Cowan Holding a Letter from Mamie Eisenhower

Mrs. Cowan (first name unknown) stands outside and holds an unopened letter from Mamie Eisenhower.
Date: April 28, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mrs. Thomas in Front of the Manchaca Methodist Church

Mrs. Thomas (first name unknown) stands on the stoop of the Manchaca Methodist Church in a black dress.
Date: April 28, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Horses Being Ridden Around an Arena]

Photograph of people riding horses around an arena at a horse show at Cocke Horse Farm. There is a small building in the middle of the arena, and rows of people sitting behind a barrier.
Date: April 28, 1951
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Jockey and Her Horse]

Photograph of a jockey and her horse. She is wearing a light-colored jacket and riding boots, and the horse is a dark color and wearing a saddle. There are other people in the background in riding clothing.
Date: April 28, 1951
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Horse Jumping Over a Hurdle]

Photograph of a horse jumping over a hurdle. The horse is completely above the hurdle. The jockey is wearing dark-colored clothing, and the horse is dark-colored.
Date: April 28, 1951
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gun Cabinet]

Photograph of a wood crafted gun cabinet on display. Several guns can be seen placed on display inside the cabinet. Etched silhouettes of two deer can be seen on the glass, and drawers can be seen built into the space below. A mounted fish can be seen hanging on the brick wall to the right.
Date: April 28, 1965
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cavalry Troops Marching in Texas Capitol Building Dedication Parade]

Photograph of the parade for the dedication of the Texas State Capitol building. This particular photograph features cavalry troops (Interstate drill) marching down Congress Avenue. Crowds of spectators are standing watching on either side of the street. Many flags are on display.
Date: April 28, 1888
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sinclair stations

Exterior view of Sinclair station at 801 E. 1st St. Signs advertise Sinclair HC Gasoline. 3 men outside building. Cars parked.
Date: April 28, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Governor Beauford Jester and Mother

Future governor, Beauford Jester, and his mother seated with two other men. Man to right of mother appears to be Allan Shivers.
Date: April 28, 1943
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Governor Beauford Jester's Mother, Frances Gordon Jester

Mother of future governor, Beauford Jester, standing behind desk. Beauford Jester was elected Governor of Texas in 1947.
Date: April 28, 1943
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cerebral Palsy Center ground breaking]

Photograph of the ground breaking ceremony for the Cerebral Palsy Center. A crowd of men watch as the first shovel of dirt is excavated and the ground is broken. The sky is cloudy, but the men have removed their hats for the occasion.
Date: April 28, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

A.C.T. Dancers

One of Cecil Hill's ACT [Austin Civic Theater] ballerinas in a stretched pose.
Date: April 28, 1965
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

A.C.T. Dancers

Cecil Hill's ballerinas with a synchronized pose. Part of the Austin Civic Theater.
Date: April 28, 1965
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

A.C.T. Dancers

Cecil Hill's A.C.T. [Austin Civic Theater] group ballerina dancers pose
Date: April 28, 1965
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Future Homemakers of America

Seven dressed up young women. Four are standing while three are seated.
Date: April 28, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Trueman O' Quinn Buying The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage

Photograph of two men standing in front of the O.Henry Honeymoon Cottage. This house was originally located on E. 11th Street. In 1956 it was moved by The Heritage Society to Shoal Creek (Wooten) Park where it was to be restored. Several attempts were made to burn the house and on December 23, 1956 the house was set afire and burned to the ground as the restoration was taking place.
Date: April 28, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage

Close-up view of the deteriorating O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage.
Date: April 28, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage

Exterior view of the O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage as seen from the street.
Date: April 28, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Trueman O' Quinn Buying The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage

Photograph of four men standing in front of The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage. Two of the men are exchanging documents.
Date: April 28, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage

Photograph of the O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage.
Date: April 28, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History