[J.W. Edgar reading The Austin Statesman newspaper]

J.W. Edgar reading The Austin Statesman newspaper at a desk. The headline of the newspaper says "High Court Throws Out Segregation in Schools."
Date: May 18, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two cabs from the Yellow Cab Company near Duke's Garage]

Two "Yellow Cab Company" cabs parked near Duke's Garage. There are several other cars parked near the cabs.
Date: May 25, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[People washing cars at Joe's Quick Car Wash]

A view from across a street of Joe's Quick Car Wash. There are two men washing a car to the left. A bus is approaching on the right. A man is waiting at the bus stop.
Date: May 14, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Moonlight tower near Leo M. Black Motors Used Cars]

A moonlight tower down the street from Leo M. Black Motors Used Cars. There are several cars parked around the area. The capital building is visible to the right of the photo.
Date: May 3, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A man standing next to a Jax display at 7-11]

A man holding a long fork, next to a Jax display at 7-11. The display is promoting barbecues, using recipes found on Jax cartons. There is Butter Krust Bread to the right of the display and many advertisements in the 7-11.
Date: May 4, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Team picture of the 7-Up Bottlers baseball team]

A group photo of the 7-Up Bottlers baseball team. The coach of the team is standing to the right of the boys. The boys have "Bottlers" written across the front of their jerseys.
Date: May 19, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[An external view of Harris Memorial Baptist Church]

A view of the outside of Harris Memorial Baptist Church. There are stained glass windows and a large cross on the outside of the building.
Date: May 28, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three men and a woman dressed in formal attire at an airport]

Four people wearing formal wear at an airport. There are three men dressed in suits and one woman wearing a dress. A man and a woman in the group are conversing about an object that they are both holding. There is a plane in the background labeled "Braniff Internation Airways." A woman and a young boy are leaning against a railing in the background.
Date: May 14, 1961
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A large group of employees in front of the Jefferson Chemical Company plant]

A large group of employees from the Jefferson Chemical Company posing for a photo out in front of the plant.
Date: May 12, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Employees of Jefferson Chemical Company in front of the plant]

A group of employees from the Jefferson Chemical Company posing for a photo out in front of the plant. Two of the employees in the front row of the group are holding up a trophy.
Date: May 12, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1959 Dairy Princess Crowning]

Photograph of the crowning of the 1959 Mid-Texas Milk Producers Association Dairy Princess. A group of 17 female contestants stand in a row behind a banquet table with a punch bowl full of milk. All of the contestants pose with glasses of milk in front of a sign that says "June's Best Meals Start With Dairy." Other signs on the wall behind them are obscured. In the foreground a long dining table is set.
Date: May 8, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Early computers and office

Photograph of two men in an early computing office. Two men observe a printer readout. One man sits in front of the machine, one stands behind the machine and leans over to read. The paper feeds from a shelf under the printer, through the machine, and into a box on the floor behind the machine. Reel-to-reel cabinets sit behind the men on the right, and a large IBM switchboard sits on a desk to the left. Exposed overhead ducts and vents are cooling the room.
Date: May 23, 1967
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men at early computers]

Photograph of two men reading the printouts of an early dot-matrix printer. Reams of paper sit on a shelf underneath the printer and feeds into the machine from below. The printout feeds directly into a box that sits on the floor behind the printer. One man sits in front of the machine and the other looks over the printout from behind. In the rear of the image are reel-to-reel cabinets. On the desk at the front is an early IBM switchboard. Florescent lights are overhead, and exposed vents cool the room.
Date: May 23, 1967
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Rural barrack buildings]

Photograph of the exterior of rural, barrack-style buildings, possibly owned by the State Hospital Board. One car is parked at a building in the back, but other buildings appear empty. No other vehicles or people are on the property.
Date: May 5, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[State hospital board kitchen]

Photograph of the interior of the State Hospital Board barrack-type building. The kitchen here is supplied with pots, pans, mixing bowls, measuring cups, and various other kitchen ware. The ovens and stoves are in the center of the room and are flanked by two food preparation tables (one in front and one in back). On the right side of the room is a large sink. At the back of the room, the door to the food storage area is open.
Date: May 5, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Acock Laboratories interior equipment]

Photograph of the interior of the Acock Laboratories in east Austin near East Fifth Street. The machinery is dirty with use, and a fresh bag of Acock Brand product sits on one of the machines on the right.
Date: May 17, 1952
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men examining brickwork at St. Paul's Lutheran School]

Photograph of three men examining the brickwork at St. Paul's Lutheran School. The engraved stone says "St. Paul's Ev. Luth. School 1890-1930." The photograph was taken 23 years after the last date on the engraving. One of the men holds a box that is covered in brick dust while the other two look on. They have not yet opened the box.
Date: May 9, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Junior-Senior Banquet at Liberty Hill High School]

Photograph of the Junior-Senior Banquet at Liberty Hill High School on May 15, 1953. Co-ed students in formal dress are seated around the exterior of tables arranged in a "U" shape.
Date: May 15, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Child on a horse]

Photograph of a young girl on a horse. The girl and horse are on a road with a fenced field behind them.
Date: May 10, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Our Lady of Guadalupe [graduating class of 1953]

Photograph of the graduating class of 1953 of Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Austin, Texas. The class is composed of twelve young women and five young men, all proudly holding their diplomas. They are posed in two rows, women seated in the front row and men and women standing in the second row. All wear dark gown and mortar board caps with white tassels.
Date: May 15, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children near a pool]

Photograph of a group of children on the grass near a pool. Two men stand behind the children. The girls are dressed for summer and are enjoying their time outdoors.
Date: May 19, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

1910 Auto with Capitol Building

Old fashioned couple stands next to 1910 automobile with the State Capitol in the background
Date: May 4, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History