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[Pan American Recreation Center] Tiny Tot trip to Hillcrest Farms

Photograph of children petting a calf at Hillcrest Farms on a Tiny Tot field trip hosted by Pan American Recreation Center. A boy pets the calf while a young girl feeds the calf a treat. Another boy and girl look on.
Date: April 15, 1968
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin Annual Kite Tournament, 1942

Photograph of a group portrait of participants at the annual kite tournament featuring home made kites of various sizes flown by boys and a few girls. Most kites are decorated with a patriotic theme, in support of the American troops in World War II.
Date: March 15, 1942
Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Lab, Austin
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to Beriah Graham from Texas Governor Edmund J. Davis] (open access)

[Correspondence to Beriah Graham from Texas Governor Edmund J. Davis]

A letter to Beriah Graham from Texas Governor Edmund J. Davis, who asks Graham to attend a conference regarding "the Indians on our frontier."
Date: September 15, 1873
Creator: Davis, Edmund J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[KKK Rally Protester Burning a Confederate Flag]

Photograph of a protester holding a lighter in her right hand and using it to burn a small confederate flag that she is holding in her left hand during a KKK Rally at the Texas Capitol.
Date: January 15, 1994
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[KKK Rally Protesters Holding Up Signs]

Photograph of protesters standing behind barricades and holding up signs during a KKK Rally at the Texas Capitol. A line of police officers are standing on the opposite side of the barricades and facing the protesters.
Date: January 15, 1994
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[KKK Rally Protesters With Banner]

Photograph of a group of protesters holding up a banner that says, "One Planet One People" at a KKK Rally at the Texas Capitol. The protesters are standing behind barricades and police officers are standing in a line on the opposite side of the barricades and facing the protesters.
Date: January 15, 1994
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men Speaking and Displaying Drawing at a KKK Rally]

Photograph of a man holding a clipboard and a microphone and speaking at a KKK Rally. A man is standing next to him and holding a drawing that depicts a man riding a horse with white garments displaying KKK symbols draped over both of them. In the background, people are holding up Confederate and United States flags.
Date: January 15, 1994
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Performance Artist Tim Miller]

Photograph of queer performance artist Tim Miller posing in front of a marquee for his show, "My Queer Body". He is wearing a shirt that says "ACT UP Los Angeles" on the front.
Date: August 15, 1992
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Protester Holding Up a Sign at KKK Rally]

Photograph of a protester holding up a sign that says, "I hate your hate, I love my girlfriend" at a KKK Rally and counter protest. A rainbow flag and other protesters are visible in the background.
Date: January 15, 1994
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Protester in Crowd Holding a Sign at KKK Rally]

Photograph of a protester holding up at a sign that says "Jewish Lesbian 4 Love" during a KKK Rally at the Texas Capitol.
Date: January 15, 1994
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women Kissing at ACT-Up March]

Photograph of two women standing outside and kissing at an ACT UP March. A line of police officers are visible standing in the background.
Date: August 15, 1992
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men in Vaught Hardware Store]

Photograph of three men in front of a Crosley radio display in Vaught Hardware store. On the left, a contest winner receives a check and certificate from two men in the center and on the right for participation in a Crosley Radio contest. Behind the men are a selection of Crosley radios and a sign that reads "Crosley...In all Radio. No finer performance. No greater beauty."
Date: December 15, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Shriners giving Christmas gifts

Photograph of several members of the Shriners organization handing out Christmas gifts to children. There are four men wearing suits and hats with the Shriners logo. Several children of various ages are seated in chairs or wheelchairs; Illustrious Imperial Potentate Andrew A. D. Rahn is handing a gift to acrippled African-American child on the right side of the image. A woman in a nurse's uniform is in the back of the photo, near several wall lockers.
Date: December 15, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trans-Texas Airways pilot and staff]

Photograph of the flight crew for a Trans-Texas Airways flight in front of their plane. The pilot is smiling with his arms around two of the female cabin staff who are also smiling and holding bouquets of roses. It is the day after St. Valentine's Day.
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Elm Grove Dairy farm (open access)

The Elm Grove Dairy farm

Pamphlet printed by the owner of the dairy when he was trying to sell it. Notes the improvements on the dairy, price per various acreage, buildings, and terms of sale.
Date: January 15, 1904
Creator: Ladell, A. H.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Faulk Central Library Interior Rendering]

Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering of the interior of the Faulk Central Library building. The rendering consists of a lounge area with people drawn reading books, and a set of stairs and bookshelves in the background. The building's name can be seen in the bottom left corner and the name of the architectural firm can be seen in the bottom right. The artist's signature can also be seen at the bottom right under the edge of the rendering.
Date: April 15, 1975
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Faulk Central Library Rendering]

Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering of the Faulk Central Library building as seen from the South. The rendering features a light colored, three story, cubic building, with several cars and people drawn on the grounds. The name of the library can be seen in the bottom left corner and the name of the architectural firm can be seen in the bottom right. The artist's signature can also be seen on the bottom right edge of the rendering.
Date: April 15, 1975
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fraternity Dorm Room]

Photograph of a fraternity dorm room featuring two twin beds. The beds sit parallel against the wall, below a wide, curtained window in the background. A night stand with a telephone and radio can be seen between the beds, and a very large bottle of whiskey can be seen beside the bed on the right. In the foreground, the edge of a dresser can be seen, and a desk with a radio, books, and small flags can be seen pushed against the left wall.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hamburger Shop]

Photograph of a small, square building being used as a hamburger shop called, "Short Stop". The building has a beige and red color scheme with a tile awning roof wrapping the perimeter. A tall lamp post can be seen to the left of the small building, and a white car can be seen parked in the driveway to the right.
Date: May 15, 1984
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas Electric Cooperatives]

Photograph of the front of a building owned by an electric company called Texas Electric Cooperatives. To the left are several tall windows, including the glass, double door entrance. The company name can be seen hung to the right. A roof awning can be seen running the length of the building and a sidewalk leads up to the entrance from the street. Small shrubs can be seen dotting the length of the building and in the foreground, the sidewalk ends abruptly.
Date: July 15, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas Medical Association Building]

Photograph of a building owned by the Texas Medical Association at 1801 North Lamar Boulevard with the words "Texas Medical Association" attached on the exterior wall to the left of what appears to be a main entrance. The building features a wide set of steps leading up to the entrance with three windowed, square archways. A sidewalk stretches away from the building towards the background where three trees and a vehicle can be seen.
Date: January 15, 1953
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill] (open access)

[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill]

A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill regarding murder indictments for several men not in custody—he suggests that a reward should be offered for the men—and accompanying indictments.
Date: 1855-11-15/1856-01-04
Creator: Waddill, R.D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History