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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
[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

[Cotton Compress at Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of a man in a suit and bowler hat standing amidst stacks of compressed cotton bales. Several buildings and electric lines are visible in the background.
Date: January 15, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Delta Sigma Theta members receive certificate]

Photograph of three women of the African-American sorority Delta Sigma Theta accepting a certificate from the Travis County Historical Survey Commission on behalf of the Rosewood Recreation Association. Pictured left to right are Ada Simond, Catherine Lamkin, and Betty Williams.
Date: August 15, 1973
Creator: unknown
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

[Green & White Grocery Store]

Photograph of the Green and White Grocery store building, taken from a building across the street. The store was located at 1201 East 7th Street in Austin.
Date: July 15, 1958
Creator: unknown
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

[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

[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

[Man in a Cotton Field between Abilene and Anson, Texas]

Photograph of a man wearing a suit and bowler hat standing in a cotton field. The cotton extends all the way to the flat horizon.
Date: January 15, 1906
Creator: unknown
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

[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

[Mrs. Dee Gabrial Collins]

Photograph of Mrs. Dee Gabrial Collins with another woman in a room with tables. The tables have sewing machines and projects on them.
Date: July 15, 1961
Creator: unknown
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

[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

[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