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Neal Douglass Photography Collection
137
Rescuing Texas History, 2007
90
Dewey G. Mears Photograph Archive
56
Rescuing Texas History, 2006
33
Bergstrom-Austin Community Council Records
9
Rescuing Texas History, 2013
9
Austin History Center General Collection Photographs
8
Rescuing Texas History, 2014
3
Travis County Negro Extension Service Program Photograph Collection
3
Texas History Collection
1
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[T.A. Gullett School Construction]
Photograph of T.A. Gullett Elementary School under construction.
Date:
1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Construction and Five-Story Building]
Aerial photograph of an unidentified five story building, next to which is the foundation and walls for a large complex. The five-story building has several cars parked around it, and the property is filled with trees. On the left side is a road, with a crossing road in the upper-third of the picture; both are lined with houses and cars.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Beverly Sheffield at Sing Song]
Photograph of Beverly Sheffield at a Sing Song production at Zilker Hillside Theater. He is on stage, standing in front of the band, speaking at a microphone.
Date:
1956
Creator:
Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Boys on Bikes in Front of Brick Building]
Photograph of four boys on bikes in front of a single-story, brick, postwar structure. In the foreground is a ditch, over which runs a concrete sidewalk with a bridge. The boys ride their bikes in the grass on the opposite side of the sidewalk. Telephone poles and houses can be seen in the background on the far left.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cardiologists' Office Building]
Photograph of cardiologists' office. On the left wall the names of doctors "George E Clarke, Jr. M.D." and "Donald E. Pohl(?), M.D." are listed, beneath which is a sign reading "Diagnosis and Cardiology." The building is a modern, postwar structure with brick and paneled walls. A paved sidewalk leads up from the left foreground to the door.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cars by Modern School Building]
Photograph of two wings of an unidentified, multi-story school building, taken from across the street. The building is in a plain, brick, postwar design. Arranged windows for a chapel are visible in the right wing's first floor. The wings are joined by a two-story section in the center background. On the street in the foreground are parked three 1950s-era cars. Tree branches emerge from the top-left side, and in the background on the far left more trees can be seen behind a playground.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chapel Interior]
Photograph of a modern chapel. Several pews with hymnals stand in the foreground. In the left background against a brick wall is an altar, flanked by candle stands. Above the altar hangs a plain cross; to the altar's right is a lectern, as well as a stand in the wall for a missal or prayer book. The right side of the room has an abstract mixture of stained and clear glass windows in small, joined segments.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Couches]
Photograph of two couches in a corner. Between them is a table with a lamp on it. On the left hangs four prints of photographs; on the right is a window with drawn curtain. The floor is wood with a square shag carpet in the middle. The entrance to an office is visible on the far left.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Diorama of a House or Office]
Photograph of a diorama of a house or office. The design is of a postwar, modern, single-story structure with three wings. The diorama includes two model cars and many model trees.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Doctor's Office Building]
Photograph of a doctor's office building, taken from across a parking lot. The building is a single-story postwar design. At center, a metal fence in front of the main entrance has three signs with the names of the doctors on them: "S. O. [?], M.D.," "H. J. Williams, M.D.," and "S. F. Johnson, M.D." Behind the building is a power line and several trees, while a lone tree grows out of the middle of the parking lot on the right.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Employee Elections at Farmer's Insurance Group
Minority party campaign posters.
Date:
January 1, 1956
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Employee Elections at Farmer's Insurance Group
Campaign posters.
Date:
January 1, 1956
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Employee Elections at Farmer's Insurance Group
Man in suit standing on chair conducting a group of 5 men [in song].
Date:
January 1, 1956
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Empty Lobby]
Photograph of a lobby in an unidentified building. The room is divided by several short wood and metal screens with chairs set on either of each. In the left foreground is a round wooden table with a potted plant on top. On the right side is a brick wall, against which is a couch with a small table and lamp next to it. In the left background is a door, on either side of which are entrances to hallways. The left hallway has a short door or counter in front of it, on which is a sign reading "Dr. Sam W. Wilborn, Business." On the right side of the main door hangs a similar sign on the wall.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Entrance to a House]
Photograph of the entrance to a modern, postwar house. A covered, elevated walkway with handrails leads from the camera to the door. A tree rises to its right, with part of the roof built around it. Nearby hills and foliage can be seen in the left background.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Goodnight Motel]
Photograph of Goodnight Motel. A two-story lobby stands at center with a sign on the right saying "Goodnight Lobby," behind which is parked a 1940s-era car. In the right background, the sign for "Hill's Cafe" is visible, beneath which are parked two more cars.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Goodnight Motel Lobby]
Photograph of the Goodnight Motel lobby. In the center and left foreground is a table with an astray, magazine, and plant, surrounded by cushioned chairs. Other chairs are scattered around the room. In the right background is a TV set and a counter, to the right of which is a large, framed painting of dogs on a wood-paneled wall. Large windows in the center and left background reveal a parking lot and overhanging roof, as well as another building opposite.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.
This book is a biography of Ben Thompson, "Including a detailed and authentic statement of his birth, history and adventures by one who has known him since a child" (from the title page). The original of this item includes an insert from The Steck Company giving a brief overview of the history of the book (number of copies published, prices, etc.).
Date:
1956
Creator:
Walton, W. M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Modern School Building]
Photograph of two wings of an unidentified, multi-story school building, taken from across the street. They are in a plain, brick, postwar design. Both have large windows, many with drawn curtains. On the street are parked two 1950s-era cars. Tree branches emerge from the top-right foreground.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Neal Douglass - Staff
Staff filling out paperwork while cameramen stand behind
Date:
January 1, 1956
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Neal Douglass - Staff
Some staff with Cameras, Misc. Shots of Construction, Schematics, etc.
Date:
January 1, 1956
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Office of Dr. Oliver W. Slehs]
Photograph of the entrance to a doctor's office. The building is a single-story, postwar, modern design with a combination of brick and paneled walls. On the outside of the wall next to the door is a sign saying "Oliver W. Slehs, M.D." with some writing beneath it. The foundation is lined with bushes, and a house can be seen in the right-background.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Orchestra at Zilker Hillside Theater]
Photograph of a conductor leading an orchestra at a performance at Zilker Hillside Theater.
Date:
1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shorthorn Bar-B-Q group shots
Men gathering around serving table
Date:
January 1, 1956
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History