A.C.T. Mime

Mime from Cecil Hill's A.C.T. [Austin Civic Theater] theatrical group
Date: March 2, 1965
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Barn Restaurant]

Photograph of the interior of a rustic themed restaurant called The Barn, located at 8611 Balcones Drive. Dining tables with light colored tablecloths and dark chairs can be seen in the foreground. Wood paneled walls and beams can be seen throughout the room, and a stone fire place area can be seen in the center of the room, separating the kitchen and another portion of the dining area.
Date: December 2, 1963
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Barn Exterior]

Photograph of the exterior of a rustic, country themed restaurant called, The Barn, located at 8611 Balcones Drive. The building is designed to look like an old barn building, and a porch, windows, and entrance can be seen on what would be considered the side of said barn. A tree can be seen near-center in the foreground, and two vehicles can be seen parked to the right.
Date: December 2, 1963
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Armless Man with Piano]

Photograph of a man without arms or legs sitting in front of an organ. The man can be seen wearing a formal suit, and in the background, a parked bus can be seen with "Richard Miller" painted on the side.
Date: May 2, 1967
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Longhorn Dam]

Photo of Longhorn Dam, looking southwest. Pleasant Valley Rd. crosses the dam which was built to provide water for Holly Street power plant. Austin, Texas.
Date: May 2, 1960
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Power plant interior]

Photo of power plant interior. Austin, Texas.
Date: August 2, 1960
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Realtor Builders Office]

Photograph of the exterior of the Nash Philips-Copus realtor office, since demolished, on 6010 Brooks Street. The office is a stone building with windowed entrance way, where a zig-zag roof awning can be seen. A side walk leading from the parking lot can be seen in the right side foreground, along with a small, grassy lawn, palm trees, and large boulders. The company name can be seen both on the side of the building to the right of the entrance and on a tall sign that stands to the left. A single car can be seen parked near the entrance.
Date: June 2, 1964
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mrs. Mary Anne Joseph at Elisabet Ney Museum

Photograph of Mrs. Mary Anne Joseph looking at a book inscription reading, "Very sincerely bride Nell Taylor, Feb 16, 1929, Elisabet Ney Museum" in front of a classic bust. In 1892, European portrait sculptor Elisabet Ney (1833-1907) purchased property in Austin at 304 East 44th Street, established a studio named Formosa, and resumed her career as a noted sculptor. Ney sculpted and collected portraits of notable Texans and Europeans. Following Ney’s death in 1907, her friends preserved the studio and its contents as the Elisabet Ney Museum and established the Texas Fine Arts Association dedicated to her memory.
Date: February 2, 1968
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kodak Display - X-Ray Technology

A Kodak display of X-ray technology
Date: May 2, 1964
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Models at Miss East Austin Contest]

Photograph of the models at the Miss East Austin Contest in 1968. They are standing in a horizontal line wearing white dresses.
Date: July 2, 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Miss East Austin Contest at Givens Pool]

Photograph of the scenery at the Miss East Austin Contest at Givens Pool in 1968. A lady is seen putting a crown on a model and a man is standing next to her holding a trophy.
Date: July 2, 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Child at Hula Hoop Contest]

Photograph of a young boy on stage at a hula hoop contest in 1968.
Date: July 2, 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Miss East Austin Contest at Givens Pool #2]

Photograph of a model on stage at the Miss East Austin Contest at Givens Pool in 1968. A photographer is seen in front of her and a man is seated next to the stage.
Date: July 2, 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History