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[Men Saving Belongings from Flood Waters]

Photograph of "three residents carry(ing) a TV set out of a flooded house along Williamson Creek as heavy rains forced numerous creeks out of their banks."
Date: June 11, 1981
Creator: Thomas, Bob
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Erwin Center Construction]

Photograph of the steel beam framing for a circular structure. The shape of the building suggests it is the Erwin Center. The edge of the steel beam wall in the foreground can be seen curving around to the right in the background. The dirt in the center of the structure is dug out, and a crane can be seen to the right in the background.
Date: August 11, 1975
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Convict Hill Restaurant]

Photograph of the interior of Convict Hill restaurant. In the foreground, a waitress in a short dress can be seen holding menus and gesturing at a food cart filled with iced steak cuts, along with a wine bottle and glass of wine. Wooden tables set with silverware can be seen throughout the restaurant, and various western paintings can be seen hanging on the wall.
Date: December 11, 1973
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Canadian Street Library Branch]

Photograph of the Canadian Street Branch Library located at 2131 East Ceaser Chaves/1st st. (was Canadian Street).
Date: August 11, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Town Lake's First Tree]

Photograph of the planting of Town Lake's first tree by the Women's Architectural League. Two women and a man are gathered around the tree, the man holding a shovel. The state Capitol building, UT tower, and other buildings are visible in the background. The young woman in the photograph is Gail Swallow, President of Women's Architectural League.
Date: February 11, 1966
Creator: Vaughn, Ronald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ralph Bickler with an Award]

Photograph of Ralph A. Bickler and ________ Bucheister at the Travis County Audubon Society. Bucheister is holding a certificate and both are wearing suits.
Date: November 11, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clowns]

Photograph of a group of five clowns dressed up and posed on a stage. Three clowns can be seen sitting in the front row while the other two stand in the back. They appear to be sitting on suitcase props, with another suitcase seen posed in the front that is labeled with the name of their clown troop.
Date: June 11, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Model with Cart]

Photograph of a woman wearing an evening gown while gesturing towards a motorized cart being advertised by Powered Products of Texas. Her dress is a dark color, and she is wearing light colored gloves and dark high heels. The cart is three wheeled with now rood or doors. A bench seat for one or two riders can be seen in the cart along with a long metal handle in the front that appears to be for steering.
Date: August 11, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mid-Century Modern Church Exterior]

Photograph of the exterior St. Martin's Lutheran Church that features and arched, geometric roof line a wide set of steps seen in the foreground. A statue of Jesus can be seen hung on the exterior wall. A large tower structure with a cross on top can be seen rising from the church in the background.
Date: July 11, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beautician Awards

Committee judge handing trophy to competitor.
Date: April 11, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beautician Awards

Woman sitting down with trophy shot in profile
Date: April 11, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beautician Awards

Three beautician committee men standing behind three sitting trophy winning beauticians
Date: April 11, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beautician Awards

Trophy winner poses for the camera with prize while sitting down (frontal shot)
Date: April 11, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beautician Awards

Trophy winner sits down in chair with prize and gazes at the camera
Date: April 11, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Anderson High School [Students In Class]

Photograph of a classroom of coed, African-American students at the old Anderson High School in Austin, Texas. On the left, a student and teacher study a map of the United States with the major rivers emphasized while the rest of the students, who are seated at their desks, look on.
Date: February 11, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

State Hospital Fire

Night view of fire at State Hospital. Fire engine in front of building. Two men standing by fire truck. Several people at right of image.
Date: December 11, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

State Hospital Fire

Night view of fire at State Hospital. Fire engine in front of building. 2 streams of water directed at fire. Two men standing by fire truck. 1 fireman in front of building.
Date: December 11, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kitchen, Tarrytown Cafe; Night Hawk; Hills

2 men working in restaurant kitchen.
Date: August 11, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Frank Scofield; Mr. Scarborough; Mr. Apperson

3 men holding large sheet of paper standing on a lawn.
Date: July 11, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bowling Center]

Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering of the front of a bowling center. The drawing is an aerial view from the southwest and the building, located on Burnet Road, features a prominent sign on a large portico that has a vehicle underneath it. A single car is parked in the parking lot, and two figures are drawn walking near the building.
Date: June 11, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Taxidermy Museum]

Photograph of the interior of Buckhorn Museum featuring taxidermied animals. To the left is a display with a long-horn cow and an owl on a branch. In the background is an entrance way through which a wall with taxidermied animal heads can be seen. Above that entrance way are several taxidermied deer heads on display. In the left foreground, a sheep's head can be seen hanging over a chair made from animal hide and horns.
Date: June 11, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kempel Show heifer

Photograph of a contestant showing off his black heifer in front of a barn at the Kempel Show.
Date: March 11, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial Photo]

Aerial photo. Austin, Texas. Looking south toward the Colorado River from East Austin. East 7th Street running from right to left (West to East) in mid center of frame. The swimming pool area (notice baseball field) in the center foreground of the photograph is now Zaragoza Park. In the center is the Iglehart buildings next to the railroad and lower the Govalle Shopping Center . Far left center is Brooks School.
Date: January 11, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[John Watt at his Desk]

Photograph of John R. Watt, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, at his desk. He is writing on a legal pad, and there are various items on the desk. Behind him are books lined on the windowsill.
Date: February 11, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History