[Bascom Giles]

Photo of Bascom Giles, former commissioner of the General Land Office and former chairman of the board of the Veterans' Land Board. Austin, Texas.
Date: February 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children playing at Kiddie Land]

Children riding on different amusement rides at Kiddie Land. There are a few adults supervising the children.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mrs. Fuller]

Photo of Mrs. Fuller sitting down at desk. Austin, Texas.
Date: May 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of the Austin Tropic Shop]

Photograph of an interior view of the Austin Tropic Shop furniture store. There are numerous types of rattan furniture on display.
Date: April 20, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior View of the Austin Tropic Shop]

Photograph of an exterior view of the Austin Tropic Shop furniture store. The bottom floor is surrounded with large plate glass windows, and there is a billboard advertisement on the roof. The photograph is underexposed.
Date: April 20, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of the Commodore Perry Hotel Kitchen]

Photograph of an interior view of the Commodore Perry Hotel kitchen. There are three urns and a pot in the foreground. There are two men standing in the background in white uniforms.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior View of the Commmodore Perry Hotel]

Photograph of an exterior view of the Commodore Perry Hotel. It is a 12-story building with cars parked on the street outside. The words "COMMODORE PERRY" are in large letters above the doors. To the left is a smaller building with a sign reading "William Charles."
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of the Commodore Perry Hotel Kitchen]

Photograph of an interior view of the Commodore Perry Hotel kitchen. There are two urns and a pot on the left. There are four workers standing in the background in white uniforms. The counter in the background is holding plates and cups.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of the Commodore Perry Hotel Dining Room]

Photograph of an interior view of the Commodore Perry Hotel dining room. There are rows of tables organized around the room, and the left wall has booths lining it.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior View of the Commmodore Perry Hotel]

Photograph of an exterior view of the Commodore Perry Hotel. Five of the floors are visible, and cars are parked on the street outside. The words "COMMODORE PERRY" are in large letters above the doors.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Window Display at the Central Texas Appliance Company]

Photograph of a front-window display at a Central Texas Appliance Company store. There is an advertisement for a Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher, a Hotpoint Pushbutton Oven, and a Hotpoint Super-Stor Refrigerator.
Date: July 20, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial view of courts and seats at Caswell Tennis Center]

Photograph of an aerial view of all six tennis courts, spectator stands, and parking at the Caswell Tennis Center on Shoal Creek at 24th and N. Lamar. Two men's doubles matches are visible in the back two courts. Spectators crowd in the shade under the awning. Residential neighborhoods are visible behind the tennis courts in the background.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Lab., Austin
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial views - East Avenue Highway

Aerial view of neighborhood south of the University of Texas in foreground, with the University Campus in the center and the Capitol and downtown visible above Texas Memorial Stadium. Red River Street is prominent in the frame.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial views - East Avenue Highway

Aerial photograph of downtown Austin. The photograph shows a view of downtown Austin from East Avenue highway during the construction of IH 35. The intersection is Airport Boulevard on the foreground, with the golf course on the right hand side in the middle of the photo, which later became Hancock Center, the first shopping center in Austin.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial views - East Avenue Highway

Aerial view of State Capitol and north downtown, looking north to the University of Texas. East Avenue on the far right corner of the photograph.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Manhattan General Hotel Supply

Interior view of cafeteria style restaurant.
Date: August 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kiddieland Park

Photograph of several children on a boat ride at Kiddieland Park.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kiddieland Park

Photograph of Kiddieland Park in Austin, Texas. There is a wooden structure with a sign that says "Kiddie Dude Ranch" and benches to the right. A small train full of passengers is passing by. To the far left, an automobile is partially visible and there are trees, tents, and other attractions in the background.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kiddieland Park

Photograph of Kiddieland Park in Austin, Texas. The aerial view shows the carousel and other rides with various buildings and trees in the background. There are people sitting on benches, walking around the park, and watching the rides.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cowboy Statue at Capitol

Portrait of sculpture
Date: April 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carl E. Boch of Calcasieu Lumber Company]

Photograph of a Carl E. Boch of Calcasieu Lumber Company, seated behind a desk, writing on a piece of paper.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bascom Giles

Photograph of Bascom Giles signing a document. Giles was Texas Land Commissioner from 1931-1955.
Date: February 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bascom Giles

Photograph of Bascom Giles holding an old ledger and a map of Gregg County.
Date: February 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mrs. Allan Shivers and Daughter in Governor's Mansion

Marialice Shivers and daughter Marialice Shivers II on stairs
Date: March 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History