Photograph of the parade for the dedication of the Texas State Capitol building. This particular photograph features cavalry troops (Interstate drill) marching down Congress Avenue. Crowds of spectators are standing watching on either side of the street. Many flags are on display.

Photograph of a group of University of Texas students and supporters gathered on the lawn behind the Old Main Building, as they prepare for a protest march to Governor James E. Ferguson's (Pa Ferguson) capitol office. Many of the group are seated on the lawn or on chairs, and some hold umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun. A caption on the back of the photograph reads "scene in the campus before the student parade, May 28, 1917, Old Main Bg. in the background." The group was protesting Governor Ferguson's call for fraternities and sororities to be banned from the UT campus, and his further call for the removal of University president Dr. Robert Ernest Vinson. The Governor was not successful in either case, and was indeed himself impeached and removed from office by the Texas legislature on September 25, 1917.

Photograph of Congress Avenue flooded by the Colorado River. Note on photo reads: "Looking northwest from So. Congress Sept. 28, 1936."

Judge Alexander of the Supreme Court of Texas seated at desk in office.

Photograph of a group of women standing behind a large cake decorated with large candles and an American flag. Tables are set for a celebration of some type.

Photograph of Martin Dies Jr. speaking in Wooldridge Square Park. He is raising his hand into the air.

Photograph of Martin Dies Jr. speaking in Wooldridge Square Park. He is at a podium with a KNOW banner and microphone.

Photograph of Martin Dies Jr. greeting people after making a speech to the Senate. He is standing in a large crowd.

Photograph of Martin Dies Jr. speaking in Wooldridge Square Park. He is standing at a podium with his fist raised into the air.

Photograph of Aluminum for Defense collection point outside of the Texas Capitol building. A large chicken-wire bin holds aluminum cans. The Capitol dome is visible in the background.

Man on a rearing horse.

Photograph of a saddled horse standing in front of a stone house.

Photograph of man on horse in front of stone house.

Future governor, Beauford Jester, and his mother seated with two other men. Man to right of mother appears to be Allan Shivers.

Mother of future governor, Beauford Jester, standing behind desk. Beauford Jester was elected Governor of Texas in 1947.

Mayor Tom Miller standing on the right and two other men in what appears to be a canning plant.

Photograph of women standing at a checkout counter at the Co-Ed Shop with their backs to the camera. There is a bookshelf and a clothing rack in the background.

Photograph of the exterior of the Big Bear Food Store, which advertises meats, groceries, and picnic supplies. There is an advertisement for Butter Krust on a billboard in the background.

Photograph of a woman standing at a meat counter, holding a piece of meat. She is standing inside the Big Bear Food Store, and wearing a dark-colored dress.

Seven dressed up young women. Four are standing while three are seated.

Photograph of Dean and Virginia Davis in cap and gown posing in front of sign at intersection of Edgecliff and Alta Vista Avenue. The Davis' lived at 1000 Alta Vista.

Exterior view of Benoit Motel. In the 1947 City Directory The Benoit Courts were located at 2900 S. Congress Avenue.

Exterior view of Benoit Motel. In the 1947 City Directory The Benoit Courts were located at 2900 S. Congress Avenue.

Photograph of a man with a horse and a dog.