Milky Way Dairies

Three unidentified executives stand outside the Milky Way Building. A Carnation Milk truck is parked next to the building in the unpaved parking lot.
Date: March 23, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

T.H. Williams & Co. - Fire scenes

People standing near smoke coming out of building
Date: March 23, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

T.H. Williams & Co.- Fire scenes

Fire truck with ladder extended to top of building
Date: March 23, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

T.H. Williams & Co. - Fire scenes

Two men helping man to walk
Date: March 23, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

T.H. Williams & Co. fire scenes

Crowd gathered on street near burning building
Date: March 23, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

T.H. Williams & Co fire scenes

Firefighters walking through entryway
Date: March 23, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

T.H. Williams & Co. - fire scenes

Fire trucks in front of smoking building
Date: March 23, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alpha Delta Sigma, Al Jennings induction into membership

Ernest Sharpe reading to Al Jennings, who's being inducted as a member of the University of Texas advertising fraternity. Al Jennings was the advertising manager for the Austin American Statesman. This event took place at UT's Home Economics tea room.
Date: March 23, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Al Jennings and Ernest Sharpe at an Alpha Delta Sigma event

Man being fitted with mortar board at an Alpha Delta Sigma event. Ernest Sharpe places a membership cap on Al Jennings, who's being inducted as a member of the University of Texas advertising fraternity. Al Jennings was the advertising manager for the Austin American Statesman.
Date: March 23, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barton Springs Bathhouse Dedication Ceremony]

Photograph of a crowd of people gathered outside of the bathhouse at Barton Springs for its dedication ceremony.
Date: March 23, 1947
Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Laboratory, City of Austin
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barton Springs Bathhouse Dedication Ceremony]

Photograph of a crowd of people gathered outside of the bathhouse at Barton Springs for its dedication ceremony.
Date: March 23, 1947
Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Laboratory, City of Austin
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Shriners Marching at the Shriner's Parade]

Photograph of a group of Shriners in the Shriner's Parade marching down Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. The men wear matching outfits of fezzes with tassels, dark ties, decorative short jackets, dark cropped pants, and white spats over black shoes. Two leaders march alongside the group, and they wear white suits and fezzes. They march past Kruger's Jewelers which is visible on the left. Spectators stand in front of a car parked in front of the jewelry store. Other stores visible in the background include "Kress" and a shoe store.
Date: March 23, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Shiner's Parade

Photograph of a scene from Shriner Ben Hur Parade with Marshall Jimmie Jones riding in the back seat of a white Chrysler New Yorker convertible. A sign with his name hangs over the side of the car. Spectators are faintly visible in the background standing in front of parked cars along the parade route. Behind the spectators the lit signs of various businesses are visible, including Russel Stover Candies, a hotel, a cafe, and a bank.
Date: March 23, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women's Clothing Store Interior]

Photograph of the interior of a posh women's clothing store. Clothing displays and mannequins are visible along the walls, and there are chairs and display cases throughout the store.
Date: March 23, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women's Clothing Store Interior]

Photograph of the interior of a posh women's clothing store. Racks of dresses are visible along the walls, and there are chairs throughout the store.
Date: March 23, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Veterinarian Clinic]

Photograph of Northside Veterinarian Clinic in front of an empty street. The building is a mid-century design and features an abstract horse mural next to the building's sign. Three trees, an empty street, and power lines can be seen in the fore ground. Two cars can be seen in the background just behind the building.
Date: March 23, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History