Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, a pilot from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Sieker discusses his grandfather's immigration from Germany. In addition to his stories from his extensive flying career, he also talks about his service in the military during World War II, his various occupations throughout the years, and his work against the screwworm infestation.

A report from Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant of the Voluntary County Parole Board System in Austin, Texas, dated August 19, 1957, and addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, Abilene, Texas. The form gives notice of the granting of the petition for the transfer of subject from Taylor County to El Paso County, and naming the subject's prospective employer as Davis, Foster and Thorps, Architects, and the parole officer as P. W. Williams.

An Overtime Selection Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 4, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.

An Overtime Selection Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.

A corrected application for leave for T. N. Carswell from the Selective Service System, Austin, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form; CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR SICK LEAVE.

A Selective Service Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 13, 1944 - Cancelled. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.

A Selective Service Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form and a handwritten note by T. N. Carswell regarding obtaining the signature of Dr. Magee due to the absence of Dr. P.

A Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 21, 1943. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.

An application for leave from the Selective Service System for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. The reverse side includes a CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR SICK LEAVE EXCEEDING THREE DAYS dated August 31, 1944. Signed by L. H. Magee, Abilene, Texas for Thomas N. Carswell.

Memorandum regarding the election of three officials at Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.

Report containing the results of Georgia Cavett's Summer Normal Examination and notifying Cavett she has been given a six-year certificate for teaching second grade.

Interview with Dr. Evelyn Carrington of Austin, Texas, a professor at the University of Texas and a long-time member of Saint David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Dr. Carrington recalls memories of her productive younger years in school and during her career as a professor. She mentions some history about Saint David's Episcopal Church and her involvement.

Typescript by United States District Judge Sarah T. Hughes recounting her experiences on November 22, 1963, following President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. Judge Hughes describes the scene aboard Air Force One at Love Field as she administered the presidential oath of office to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. She concludes by expressing her confidence in President Johnson's character and his ability to lead the country in the aftermath of the assassination. In addition to Judge Hughes's narrative, the first page of the typescript serves as a first day of issue cover of a United States postage stamp featuring Lyndon B. Johnson, first authorized for use on August 27, 1973. The postal frank on the first page, below the stamp, reads "AUSTIN, AUG. 27, 1973, TX" and "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE".

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the National Peace Corps Association's 1995 Conference in Austin, Texas. The speech introduces the presentation of the Sargent Shriver Award for Humanitarian Service to Dr. Robert Pastor. Two different typed versions of the speech are included.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in July of 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School and became a Pharmacist Mate. He first served aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SS-194). They patrolled the Aleutian Islands. He was then stationed at the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor, working in a sick bay. He then served aboard the USS Apollo (AS-25) with a relief crew. He provides some detail of working aboard a submarine, serving as the Doc, living conditions and undergoing his own appendectomy aboard the Apollo. In early 1945 he was assigned for 1 year to serve at a submarine base in St. Thomas. He then served as hospital corpsman on the USS Clamagore (SS-343). Keeton also worked on sonar watch, radar watch and as a cook during his time in the Navy. He spent a total of 30 years in the Navy, retiring in February of 1972.

Agenda of the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting held August 10, 1952, in Austin, Texas.

Letter from Randy Mallory to Jack Lowry dated August 29, 1996 regarding a Texas Highways magazine article about city parks, nature centers, and preserves across Texas.

Printout of a testimony from Texas AIDS Network Executive Director, Dr. Carolyn A. Parker, presented to the Senate Finance Committee on March 7, 1991. Advocates for Title IV funding for the AIDS epidemic and attempts to place more importance on AIDS in Texas.

Translation of report regarding the development of Lutheran Concordia College of Texas. The report includes a section that asks that the institution retain its six year long course structure.

Original renewal statement for membership in the Sportsmen's Clubs of Texas, Inc. for the period of August 1, 1962 to August 1, 1963, addressed to Mr. Harris L. Kempner.

Second renewal statement for membership in the Sportsmen's Clubs of Texas, Inc. for the period of August 1, 1962 to August 1, 1963, addressed to Mr. Harris L. Kempner.

Office copy of renewal statement for membership in the Sportsmen's Clubs of Texas, Inc. for the period of August 1, 1962 to August 1, 1963, addressed to Mr. Harris L. Kempner.

A program (which appears to have been Joe Mosley's) for the sixth annual Texas Gay Conference by the Texas Gay Task Force.

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the J.W. and Cornelia Scarbrough House, in Austin, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.