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[Woman in Hospital Reception Area]

Photograph of a reception seating area in Wadley Hospital, where three couches with four low tables and a tiled column spaced amidst them can be seen to the right, along with a wall of windows with curtains partially drawn seen behind the furniture. A woman reading a magazine and wearing a dark skirt with a striped shirt can be seen on the foremost couch. A reception desk can be seen to the left, and in the background, a hospital chapel can be seen through an open door.
Date: [1959-01-07..1959-01-09]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Rio House Multi-Unit]

Photograph of a multi-unit building of apartments. The rooms all face outward toward the courtyard below, where there are benches and a pool. A sign to the right of the photo can be seen on a brick wall that reads, "Rio House", and a decorative design can be seen on the wall below the sign. A leafless tree can be seen behind the sign and wall.
Date: December 3, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bread on Conveyor]

Photograph of several conveyor belts carrying loaves of bread through the Austin Baking Company factory. Various steps, ladders, and machinery can be seen amidst the conveyors, and fluorescent lights can be seen hanging from above.
Date: December 23, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Architect Milton Ryan]

Photograph of the architect, Milton A. Ryan, standing in front of a brick, duplex home. A bare tree can be seen in front of the home's doorway and Milton, in the foreground, is standing facing the camera, hands in his pockets. He is wearing dark pants and a dark woven jacket, along with glasses and a light shirt and tie.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Industrial Bakery]

Photograph of loaves of bread on a conveyor belt in an industrial bakery at Austin Baking Company (Butterkrust). Rows of fluorescent lights hang overhead and more conveyor belts and machinery can be seen in the foreground. A worker in an apron and hat can be seen beneath the conveyor with the bread. Large, floor to ceiling shelves filled with more loaves of bread can be seen int he background.
Date: December 23, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cranes and Machinery]

Photograph of a group of large construction machinery. To the left are several pipe structures raised at different levels. Two men can be seen working inside one of the pipes. To the right is a crane with a man seen walking in front of it. Another crane can be partially seen coming from the right. In the background, three large silo structures of various heights can be seen.
Date: January 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Buffet in Club]

Photograph of an elaborate food-spread for a luau themed buffet in the Westwood Country Club. The decorative food spread, along with a fish-shaped ice sculpture, can be seen in the foreground across a large table. In the background, multiple tall, potted plants can be seen lined along the back wall.
Date: August 28, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hospital Exterior]

Photograph of the exterior of Wadley Hospital with several trees seen on lawn patches in the foreground, along with a winding road leading to the front doors and off to the right. The building is four stories tall with windows seen across every floor. A wall or secondary building can be seen jutting from the right of the hospital with a car parked in front of it.
Date: [1959-01-02..1959-01-09]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Auditorium Interior Seating]

Photograph of a fully lit, empty auditorium taken from the view of the stage. There are two levels, the main floor and the upper seating, both filled with rows of empty theater seats. The control room at the top of the theater in the back is also lit inside.
Date: January 2, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Room Beds]

Photograph of the interior of a bedroom at the Commodore Perry Hotel with two twin beds with uniquely shaped pillows that can be seen to the right. A table with a phone and lamp can be seen between them and two art pieces are hung on the wall above each bed. To the left of the beds, a desk/dresser with mirror can be seen, along with two chairs, one against the wall to the right of the dresser and one pushed into the the desk portion of the furniture piece. A door-less passageway can be seen in the back left corner of the room.
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dining Area and Club Staircase]

Photograph of a dining area within Capitol Club, located at 709 Congress Avenue. Several dining tables with light colored tablecloths can be seen in the foreground. Above the dining area is a chandelier-like light fixture. Several circular art decorations are hanging on the wall to the right, and a half wall that doubles as a planter can be seen dividing the room at the center. In the background beyond the planter, the club's art-deco stairwell can be seen.
Date: June 26, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hospital Reception Area]

Photograph of a hospital reception office and waiting room in Wadley Hospital. A sitting area with two couches and tables can be seen to the left, next to a set of windows with three tiled columns. To the right is a long reception desk for hospital staff. In the background, another seating area can be seen with many couches and tables, lit by four table lamps against the back wall. More windows can be seen in the back right corner.
Date: [1959-01-07..1959-01-09]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pan-Am Club Group Portrait]

Photograph of a group of men and women dressed in semi-casual attire and wearing leis. They are posed in front of a painted backdrop with tropical motifs and signs advertising to "Fly Pan-Am". The women are all wearing printed skirts and light colored, sleeve-less blouses, while the men wear an assortment of slacks, Capri pants, polo shirts, and Hawaiian shirts. Three of the men can be seen wearing chef hats.
Date: August 28, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mid-Century Modern Building at Day]

Photograph of North Austin State Bank, located at 2100 Northland Drive. The photo is taken from a side walk where a glass wall entrance with a geometric awning on the building can be seen. To the right of the entrance, a geometric mural can be seen on the building's wall. A lattice structure can be seen protruding from the roof at the top of the building. A road or parking lot with trees can be seen in the background to the left.
Date: [1959-09-03..1959-09-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Operating Room]

Photograph of a hospital operating room in Wadley Hospital, where an operating table with a metal stool, bucket, and large overhead surgical lights can be seen in the foreground. Four metal tables on wheels with various towels, gauze, tools, and bowls can be seen behind and to the right of the operating table. Two hospital employees in protective, sanitary clothing can be seen preparing two of the middle wheeled tables. On the wall to the right, a metal, built-in cabinet with glass windows containing various supplies can be seen.
Date: [1959-01-07..1959-01-09]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mid-Century Modern Building at Night]

Photograph taken at night of North Austin State Bank, located at 2100 Northland Drive, where the glass walled building can be seen lit from the inside. Tied back window curtains and multiple tables and cushioned chairs can be seen in the interior. Two flat, awning-like overhangs can be seen on the exterior and on the right-most wall, a glass, double door entrance can be seen. In the foreground is and empty parking lot.
Date: [1959-09-03..1959-09-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[UT Undergraduate Library Rendering]

Photograph of a reproduction rendering of the exterior of the UT undergraduate library (also known as Flawn Academic Center). The drawing of the building displays one possible version of its architecture. The name of the school and project can be seen typed on the bottom left, and the name of the architect firm that designed it can be seen typed on the bottom right.
Date: May 29, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man with Tables]

Photograph for the Dover Manufacturing Company of a man in a dark suit standing with his hands together in front of a group of various coffee and end tables on display in the background.
Date: January 16, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Dining Area]

Photograph of dining area within the Commodore Perry Hotel filled with people eating and drinking, many in formal attire. A live band can be seen playing on a small stage while a few couples dance. Two waiters in tuxes can be seen, one holding a tray next to the band and one standing arms crossed next to a column to the right. To the left of the dining and dance area is a pool of water, surrounded by columns and a low decorative brick wall. Above the the pool is a disco ball, and a man and woman can be seen seated alone in the background to the left.
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Multi-Unit Building]

Photograph of an apartment building called Rio House with three to four stories and multiple units. Two cars can be seen parked to the right on the street in the foreground. A utility pole with wires stretching out can be seen in the left foreground. A leafless tree can be seen within the courtyard area, along with some benches and tables. A combination of brick and metal fencing can be seen enclosing the courtyard.
Date: December 3, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men Working on Machinery]

Photograph of workers with various silos and machinery. Several silo structures can be seen to the left of the photo. A group of men can be seen working under two of the silos near the center. To the right are two cranes being operated next to two pipe structures being built. A man with a wheel barrow can be seen walking in front of these pipes, and in the background to the right, a very tall silo structure can be seen.
Date: January 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hospital Entrance]

Photograph of an entrance to Wadley Hospital where two driveways can be seen, one going under the hospital portico awning, and the other leading past the outer left side of the awning. The awning roof is supported by columns decorated in mosaic tile and several trees and two houses can be seen in the background the the left.
Date: [1959-01-07..1959-01-09]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Auditorium Foyer Interior]

Photograph of the foyer entrance inside a municipal auditorium. The curved wall to the left is columned, with many large windows. Many cylindrical lights hang from the ceiling, and to the right, an interior balcony can be seen. Below the balcony are several mobile, stair-like structures, some of which are place in front of closed doors on the right wall. The rest of the floor space in empty and open.
Date: January 2, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hospital Kitchen]

Photograph of a kitchen and food serving area in Wadley Hospital with two rows of kitchen counters with various equipment that can be seen in the center of the room. A man in kitchen staff uniform can be seen walking down a row to the right. On the right wall, a row of large ovens and mixers can be seen. Two sinks can be seen in the foreground, and in the background a set of double swing doors, a wall clock, and another kitchen counter with cabinets can be seen.
Date: [1959-01-07..1959-01-09]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History