[Two Boys at School Building]

Photograph of two boys walking down a covered sidewalk at school. The buildings are single-story, postwar design. Trees cover the grounds in the right background.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students at School Building]

Photograph of single-story, postwar school building. A young man and woman can be seen walking along a sidewalk away from the building on the left. Further in the background a man and woman talk on the same sidewalk beneath an awning.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men with Merc 1000 Motor]

Photograph of two men in a boat dealership, interacting with a display of the Merc 1000 engine. The engine is suspended from a stand with an advertisement on it: 100 HP Merc 1000. Most powerful outboard ever built." Behind the men and display several boats for sale are visible.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stone Church]

Photograph of a church made from stone, with large, sloping roofs. On the building's front is a large cross. A tree stands on its right side. Nearby homes are visible on the right.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students and Teacher in Classroom]

Photograph of middle school students at their desks in a classroom. In the background behind her desk sits their teacher. A chalkboard with writing hangs on the left wall; the right wall consists of staggered cork boards and horizontal wooden screens.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Large Gathering]

Photograph of a large gathering of people standing and seated at rows of tables in a hall. In the foreground an older woman smiles at the camera. Stickers or signs with the word "TOWER" on them are scattered on some tables.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man at Desk]

Photograph of an unidentified man in a suit and tie, sitting at a desk. In his right hand is a pencil, poised to sign or having just signed a document. In his left hand is a cigarette.The American and Texas flags stand on either side behind him. On the wall is a chart with various numbers on it.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Citizens National Bank at Capital Plaza]

Photograph of Citizens National Bank at Capital Plaza in Austin, Texas. A large neon sign advertising the plaza stands on the right. The bank building is in a single-story, postwar design. Other business of the plaza are visible in the right background.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Boat Shop]

Photograph of men in a boat shop. Several small motor boats of different designs stand around the floor in a large building with hanging fluorescent lights. In the foreground, two men in suits examine the stern of one boat, while other men move around between boats in the background.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man and Boy Shaking Hands at Gathering]

Photograph of a man in a suit shaking hands with a smiling boy at a large gathering. They are surrounded by many people of all ages, most of whom are holding cups.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hart Savings and Association Building]

Photograph of a single-story, postwar building at a street corner, with the name "Hart Savings and Association" on it. The building's edges are surrounded by a concrete colonnade. Two 1950s-era cars are parked on the street, as well as one car in a drive-thru on the left side of the building. Neighboring brick buildings are visible on either side.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Foyer]

Photograph of a foyer in a modern, postwar building. A large square pillar stands prominently in the center of the room. Some cushioned chairs and a lamp sit in the right by a curtained window. Behind the pillar and in the left background are potted plants; in the left wall is a set of glass doors. More glass doors to the street are visible in the center background, through which a 1950s-era car is visible. A large roundel hangs or is painted on a window facing the street.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students in Front of Library]

Photograph of a male and female student on the steps of a library located on 3400 East Avenue at Concordia Lutheran College. The male is wearing dark pants and a buttoned shirt, sitting on a low wall beside the steps. The female is wearing a dark skirt a buttoned blouse, standing next to the wall and holding a clipboard. A row of hedges can be seen to their left and a double door entrance can be seen to their right. The library sign above the entrance reads, "Hirschi Memorial Library".
Date: February 28, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tracking Receiver]

Photograph of the front view of VLF Tracking Receiver Model 599 CS. Various knobs and gauges for fine tuning the signal and other components can be seen on the front face, along with two metal bars attached to either side.
Date: November 30, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Municipal Airport Interior View]

Photograph of the interior of the Austin Municipal Airport with a wall of windows seen to the right, showing a view of the tarmac outside. In the area left of the windows is a seating area, where two people can be seen sitting in chairs. In the foreground to the right are glass exit doors with a sign above that reads, " To Planes". The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Business Trade Show Crowd]

Photograph of attendees to a business exposition observing multiple booths that are lined up in front of a curtain. The attendees are walking around in front of the booths observing various products. Multiple signs and electronic products can be seen on display. Some of the attendees can be seen carrying food, such as cotton candy, and carrying sample bags from other booths.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carling Beer Ad]

Photograph of a woman named Mrs. Sheri Burton whom can be seen from the waist up wearing a light colored outfit. She is smiling and holding a cigarette in her right hand and a can of Carling Black Label Beer in her left. A typewriter can be seen to the right.
Date: August 16, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Department Store Display]

Photograph of a display full of perfume fragrances in a department store located at 5621 Inter-regional Highway. A tall gazebo model structure can be seen at the top of the display, and racks of clothing for sale along with store mannequins can be seen in the background.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Narcotic Research Trade Booth]

Photograph of a group of onlookers, both adults and children, observing a booth at a business and trade exposition that warns about the dangers of marijuana, alcohol, and other drugs. At the booth, a man in a dark suit can be seen talking to the group from behind a table. A large tri-fold display can be seen behind him. To the right in the background, two other booths with more onlookers can be seen.
Date: March 3, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trade Show Photography Booth]

Photograph of a booth by Mears Photography at a business and trade expo. In the foreground, two men in suits can be seen while one man hands the other a trophy. A table can be seen in the right foreground with a cluttered pile of photos and pamphlets. Two chairs can be see to the left, and in the back against a curtain wall is a partition displaying several photographs under multiple lights. A stage can be partially seen in the background to the right, just behind the partition and curtain wall.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Department Store Interior]

Photograph of several aisles of store displays in a department store located at 5621 Inter-regional Highway. In the foreground, a display of stacked chairs and tables can be seen, along with a scooter or bicycle. Each aisle in the background is packed with store goods, and each has a Santa shaped sign posted on it.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[14th Annual Calvacade of Commerce]

Photograph of the convention floor taken from above at a business and trade exposition. Several booths can be seen in both the center of the room and around the perimeter, and dozens of people can be seen wandering the floor to observe the various displays. A stage can be seen in the background with another booth positioned at its center. Above it hangs a sign with the convention's name.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Municipal Airport Tarmac]

Photograph of the Austin Municipal Airport terminal taken from the tarmac. In the foreground, a plane can be seen to the right with two men working near it, and to the left, several long awnings can be seen leading back to the airport with light poles placed over them. The air traffic control tower can be seen in the background. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children's Train]

Photograph of a mini train for children at theater located at 5601 North Lamar Boulevard. On the the engine where the conductor sits, an illustration of a Native American with a headdress can be seen painted on the side. Four children of varying ages can be seen riding in the cars of the train, which have animal cutouts placed on them for decoration. A train tunnel with a field beyond it can be seen in the back ground, and crossing signal light can be seen to the right.
Date: November 4, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History