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[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

[Club Caravan Dining]

Photograph of the interior of Club Caravan, a club with Moorish/Arabian motifs, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. A server in harem pants can be seen waiting on four patrons sitting at a table booth with a circular, tent-like, decorative piece hanging above for decoration. The patrons at the table are three men in suits and a woman in light colored blouse.
Date: August 15, 1961
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

[Club Caravan]

Photograph of the interior of Club Caravan, a club with Moorish/Arabian motifs, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. Light colored tables and chairs can be seen throughout the room along with dark colored booth seats. Several low, decorative gates separate parts of the room and the ceiling features star-shaped light fixtures. A dance floor can be seen in the background along with a stage to the left with a piano and mic stand.
Date: August 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fishermen in Boat]

Photograph of a Glastron boat and fishermen on the water of Lake Austin. One man can be seen driving the boat, while a young boy in a cowboy hat rides in the front. Three men can be seen in the back of the boat with fishing poles in hand. The shore can be seen in the background.
Date: August 5, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drive Up Food Stand]

Photograph of a small drive up hamburger stand called the Jet Drive Inn, with a large, metal awning roof. Two cars can be seen parked to the left of the stand, where a man and woman stand outside of one with the car door open. To the right of the stand are several picnic tables, where two couples can be seen sitting together. The photo was taken at night, the hamburger stand is lit from the inside and with lights on the roof, and the parking lot is otherwise empty.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trade Show Appliance Booth]

Photograph of a booth at a trade expo displaying various kitchen appliances, such as stove ranges and dishwashers. A sign hung at the back of the booth reads, "Fulfords Appliance Co. Builders Dept.". Two women can be seen in the background to the left, stooped over and looking at an unseen item.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fraternity Common Room]

Photograph of a fraternity house common room with trophies on display in a shelving unit to the right. Throughout the room, several wooden benches, chairs and couches can be seen, along with plants in each corner and two lamps to the back right. A small patio can be seen through a set of large windows in the background. The trophy shelf doubles as a low wall that helps demarcate the carpeted area of the common room from the tiled floor that can be seen in the foreground.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children's Train at Theater]

Photograph of a mini children's' train parked in front of a Trans-Texas Theater that was located at 5601 North Lamar Boulevard. The engine of the train has an illustration of a Native American in a headdress, and each of the cars behind it have various animal illustrations on them. A road can be seen behind the train, part of which leads behind a sign for the drive-in theater that stands tall in the background. A light colored vehicle can be seen parked on the road beside the sign.
Date: November 4, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas State Archives Lobby]

Photograph of the interior view of the lobby in the Texas State Archives building. Two dark pillars can be seen in the center with a reception desk between them. A skylight can be seen on the ceiling above that features a dark, stained glass star design. A similar design can be seen on the floor below.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fraternity Exterior]

Photograph of the exterior of a fraternity house. The "L" shaped stone building has three large, patio style windows that can be seen on the wing to the right. A large covered entrance can be seen near the joining of the two wings, with a sidewalk leading up to it from the edge of the property. Two large trees can be seen, one in the yard, and one next to a street in the left foreground.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clowns]

Photograph of a group of five clowns dressed up and posed on a stage. Three clowns can be seen sitting in the front row while the other two stand in the back. They appear to be sitting on suitcase props, with another suitcase seen posed in the front that is labeled with the name of their clown troop.
Date: June 11, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Municipal Airport Ticket Desk]

Photograph of a ticket desk area in the Austin Municipal Airport, where several people with suitcases can be seen waiting at the desk while attendants assist them. Signs with maps and arrival times can be seen on the wall behind the desk. A long sign advertising different airlines can be seen above the desk area. 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

[Club Caravan Comedians]

Photograph of a Las Vegas comedy duo on stage at Club Caravan, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. Comedians, Pepper Davis and Tony Reese, can be seen performing a bit, where Davis is telling jokes in a pair of boxing gloves and robe. Musicians from the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra can be seen in the background.
Date: October 30, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Club Caravan Performance]

Photograph of a performance on stage at the Caravan Club, located at located at 2360 North Interstate 35. The singer on stage is Meg Myles, star of "Satan in High Heels" (1962). She is wearing a light colored, with a glittery belt at the waist. She can be seen standing with her arms stretched open wide while singing and looking at the camera. A pianist, bass, and saxophone player can all be seen playing behind her, all part of the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trade Show Trailors]

Photograph at night of two camping trailers parked outside a business exposition. In the the trailer to the left, a man can be seen in the door way with his back turned to the camera. Another man can be seen standing outside the trailer to the right. Both men appear to be interacting with unseen persons within their respective campers.The exposition center can be seen to the right, and vehicles can be seen parked in the background.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Club Caravan Comedy Duo]

Photograph of a Las Vegas comedy duo doing a comedy bit at Club Caravan, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. Comedians Pepper Davis and Tony Reese can be seen on stage dancing on a set of drums. An audience can be seen to the right int he background and a sign for the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra can be seen to the left.
Date: October 30, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Business Trade Show]

Photograph of a trade show where several people can be seen observing various booths and business samples. People can be seen in the foreground to the left near a GE booth, many carrying various sacks with food and product samples. Another group including two girls can be seen to the right showing interest in a booth selling tea tables. More booths and people can be seen beyond a curtain partition in the background to the right.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Club Caravan Opening]

Photograph of a performer on stage during the opening night of Club Caravan, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. The performer is a singer in a light colored dress and a cowboy hat, smiling and pointing up with her finger. Behind her on stage, the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra can be seen.
Date: August 18, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History