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[Exterior View of High School]
Photograph of the Albert Sidney Johnson High School courtyard. A path can be seen in the foreground to the left, leading to a double door entrance in the background. To the right, the building can be seen with large windowed walls and a geometric roof that overhangs a sidewalk with benches.
Date:
March 16, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Large House Exterior]
Photograph of an old colonial house once located on 1502 Brazos Street. The building's wide covered porch has Doric capitals that can be seen on its columns, and a tall set of stone steps can be seen leading up to the porch. Several dark windows can be seen on the face of the building along with an entrance at the center. Dark panels can be seen beneath the porch that may be windows to a basement or a split level. Shrubs and trees can be seen around the steps and in the foreground.
Date:
November 10, 1962
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bank Interior]
Photograph of multiple desks spread in an Austin Savings and Loan Association office located at the corner of 11th and Lavaca Street.. Each desk has a chair on one side for a loan officer and two chairs on the other side for clients. The area is enclosed with a low fence that can be partially seen in the foreground. Cylindrical lights hang above the desk area, and in the back ground, an atrium area can be seen with plants and a decorative back wall.
Date:
January 25, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bank Interior Design]
Photograph of the interior of the Mutual Savings bank with a diamond motif in the ceiling, wallpaper, drapery, and upholstery. Three desks and one long counter with name plates can be seen to the right of the room, along with two structural support columns. To left, a potted plant and several small sofas can be seen. In the background, there is a split level in the building, where a sunken seating area matching the furniture in the foreground can be partially seen down a short set of stairs.
Date:
October 14, 1969
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Woman on Soundstage]
Photograph of an overhead view of a television sound stage at KTBC Studio. Multiple racks of lighting equipment can be seen in the foreground. On the stage down below, a woman can be seen in a chair, holding a clipboard and looking up towards the camera.
Date:
September 14, 1962
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A-Frame Chapel]
Photograph of a steep roofed chapel located at the Austin State Supported Living Center. A brick wall attached to the chapel can be seen in the right foreground. A gap in the wall can be seen, allowing a sidewalk path to pass through towards the chapel. A very large wall of glass windows can be seen on the building. A small tree can be seen in the right foreground, and another building can be seen in the left background
Date:
April 12, 1962
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hillside Home Dining Room]
Photograph of a dining room seen through exterior windows at night, where a dining table with four chairs can be seen at the center, and a painting can be seen on the wall to the left. A living room can be seen in the background, where a couch, side table with vase, and side table with lamp can be seen. In the outdoors foreground, a garden or patio area full of multiple tropical plants can be seen.
Date:
June 1, 1961
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postmodern Architectural Firm]
Photograph of a Lundgren and Maurer architectural firm building with a postmodern design. The building was located on 3108 North Lamar Boulevard. Small palm trees can be seen in a garden in front of the two story building and a tree can be seen to the left. A road can be seen in the foreground and two cars can be seen in the background to the left.
Date:
November 3, 1963
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Workers on Roof]
Photograph of the Vaughn building under construction. Workers in overalls and hardhats can be seen in the foreground on the roof top with a scaffold and crane, four of whom can be seen placing a large beam. Dozens of vehicles can be seen in the parking lot below and more of the city can be seen in the background, including St. David's Episcopal Church to the left.
Date:
[1965-05-13..1965-05-24]
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Huston-Tillotson Student Union Exterior]
Photograph of the exterior of the Huston-Tillotson University Student Union. A sidewalk can be seen in the right foreground leading over to the steps in front of the building's glass entrance way. A low barrier wall can be seen to the left of the steps and sidewalk. A boxy roof awning can be seen hanging over the entrance way, and a tree can be seen in the upper left foreground. Two more trees and another building can be seen in the background to the right.
Date:
January 9, 1963
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lounge Study Area]
Photograph of the interior of the Flawn Academic Center that is slightly dark and underexposed, but a sitting area with a dark couch and two chairs can be seen in the right foreground with a glass coffee table. To the left on a lighter flooring, a long table with several chairs around it can be seen, along with a cabinet of books on the far left wall. On the right back wall, a long cabinet with dozens of thin drawers can be seen, along with several busts resting its surface.
Date:
[1964-11-20..1964-11-21]
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Library Lounge Area]
Photograph of a lounge reading room in an academic library. A seating area with four chairs and a glass coffee table can be seen at the center of the room in front of a fireplace that is on the wall to the left. A window, dressers, and extra chairs can be seen along the back wall. The room is furnished with several framed art pieces, statues, and busts. To the left of the fire place, a long, low cabinet with dozens of thin drawers can be seen with a stalking cat statue on its surface.
Date:
[1964-11-20..1964-11-21]
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mid-Century Modern Church Exterior]
Photograph of the exterior St. Martin's Lutheran Church that features and arched, geometric roof line a wide set of steps seen in the foreground. A statue of Jesus can be seen hung on the exterior wall. A large tower structure with a cross on top can be seen rising from the church in the background.
Date:
July 11, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dining Couple at Stage Coach Inn]
Photograph of a staged couple posing at the Stage Coach Inn at a dining table set with plates and dinnerware. The couple can be seen looking up towards a waiter standing next to the table. An atrium with skylights and a very large tree can be seen in the background. The ceiling has a noticeably rustic design where prominent wooden beams can be seen.
Date:
April 14, 1962
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Barn Restaurant]
Photograph of the interior of a rustic themed restaurant called The Barn, located at 8611 Balcones Drive. Dining tables with light colored tablecloths and dark chairs can be seen in the foreground. Wood paneled walls and beams can be seen throughout the room, and a stone fire place area can be seen in the center of the room, separating the kitchen and another portion of the dining area.
Date:
December 2, 1963
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Home with Pool]
Photograph of the backyard of a two story home with a swimming pool that can be seen in the foreground with a rocky walking surface surrounding it. A large bush to the left, and in the background, a balcony wraps around the second floor with a few chairs on it, and a seating area with an outdoor kitchen can be seen beneath the balcony in the shade. Three palm trees and a wooden fence can be seen to the right.
Date:
[1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dorm Students]
Photograph of four college students in Goodall Wooten Dorm. Two students can be seen sitting on a couch to the left. A blanket tapestry is hung on the wall behind them along with a cow skull and a paddle in the corner to the right. Another student can be seen standing and smoking near the open balcony door to the right. A fourth student can be seen standing on the balcony with his hand in his pocket.
Date:
March 7, 1962
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gun Cabinet]
Photograph of a wood crafted gun cabinet on display. Several guns can be seen placed on display inside the cabinet. Etched silhouettes of two deer can be seen on the glass, and drawers can be seen built into the space below. A mounted fish can be seen hanging on the brick wall to the right.
Date:
April 28, 1965
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Credit Union]
Photograph of the interior of a Credit Union building in an unknown location in Austin. A desk and chair with telephone and typewriter can be seen in the right foreground, and a cubicle desk area can be seen to the left. A decorative brick wall divides the room areas and a seating area can be seen near a window in the background.
Date:
November 30, 1963
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Austin Municipal Airport Courtyard]
Photograph taken in the courtyard of the Austin Municipal Airport terminal building. The air traffic control tower can be seen prominently in the distance, rising over the building, and the roof-line overhanging the courtyard has a unique geometric design. Glass windows can be seen around the perimeter of the mostly empty grassy lot. 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
[State Archive Receptionist]
Photograph of a Texas State Archives receptionist sitting at a desk. She has painted nails and can be seen sitting with her hands together, wearing a floral printed blouse or dress. A phone and stapler can be seen to the left and a decorative wall can be seen behind her.
Date:
September 8, 1961
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Model with Engine]
Photograph of a woman posing next to an engine on a table for Powered Products of Texas. She can be seen winking and making the "OK" sign with her hand. She is wearing a high waisted bikini with blocky X's and O's printed on the fabric and a pair of dark high heels.
Date:
April 27, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Furniture Set]
Photograph of a western themed furniture set on display that features a couch with a horse head printed on its back, two end tables with lamps made of painted hide and stirrups, a chair with a saddle printed on it, and a wooden coffee table. Most of the furniture is made from a half wagon wheel structure, and a western painting can be seen hanging on display on the left wall.
Date:
May 1, 1965
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sculptor with Statue]
Photograph of sculptor Charles Umlauf kneeling out-of-doors next to a statue of a woman holding Christ on her lap. Umlauf is wearing a light-colored shirt and slacks and is turned toward the statue, which is on a cinder block. Bushes can be seen in the background.
Date:
October 12, 1961
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History