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[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
[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
[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
[KTBC Entrance]
Photograph of the KTBC television studio entrance where two stone columns can be seen in the foreground in front of two respective walls that frame the glass doorway. Plants can be seen in flower beds near the walls, and on the wall to the right, a mural of the Austin capitol building can be seen.
Date:
December 5, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Brackenridge Hospital Construction]
Photograph of the exterior of Brackenridge Hospital under construction. Scaffolding can be seen on nearly every floor of the building. Parked cars and other city buildings can be seen in the foreground and around the construction site perimeter. In the background to the right, the state capitol building can be seen.
Date:
August 22, 1969
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Academic Study Area]
Photograph of the interior of the Flawn Academic Center. Several round and rectangular tables can be seen throughout the space with dark and light chairs. On each of the rectangular tables, a different bust can be seen. A wooden partition wall can be seen to the left, and two structural pillars can be seen toward the room's center. Along the back and far left wall, many cabinets full of books can be seen.
Date:
[1964-11-20..1964-11-21]
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dining Room Table]
Photograph of a dining area with a wooden table and dining chairs. Two windows can be seen beyond the dining table, with the one on the right curtained. To the right of the windows is a small table on wheels that can be seen along with three art pieces on the wall above it. To the left is a small cabinet area with a tiled back-splash. In the foreground is a brick seating area with a cushioned top and a rug.
Date:
[1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Studying in Library]
Photograph of a study room in an academic library. Several rows of tables with cushioned chairs can be seen. Each table top has wooden partitions on its surface that demarcate individual desk areas. Many students can be seen sitting at the study tables throughout the room. Art pieces hanging on the walls can be seen throughout the space, and through a passageway to the left, a few more students can be seen getting help at a counter.
Date:
[1964-11-20..1964-11-21]
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Model in Golf Cart]
Photograph of a woman wearing a cowgirl hat, dark one-piece swimsuit, and dark high heels while posing in the seat of a motorized golf cart. The car can be seen with three wheels, no doors, and a small roof with tassel trim. A set of golf clubs can be seen in the back of the cart.
Date:
April 27, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sorority House Staircase]
Photograph of the Greek revival styled interior of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority house located at 2622 Wichita Street. A curved staircase can be seen leading up to a second floor landing with intricate metal work railings. In the background are multiple windows around a glass door entrance, and a very large transom window can be seen high above. A large mirror can be seen hanging on the wall to the right and a chandelier can be seen hanging in the foreground.
Date:
November 1, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sorority Dorm Room]
Photograph of a dorm room within the Gamma Phi Beta sorority house located at 2622 Wichita Street. Two beds can be seen to the left, pushed against the wall. A telephone sits between them on a small table and a window can be seen in the back left corner. A floor lamp with hats placed on it can be seen to the right of the bed in the background, along with a small bookcase with a radio on top. An abstract art piece hangs above the bookshelf and in the foreground, a dark, wood dresser can be seen pushed against the right wall.
Date:
November 1, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Club Caravan Entrance]
Photograph of the interior entrance of Club Caravan that has Moorish/Arabian motifs, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. Tall windows with plants in front of them can be seen to the left, along with a couch below. A sitting area with two couches can be seen in the center of the room, and a stairway can be seen in the background. The photo is taken from under an archway, which can be partially seen in the foreground.
Date:
August 15, 1961
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Home Exterior with Car]
Photograph of the exterior of a home that features unique geometric structures within its architecture, including a large, flat awning structure for cars that can be seen in the foreground. Two vehicles can be seen parked under the awning structure, one white and one dark, and a ramp can be seen leading up to a door to the house in the background. Two small trees can be seen in front of the building, and a rocky slope can be seen in the right foreground.
Date:
[1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Living Room with Mural]
Photograph of a Rio House apartment living room, where to the right, an end table with lamp and a couch with an eye-shaped coffee table placed in front of it can be seen. On the wall behind the couch is a mural of men on horses, with a possibly middle eastern motif. To the left, a small, round dining table and three chairs can be partially seen. The back wall is partly wallpapered, and a closed door can be seen in the left background.
Date:
March 21, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Man and Woman at Entrance]
Staged photograph of a Dr. Scott calling on the home of a Mrs. Mears at a house located at 1800 West 6th Street. The man can be seen standing outside on the steps and wearing a dark, striped suit while holding a brimmed hat. The woman can be seen standing in the open doorway, wearing a light, plaid skirt, a dark blouse, and an open sweater with the sleeves rolled up. On the exterior wall in the background, a lamp sconce and decorative letter box can be seen.
Date:
February 26, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[UT Coach Office]
Photograph of the interior of University of Texas football coach, Darrell K. Royal's office. The walls are wood paneled and a wooden desk can be seen in the center. Two desk chairs can be seen in the foreground and a third can be seen pushed against the wall to the right. Three small tables can be seen, two with lit lamps, and a painting of a longhorn can be seen hanging on the wall behind the desk.
Date:
September 20, 1963
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Huston-Tillotson Library Interior]
Photograph of the interior of the Huston-Tillotson university campus library. Two students can be seen in the foreground at different tables, each studying several books. In the background to the right, the library front desk can be seen, where a man in a suit is helping three people. In center background, several rows of bookshelves can be seen throughout the space, along with a group of four more people all studying or browsing.
Date:
January 9, 1963
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Restaurant Style Dining Area]
Photograph of a dining area with multiple tables and chairs set up with napkins and silverware. The tables and chairs are of various shapes and designs. The wall in the background has a multi-shade diamond pattern on it and a counter with some dining supplies can be seen along the right of the back wall. An entrance way can be seen in the back right corner of the room, and two sofas can be seen on either side of a wall in the right foreground.
Date:
June 6, 1960
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hillside Home]
Photograph of the exterior of a home perched on a hillside. The home has Asian accents on the roof gable and balcony railings and is built on stilt beams to keep it level on the hill. Several small trees can been seen throughout the foreground, and another home can be partially seen in the background to the right.
Date:
June 1, 1961
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sculptor Standing with Statue]
Photograph of sculptor, Charles Umlauf, seen standing next to a statue of a woman breastfeeding a child, with his hands behind his back as he gazes towards the camera. He is wearing a light colored long sleeve shirt and light pants. Trees and foliage can be seen in the background.
Date:
October 12, 1961
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Outdoor Kitchen]
Photograph of an outdoor kitchen and seating area on a patio beneath a balcony. Along the brick wall to left, a mantle with plants, a fireplace, cabinets, and a stove with a kettle can all be seen. On the back wall, several picture frames are hung above an outdoor dining table that is set with plates and cups. A fence and plants can be seen in the background, and a large empty pot can be seen to the right near the balcony's support beams. A lounge chair and a glass table can be seen in the foreground.
Date:
[1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Weightlifters]
Photograph of weightlifting students in the Goodall Wooten Dorm gym. Several shirtless male students in shorts can be seen throughout the gym. One is lifting dumbbells on a bench in the foreground while another is standing and lifting a barbell to the right. Two more can be seen standing on either side of a mirror in the background, behind another barbell lifter, while the final student can be seen in the left background doing abdominal exercises with his shirt on.
Date:
March 7, 1962
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Austin Municipal Airport Interior]
Photograph of the interior of the Austin Municipal Airport where an open corridor can be seen with seating areas to the left and right. A man can be seen sitting to the left next to one of the many windows, and a woman can be seen sitting against the wall to the right. In the background, several shop signs can be seen in a few display windows, and to the right, three men in uniforms can be seen standing in a smaller room. 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