[Motorists stranded in flood waters]

Photograph of "stranded motorists attempting to remove their cars from 4 feet of water under an overpass of the MoPac Expressway in the western part of the city. Over 4.5 inches of rain late Monday 5/21 caused flooding in the downtown area." Men are standing, some waist-deep in water, outside of their vehicles.
Date: May 21, 1979
Creator: Kolvoord, Larry
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dedication - Givens Recreation Center]

Photograph of mayor Carole Keeton speaking at a podium at the dedication of Givens Recreation Center. A group of people, including city government officials, are sitting behind her listening to her speak. On the stage is a display honoring Dr. Everett H. Givens.
Date: March 1979
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dedication Plaque - Givens Recreation Center]

Photograph of two people looking at a dedication plaque inside Givens Recreation Center.
Date: March 1979
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ribbon Cutting - Givens Recreation Center]

Photograph of people holding a ribbon as two children cut it at Givens Recreation Center.
Date: March 1979
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Irby Carruth at Givens Recreation Center]

Photograph of Austin Independent School District Superintendent Irby Carruth cutting a ribbon across a gate at Givens Park Recreation Center. A group of children in swim attire stand behind him.
Date: 1979~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Protest to save Juarez-Lincoln University

Photograph of a protest to save Juarez-Lincoln University and mural (by Raul Valdez) at East 1st Street and I-35 in Austin.
Date: 1979~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Looking South Down Waller Creek]

Photograph of Waller Creek looking south from 6th Street bridge. Creek theater exterior is visible on the left. Tree branches are bare and heavy construction is visible on the right side of the creek behind the chain link fence.
Date: February 1977
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Council Swearing-In Ceremony]

Photograph of city council members being sworn into office. The members are standing in a gazebo that is decorated with red, white, and blue banners and American flags.
Date: 1977~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Metalsmith sculptor selling wares at the Renaissance Market]

Photograph of a metalsmith working on a sculpture on his sales table at the Renaissance Market on "The Drag" on Guadalupe Street near the University of Texas, Austin campus. His sculptures are towers, airships, and flowers with a fantastic element. His table is set up in front of a mural. A woman browses his wares.
Date: 1977
Creator: Simon, Los
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sunday Break Music Festival in 1976]

Photograph of a large crowd of people at the Sunday Break music festival with a stage visible in the backgroud. Performing acts included America, Peter Frampton, Santana, and Gary Wright. 56,000 people were in attendance with a gross income of $532,000 against expenses of $425,000. Medical assistance was provided by YWCA's Middle Earth Program with over 100 volunteers. DPS agents and uniformed city police were not invited in the gates.
Date: May 2, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Outdoor Recreation Achievement Award for Town Lake]

Photograph of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Les Gage (Co-Chairman, Town Lake Beautification Committee) and Mrs. John Burns (Co-Chairman, Town Lake Beautification Committee) receiving an award for beautification work at Town Lake.
Date: December 8, 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Community Garden near airport]

Photograph of Austin Community Garden looking towards the airport. Rows of plants and a string fence separating rows are visible in the foreground. The airport control tower, airplanes and gates are visible behind the chain-link fence in the background.
Date: September 1975
Creator: Fluitt, Mike
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dillman's Farm at Austin Community Gardens]

Photograph of a section of garden at the Austin Community Garden. A wooden sign that says "Dillman's Farm" is in the foreground, indicating the plot as belonging to the Dillmans. Wooden stakes and leafy plants are visible in front of a chain-link fence running along the border of the garden. A hose snakes up into view at the back of the Dillman plot.
Date: September 1975
Creator: Fluitt, Mike
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Student looking at University of Texas Main Building]

Photograph of student with backpack in foreground with U.T. Tower in background. Students are walking around the main campus in front of the main building. Several students are sitting in front of the steps. Several tables are visible in the background. An event is taking place.
Date: September 1975
Creator: Fluitt, Mike
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cars in Traffic

Photograph of cars stuck in traffic by Brackenridge Hospital, waiting to turn right at a yield sign onto 15th Street.
Date: February 1975
Creator: Fluitt, Mike
System: The Portal to Texas History

Child takes a wild ride at Zilker Playscape

Photograph of a child sliding down a tube slide at Zilker Park. His hands are in the air while his mother leans over to support his exit. She carries a camera in her right hand.
Date: [1975,1989]
Creator: Austin Citizen
System: The Portal to Texas History

[DeLeon children slide at Zilker Park]

Photograph of Jesse DeLeon holding on to a play structure while brother and sister (Michael and Angie) wait behind him, getting ready to go down the slide at Zilker Park.
Date: [1975,1989]
Creator: Austin Citizen
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Inmate at Travis County Jail]

Photograph of an African-American man in handcuffs being led through door by a guard at the Travis County Jail in Austin.
Date: 1975
Creator: Fluitt, Mike
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Laguna Gloria Grounds]

Photograph of trees and water on the grounds of Laguna Gloria (Austin Museum of Art). The name "Les Simon" is written on back of the photo.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mother and baby at Zilker Playscape

Photograph of a mother gently swinging her baby in a chair swing at Zilker Park playscape. Both baby and mother look at each other and smile.
Date: [1975,1989]
Creator: Austin Citizen
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Painting Presentation at Town Lake Gazebo]

Photograph of Lady Bird Johnson and Michael Frary, and unnamed man present a painting of the gazebo at Town Lake in front of the actual gazebo.
Date: 1975
Creator: Fluitt, Mike
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Paving on 38th Street]

Photograph of a worker raking out hot asphaltic concrete just laid by the machine visible on the right on 38th Street.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Travis County Commissioners Meeting]

Photograph of Group of Travis County commissioners at a meeting, including Johnny Voudouris, Mike Renfro (City Judge, facing front), Margaret Gomez, Richard Moya and David Samuelson, among others. Subjects are sitting around a conference table with folders, pens and notepads, tape recorder, coffee pot, and ashtray.
Date: 1975~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dan Davidson and Jack Robinson]

Photograph of (left to right): Dan Davidson, Austin City Manager, shaking the hand of Jack Robinson, Director of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (facing) in an office. Architectural plans lean against the wall behind manager Davidson.
Date: September 19, 1973
Creator: City of Austin
System: The Portal to Texas History