Dewey G. Mears Photograph Archive - 62 Matching Results

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[Brick House Colonnade]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of Sigma Nu Fraternity, a two story, light colored brick house, featuring a colonnade porch. Fourteen windows can be seen on the foremost house wall and a tree can be seen in the left foreground. Two men in light shirts and slacks can be seen standing on the right end of the porch next to a set of steps.
Date: September 13, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Club Caravan Performance]

Description: 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.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Day View of Train Wreck]

Description: Photograph of workers inspecting the aftermath of a train wreck over a bridge. Three men can be seen on the left looking at the undercarriage of one of the train cars that remains on the railway. A fourth man can be seen to their right observing a train car that hangs precariously over the bridge's edge. Another train car can be seen on the road below, leaning up against the bridge. Two parked vehicles can be seen in the background
Date: September 2, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Dining Area with Bookshelf]

Description: Photograph of a dining area next to a kitchen in a postmodern designed home. A glass topped table surrounded by chairs can be seen in the center of the nook, and a cushioned seat can be seen in the right foreground. In the background, a low, horizontal bookshelf sitting below two wide windows can be seen, along with a small television. A kitchen counter with stove top burners, a ventilation hood, and exposed air duct can be seen to the left.
Date: September 4, 1982
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Dining Hall Decor]

Description: Photograph of a dining hall in the former Commodore Perry Hotel. In the foreground, a small table with a flower arrangement on it can be seen to the right, and a decorative brick wall or room divider can be seen to the left. The room is filled with tables covered in table cloths and dinner ware, accompanied by dining chairs. There are dark, square columns throughout the room, and windows made of glass blocks can be seen in the background. A man and woman can be seen seated at a table in the bac… more
Date: September 19, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Exterior of the Milam Cafeteria Building]

Description: Photograph of the southwest corner of the Milam Cafeteria taken from across the street. It is a multi-story brick building with decorative stonework around the corners and quoins on the corners; the walls of the ground floor appear to be stuccoed. There are lines of cars on both sides of the building.
Date: September 10, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Exterior View of a House]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of a house taken from the south. It is a one-story house with a carport on the right side. There are exterior windows on the west and south faces of the building, and the entrance is on the south face.
Date: September 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Exterior View of a Phi Mu Sorority House]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of a Phi Mu sorority house. It is a two-story building with large plate glass windows on both floors. There is a large front yard with trees around it, and a stone walkway leading up to the house.
Date: September 18, 1952
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Exterior View of a Phi Mu Sorority House]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of a Phi Mu sorority house. It is a two-story building with exterior windows on both floors. There is a large front yard with trees around it, and a stone walkway leading up to the house.
Date: September 18, 1952
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Exterior View of the Commmodore Perry Hotel]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Commodore Perry Hotel. It is a 12-story building with cars parked on the street outside. The words "COMMODORE PERRY" are in large letters above the doors. To the left is a smaller building with a sign reading "William Charles."
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Family in Living Room]

Description: Photograph of architect A.D. Stenger and his family sitting down in the living room of their modern style home. There is a large swordfish mounted on the wall behind them. The man and two of his sons are sitting on the carpet with fishing gear. The woman and an infant are sitting on a couch watching them. To the left of the family is a television.
Date: September 4, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Floral Arrangement With Cards]

Description: Photograph of a flower arrangement with cards. There is another display with cards, and an ashtray with a cigarette and a pack of cigarettes. There is also a news article in a holder with a pen.
Date: September 14, 1951
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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