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[Architect Milton Ryan]

Description: Photograph of the architect, Milton A. Ryan, standing in front of a brick, duplex home. A bare tree can be seen in front of the home's doorway and Milton, in the foreground, is standing facing the camera, hands in his pockets. He is wearing dark pants and a dark woven jacket, along with glasses and a light shirt and tie.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Men's Clothing Store]

Description: Photograph of a men's boutique clothing store called Massey's, inside the Driskill Hotel. Store shelves with folded shirts can be seen in the small space and two mannequins with suit jackets can be seen to the right. In the background, two very large, arched windows can be seen with shades half drawn, and two shirts and a hat on wire frames can be seen to the left. Two clear, geometric light fixtures can be seen hanging form the ceiling.
Date: December 9, 1983
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Head-Shoulder Portrait]

Description: Photograph portrait of a young African-American man seen from the shoulders up. He can be seen wearing a light colored suit jacket with no tie, and a dark, wide shirt collar over his lapels. A short, chain necklace can be seen around his neck.
Date: November 30, 1979
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Business Trade Show Crowd]

Description: Photograph of attendees to a business exposition observing multiple booths that are lined up in front of a curtain. The attendees are walking around in front of the booths observing various products. Multiple signs and electronic products can be seen on display. Some of the attendees can be seen carrying food, such as cotton candy, and carrying sample bags from other booths.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[State Archive Receptionist]

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

[Model with Engine]

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

[Carling Beer Ad]

Description: Photograph of a woman named Mrs. Sheri Burton whom can be seen from the waist up wearing a light colored outfit. She is smiling and holding a cigarette in her right hand and a can of Carling Black Label Beer in her left. A typewriter can be seen to the right.
Date: August 16, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[American Cancer Society Group Photo]

Description: Photograph of a group photo taken at a panel conference for the American Cancer Society. The group stands in front of a theater concession stand, all dressed in formal attire with ribbon bands around their arms. The stand with a cancer awareness sign laying on the floor in front of the group. Several concessions signs can be seen in the background and a doorway showing a set of carpeted stairs can be seen to the left.
Date: February 7, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Fashion Conspiracy]

Description: Photograph of three women posed together outside of a clothing store called Fashion Conspiracy. The store has a wood paneled storefront, and signs can be seen inside among the clothing racks advertising "20% off all regular fall sweaters". Two of the women to the right are light haired and wearing dresses. The woman on the left is dark haired and wearing a light colored shirt and pants.
Date: August 20, 1981
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Harry Cooper Store Front]

Description: Photograph of the storefront of a clothing store. A lit up neon sign spelling the store's name can be seen across the top of the store in the photo and in the store's window displays, smaller lights are directed to showcase several mannequins wearing various items of women's clothing, such as dresses, shirts, and shoes. To the right, a partial car and and partial sign to another store front can both be seen.
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Staged Office Workers Looking at Screen]

Description: Photograph of four people looking at a monitor screen. Two men are in light colored suits, one man is wearing a white shirt, tie and slacks, and the woman is wearing a dark dress. Behind them, a large printed curtain can be seen. The man closest to the monitor can be seen pointing to something on the screen with a pen while the others observe. A telephone and books can be partially seen to the right.
Date: May 31, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[American Cancer Society Conference]

Description: Photograph of a group of attendees for an American Cancer Society conference walking near the entrance to a theater lobby. A vehicle can be seen in the foreground and a man can be seen touching a metal bin as he walks past. Various advertisements can be seen across the top of the theater entrance and a ticket booth can be seen in the right corner in the background.
Date: February 8, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Models with Motorized Cart]

Description: Photograph of two women posing to advertise a motorized cart for Powered Products of Texas. The cart can be seen with no roof or doors, and only three wheels and a single front seat. A large package can be seen in the carts carrier bed in the back. The woman seated in the cart can be seen wearing a bikini with blocky X's and O's printed on it. The woman standing to the left of the cart has on a dark, one-piece swimsuit. Both are wearing high heels.
Date: April 27, 1960
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

[Business Trade Show]

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

[Model in Golf Cart]

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

[Staged Office Workers Chatting]

Description: Photograph of two office workers in a supply room. The man is smiling, wearing glasses, a light shirt, tie, and belted slacks. The woman is wearing a light blouse, earrings, necklace, and belted, dark print skirt. Shelves of paper and other office supplies can be seen in the background.
Date: May 31, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Two Men in a Tailor Shop]

Description: Photograph of two men in a tailor shop. One man stands on the left behind a suitjacket on a stand, while the other sits at a table to the right behind a sewing machine. Various pieces of cloth are scattered around and hanging. Spools of thread and buttons are visible on the table. A pair of scissors and a coat hanger hang on the wall in the background.
Date: 1950~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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