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In the Bosom of the Comanches: A Thrilling Tale of Savage Indian Life, Massacre and Captivity Truthfully Told by a Surviving Captive

Description: Memoir of Theodore 'Dot' Babb, describing his experiences when he and several others were taken captive in the 1865 by Comanches near present-day Decatur, Texas and what happened after he was released.
Date: 1923
Creator: Babb, T. A. (Theodore Adolphus), 1852-1936
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Directory of Texas Industries from Official Sources

Description: The directory gives listings of businesses categorized by industry (including elected officials). The directory opens with a "Description of the State of Texas" which is a reprint of the report written by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Statistics and History for the Governor of Texas. The index begins on page 429.
Date: 1903
Creator: Walton & Walton
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Difficulties of a Mexican revenue officer in Texas

Description: This book discusses the action by the Mexican government to send a revenue officer and small contingent of soldiers into Texas during 1835 to collect taxes from the citizens and the resistance they faced. Includes some letters and notes from the author about later excerpts from newspapers.
Date: January 1901
Creator: Barker, Eugene C.
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Interior View of an Edsel Automobile Dealership]

Description: Photograph of the inside of an Edsel automobile dealership. There are cars lined up inside the building, and the parking lot is visible through the windows. There is a woman sitting at a desk inside the showroom. Hut's Hamburgers is visible through the windows across the street, which was located on West 6th Street.
Date: March 13, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Band Playing on Stage]

Description: Photograph of three member of a band playing instruments at an amateur contest on a stage at St. Edward's University. Two are holding guitars, and one is holding an accordion.
Date: December 9, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Architects Page Southerland & Page]

Description: Photograph of architects, Page, Page, and Southerland, wearing suits and seated together at a table with a blueprint in front of them. There is a tobacco pipe in an ashtray on the table as well. A light colored curtain and wood paneled wall can be seen in the background.
Date: November 19, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Children at a Bus Stop]

Description: Photograph of students standing outside at a bus stop in the shape of a school building. The building has "Sinclair" painted on the roof, as well as "Little Red School House" and "School Bus Stop" painted on the side.
Date: April 3, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Interior View of Rae Ann Shop]

Description: Photograph of the interior of Rae Ann Shop, a posh-looking women's clothing store with marble accents, modern style décor, and a mural on the wall, located at 2404 Guadalupe Street. There are two tables with products on them visible in the center of the photo.
Date: November 19, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.288006 -97.741817
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Two Men In Austin Industries Warehouse]

Description: Photograph of two men (Bill Drake and Fornesa Weatherton) posing for a portrait while standing opposite each other inside of an Austin Industries warehouse. There are stacked items and rows of chairs visible in the background, and the man on the right is gesturing towards them.
Date: June 7, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Two Men with a Kite]

Description: Photograph of two Asian-American men holding a large kite in the shape of two fish that has a sign reading "Eating out is fun!" at Lung's Chinese Kitchen.
Date: April 4, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Women's Clothing Store Interior]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a posh women's clothing store. Clothing displays and mannequins are visible along the walls, and there are chairs and display cases throughout the store.
Date: March 23, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Interior of Dr. Burns Residence]

Description: Photograph of the interior of Dr. Burns' residence. Visible room is decorated with modern décor including a free-standing circular staircase, sculptures, furniture, and paintings.
Date: June 21, 1956
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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