6 10 676 https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/cdbee6e45d7d8cc44e4e0118e6d3b2ff.jpeg 738c6d7715151f88ef78d75dabf03429 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Poetry of Madeline Mason Subject The topic of the resource Poetry American Poetry--20th Century Women poets, American Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mason, Madeline Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Madeline Mason papers, 1867-1992, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Description An account of the resource A collection of items relating to the poet Madeline Mason, 1908-1990. Included are images of five of her published works, manuscripts, literary reviews, photographs, and miscellaneous materials relating to Mason's accomplishments as a poet, author, translator, critic, and lecturer. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The University of Texas at Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920s-1970s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Via, Madeleine Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin Perry-Castañeda Library, University of Texas Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This electronic resource is made available by the University of Texas Libraries solely for the purposes of research, teaching and private study. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Language A language of the resource English French Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States, 20th Century 1920s-1970s Great Britain, 20th Century France, 20th Century 1920s Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Le Prophète" by Kahlil Gibran; translated from English by Madeline Mason-Manheim, manuscript, title page Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mason-Manheim, Madeline (translator) Via, Madeleine Description An account of the resource Handwritten manuscript of "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran, translated from English by Madeline Mason-Manheim. Handwritten in ink on paper, with a pencil sketch of a hand cupping a flame. The papers are held together with a pink plastic paperclip. Full manuscript is 75 pages and available for viewing at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin. Transcription: LE PROPHETE. PAR KAHLIL GIBRAN Traduit de l'anglais par Madeline Mason Manheim Translation: THE PROPHET. BY KAHLIL GIBRAN Translated from English by Madeline Mason Manheim Subject The topic of the resource Literature French literature American literature Women authors, American Women translators Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gibran, Kahlil Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Box 2.325/W3, Madeline Mason papers, 1867-1992, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This electronic resource is made available by the University of Texas Libraries solely for the purposes of research, teaching and private study. This material is made available for education and research purposes only. 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Title A name given to the resource Between the Lines: Segregation and City Planning in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Segregation City planning Zoning Austin (Tex.)--Maps Census districts--United States Demographic surveys--United States Mortgage bonds Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource Includes the introduction and two pages dealing with segregation from the 1928 City of Austin Master Plan, along with the proposed zoning map from that plan. Also includes maps and data from the 1940 Census for Austin, Texas, a 1935 residential insurance security map, and a map of Black communities in Austin around 1891. These items all support the claim that Austin was deliberately segregated to disadvantage communities of color. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Perry-Casteñeda Library, The University of Texas at Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890-1940 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Non-commercial use allowed. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Power, Eleanor Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Perry-Casteñeda Library, The University of Texas at Austin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Koch & Fowler Consulting Engineers (Firm) U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census Home Owners’ Lending Corporation (HOLC) Power, Eleanor Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper report Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1935 Residential Securities Map, Austin Subject The topic of the resource City planning - Texas - Austin. Segregation Housing discrimination--Redlining Mortgage bonds Housing--United States--Statistics Description An account of the resource Residential security map of Austin, Texas. Residential neighborhoods were graded from A to D (“best” to “hazardous”) "A" districts, colored green on the map, indicated that mortgage lenders should consider this area “safe” and low-risk for loans, while “D” districts were considered unsafe for mortgage lenders and and colored red. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Home Owners’ Lending Corporation (HOLC) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived National Archives, Record Group 145--Austin Texas Folder Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Federal Home Loan Bank Board (FHLBB) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Federal Home Loan Bank Board (FHLBB) Power, Eleanor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Portable Document Format Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Map Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Austin (Tex.) 1900s 1920s 1928 plan 1930s 19th Century 20th Century African American Austin Black American City planning Community Housing Housing discrimination Maps Race Racial segregation Racism Redlining Zoning https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/4f02b6fcc0861fc17ab20d733af412dc.pdf 539a5c492ed54c9dfaed506a6357e668 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Between the Lines: Segregation and City Planning in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Segregation City planning Zoning Austin (Tex.)--Maps Census districts--United States Demographic surveys--United States Mortgage bonds Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource Includes the introduction and two pages dealing with segregation from the 1928 City of Austin Master Plan, along with the proposed zoning map from that plan. Also includes maps and data from the 1940 Census for Austin, Texas, a 1935 residential insurance security map, and a map of Black communities in Austin around 1891. These items all support the claim that Austin was deliberately segregated to disadvantage communities of color. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Perry-Casteñeda Library, The University of Texas at Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890-1940 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Non-commercial use allowed. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Power, Eleanor Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Perry-Casteñeda Library, The University of Texas at Austin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Koch & Fowler Consulting Engineers (Firm) U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census Home Owners’ Lending Corporation (HOLC) Power, Eleanor Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Title Page, Table of Contents, and Introduction to the 1928 City Plan For Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource City planning - Texas - Austin Zoning City councils Description An account of the resource Pages from the Koch & Fowler 1928 City Plan for Austin, which was commissioned by the city to plan for future development. The text goes on to explain the history of the creation of the plan and encourages the city government to work with officials from the University of Texas at Austin. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Koch & Fowler Consulting Engineers (Firm) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Call Number: A 711.4 CPCP Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928-01-14 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Adam R. Johnson– City Manager Austin (Tex.) Department of Planning Austin (Tex.) City Plan Commission O.H. Koch Power, Eleanor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Austin History Center- Non-Commercial Use Permitted. 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Title A name given to the resource Between the Lines: Segregation and City Planning in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Segregation City planning Zoning Austin (Tex.)--Maps Census districts--United States Demographic surveys--United States Mortgage bonds Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource Includes the introduction and two pages dealing with segregation from the 1928 City of Austin Master Plan, along with the proposed zoning map from that plan. Also includes maps and data from the 1940 Census for Austin, Texas, a 1935 residential insurance security map, and a map of Black communities in Austin around 1891. These items all support the claim that Austin was deliberately segregated to disadvantage communities of color. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Perry-Casteñeda Library, The University of Texas at Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890-1940 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Non-commercial use allowed. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Power, Eleanor Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Perry-Casteñeda Library, The University of Texas at Austin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Koch & Fowler Consulting Engineers (Firm) U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census Home Owners’ Lending Corporation (HOLC) Power, Eleanor Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Population and Housing Statistics for Census Tracts: Austin, Texas, 1940 Subject The topic of the resource Segregation City planning Census districts--United States--Maps Demographic surveys--United States Population density Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Call Number A 317.6431 Po, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available United States Government Printing Office Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-06-12 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Leon E. Truesdell--Chief Statistician for Population A. Ross Eckler--Assistant Chief Statistician for Population (U.S. Census Bureau) J.C. Capt--Director (U.S. Census Bureau) William Lane Austin--Director (U.S. Census Bureau) Philip M. Hauser–Assistant Director (U.S. Census Bureau) Howard H. McClure–Assistant Director (U.S. Census Bureau) Power, Eleanor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Austin History Center Owns Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Portable Document Format Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Report Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This item shows population and housing data statistics for the city of Austin collected from the 1940 Census. Contents Map of city by census tracts. (Page IV) General: Historical background, Definition of a census tract, Suburban tracts, Uses of census tract data, Other publications including data for census tracts, Available unpublished tract data. Definitions of terms and explanations: Race, nativity, and age, Highest grade of school completed, Employment status, Occupation and class of worker, Dwelling unit, Population per occupied dwelling unit, Occupancy and tenure, Value and monthly rent, Gross rent, Type of structure, State of repair and plumbing equipment, Size of household, Persons per room, Heating fuel by central heating, Evaluation of data for small areas. TABLE 1.-Population by race and nativity, and occupied dwelling units, by census tracts: 1940. (Page 4) TABLE 2.—Age, race, and sex, by census tracts: 1940. (Page 4) TABLE 3.—Years of school completed, employment status, class of worker, major occupation group, country of birth, and citizenship, by sex, by census tracts: 1940. (Page 7) TABLE 3 a .- Non-white population by years of school completed, employment status, class of worker, major occupation group, and sex , by census tracts: 1940. (Page 10) TABLE 4.—Dwelling units by occupancy status and race of occupants, by census tracts: 1940. (Page 11) TABLE 5.—Value of owner-occupied dwelling units, contract or estimated rent of all dwelling units, and gross rent of tenant-occupied units, by census tracts: 1940. (Page 12) TABLE 6 . — Type of structure, state of repair and plumbing equipment, size of household, persons per room, radio , refrigeration and heating equipment, by census tracts: 1940. (Page 13) TABLE 6a.-Dwelling units occupied by nonwhite households, by value or rent, size of household, persons per room, and state of repair and plumbing equipment, by census tracts: 1940. (Page 14) NOTE (1): This item uses the term “Negro” as a racial term for Black people . This term is outdated and derogatory, but is uncensored in this item for the purposes of preserving the item’s original context. NOTE (2): The term “Non-White” is used throughout this item and includes Black people and people with African, Native American, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Indian, or Korean ancestry. 1900s 1928 plan 1940s 20th Century African American Austin Black American Charts City planning Community Housing Housing discrimination Maps Mexican American Race Racial segregation Racism Report U.S. Census Zoning https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/cecc99904056f8906ac44c41ab4764c1.png cb966e240f9eba2c056cda4010263f31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper clipping Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Newspaper article from the Austin American-Statesman reporting on the growing influence of the Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC) in local planning and community organizing. The article focuses heavily on Marilyn Simpson, a South Austin resident and longtime ANC leader, whose work with neighborhood associations helped expand the organization’s visibility and political influence. Simpson describes the ANC as a forum where neighborhood groups could cooperate on shared concerns, including development, county issues, MoPac expansion, and the protection of environmentally sensitive areas. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper article on Marilyn Simpson and the Austin Neighborhood Council, “Neighborhood Council louder, more effective.” Subject The topic of the resource Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Citizen participation—Texas—Austin; Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Austin Neighborhood Council Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fernandez, Julie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Betty Brown Papers, Box 2.325/P56 [SRH1230002248], Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Austin American-Statesman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is made available for research through the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas. Relation A related resource Betty Brown Papers (1978–1983), Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper clipping Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 1980s Austin Neighborhood Council Citizen participation https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/a7c2a127ad75fb186dbb0637a584b2d7.png 4521aca02ecbaec7bc7665ed04a7ee63 https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/d4be614dabb5bc5f7f6005480bd7f6eb.png e762375ac36f13df8c965e54a908db1c https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/f8853d23565c51d615b9ec70bec29af6.png ecdfcb0ee7f8989146c7e7d48c40140c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Signed petition opposing the Barton Skyway Bridge extension, Barton Hills–Horseshoe Bend residents Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Transportation planning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Citizen participation—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Barton Hills (Austin, Tex.); MoPac Expressway (Austin, Tex.) Description An account of the resource Petition created by residents of the Barton Hills–Horseshoe Bend neighborhood opposing the proposed extension of the Barton Skyway Bridge in Austin, Texas. The first page outlines specific concerns about the project, including increased traffic volume, safety risks near Zilker Elementary School, environmental impacts, and the potential shift of residential areas toward commercial development. The document argues that the bridge would transform Barton Skyway into a major arterial roadway and contribute to noise, air pollution, and declining property values. The following pages contain signatures and addresses of neighborhood residents supporting the petition. Coverage in the Austin American-Statesman describes Barton Hills residents actively mobilizing against the bridge by the late 1970s, reflecting broader tensions between city-led transportation planning and neighborhood efforts to protect local environmental and residential conditions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Barton Hills–Horseshoe Bend Neighborhood Association Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Betty Brown Papers, Box 2.325/P56 [SRH1230002248], Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Barton Hills–Horseshoe Bend Neighborhood Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Betty Brown, 1926–2002 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is made available for research through the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Typed statement, Handwritten signatures Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Barton Hills–Horseshoe Bend Neighborhood Association Betty Brown Citizen participation Neighborhood activism https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/76a7f83fab35be6a7a8f589f7a82f30b.png 5e2ae7e5f210072d433fee14d294f1a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource “Strength Through Unity”: Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC) Organizing Statement Subject The topic of the resource Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Citizen participation—Texas—Austin; Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Austin Neighborhood Council Description An account of the resource “Strength Through Unity,” a statement issued by the Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC), outlines the organization's purpose and structure as a coordinating body for neighborhood associations in Austin. The document emphasizes cooperation among neighborhoods, arguing that collective action enables residents to respond more effectively to issues related to zoning, development, and city planning. It describes the role of the ANC in sharing information, representing neighborhood concerns, and strengthening communication between local communities and city decision-makers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Betty Brown Papers, Box 2.325/P56 [SRH1230002248], Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Austin Neighborhood Council Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is made available for research through the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Printed handbook Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pages from Austin Environmental Handbook, 1981–1982 Edition Subject The topic of the resource Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Citizen participation—Texas—Austin; Conservation of natural resources—Texas—Austin; Save Barton Creek Association; Zilker Park Posse; MAGNET Coalition Description An account of the resource Selected pages from the Austin Environmental Handbook, 1981–1982 edition, prepared by Ecology-Action and preserved within the Betty Brown Papers. The handbook serves as a directory of environmental and civic organizations in Austin, including the MAGNET Coalition, Save Barton Creek Association, and Zilker Park Posse. Entries describe each group’s focus, with particular emphasis on growth management, environmental protection, and neighborhood-level advocacy. Additional pages explain the Barton Springs Aquifer and outline the environmental impact of urban development and pollution, connecting these issues to ongoing organizing efforts. The handbook also provides practical information for civic participation, including Austin City Council contacts, official citizen boards, and guidelines for writing letters to the editor. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ecology Action (Organization) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Betty Brown Papers, Box 2.325/P56 [SRH1230002248], Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Ecology Action Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981-1982 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Betty Brown Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Handbook Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Betty Brown Citizen participation City planning Ecology action Save Barton Creek Association Zilker Park Posse https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/f94b6f34c429dcd66f2120cff6af6ef9.png b2870ed9ce70a6ccbf96c0919569a363 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Zoning Inequality: Environmental Racism and PODER in Austin Subject The topic of the resource Environmental racism; Austin zoning laws; PODER; environmental justice; urban planning; racial inequality; East Austin; tank farms; public health; land use policy Description An account of the resource This collection documents the relationship between zoning policies and environmental racism in Austin, Texas, with a focus on the activism of PODER (People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Meyer, Katharine Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Items sourced from PODER archives, City of Austin zoning records, and publicly available digital collections Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meyer, Katharine Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Printed newspaper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image Unknown Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medicaid Record Shows Higher Rates of Illness in Tank Farm Area Subject The topic of the resource Environmental racism; Public health; East Austin; Industrial pollution; Tank farms; Zoning; Environmental justice; Medicaid records Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austin American-Statesman Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Austin American-Statesman Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used for educational purposes under fair use. Original source material may be subject to copyright. Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource Newspaper chart graphic from the Austin American-Statesman showing Medicaid diagnosis rates for people living within a 3,000-foot radius of the East Austin tank farm compared to total diagnosed cases billed in Travis County during 1990-91. The data shows disproportionately high rates of respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses in the tank farm area. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Clipped from a larger publication documenting public health concerns near tank farms in East Austin (1992), Austin, Texas, Austin American-Statesman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-1991 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Travis County Medicaid records; Texas Health Department; Katharine Meyer Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper clipping; chart graphic; black and white; 1 page Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image; text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm East Austin, Austin, Texas; Travis County, Texas; 1990-1991 1928 plan East Austin Environmental Justice Environmental racism Industrial zoning Public health tank farms Zoning https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/1c791d182f4308f32822f6ee3d5c8530.png d3c94863b769a89783f536568816665e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Zoning Inequality: Environmental Racism and PODER in Austin Subject The topic of the resource Environmental racism; Austin zoning laws; PODER; environmental justice; urban planning; racial inequality; East Austin; tank farms; public health; land use policy Description An account of the resource This collection documents the relationship between zoning policies and environmental racism in Austin, Texas, with a focus on the activism of PODER (People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Meyer, Katharine Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Items sourced from PODER archives, City of Austin zoning records, and publicly available digital collections Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meyer, Katharine Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Printed newspaper page Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image Not known Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Map of Reported Illnesses near Petroleum Tank Farms in East Austin Subject The topic of the resource Environmental racism; Public health; Industrial pollution; East Austin; Tank farms; Environmental justice; Zoning; Household illness Description An account of the resource Map visualizing illness rates among households located near petroleum tank farms in East Austin. Plotting residential proximity to industrial sites reveals the cluster of those experiencing health impacts in communities exposed to environmental hazards. By identifying oil company facilities, the map illustrates how zoning decisions concentrated industrial infrastructure near residential neighborhoods. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austin American-Statesman; Cliff Vancura Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Clipped from a larger publication documenting public health concerns near tank farms in East Austin (1992), Austin, Texas, Austin American-Statesman Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Austin American-Statesman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1992 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used for educational purposes under fair use. Original source material may be subject to copyright. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image; Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm East Austin, Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Texas Health Department; Katharine Meyer Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper clipping; map graphic; black and white; 1 page 1928 plan East Austin Environmental Justice Environmental racism Industrial zoning PODER Public health tank farms Zoning