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"Le Prophète" by Kahlil Gibran; translated from English by Madeline Mason-Manheim, manuscript, title page
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…
1935 Residential Securities Map, Austin
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,…
Title Page, Table of Contents, and Introduction to the 1928 City Plan For Austin, Texas
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…
Population and Housing Statistics for Census Tracts: Austin, Texas, 1940
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…
Contents
Map of city by census tracts. (Page IV)
General: Historical background, Definition of a census tract, Suburban tracts, Uses…
Newspaper article on Marilyn Simpson and the Austin Neighborhood Council, “Neighborhood Council louder, more effective.”
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…
Signed petition opposing the Barton Skyway Bridge extension, Barton Hills–Horseshoe Bend residents
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…
“Strength Through Unity”: Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC) Organizing Statement
“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…
Pages from Austin Environmental Handbook, 1981–1982 Edition
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…
Medicaid Record Shows Higher Rates of Illness in Tank Farm Area
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…
Map of Reported Illnesses near Petroleum Tank Farms in East Austin
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…