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Window display of photographs of servicemen during World War II at Dacy's Shoe Store. A sign reads "Let's back-up these Austin boys by buying more and more defense stamps and bonds, save 10% of your salary."

Display windows of Dacy's Shoe Store containing pictures of servicemen from Austin

American troops on parade through downtown Austin. The soldiers are riding in the back of 6x6 "deuce and a halfs" (CCKW350) which are towing 105mm howitzers. The unit is probably part of either the 36th Infantry Division or the 2nd Infantry Division.

Group photo of soldiers in a few styles of uniform, with a few women and a pastor, possibly at Camp Mabry.

Exterior view of the Austin Goodyear Company on July 25, 1940. The image shows advertisments for brake service, washing, and greasing.

Group photo of Boy Scouts with Texas Governor James Burr V Allred inside the Texas Capitol building

A group portrait of the Boy Scouts of America Father and Son Banquet on February 22, 1940. People are seated at long tables and the room is decorated with American flags. Image is obscured by some channeling of the negative.

Group portrait of the 1940 American Legion Baseball Team on the field

Group portrait of people sitting in chairs in the J.R. Reed Music Company, facing the camera as if watching a performance. To the left a man in a white shirt and tie is seated under the Sheet Music sign. A small display of radios are to the right.

Beer trucks belonging to the Lightsey Carroll Company Distribution stand at the ready to deliver beer to thirsty Austinites. The Capitol building is featured in the background.

One group portrait of men, women and children on the steps of the Fundamental Baptist Church at 410 East 11th Street on March 15, 1940

A group of people seated at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church including Henrietta Washington, Arthur Byrd, Kate Strong, Cleo Mosley, Arthur Mosley, Rollis Martin, Louis Banks, Willie R. Brown, and Lenzie Martin on April 29, 1945

Exterior, angled view of St. John Orphanage in 1928, located in North Austin on a tract of land. The three-story, stone building was built to home over 300 orphan girls and a two-story frame building for a boys' dormitory. In 1893, the late Dr. L. L. Campbell became moderator. St. John District Association was known to be the largest association for African Americans. Moderator Campbell negotiated plans for an Orphan Home and School. He purchased three hundred and fifty (350) acres of land, and in 1906, built St. John Orphan Home, but not without struggle. The St. John Orphanage, which was located in North Austin on a tract of land, where Highland Mall is presently located. Rev. Campbell was known as the founder of the St. John Orphanage.

Exterior view of the University Baptist Church as seen from across the street circa 1930s

Exterior view of the student center of the University Baptist Church on March 11, 1950. A couple of cars are parked at the curb outside of the building

Exterior view of St. Martin's Lutheran Church, undated

Altar piece at St. Martin's Lutheran Church, undated

Interior view of St. Martin's Lutheran Church, undated.

Exterior view of St. Ignatius Martyr Church located at 308 W. Johanna Street on March 25, 1941. It is a large stone building. The building is partially obscured by trees

View of Hamilton Pool with the creek's waterfall spilling into the pool.

Exterior view of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church building as seen from across the street on July 29, 1930