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Adams, Fred W., Sr.

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.

Bust portrait of a Saadi A. Ferris wearing suit, tie, and eyeglasses.

One panorama group portrait of the Austin Dam 12-8am shift employees on August 11, 1939. R.B. Alsop is on the image caption.

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

Reverse has guide to places of interest and inset map of University of Texas campus

Twenty girls (ages ranging) from the Girl's Choral Club sit in chairs in a hall at the Driskill Hotel. They read sheet music from pamphlets; two are looking at the camera.

East Elevation, showing walkway with partial planting bed along it. Porch is screened, entry steps are concrete with iron railings, birdbath at mansion’s northeast corner.

A view of men working to install a sewer line in Johnson Creek on June 8, 1936.

Group portrait of playground leaders. Women are seated in the first row, and men are standing in the rear. Beverly Sheffield is in the back row, 2nd from right. Beverly Sheffield's contributions to our community helped create and preserve many of Austin's green and open spaces that attract native Austinites and newcomers alike. His 40-plus year career in Austin's Parks and Recreation Department began in 1934 as a playground/activity leader and lifeguard and culminated in a 30-year stint as Director. As both employee and department director, his hand can be found in many of the park system's beloved features: the Zilker Garden Center, Austin Natural Science Center, the hike and bike trails, and the Zilker Christmas Tree. However, one of his personal favorites was the Hillside Theatre at Zilker Park, where he began a sing-song program in 1937. Today, the venue continues to be the popular home of summer musicals; it is fitting that we now know it as the Beverly S. Sheffield Hillside Theatre. An enthusiastic and genial man, Sheffield was also active in civic affairs and was named Austin's 1978 "Most Worthy Citizen," among many other awards. But it was after he had "retired" the second time--first from the City and then as the first Director of the Austin Community Foundation--that he really revved up to his final role as beloved cheerleader to "Save Barton Creek." Sheffield believed in the magic of the springs and worked tirelessly to make sure it was protected: "It belongs to the people and it should not be destroyed under any circumstance." He spoke extensively on behalf of the springs and conducted oral history interviews with many longtime swimmers, capturing their unique experiences at the pool. Many of these are included in the 1993 book Barton Springs Eternal.

Rear elevation of the Governor's Mansion, showing the fire escape and grounds. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.

Interior view of the first dedicated building of the Austin Public Library, at 819 Congress Ave. The library opened in a rented room above the office of newspaper Pressler and Ziller. The photograph of this room shows a woman and two children seated at a long wooden table in the center, which is covered with books and periodicals. There are at least six freestanding bookshelves on either side of the table. Details of the room include a light bulb that hangs from the ceiling, a table fan that stands on top of a bookshelf, and posters posted on walls and bookshelves. "Gossip" is written and underlined beneath date on back of photo.

Group of students standing and sitting on the front lawn and steps of the school. They display a large American flag. Image was originally part of the Jensen-Elliot collection (Neg # 48042).

Photograph of two women on horseback. Note that they are riding English style saddles.

Lithographed by E. L. Steck, Co., Austin, Texas. Verso: Roster of Austin Chamber of Commerce

Shows county roads and highways. Map is ca. 1930s

Biplanes in line on a field at the Municipal Airport, October 1930. Crowds of people walk around the planes and some appear to be watching one flying, outside of the image.

Interior view of Joe Wukasch Grocery store in January 1930. Produce items are on shelves in the foreground, canned items lined shelves around the store, and bananas hang from the ceiling. Two men stand at the counter in the middle of the store.

Group portrait of the Austin Cardinals Baseball Team. They are posed in front of a truck, 1935. From verso: "Nash Moreno sponsored the Austin Cardinals-played all over Central Texas area. 1935"

Half-body portrait of Saadi A. Ferris wearing a vested suit with tie, and standing in front of wall with framed document (in background).

Portrait of Saadi A. Ferris, from 3/4 angle, wearing a suit and tie. Copied from glass slide collection given by Austin Chamber of Commerce (glass slide CC375) Roll S-83.