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Portrait of Laurine Cecil (L.C.) Anderson, the 3rd principal of L.C. Anderson High School from 1896-1928. Copied from 'Prairie View' by Geo. R. Woolfolk.

Exterior view of the Headquarters for the Sub-Bus station and Negro War Recreation Council. A car is parked in front.

Interior view of the Negro War Recreation Council Building, located at 702-14 East Avenue (now I-35) in the former city market building, showing a group of African Americans, including 3 women and 3 soldiers in uniform.

A group of African-American women sit in a square. A war bonds poster is on the wall in the background.

Austin Senators player number 6 swinging a bat on the field

Austin's first ambulance taken at 33rd and Speedway streets. The ambulance is horse-drawn and on the side, in addition to a cross, is a small plaque that reads "V.O. Weed." The body of this horse-drawn ambulance was removed and motorized.

A student made film about the closing of Old Anderson High School. Aired as part of the WTTW series "As We See It."

Group portrait of five men standing inside an unidentified grocery store, circa 1910. One man is African American. Shelves lining the walls are full of cans and boxed goods. A sign in the center advertises United Charities. National Biscuit Company bins are in front.

Exterior view of Ebenezer Baptist Church as seen from across the street, circa 1950s. Many cars line the street and the Texas State Capitol building dome is visible in the background. Several church members stand outside the church

"The Ebenezer Choir-Texas' largest and nationally known broadcasting group of singers," undated. Group portrait of the bright and early choir. Mrs. Virgie C. DeWitty was the organizer and director.

First Baptist Church at Ash (9th) and San Antonio Streets, circa 1867

Group portrait of First Baptist S.S. Cadets in 1916. Back reads: "Cadets for the First Baptist Church, Austin at a convention in Terrell, Texas. 1st on right: Tom Owens, younger brother of Murray. 5th on right: Murray Owens. 6th on right: William Owens, older brother of Murray."

Group portrait of First Baptist Church congregation in front of church at 14th and Red River, 1922. (far left) #1 William Owens, grandfather of Murray Owens; #3 Edwin Owens, father of Murray Owens; #2 Murray Owens. This site was eventually the location of Brackenridge Hospital in 1994

First Baptist Church at the corner of Red River and 14th Streets, circa 1897

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

In the early 20th century, St. John's Orphanage along with its camp pavilions, such as the encampment pictured here, became a well known center for central Texas African Americans in need

View of the congregation of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church. Names of some church members are listed.

View of the congregation inside Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church. Established soon after Clarksville was founded, Sweet Home was the cornerstone of life in the early freedman's community for its residents and has remained an important part of Clarksville ever since. The church is a City of Austin and a State of Texas Historic Landmark.

The exterior of the west side of Ebenezer Baptist Church, undated

Group portrait of six African American women in dresses and hats in front of a car, undated. These women were pioneers of the Ebenezer Baptist Church

Rythym Kings performing