Austin History Center

Austin architect Girard Kinney reflects on the architectural process.

Local Austin architect discusses his work with Lucasfilm in development of a THX sound system for movie theaters.

Austin architect, Bob Coffee, discussing his artistic pursuits outside of architecture.

Austin architect Bob Coffee and his love of architecture.

Evan Taniguchi reflects upon his father Alan Taniguchi's love of architecture.

Evan Taniguchi discusses Austin architect, Alan Taniguchi, his father and the influence of Eichler homes upon his work.

Austin architect, Donna Carter, on becoming an architect.

Austin architect, Tom Shefelman, on the architectural firms and scene in Austin.

Austin architect, Tom Shefelman, on becoming an architect.

Austin architect, Donna Carter, on the greater good.

An interview with I. W. Popham (last Travis County School Superintendent) conducted in 2001 - Recording No. 3176. Hear Mr. Popham recount his time as Superintendent of Travis County Schools and discuss the many issues in education he dealt with in the position.

Michael McGraw sits down with his daughter, Jennie Tidwell, to share stories of his time in Austin, Texas. Hear about the many personalities he has encountered, how the traffic has changed in the city, and much more. AHC 3289

Gaylon Hecker sits down with Erica Lies at the Austin Archives Bazaar to share more about the University of Texas Band. How are their records preserved? What is being done to save them? Learn about the band's history from Gaylon. AHC 3292

John Anderson sits down with Erica Lies at the Austin Archives Bazaar to discuss his 30 plus years in Austin. He discusses how he wound up at the Texas State Library and Archives and his memories of the city and his workplace. AHC #3290

Kathleen Cobb sits down with Erica Lies to discuss her family history in Austin. What they experienced here and her memories of the city. AHC #3288

Endelia Obregon sits down to talk with Erica Lies to discuss her heritage as a descendant of a migrant worker and how her family wound up in Austin and what she's experienced here. AHC #3287

Philip Drexler shares a compelling story of discovery in the archives. Hear his retelling of the story of Seawillow Texas, the unexpectedly named land locked town in Texas and how he found its origins in the archives. AHC 3291

Jake Harding sits down with Erica Lies at the Austin Archives Bazaar to share his personal history and life in Austin Texas. Relive some of the memories of the places that used to be found throughout the city. AHC 3293

Roen Salinas interviewed by Cassie Smith

Laura Esparza, interviewed by Gloria Espitia for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) Oral History Project.