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- Austin History Center - Collections and exhibits include family archives, books, photographs, maps, newspapers, and ephemera documenting Austin's history from before its founding in 1839 to the present.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/lbahc.htm
- Austin History Center Association - Organization supporting the Austin History Center. Includes information about events and activities, officers, projects, newsletter, and an archive of articles.
www.ahca.net
- AustinPostcard.com - Collection of postcards and photos from Austin's history. Includes postcards and photos from the turn of the century to present day.
www.austinpostcard.com
- Cold War Austin - Photographs, interviews, articles, and other documents on the history and current condition of Nike missile sites, civil defense shelters and facilities, and Bergstrom Air Force Base.
www.coldwaraustin.com
- Handbook of Texas Online: Austin, TX - Community history and information.
www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/AA/hda3.html
- Heritage Society of Austin - Promotes the recognition and experience of Austin's diverse cultural heritage through the preservation of historic treasures and places. Includes a calendar of events, list of projects, membership information, and volunteer opportunities.
www.heritagesocietyaustin.org
- MLK Day - Chronicles all events celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Site includes information about the community march and rally, a biography and chronology of King's life, and famous quotations from King.
www.mlkday.com
- Texas Historical Commission - State agency for historical preservation. Includes information about cemeteries, courthouses, and historic properties, job opportunities, newsletter, and an online store.
www.thc.state.tx.us
- The Center for American History at the University of Texas - Collections library, archive, and museum that facilitates research and sponsors programs on the historical development of Texas, the University of Texas at Austin, the South, the Southwest, and the Rocky Mountain West. Also represents topics such as congressional history, photojournalism, media history, and the history of the petroleum industry.
www.cah.utexas.edu
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