Austin saloon, c. 1893. Photo No. PICA 05973, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
Austin saloon, c. 1893. Photo No. PICA 05973, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

The archives is proud to announce a new online exhibit, “Law and Lawlessness in Early Travis County”. This exhibit explores the environment of lawlessness in early Travis County using county criminal court records, photographs and newspaper clippings. The exhibit also looks at the response of law enforcement and the criminal justice system to the criminal activity of the time. Please check out the online exhibit at the link below:


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