Wow, take a look at the construction of perhaps the first scoredboard with an official sponsor. There was no date on the photo so I'm guessing perhaps: mid - late 1930's.
1939 is the year of the most recent aggy natty so no I don't think this qualifies as an "old photo" - another thread may be more appropriate
Wally Pryor, Cactus' brother.
"Four University of Texas football players in 1898. You've got to LOVE those padded pants! This is a "cabinet card" photo.
The reverse side notes that the photograph is from the James H. Hart Estate. Hart is standing at the far left in the photograph. James Hart was an end on the 1897 football team, a tackle on the 1898 team and captain on the 1899 team. He led UT to 23-5 mark during his four seasons, including 6-0 record in 1900.
Hart also served as secretary of the athletic association, and editor in chief of the 1899 Cactus. He returned to UT football as coach in 1902, leading the Longhorns to a 6-3-1 record."
This image comes from the fine folks at the Austin History Center
Was anybody on campus for this election? These guys were a hoot and the general attitude was the student government was a farce. It served no purpose and had no power. A the next year, (IIRC - cut me some slack, I'm old) we voted to dissolve Student government altogether since our registration had a charge of something like $40 each semester for SG. The slogan was "We can get nothing for a lot less cost". Fun times.
From the Daily Texan:
"On Feb. 11, 1977, the regents of the University of Texas were being addressed by a UT-Austin student. The regents wore the usual regalia of esteemed men who do important things: suits, ties, neatly shined shoes, and spectacles. The young man speaking to them had dark curly hair hanging down to his shoulders and wore mirrored aviator sunglasses and a crumpled stovepipe hat.
“Trying to run any kind of government as a comedian is like tap dancing in mud,” he admitted. “It would be wonderful if you could do it, but you have a tendency to sink in.”
The student was Jay Adkins, and he was the president of the student body. Adkins, BA ’78, JD ’82, was elected along with vice president Frederick “Skip” Slyfield, BA ’77, on a promise to “avoid all issues,” though they also promised to host garage sales on the 50-yard line during football games, and change the inscription on the front of the Main Building from “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free” to “Money Talks.”"
Breakfast tacos from the cart in front of Littlefield fountain in late 80s.
View of South Mall from UT Tower cicra 1936.
Look how small those trees are on either side of the sidewalks 83 years ago!
