Items for sale from Brian Schenk Archives at the Austin High Library
The Brian Schenk Archives, located in the Austin High Library is one of the nation’s largest high school archives. With items including class photos, annuals, school newspapers, uniforms, photographs, post cards, jewelry, trinkets, pennants and other items, the archives is in the process of a $25,000 capital campaign to raise funds for the expansion and renovation of their space as well as acquiring fixtures and materials to help preserve their treasures. If you have items that you are willing to donate, they are looking to expand the collection.
Brian Schenk, Jenna McEachern and Angie Reeve work with the Alumni Association to keep the student database current and are happy to help you with inquiries about your classmates. They also work with reunion committees on class reunions and are happy to give chairs a hard copy of data on their class. You can reach them at: bwsarchives38@yahoo.com or 512.441.9811.
They have several items available for sale, including:
CELEBRATING AUSTIN HIGH’S 125 YEARS—a 66-page magazine-style review of major stories about the school’s history.
THE CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF AUSTIN HIGH—Assembled in 1981 as the school celebrated its 100th anniversary; this beautiful book is nearly sold out. A limited number of copies remain from the initial printing of 5,000 copies. Each decade of the school’s history is reviewed in text and photos.
1971 AUSTIN HIGH FILM—recently discovered in the Archives is a 1971 film depicting life at Austin High (on the Rio Grande Campus). Apparently a project of the journalism department, there are brief vignettes showing teachers, principal W.R. Robbins, Coach Talbot, Coaches Seale and Daniels, the Red Jackets, the Choir, Orchestra, a pep rally, and much more. The black & white film has been converted to DVD and last about 15 minutes. There are some great shots of the old school, fields, gym and campus.
For information and pricing on the items contact the Archives 512.441.9811.