The Hightower-Autrey House is located at 6725 Smithfield Road. Jimmy Hightower probably built this house, according to deed records, in 1874. It was the home of his son L.A. Hightower until 1918 when the Bud Autrey Family purchased it.
This album was given to those who purchased tickets to John F. Kennedy's fundraising dinner in Austin. The dinner was planned for after his appearance in Dallas. Clarence Jones and his wife were among those set to attend until tragedy struck.
Mrs. Don Gibbons holds a picture of her mother Laura Hardisty Barkley. She was the descendant of pioneer families Charles Hardisty and Dr. B.F. Barkley.