Citations and Photo Credits
Tank Farm: Organizing for Justice
Citations
(1) Wright, Scott W. "State to study tank farm effects - Agency will assess health problems." Austin American-Statesman, 7 Mar. 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-viewp=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD8FED1693EAFB .
(2) Wright, Mike and Scott W. Ward. "Calls grow louder for inquiry into tank farm's effects on health." Austin American-Statesman, 11 May 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD900739A3956B .
(3) Susana Almanza, interview by Kaela Champlin, Interview of Susana Almanza for Tank Farm: Organizing for Justice video, ATXN, 15 Jan. 2021.
(4) Susana Almanza, interview by Kaela Champlin, Interview of Susana Almanza for Tank Farm: Organizing for Justice video, ATXN, 15 Jan. 2021.
(5) Ward, Scott W. and Mike Wright. Citizens use voice for change. Austin American-Statesman, 14 Feb. 1993, p. A1. Available from NewsBank: America's News: infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/0EAD919D441B9148
(6) Ward, Scott W. and Mike Wright. Citizens use voice for change. Austin American-Statesman, 14 Feb. 1993, p. A1. Available from NewsBank: America's News: infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/0EAD919D441B9148
(7) Wright, Scott W. East Austin soil, water contaminated - Fuel site tests show high level of carcinogen. Austin American-Statesman, 14 Feb. 1993, p. A1. Available from NewsBank: America's News https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/0EAD8FE1CEA3230C .
8) Ward, Mike. "`Greening' closes gap in Austin - Environment fuses east, west." Austin American-Statesman, 8 Mar. 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD8FEDC5E6772A . Accessed 7 May 2021.
9) Wright, Mike and Scott W. Ward. "More East Austin wells tainted." Austin American-Statesman, 9 Apr. 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD8FFC5B4AED13 .
(10) Ward, Mike. "Tank farm problems left off list in official `slip-up'." Austin American-Statesman, 20 Mar. 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD8FF41568E879 .
(11) Susana Almanza, interview by Kaela Champlin, Interview of Susana Almanza for Tank Farm: Organizing for Justice video, ATXN, 15 Jan. 2021 and Stanley, Dick. "Sampling shows water lines clean - Committee doubts study's thoroughness." Austin American-Statesman, 20 May 1992, p. A11. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD900A50572DC3 .
(12) Ward, Mike. "Air board to proceed with Exxon penalty - Oden sues oil company to protect probe." Austin American-Statesman, 16 Oct. 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD9042B0781BF9 .
(13) Ward, Mike. "Home devaluations near tank farm upheld." Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sept. 1992, p. B1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD9037830F10F1 .
(14) Ward, Mike. "Civic groups demand closing of tank farm." Austin American-Statesman, 16 Apr. 1992, p. B1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD8FFECCB65665 .
(15) Wright, Mike and Scott W. Ward. "Survey details illness among Austin families living near tank farm." Austin American-Statesman, 10 May 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD9006EDF16E86 .
(16) "Tank farm rally planned today." Austin American-Statesman, 15 May 1992, p. B3. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD9008DA6FC1CB .
(17) Wright, Mike and Scott W. Ward. "4 oil companies propose tank farm cleanup plans." Austin American-Statesman, 22 May 1992, p. B1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD900B3575AD33 .
(18) Wright, Scott W. "State report on tank farm labeled `deficient'." Austin American-Statesman, 12 June 1992, p. B1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD9013296B4293 .
(19) Ward, Mike. "Residents, group challenge tests near tank farm." Austin American-Statesman, 13 Aug. 1992, p. B2. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD9029E2AC0C64 .
(20) Wright, Mike and Scott W. Ward. "State to urge cut in tank farm emissions." Austin American-Statesman, 9 May 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD900DC9B181AD .
(21) Wright, Scott W. "State report on tank farm labeled `deficient'." Austin American-Statesman, 12 June 1992, p. B1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD9013296B4293 .
(22) Ward, Mike. "Tank farm poses `unacceptable health risk,' county officer says." Austin American-Statesman, 26 June 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD9017DA53D819 .
(23) Wright, Mike and Scott W. Ward. "East Austinites push for buffer from tank farm." Austin American-Statesman, 22 Mar. 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD8FF4D740764C .
(24) Ward, Mike. "Mobil Oil agrees to close gas terminal in East Austin." Austin American-Statesman, 1 Oct. 1992, p. B1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD903D2BDF6B96 .
(25) Wright, Scott W. "Failed emissions test spurs Citgo shutdown. Tank farm terminal closed last month, air board confirms." Austin American-Statesman, 24 Sept. 1992, p. B3. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD903A61437DB6 and Ward, Mike. "Mobil, Coastal close East Austin tank farm operations." Austin American-Statesman, 5 Jan. 1993, p. B2. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD918EF0D4E91A .
(26) Ward, Mike. "Tank farm group says Exxon fine too small." Austin American-Statesman, 24 Sept. 1992, p. B1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD903A5DAF95EB ; Wright, Scott W. "$19,000 fine proposed for Exxon violations." Austin American-Statesman, 19 Sept. 1992, p. A8. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD90388DF6E506 ; and Wright, Scott W. "Air board drops $63,200 Citgo fine - Environmentalists blast action canceling proposed penalty over East Austin tank farm pollution." Austin American-Statesman, 24 Aug. 1993, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD91E51C186BC7 .
(27) Ward, Mike. "Subpoenas seek Exxon's tank farm records." Austin American-Statesman, 22 Sept. 1992, p. B1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD9039A59DE1CC .
(28) Ward, Mike. "Air board to proceed with Exxon penalty. Oden sues oil company to protect probe." Austin American-Statesman, 16 Oct. 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD9042B0781BF9 and Ward, Mike. "Panel drops penalty for tank farm violations - Oden: Fine would interfere with grand jury inquiry." Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 1992, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD90430AAB15CA .
(29) Stanley, Dick. "2 groups call for boycott of Exxon, charging racism over tank farm." Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 1992, p. B2. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD90516DF5EF81 .
(30) Ward, Mike. "Task force to study odor regulations - Group created after accusations of foot-dragging in tank farm case." Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 1992, p. A26. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD904F939D2061 .
(31) Ward, Mike. "Air board establishes team for enforcement." Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 1992, p. B3. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD905BF5F543F0 .
(32) Ward, Mike. "Austinites picked for task force on environmental justice issues." Austin American-Statesman, 8 Jan. 1993, p. B3. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EAD918FF96026E2 .
(33) Scheibal, Stephen. "Tank farm cleanup may take 15 years." Austin American-Statesman, 22 Feb. 2001, p. B1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EA6A1E3EBA07578 and Scheibal, Stephen. "East Austin's soiled earth$% - The tanks are long gone, but neighbors' fears linger over what lies beneath, Austin's soiled earth." Austin American-Statesman, 3 Mar. 2001, p. A1. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EA8EF82F90BF750 .
(34) Todd, Mike. "Settlement out of court ends pollution trial on tank farm." Austin American-Statesman, 9 Feb. 1996, p. B3. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EA2140F521BB5C6 and Greenberger, Scott S. "Austin ratifies tank farm settlement." Austin American-Statesman, 31 Jan. 1997, p. B3. NewsBank: Access World News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0EA057298D8D4FA6 .
Photographs
Photograph by Joe Vitone. PODER Records. AR-2012-015-012, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.
AR-2012-015-20 detail, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, PODER Records.
Photograph provided by PODER.
Photograph by Joe Vitone. AR-2012-015-015, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, PODER Records.
Photograph provided by PODER.
Photograph by Joe Vitone. AR-2012-015-011, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, PODER Records.
Photograph provided by PODER.
Photos from Scheibal, Stephen. “PODER’s eclectic brand of activism wins national award.” 1 October, 2002. Page 11. Copyright 2021, Newspapers.com. Austin American Statesman. Downloaded on February 8, 2021.
Osbourne, Heather. 3 February, 2021. Austin American Statesman. https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/02/03/breaking-former-travis-county-commissioner-ron-davis-has-died/4372607001/ . Downloaded on May 12, 2021.
AR-2012-015-026 detail, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, PODER Records.
Wright, Scott W. “East Austin soil, water contaminated - Fuel site tests show high level of carcinogen.” Austin American Statesman, 14 February 1992. Accessed at the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.
Photograph provided by PODER.
Photograph provided by PODER.
AR-2012-015-024 detail, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, PODER Records.
Photograph provided by PODER.
Video still provided by PODER. Video still by Rene Renteria.
Ward, Mike and Scott W. Wright. “Air of Concern.” Austin American-Statesman, 1 March 1992. Page 1. Copyright 2021, Newspapers.com. Downloaded on January 27, 2021.
PICA-28205c, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.
Mike Ward Scott W. Wright. “Survey details illness among Austin families living near tank farm. ” Austin American Statesman, 10 May 1992. Page 13. Copyright 2021, Newspapers.com.
Stanley, Dick. 400 demonstrate outside tank farm. Austin American-Statesman. May 16, 1992. Copyright 2021, Newspapers.com.
Wright, Scott W. and Mike Ward. “State affirms tank farm risk – Barrientos wants specialists to examine ailing neighbors.” Austin American Statesman, 27 May 1992. Page 13. Copyright 2021, Newspapers.com. Downloaded on February 8, 2021.
Photograph by Joe Vitone. AR-2012-015-010, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, PODER Records.
Photograph by Alan Pogue. https://www.sosalliance.org/30th-anniversary.html . Accessed May 12, 2021.
Photograph by Joe Vitone. AR-2012-015-014, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, PODER Records.
Left: Ward, Mike and Wright, Scott W. “Exxon to move terminal – Oil giant to pay $19,000 fine, clean up site in East Austin.” Austin American Statesman, 19 February 1993. Page 1, Copyright 2021, Newspapers.com. Downloaded on February 8, 2021. Right: Photograph provided by PODER.
Ward, Mike and Scott W. Wright. “Exxon to move terminal – Oil giant to pay $19,000 fine, clean up site in East Austin.” Austin American Statesman, 19 February 1993. Page 9, Copyright 2021, Newspapers.com. Downloaded on February 8, 2021.
AR-2012-015-023 detail, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, PODER Records.
Warren, Ted S. "Taking down the tanks.” Austin American Statesman, 12 July 1995. Page 15. Copyright 2021, Newspapers.com. Downloaded on February 8, 2021.
Left: AR-2012-015-16 detail, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, PODER Records. Right: AR-2012-015-25 detail, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, PODER Records.
2021 aerial photograph of tank farm site from Google Earth web. Accessed May 12, 2021.
August 19, 2020 Springdale Green Development Assessment Presentation to the Environmental Commission: http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=344962
