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Current Study 3. The Cold War: A Protracted Conflict (open access)

Current Study 3. The Cold War: A Protracted Conflict

This book is the student text for a training course designed "to provide Reserve officers with a better understanding of the cold war; of the organization, resources, and methods used by the enemy to accomplish his aims; and of the strengths and weaknesses of the Communist World and Free World" (Introduction, p. vi). It consists of five lessons: The Communist Threat; The Soviet Nonmilitary Front; The Soviet Military Front: Doctrine and Organization; The Communist World: Strengths and Weaknesses; and The Free World: Strengths and Weaknesses. Each lesson includes background information, review questions, and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date: July 1960
Creator: Detachment 1
System: The Portal to Texas History
Area I, Phase II. Command Fundamentals (open access)

Area I, Phase II. Command Fundamentals

Reading material from Area I, Phase II of the Air Command and Staff College Course Correspondence Course. The booklet covers the fundamentals of command with special emphasis on its application in the Air Force'.
Date: unknown
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Course 2, Volume 1A. American Foreign Policy in Growth and Action (open access)

Course 2, Volume 1A. American Foreign Policy in Growth and Action

This booklet is the first volume of an extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This book discusses the military history of the United States of America from the country's inception through the post-World War 1950's.
Date: April 1959
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Reserve Center Training Manual, Course 45-7550, Increment 2, Volume 2 (open access)

Air Reserve Center Training Manual, Course 45-7550, Increment 2, Volume 2

Worksheet booklet supplementary to Increment 2, Volume 2 of the United States Air Force Reserve Instructors Course. This booklet discusses the development of courses and lesson plans, as well the use of demonstrative methods of teaching.
Date: January 1, 1957
Creator: United States. Air Force. Air Training Command. Technical Training.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Course 2, Volume 1C. Two Worlds in Conflict (open access)

Course 2, Volume 1C. Two Worlds in Conflict

This booklet is the Course 2, Volume 1, Part C issue of an extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This book discusses the history and spread of the concept of democracy, especially as it pertains to 'American democracy" in comparison to communist ideologies. The book contains a blank exam on the material in the back..
Date: January 1960
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Thomas H. Taylor Collection: Volume 9 (open access)

Thomas H. Taylor Collection: Volume 9

Compiled transcriptions of correspondence, news articles, personal memoirs, brief histories, college board minutes, commencement addresses, speeches, and other relevant text related to Taylor's position as president of Howard Payne College. Records are organized alphabetically by topic/correspondent name; this volume contains records filed under I to M.
Date: 1960
Creator: Taylor, Thomas Hendricks
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene XXI Club Scrapbook (open access)

Abilene XXI Club Scrapbook

A scrapbook assembled by the XXI Club (Twenty-One Club) in Abilene, Texas containing programs and photographs from the club's history.
Date: 1991/1996
Creator: XXI Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook: Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Volume 3] (open access)

[Scrapbook: Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Volume 3]

Scrapbook of materials documenting the activities and history of the Abilene Fine Arts Museum in Abilene, Texas during the 1940s. It includes newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, invitations, programs, booklets, letters, and exhibition information.
Date: 1946-08/1949-07
Creator: Abilene Fine Arts Museum (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1948-1949] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1948-1949]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1948 to 1949 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The cover for this pressbook is the front of The Texas Clubwoman magazine. The local theme of study for the local Abilene Club was "Art Looks Ahead." Miss A. M. Carpenter was elected State Director for the American Artists Professional League and Director of the Art Division of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. Included is a summary report of District 6 activities and also proposed exhibits for the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts.
Date: 1948/1949
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1939-1940] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1939-1940]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1939 to 1940 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Included in this scrapbook, in addition to clippings about local, district and state news, are pencil sketches of buildings including ones of downtown Abilene, the Texas State Capitol, and the National capitol. Cutouts from Ladies Home Journal are also pasted onto pages of the book.
Date: 1939/1940
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1952-1953] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1952-1953]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1952 to 1953 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This pressbook includes a photograph of Miss A.M. Carpenter accepting the award of a painting for winning the 1952 Art Week prize. All awards and prizes were given to the Texas State Federation in Austin. A copy of the certificate of the award is included.
Date: 1952/1953
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook: Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Volume 4] (open access)

[Scrapbook: Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Volume 4]

Scrapbook of materials documenting the activities and history of the Abilene Fine Arts Museum in Abilene, Texas during the 1940s and 1950s. It includes newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, invitations, programs, booklets, letters, and exhibition information.
Date: 1949-08/1953-07
Creator: Abilene Fine Arts Museum (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook: Abilene League of Women Voters, Volume 4] (open access)

[Scrapbook: Abilene League of Women Voters, Volume 4]

Scrapbook of materials documenting the activities of the Abilene League of Women Voters in Abilene, Texas during the 1950s and 1960s. It includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and programs.
Date: 1956/1963
Creator: Abilene Fine Arts Museum (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1937-1938] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1937-1938]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1937 to 1938 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This pressbook starts with a membership certificate to the Art Unit. Clippings and other documents during this year include minutes and information on the organization of the Abilene Fine Arts Museum and a copy of the constitution for the Fine Arts Association, including the by-laws, and financial records from 1939 to 1956. A collection listing from 1937 to 1957 of the art works purchased or donated to the museum and the prices paid is also in the book. The book also contains draft history of the Fine Arts Museum from 1937 to 1957 and a membership list of the Fine Arts Association and its charter members.
Date: 1937/1938
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1950] (open access)

[Art Forum Record Book, 1950]

Record book highlighting the activities of American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene, in 1950. Includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and memorabilia documenting statewide activities promoted by different clubs.
Date: 1950
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1947-1951] (open access)

[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1947-1951]

Ledger containing minutes of the city Board of Commissioners in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from May 2, 1947 to April 26, 1951. An index with names is included at the front.
Date: 1947-05-02/1951-04-26
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ranchman's Scrap Book (open access)

Ranchman's Scrap Book

Scrapbook created by W. J. Bryan containing various newspaper and magazine clippings about the western frontier days and the cattle boom era in Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bryan, William John
System: The Portal to Texas History