[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993]

Letter from Eddie Good to the Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department describing the Abilene Hall fire and the photos he took while on the university as a student. He further inquiries about the status of the cowboy statue that used to stand in front of Abilene Hall.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Good, Eddie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Report:  From T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - April 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter and Report: From T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - April 5, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. R. N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas) from T. N. Carswell dated April 5, 1945. Carswell addresses Richardson as "Governor" and advises of the attached suggested organization/committee plan for the Million Dollar Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University then congratulates Richardson on his election as the university's president. The attachment includes a suggested organization plan, titled "A Million Dollar Enlargement and Improvement Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University; one of several proposed additions to the campus is a Museum and Archives Building."
Date: April 5, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting minutes of The Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University - May 28, 1945] (open access)

[Meeting minutes of The Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University - May 28, 1945]

The minutes of the May 28, 1945 meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University. Rupert N. Richardson, President of the University, gave his annual report on the condition of the school. "Hardin-Simmons University now has some 1,350 men representing her on the battle fronts all over the world. There are some 40 gold stars on our service flags now." Mr. T. N. Carswell then took the floor and made two suggestions: "(1) It would be well to add to this project―a museum or archives building on the campus. (2) It would also be good to have a man on staff whose sole duty would be raising money."
Date: May 28, 1945
Creator: The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 5, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 19, 1946 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 5, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 19, 1946

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 19, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight) (open access)

1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight)

A roster of the 1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe Des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight), dated October 14, 1941. Lynn, U. Stambaugh, W. C. "Tom" Sawyer, De Lacey Allen, Charles E. Booth, V. M. Armstrong, John F. Sullivan, Father Frederick J. Halloran, Thomas M. Owen, John R. Ruddick, Ralph B. Gregg, Frank E. Samuel. The American Legion, War Memorial Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Date: October 14, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University, Ex-Student Edition, January 1944 (open access)

Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University, Ex-Student Edition, January 1944

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: January 1944
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 11, Ed. 1, Saturday, December 7, 1946 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 11, Ed. 1, Saturday, December 7, 1946

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: December 7, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1941-1942] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1941-1942]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1941 to 1942 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This year the theme of study was "Art and the Business World." Miss A. M. Carpenter is listed as chairperson for art for the 6th District Federation and chairperson for American Art Week for Abilene. Included in the book are two journals: Federation News (July 1942) and College Art Journal (Vol. 1, No. 2, January 1942). In addition there is a listing of the art programs of the General Federation.
Date: 1941/1942
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1946-1947] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1946-1947]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1946 to 1947 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for the year was "Art, Sight, and Insight." Events of the Art Unit, Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Creative Arts Club and local schools are included.
Date: 1946/1947
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1943-1944] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1943-1944]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1943 to 1944 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for the year was "Book Reviews in Art." Included were clippings and catalogs of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and clippings about an Annual art and Hobby Show. One section includes clippings about army artists.
Date: 1943/1944
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1944-1945] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1944-1945]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1944 to 1945 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The cover of this album is from Federation News, May 1945. Miss A.M. Carpenter is listed as the chairman of the Art Unit. Memorabilia include catalogues and clippings of art shows in Abilene. One exhibit, sponsored jointly by the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and the United States Marine Corps, was entitled "Combat Art" by Sgt. Sherman Loudermilk. This book contains clippings and postcards about Camp Barkeley, the World War II training camp established outside of Abilene, and the USO activities on Second Street.
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History