[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
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 251, Ed. 2 Thursday, February 26, 1942 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 251, Ed. 2 Thursday, February 26, 1942

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 26, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 319, Ed. 2 Saturday, May 3, 1947 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 319, Ed. 2 Saturday, May 3, 1947

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 3, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History