[Letter from Jeff Davis to J. D. Riddle - June 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to J. D. Riddle - June 11, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 11, 1941. Davis advises Riddle that Judge Miller has taken the case. Davis has directed Brother Moore to contact Miller and "let him get busy on the mandamus proceedings".
Date: June 11, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated December 26, 1941. Davis advises of illnesses having prevented his travel to conference with Carswell but that he will travel as soon as he can before they launch their drive in February. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by [T. N. Carswell]; Capt. Robt. F. S. Barry, Sgt. James O. Stennett, Sgt. Arnold A. Nored, Actg. St. Sgt. Billie J. Hale.
Date: December 26, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
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
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1942 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1942

Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1942
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the Methodist Church: 1945 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the Methodist Church: 1945

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 144.
Date: 1945
Creator: Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sky is My Tipi (open access)

The Sky is My Tipi

Collection stories about the Kiowa and Apache Indians, coyotes and other animals, cooking, and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 237.
Date: 1949
Creator: Boatright, Mody Coggin
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1947 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1947

Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1947
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 27, 1941. Davis asks Carswell to write or wire his Senator in reference to the liquor traffic bringing pressure to defeat the confirmation of the appointment of Dr. W. D. Bradfield as Chairman of the Texas Liquor Control Board.
Date: January 27, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Davis advises Carswell that they are making a move on June 8 to get war time prohibition on the July Primary ballot and warns to keep mum until it is presented to the Democratic Committee. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by Carswell: Col. Finch, Maj. Bolling, W. Skinner.
Date: May 29, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 32, Ed. 1, Friday, May 26, 1944 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 32, Ed. 1, Friday, May 26, 1944

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 26, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1945 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1945

Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1945
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 3, Ed. 1, Friday, October 1, 1943 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 3, Ed. 1, Friday, October 1, 1943

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 1, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1946 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1946

Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1946
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 31, Ed. 1, Friday, May 19, 1944 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 31, Ed. 1, Friday, May 19, 1944

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 19, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, January 21, 1944 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, January 21, 1944

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 21, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1944 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1944

Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1944
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 6, Ed. 1, Friday, October 20, 1944 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 6, Ed. 1, Friday, October 20, 1944

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 25, Ed. 1, Friday, March 16, 1945 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 25, Ed. 1, Friday, March 16, 1945

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 16, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 27, Ed. 1, Friday, April 14, 1944 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 27, Ed. 1, Friday, April 14, 1944

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 14, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 8, Ed. 1, Friday, November 5, 1943 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 8, Ed. 1, Friday, November 5, 1943

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 5, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 11, Ed. 1, Friday, November 26, 1943 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 11, Ed. 1, Friday, November 26, 1943

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 26, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 5, Ed. 1, Friday, October 13, 1944 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 5, Ed. 1, Friday, October 13, 1944

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 13, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 13, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 13, 1949 (open access)

McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 13, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 13, 1949

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 13, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 24, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 3, 1948 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 24, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 3, 1948

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 3, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History