Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan. (open access)

Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.

This book is a biography of Ben Thompson, "Including a detailed and authentic statement of his birth, history and adventures by one who has known him since a child" (from the title page). The original of this item includes an insert from The Steck Company giving a brief overview of the history of the book (number of copies published, prices, etc.).
Date: 1956
Creator: Walton, W. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1955 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1955

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 3, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "Philosophy in the 20th Century."
Date: 1956
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
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