Book of Carefully Selected Ordinances (open access)

Book of Carefully Selected Ordinances

Book of Abilene, Texas's City Ordinances, including a list of city officers in the beginning pages. Index begins on page 77.
Date: [1920-04-02..]
Creator: Cox, B. A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
New Hymns, Old Problems - And You Think Music Troubles Are New! transcript

New Hymns, Old Problems - And You Think Music Troubles Are New!

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Religious music touches on two explosive areas: 1) memories of music learned in our youth and 2) religious change. Throughout the 2,000 years of Christianity, change has always caused problems and music was often at the top of the hit list."
Date: September 23, 2008
Creator: Boyd, Jack
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - November 7, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - November 7, 1967]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 7, 1967. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital and a list of the names of the new trustees; Rev. Robert F. Polk, Mr. Roy B. Reeder, Rev. James H. Vermillion, Dr. Presnal Wood, Mr. Thomas E. Roberts, Mr. A. C. Pierson.
Date: November 7, 1967
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure: McMurry Chanters] (open access)

[Brochure: McMurry Chanters]

Brochure advertising the McMurry singing group, The Chanters, directed by Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie. It includes photos of the chorus, a list of recent performances, descriptions of concerts, and quotations from fans.
Date: 1940~
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
One Another Communities are Made by God - Part 1 transcript

One Another Communities are Made by God - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "A fresh look at the "one another" passages in the New Testament provides a unique, often untried, way of living as community in our churches. Not only our individual relationships, but our leadership styles, our evangelism, our worship and our fellowship should be controlled by these 1-A principles."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Woodward, Mark & Woodward, Sherrylee
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
One Another Communities are Made by God - Part 2 transcript

One Another Communities are Made by God - Part 2

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "A fresh look at the "one another" passages in the New Testament provides a unique, often untried, way of living as community in our churches. Not only our individual relationships, but our leadership styles, our evangelism, our worship and our fellowship should be controlled by these 1-A principles."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Woodward, Mark & Woodward, Sherrylee
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1998 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1998

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 4-6, 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 "Protecting America: The Changing Character of National Security."
Date: 2000
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the City of Abilene, 1983-4 (open access)

Directory of the City of Abilene, 1983-4

Directory for Abilene, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory includes a buyer's guide (yellow paper), an alphabetical list of names of residents and businesses (white paper), a directory of households (green paper), and a numerical telephone directory (blue paper).
Date: 1984
Creator: R.L. Polk & Co.
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
Polk Directory of the City of Abilene, 2000 (open access)

Polk Directory of the City of Abilene, 2000

Directory for Abilene, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. The directory includes an alphabetical list of names of residents and businesses, a classified business section, a numerical telephone directory, a directory of street addresses, a map section, and a demographic summary section.
Date: 2000
Creator: Equifax
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1947-1948] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1947-1948]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1947 to 1948 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Included in the scrapbook for this year is a brochure celebrating the Ten Year Anniversary of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts. A report of the Art Unit activities is also included as are notes of possible exhibits for the Fine Arts Museum. Local events and local artists are also highlighted.
Date: 1947/1948
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
Polk's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1960 (open access)

Polk's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1960

Directory for Abilene, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals, as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains an "alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide, a numerical telephone directory, and much information of a miscellaneous character; also the yellow pages with a special advertising section and a complete classified list." The general index begins on page 7 and the index to advertisers begins on page 9.
Date: 1960
Creator: R.L. Polk & Co.
Object Type: Book
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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 123, Ed. 2 Friday, October 18, 1946 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 123, Ed. 2 Friday, October 18, 1946

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 18, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 129, Ed. 2 Thursday, October 24, 1946 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 129, Ed. 2 Thursday, October 24, 1946

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 24, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 144, Ed. 2 Saturday, November 7, 1942 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 144, Ed. 2 Saturday, November 7, 1942

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 7, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The HSU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 6, Ed. 1, Friday, February 27, 1981 (open access)

The HSU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 6, Ed. 1, Friday, February 27, 1981

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 27, 1981
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 157, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 23, 1954 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 157, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 23, 1954

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 23, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 50, Ed. 1, Wednesday, April 17, 1996 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 50, Ed. 1, Wednesday, April 17, 1996

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 17, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 170, Ed. 2 Monday, December 6, 1954 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 170, Ed. 2 Monday, December 6, 1954

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 6, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 23, Ed. 1, Friday, January 17, 1975 (open access)

H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 23, Ed. 1, Friday, January 17, 1975

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 17, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 321, Ed. 2 Tuesday, May 4, 1954 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 321, Ed. 2 Tuesday, May 4, 1954

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 4, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 180, Ed. 2 Monday, December 18, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 180, Ed. 2 Monday, December 18, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History