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Avenger Field Yearbook, Classes 43-W-6 and 43-W-7 (open access)

Avenger Field Yearbook, Classes 43-W-6 and 43-W-7

Book documenting the 43-W-6 and 43-W-7 classes of women pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program. Pencil scribbles can be seen throughout the book
Date: unknown
Creator: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Class 44-W-9 WASP History Book] (open access)

[Class 44-W-9 WASP History Book]

Book containing historical information and photos about the Class 44-W-9 of WASP.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1950] (open access)

[Art Forum Record Book, 1950]

Record book highlighting the activities of American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene, in 1950. Includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and memorabilia documenting statewide activities promoted by different clubs.
Date: 1950
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
Class 44-W-9 (open access)

Class 44-W-9

Book commemorating the 44-W-9 class of women pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes biographical sketches, photographs, and illustrations about the class and the program.
Date: 1997
Creator: Turner, Betty Stagg
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of the First Baptist Church (Brownwood, Texas) (open access)

A History of the First Baptist Church (Brownwood, Texas)

Written history of the First Baptist Church of Brownwood, Texas.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Cox, Mrs. J. A.; Camp, D. S. & Andrews, E. W.
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Curry's Brownwood (Texas) City Directory 1938 (open access)

Curry's Brownwood (Texas) City Directory 1938

Directory for Brownwood, 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 and much information of a miscellaneous character; also a complete classified business directory."
Date: 1938
Creator: Ira W. Curry Directory Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Census and Directory of the City of Abilene, 1901 (open access)

Census and Directory of the City of Abilene, 1901

This census and directory for Abilene, Texas includes listings for businesses and individuals living in the city of Abilene in 1901. It also includes information about the establishment of the city, advertisements for local businesses and information about local elections, government institutions, educational institutions, and local industries.
Date: 1901
Creator: Stephenson, J. L. & Anderson, G. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ranchman's Scrap Book (open access)

Ranchman's Scrap Book

Scrapbook created by W. J. Bryan containing various newspaper and magazine clippings about the western frontier days and the cattle boom era in Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bryan, William John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bryan Family Scrapbook] (open access)

[Bryan Family Scrapbook]

Scrapbook of clippings, letters and photos from William John Bryan and friends, family, and acquaintances.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Howard Payne College, 1891 (open access)

Catalogue of Howard Payne College, 1891

Catalogue describes the governance, course offerings, and campus life of Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: 1891
Creator: Howard Payne College (Brownwood, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bryan Clipping Scrapbook] (open access)

[Bryan Clipping Scrapbook]

Scrapbook filled with newspaper and magazine clippings relating to cattle ranching, trail driving, cowboys, and southwestern culture.
Date: 1873~/1942~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1913-1914 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1913-1914

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1913~
Creator: Abilene Christian College
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of Abilene, Texas, 1907-08 (open access)

Directory of Abilene, Texas, 1907-08

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 a "general directory of the citizens and business firms, alphabetically arranged, a complete classified business directory, a complete street directory and miscellaneous information." The index to advertisements is on page xii.
Date: 1908
Creator: The Fort Worth Directory Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1912-1913 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1912-1913

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1912~
Creator: Abilene Christian College
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worley's Directory of Abilene, Texas, 1911 (open access)

Worley's Directory of Abilene, Texas, 1911

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 "a general directory of the citizens and business firms alphabetically arranged, a classified business directory, a complete street guide and miscellaneous information of value to citizens and strangers." The index advertisements begins on page 6.
Date: 1911
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Thomas H. Taylor Collection: Volume 6 (open access)

Thomas H. Taylor Collection: Volume 6

Compiled transcriptions of correspondence, news articles, personal memoirs, brief histories, college board minutes, commencement addresses, speeches, and other relevant text related to Taylor's position as president of Howard Payne College. Records are organized alphabetically by topic/correspondent name; this volume contains records filed under F to G.
Date: 1960
Creator: Taylor, Thomas Hendricks
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Music Unit Scrapbook 1928-1954] (open access)

[McMurry Music Unit Scrapbook 1928-1954]

Scrapbook of materials related to music and fine arts events at McMurry College between 1928 and 1954, including programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
Date: 1954~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons College, 1908-1909 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons College, 1908-1909

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1909
Creator: Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Fine Arts Department Scrapbook #3] (open access)

[McMurry Fine Arts Department Scrapbook #3]

Scrapbook of materials related to events in the McMurry College Fine Arts Department between 1923 and 1947, including programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
Date: 1947~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Music Department Scrapbook 1945-1947] (open access)

[McMurry Music Department Scrapbook 1945-1947]

Scrapbook of materials related to music and fine arts events at McMurry College between 1945 and 1947, including programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
Date: 1947~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1973 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1973

Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: December 1972
Creator: Abilene Christian College
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1975 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1975

Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: Summer 1975
Creator: Abilene Christian College
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1970 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1970

Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: December 1969
Creator: Abilene Christian College
System: The Portal to Texas History