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[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 2, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 2, 1931]

Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens discussing having an engineer, Mr. Jim Gardner looking over a property owned by Mr. Riney, relating to the court case, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.
Date: September 2, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 318th Graduates Largest Class] (open access)

[Clipping: 318th Graduates Largest Class]

Newspaper clipping describing the activities of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, class of 43-W-4, the type of meals they were served at Avenger Field and the details of their graduation ceremony.
Date: September 12, 1943
Creator: Welz, B. J. & Gardner, Elizabeth L.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Avenger Field Yearbook, 318th AAFFTD Class 43-W-6 and 43-W-7 (open access)

Avenger Field Yearbook, 318th AAFFTD Class 43-W-6 and 43-W-7

Book documenting the 43-W-6 and 43-W-7 class of women pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: 1943
Creator: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner, United Texas Drys, dated February 6, 1941. The letter provides information regarding the youth march on the Capitol.
Date: February 6, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff; Hooton, Caradine R. & Gardner, T. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wedding in Shenandoah #2]

Group photograph from a wedding in "Shenandoah," the 1982 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. In the scene Deborah Gardner (Jenny) is marrying Randy Story (Sam).
Date: [1982-10-21..1982-10-24]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Rolf and Liesl Outside the Villa in The Sound of Music, 1983 #2]

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 6. In the scene, Rolf (Andy Spell) and Liesl (Deborah Gardner) are together outside the villa.
Date: [1983-10-27..1983-10-30]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wedding in Shenandoah]

Group photograph from a wedding in "Shenandoah," the 1982 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. In the scene Deborah Gardner (Jenny) is marrying Randy Story (Sam).
Date: [1982-10-21..1982-10-24]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
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.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Family Resting Around a Campfire in Shenandoah]

Photograph from "Shenandoah," the 1982 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 2. In the scene, the family rests around a campfire. Actors from left to right: Nelson Coates (Henry), Greg Perry (Jacob), Elliott Bales (Nathan), Trent Pines (John), Deborah Gardner (Jenny), and Clay Hale (Charlie).
Date: [1982-10-21..1982-10-24]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlie After Shooting Sniper in Shenandoah]

Photograph from "Shenandoah," the 1982 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 2. In the scene the sniper has been shot while the family watches. Actors from left to right: Randy Story (Sam), Elliott Bales (Nathan), Clay Hale (Charlie), Greg Perry (Jacob), Deborah Gardner (Jenny), and Trent Pines (John).
Date: [1982-10-21..1982-10-24]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Family Having a Standoff With a Soldier in Shenandoah]

Photograph from "Shenandoah," the 1982 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 2. In the scene the family has a standoff with a sniper. Actors from left to right: Randy Story (Sam), Elliott Bales (Nathan), Clay Hale (Charlie), Nelson Coates (Henry), Deborah Gardner (Jenny), and Trent Pines (John).
Date: [1982-10-21..1982-10-24]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[BAPTIST STANDARD, DALLAS, TEXAS. Volume LVII, Number 32, August 9, 1945. 15 pages] (open access)

[BAPTIST STANDARD, DALLAS, TEXAS. Volume LVII, Number 32, August 9, 1945. 15 pages]

An issue of the BAPTIST STANDARD (Dallas, Texas) from August 9, 1945. The first page of fifteen includes: SOME DANGEROUS TRENDS by T. C. GARDNER ; Alto Frio Encampment by G. S. Hopkins ; T. N. Carswell Joins Staff Of United Texas Drys ; Why Southern Baptists Do Not Affiliate With the Federal Council of Churches by F. M. McCONNELL. Page six includes: "This Is No Place For A Man Like You" by Millard A. Jenkens. Page eleven includes: UNITED TEXAS DRYS - Our Field Workers.
Date: August 9, 1945
Creator: Baptist General Convention of Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anderson Children in Shenandoah]

Group photograph of the Anderson children from "Shenandoah," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. Actors from left to right back row: Elliott Bales (Nathan), Nelson Coates (Henry). Middle Row: Trent Pines (John), Greg Perry (Jacob), Kevin Weems (James), and Deborah Gardner (Jenny). Front row: Leslie Hunter (Robert).
Date: [1982-10-21..1982-10-24]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlie and Family in Shenandoah]

Photograph from "Shenandoah," the 1982 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 1. In the scene Clay Hale (Charlie) stands center stage while his family sits at the dinner table in the background. Actors from left to right in the back row: Trent Pines (John), Elliott Bales (Nathan), Grey Perry (Jacob), Kevin Weems (James). Actors from left to right in the front row: Leslie Hunter (Robert), Nelson Coates (Henry), and Deborah Gardner (Jenny).
Date: [1982-10-21..1982-10-24]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendants' First Motion for Continuance] (open access)

[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendants' First Motion for Continuance]

Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., requesting a continuance of the trial due to the illness of James E. Gardner, a witness for the defendant.
Date: February 17, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Franz and the Children Play Outside in The Sound of Music, 1983 #2]

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 9. In the scene Franz and the children are playing on the terrace. Actors from left to right are: Les Hunter (Friedrich), Holly Hill (Louisa), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Dana Friend (Marta), Stan Denman (Franz), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), and Ellen Little (Brigitta).
Date: [1983-10-27..1983-10-30]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Family Inside House in Shenandoah #2]

Photograph from "Shenandoah," the 1982 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. In the scene the family relaxes in the house while Charlie enters. Actors from left to right: Elliott Bales (Nathan), Kevin Weems (James), Deborah Gardner (Jenny), Greg Perry (Jacob), Clay Hale (Charlie), Nelson Coates (Henry), Trent Pines (John), Ferryn Martin (Anne), and Leslie Hunter (Robert).
Date: [1982-10-21..1982-10-24]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Family Inside House in Shenandoah #3]

Photograph from "Shenandoah," the 1982 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 1. In this scene the family sits down for dinner as Charlie talks to John and Robert. Actors from left to right, back row: Clay Hale (Charlie), Trent Pines (John), Elliott Bales (Nathan), Greg Perry (Jacob), Kevin Weems (James), and Ferryn Martin (Anne). Actors from left to right, front row: Leslie Hunter (Roberts), Nelson Coates (Henry), and Deborah Gardner (Jenny).
Date: [1982-10-21..1982-10-24]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Family Sits Down for Dinner in Shenandoah]

Photograph from "Shenandoah," the 1982 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 1. In the scene the family sits down at the dinner table to eat and discuss the Civil War. Actors from left to right in the back are: Clay Hale (Charlie), Trent Pines (John), Elliott Bales (Nathan), Greg Perry (Jacobs), Kevin Weems (James), and Ferryn Martin (Anne). Actors from left to right in the front: Leslie Hunter (Robert), Nelson Coates (Henry), and Deborah Gardner (Jenny).
Date: [1982-10-21..1982-10-24]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Maria Sings to the Children in The Sound of Music, 1983 #2]

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 5. In the scene Maria and the children are singing while Franz, Frau Schmidt, and Captain von Trapp enter. Actors from left to right: Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Les Hunter (Friederich), Holly Hill (Louisa), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Ellen Little (Brigitta), Dana Friend (Marta), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Rachel Weems (Frau Schmit), Stan Denman (Franz), and Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp).
Date: [1983-10-27..1983-10-30]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Von Trapp Family Singing Before Nazi Officials in The Sound of Music, 1983 #2]

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 5. In the scene the von Trapp Family sing for the audience while being watched by Nazi officials. Actors from left to right: Nelson Coates (Max), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Dana Friend (Martha), Ellen Little (Brigritta), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Holly Hill (Louisa), Les Hunter (Friedrich), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp), Kevin Weems (Herr Zeller), and Joel James (Admiral von Schrieber). Other actors unidentified.
Date: [1983-10-27..1983-10-30]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nuns Leading the von Trapp Family to Safety in The Sound of Music, 1983]

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 3. In the scene, the nuns and Mother Abbess are helping the von Trapp family escape from the Nazis. Actors from left to right: Laura McCully (Sister Sophia), Patricia Caudle (Sister Berthe), Peggy Lewis (Sister Margarita), Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Les Hunter (Friedrich), Ellen Little (Brigitta), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Holly Hill (Louisa), Dana Friend (Marta), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Clay Hale (Captain George von Trapp), Jill Tappe (Marta), and Talena Mara (Mother Abbess).
Date: [1983-10-27..1983-10-30]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Maria Sings to the Children in The Sound of Music, 1983]

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 5. In the scene Maria and the children are singing while Franz, Frau Schmidt, and Captain von Trapp enter. Actors from left to right: Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Les Hunter (Friederich), Holly Hill (Louisa), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Ellen Little (Brigitta), Dana Friend (Marta), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Rachel Weems (Frau Schmit), Stan Denman (Franz), and Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp).
Date: [1983-10-27..1983-10-30]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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