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[Clipping: "War In Europe Over! Germany Quits!"]
Photocopy of a portion of The Shreveport Times front page and several articles for May 1945, including information about combat in Manila, the redeployment of 800 planes, the attack on Pearl Harbor, news of the end of World War II, and more are included.
Date:
May 7, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
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]
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
[Von Trapp Family Singing Before Nazi Officials in The Sound of Music, 1983]
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
[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
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume [22], Number 2, March 1932
The Corral literary journal of Simmons University includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date:
March 1932
Creator:
Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Our Daring Young Women': WWII role models guide women pilots]
Photocopy of an clipping on the legacy of Women Airforce Service Pilots, their contributions to World War II, and their eventual fight to gain veteran status.
Date:
November 1984
Creator:
Watson, Liz
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Our Daring Young Women']
Clipping of a magazine article about WWII WASP serving as role models for female pilots in the U.S. Air Force. The article includes photographs of some of the WASP pilots.
Date:
November 1984
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: The Sound of Music, 1983]
Program for a production of The Sound of Music at Abilene Christian University performed at the Abilene Civic Center Theatre from October 27th to 30th, 1983. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.
Date:
1983
Creator:
Abilene Christian College
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, June 1981
Quarterly newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members. Of note are several articles about the death of member Jacqueline Cochran.
Date:
June 1981
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, November, 1983
Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date:
November 1983
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nellie and Luther Talk in Front of the Bathhouse in South Pacific Musical]
Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming production, act 1, scene 3. Actors from left to right: Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall) and Luther Billis (Barry Smoot). Other actors are identified on the back of the image. In the scene Ensign and Luther talk in the front of Luther's bathhouse while surround by the various nurses.
Date:
[1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator:
Jones, Lloyd
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Tolbert Fanning]
Portrait of Tolbert Fanning taken for the Hope Institute in 1866. Part of a group of photographs given to Abilene Christian University by Terry J. Gardner.
Date:
1866
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
WASP News, Volume 40, Number 1, June, 2002
Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date:
June 2002
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 31, Number 1, April 1993
Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date:
April 1993
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denton County News. (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 29, 1898
Weekly newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
December 29, 1898
Creator:
Bailey, John W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denton County News. (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 26, 1899
Weekly newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
January 26, 1899
Creator:
Bailey, John W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP of World War II At the 2014 Rose Parade
Booklet containing photos, quotes, stories and descriptions of the WASP of World War II appearance at the 2014 Rose Parade. Some biographical information on the WASP is also included.
Date:
2014
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History