[War Scene in Like Stars Shining Brightly]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1980 original Homecoming musical, "Like Stars Shining Brightly," act 1, scene 16. Behind the Administration Building steps is the silhouette of Arnis Pape (soldier in uniform) playing a bugle among a battle scene. Steve Vertz (boy on stairs) sits at the bottom of the steps. In front of them, Buddy Evans (Professor) looks at Jan Patterson (girl), who turns away, crying into her hands.
Date: [1980-10-23..1980-10-26]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William H. Cooper to Don Morris] (open access)

[Letter from William H. Cooper to Don Morris]

Letter dated November 9, 1967 from William H. Cooper, Colonel and Commander in the United States Air Force, to Don Morris, President of Abilene Christian University. In the letter, Cooper thanks Morris for tickets to "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," the 1967 ACC Homecoming production, and congratulates him on a fine performance.
Date: November 9, 1967
Creator: Cooper, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Albert W. Jones to Don Morris] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel Albert W. Jones to Don Morris]

Letter dated November 9, 1967 from Albert W. Jones, Colonel and Commander in the United States Air Force, to Don Morris, President of Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Jones thanks Morris for the tickets to "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and congratulates him on a good production.
Date: November 9, 1967
Creator: Jones, Albert W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Union and Confederate Soldiers in Shenandoah]

Group photograph from the prologue of "Shenandoah," the 1982 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. In the photograph the Confederate and Union soldiers sing about the war.
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

[Army Scene in Like Stars Shining Brightly]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1980 original Homecoming musical, "Like Stars Shining Brightly," act 1, scene 8. In front of the steps of the school, Thomas Bruner (Jesse Sewell) shakes hands with a student while a group of students sit at a table to their right. In the top left of the photograph a man in a World War I Army uniform aims a gun downstage.
Date: [1980-10-23..1980-10-26]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dr. Gaylan Collier Theatre Scrapbook] (open access)

[Dr. Gaylan Collier Theatre Scrapbook]

Scrapbook documenting Dr. Gaylan Collier's involvement in the Abilene Christian College theatre program from 1958-1960. Scrapbook contains various photographs, programs, letters, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia regarding multiple productions.
Date: 1958/1960
Creator: Collier, Gaylan
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Prompt Script from Scene 7 of 1776] (open access)

[Prompt Script from Scene 7 of 1776]

Prompt script from scene 7 of "1776," the 1975 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical. The excerpt of the prompt script includes Director Lewis Fulks' notes and drawings on diagrams of the stage.
Date: 1975-08~
Creator: Fulks, Lewis
Object Type: Script
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annie Set Design Supplement (open access)

Annie Set Design Supplement

Annie, 1986 Set Design Supplement created by Wyatt Hester. The document includes diagrams of the trundle scene shifts, batton arrangement, chandelier instructions, and a prop furniture list.
Date: 1986~
Creator: Hester, Wyatt
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Like Stars Shining Brightly, 1980] (open access)

[Program: Like Stars Shining Brightly, 1980]

Program for a production of Like Stars Shining Brightly, the original musical play celebrating Abilene Christian University's Diamond Jubilee, performed at the Abilene Civic Center Theatre from October 23rd to 26th, 1980. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.
Date: 1980
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Theatre Scene in The King and I #5]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 2, scene 3. Two groups of women sit on either side of the stage, and two women with large headdresses dance symmetrically on stage.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The King's Court in The King and I #2]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 1, scene 2. On the left of the stage David Buenrostro (Kralohome) stands next to Mike Dennis (King of Siam) and his chair. Center stage, Holly Norton (Anna Leonowens) stands in the framed entrance to the king's court. On the right, Sandra Ritchey (Lady Thiang) kneels on her bench with four servants surrounding her.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: West Side Story, 1987] (open access)

[Program: West Side Story, 1987]

Program for a production of West Side Story at Abilene Christian University performed at the Abilene Civic Center Theatre from October 29th to November 1st, 1987. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.
Date: 1987
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program From Annual Recognition Dinner in 1991 Honoring Lewis Fulks' Retirement] (open access)

[Program From Annual Recognition Dinner in 1991 Honoring Lewis Fulks' Retirement]

Program from Abilene Christian University's Annual Recognition Dinner on May 3rd, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. at Moody Coliseum, Abilene, Texas. Lewis Fulks is honored for his 42 years of service in the Theater Department at ACU.
Date: May 3, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Camelot, 1965] (open access)

[Program: Camelot, 1965]

Program for a production of Camelot at Abilene Christian University performed in Sewell Auditorium from November 10th to 13th, 1965. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.
Date: 1965
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: The Unsinkable Molly Brown, 1967] (open access)

[Program: The Unsinkable Molly Brown, 1967]

Program for a production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown at Abilene Christian University performed in Sewell Auditorium from November 8th to 11th, 1967. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.
Date: 1967
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Report to the President, John C. Stevens (open access)

A Report to the President, John C. Stevens

A draft of "A Report to the President, John C. Stevens, Abilene Christian University" written by Lewis Fulks, the director of ACU Theatre. The report covers "an expansion of Sewell Theatre, the creation of a comprehensive theatre program, and the establishment of a repertory theatre on the Abilene Christian University campus."
Date: July 12, 1979
Creator: Fulks, Lewis
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Camelot, 1971] (open access)

[Program: Camelot, 1971]

Program for a production of Camelot at Abilene Christian University performed at the Abilene Civic Center Theatre from November 10th to 13th, 1971. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.
Date: 1971
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Prompt Script from Act 1, Scene 4 of My Fair Lady, 1977] (open access)

[Prompt Script from Act 1, Scene 4 of My Fair Lady, 1977]

Prompt script from act 1, scene 4 of "My Fair Lady," the 1977 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical. The excerpt of the prompt script includes Director Lewis Fulks' notes and drawings on diagrams of the stage.
Date: 1977~
Creator: Fulks, Lewis
Object Type: Script
System: The Portal to Texas History