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Oral History Interview with Grant Jones, August 21, 1979
Interview with Grant Jones, an insurance executive and a Democratic member of the Texas Senate from Abilene, concerning his experiences and personal views as a member of the Sixty-sixth Legislature. Jones discusses his appointment as chairman of the Finance Committee, the Legislative Budget Board and the budget-making process, Comptroller Bob Bullock, Governor William Clements, the appropriations bill, tax relief legislation, public school financing, the Peveto bill, "Killer Bees," and consumer legislation.
Date:
August 21, 1979
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Jones, Grant
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with G. Marguerite Anderson, February 16, 1992
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Interview with G. Marguerite Anderson, a librarian, concerning her experiences as a student in the Library School at the Texas State College for Women in Denton, Texas and as a librarian. Anderson discusses her early exposure to books and libraries; her enrollment at the Texas State College for Women, 1940; comments about her college teachers and library science courses; her employment as a student at the college library; her college social life; her employment as librarian at Abilene Christian College; graduate school at University of Chicago, 1950-51; her entry into photographic sales business; her employment with Abilene Christian College, Dallas Center; and her activities in professional organizations.
Date:
February 16, 1992
Creator:
Dickey, Richard & Anderson, G. Marguerite
System:
The UNT Digital Library
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Records for Abilene Confederate Veterans Association, 1902-1922]
Minute book and membership roster for Camp Abilene, No. 72, Confederate Veterans Association, containing minutes of monthly meetings and a membership roster dating from 1902 to 1922. Newspaper clippings glued onto some pages document the activities of the organization.
Date:
1902/1922
Creator:
United Confederate Veterans. Abilene Camp No. 72 (Abilene, Tex).
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gunfire on South Front: History of the Abilene Police Department, 1881-1993
Book describing the history of the Abilene Police Department including the early history during the late 1800s, and history by decade for the 1920s-1990s. It also includes photos and biographical information for all of the serving officers at the time of publication, with a name index starting on page 237.
Date:
1993
Creator:
Fuller, James David & Fuller, Edi M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Fire Department Staffing Level Study
Compiled documentation and analysis to identify tasks and timeframes for specific fire suppression operations, including high-rise, residential, and apartment fires. The report provides background information, and outlines the results of simulations, with recommendations about staffing and equipment.
Date:
June 1985
Creator:
Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Fire Department Officers' Meeting Minutes: 1968-1978
Minutes of the Abilene Fire Department officers' meetings from June 1968 to January 1978, documenting updates, news, and various discussions of the station leaders. Each document is signed at the end by the participants.
Date:
June 1985
Creator:
Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interviews with Pete Evans, 1984
Interview with Pete Evans, a Texas National Guard veteran and POW from Hamby, Texas. Evans discusses his time as a member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery (the "Lost Battalion") which was captured by the Japanese in March, 1942, including: his upbringing; entering the Guard and training; mobilization, the Louisiana Maneuvers, and deployment to East Asia; diversion from the Philippines to Brisbane and then Java, after December 7th, 1941; assignment to Sangosari near Malang; the Japanese invasion and the American surrender; and experiences in internment at Surabaya, Tanjong Priok in Batavia, Changi Camp in Singapore, Nagasaki, and the Orio district of Kitakyūshū.
Date:
{1984-02-15,1984-02-29,1984-03-07}
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Evans, Pete
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Personal Diary of Frank Fujita, Jr.
A copy of Frank Fujita Jr.'s war diary, obtained by Dr. Ron Marcello to accompany Fujita's oral history interview. Fujita was an Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery Regiment captured on Java in March 1942. Included is Fujita's original bound diary, and a rewritten version he made in a Japanese logbook in internment and continued. They contain daily activities, doodles, lists of dozens of servicemen and captives encountered, and the key to an encoded script Fujita developed for sensitive information. Also included is a postwar newspaper clipping about Fujita's unit.
Date:
December 19, 1970
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Fujita Jr., Frank
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Frank Fujita, November 9, 1970
Interview with Frank Fujita, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Abilene, Texas. Fujita recounts his experiences as a captured member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery (the "the Lost Battalion"), including: joining the Guard and deploying to East Asia; diversion to Brisbane and assignment to Malang, Java; repelling a Japanese infantry assault; attempted evasion of Japanese forces before being captured; and internment and labor at Surabaja, Bicycle Camp in Batavia, Changi Camp in Singapore, Nagasaki, and Omori Camp in Tokyo. Fujita recorded his POW experiences in an encrypted diary.
Date:
November 9, 1970
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald & Fujita Jr., Frank
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pioneer Families of Abilene Portfolio Cases: Volume 1
Compilation of photographs with biographical sketches and genealogical information for early settlers of Abilene, based on historical research and interviews. This first volume includes an introductory statement and a table of contents for the sketches.
Date:
1970
Creator:
North, Jack E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historical Program: 1881-1956 Abilene, Texas Diamond Jubilee, April 8-14
Program of events for the 75th anniversary of Abilene, Texas, including lists of activities and people involved in the celebration, as well as articles about the founding and history of the city.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Summary History of Abilene Army Air Field 1942-1946
Narrative about the activities at the Abilene Army Air Field while it was during World War II. It includes descriptions about personnel and troop organization, training, accidents, official communications, morale and activity on the base, airplanes and maintenance, and other information about operations.
Date:
October 1986
Creator:
Edward, Lonnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Our Homes and Country Illustrated
Promotional pamphlet describing the communities in Taylor County, Texas for readers who might be interested in purchasing homes in the area. It includes an overview of the homes, families, and businesses in each community, with photographs.
Date:
1903
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pioneer Families of Abilene Portfolio Cases: Volume 2
Compilation of photographs with biographical sketches and genealogical information for early settlers of Abilene, based on historical research and interviews. Includes a table of contents for the sketches.
Date:
1970/2016~
Creator:
North, Jack E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
San Simon Cattle Company: Stockholders Minute Book
Book of meeting minutes from the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company stockholders meetings. Oaths from the members and the by-laws of the company are written into the beginning of the book.
Date:
1885-09-15/1917-12-10
Creator:
San Simon Cattle and Canal Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
San Simon Cattle Company: Directors Minute Book
Book of meetings minutes recorded from the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company Board of Directors. Signed and notarized oaths from the members are written through sections of the book.
Date:
1886-10-13/1914-12-14
Creator:
San Simon Cattle and Canal Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
San Simon Cattle and Canal Company Stock Certificates
Book filled with stock certificates of the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company bought by various members, with information on the date of issuance, date of surrender, and new certificate numbers received. Cancelled certificates are marked so with paper notes or red ink. A photograph of a building and a few loose paper notes and letters are tucked into some of the pages.
Date:
{1885..1914}
Creator:
San Simon Cattle and Canal Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Simon Cattle Company Check Book]
Check note book for the bank account of San Simon Cattle Co. with five pages of balance sheets in the front. The rest of the pages are blank.
Date:
1903/1904
Creator:
San Simon Cattle and Canal Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Cecil Minshew, February 18, 1983
Interview with Cecil T. Minshew regarding his experiences in the military and as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II. He was part of the Texas National Guard, 36th Division, 131st Field Artillery, 2nd Battalion, also known as the "Lost Battalion." He was captured on the island of Java in March of 1942 and spent the duration of the war thereafter as a prison of war in camps in South East Asia and in Japan.
Date:
February 18, 1983
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Minshew, Cecil T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Abilene Fire Department Legacy Album
Album containing descriptive information and extensive photographs that describe the history of the Abilene Fire Department, with portraits of employees in 2014.
Date:
2014
Creator:
Peachtree Portraits
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Police Department Legacy Album
Album containing descriptive information and extensive photographs that describe the history of Abilene and the police department, with portraits of employees in 2014. It includes messages from the city manager and the police chief, as well as sections regarding uniformed service, investigative and support services, and Abilene police badges.
Date:
2014
Creator:
Peachtree Portraits
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1909-1911]
Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from April 27, 1909 to May 23, 1911.
Date:
1909-04-27/1911-05-23
Creator:
Abilene (Tex.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1931-1938]
Ledger containing minutes of the city Board of Commissioners in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from July 3, 1931 to January 31, 1938. An index with names is included at the front.
Date:
1931-07-03/1938-01-31
Creator:
Abilene (Tex.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History