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[Telegram from Abilene Barbers, March 16, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Abilene Barbers, March 16, 1955]

Telegram from Abilene Barbers fo Truett Latimer stating their support for Senate Bill 99 and House Bill 174.
Date: March 16, 1955
Creator: Abilene Barbers
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Comanche, Texas, dated May 16, 1941. Allcorn replies to a letter from Carswell and affirms his support of Carswell's candidacy for District Commander noting that he is not able to promise Carswell the Comanche vote discussing, at length, past and future politics of the Legion.
Date: May 16, 1941
Creator: Allcorn, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Marguerite Anderson to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from Marguerite Anderson to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1959]

Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from Marguerite Anderson expressing her opposition to HB 727, a bill levying new sales taxes.
Date: April 16, 1959
Creator: Anderson, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Reuben Anton, April 16, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from Reuben Anton, April 16, 1959]

Telegram from Reuben Anton for Truett Latimer thanking him for his efforts in opposing section 14 on House Bill 727.
Date: April 16, 1959
Creator: Anton, Reuben
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from A. G. Arrant, March 16, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from A. G. Arrant, March 16, 1955]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from A. G. Arrant regarding support for the budget suggested by University of Texas Regents for post-graduate school in the General Appropriation Bill.
Date: March 16, 1955
Creator: Arrant, A. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
C. S. Lewis and the Inner Life - Seeing Lewis as An Asset for Enriching Spiritual Life transcript

C. S. Lewis and the Inner Life - Seeing Lewis as An Asset for Enriching Spiritual Life

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The popularity of C. S. Lewis continues 50 years after his death. This class will consider passages in his writings that will offer spiritual blessing to the readers."
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Ash, Tony
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - The Strange Cast of Characters in the Parables in Luke, Part 1 transcript

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - The Strange Cast of Characters in the Parables in Luke, Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In most stories the good guys are easy to recognize from the bad guys. In the best stories, however, the characters are harder to peg and full of surprises. Jesus tells the best stories. Listen to them again."
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Atchley, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Abilene State Park]

Postcard of a stone stairway leading up a grassy hill to a long building. Typed text on the postcard says "Approach to Recreation Center, Abilene State Park, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all: This is the state park of Abilene- about 20 miles away from the city. Received that great post card yesterday. Glad to hear the candy arrived safely and was enjoyed. As ever "Woodrow."
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Odd Man Out - What It’s Like to Be Gay and Christian transcript

Odd Man Out - What It’s Like to Be Gay and Christian

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Church conversations about homosexuality often focus on theology and politics while neglecting the real people with the most at stake in the debate. Hear one student's reflections on his experiences as a sexual minority in Churches of Christ and at Abilene Christian University."
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Bailey, Brent
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Far Away Places and Strange Sounding Names - Visions of What “Into All the World” Really Looks Like transcript

Far Away Places and Strange Sounding Names - Visions of What “Into All the World” Really Looks Like

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Great Commission is an overwhelming assignment. Ministries with a universal scope, such as World Christian Broadcasting, soon realize the immensity of our mission. Explore with us some of the hard-to-reach parts of our world."
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Baker, Andy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Fairmont Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas

Map of Fairmont Addition Subdivision in the city of Abilene, Texas bordered by Jeanette, South Twelfth, and South Thirteenth streets, and divided by Peach, and Palm streets. Each lot is subdivided into numbered segments showing property divisions. Scale 1:1,200.
Date: June 16, 1926
Creator: Balch, Edgar & Nelson, Rodney
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941]

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, 10th Bn., Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin, dated July 16, 1941. Brigadier General J. Watt Page expresses his and the Department's appreciation for the splendid, unselfish, and patriotic service performed for the Texas Defense Guard by Carswell and the other inspectors, voluntarily and without cost to the department, saving time and funds.
Date: July 16, 1941
Creator: Banister, Neill H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gender and Grace in the Body of Christ transcript

Gender and Grace in the Body of Christ

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Hear stories of churches seeking to understand the Bible's teaching about gender and worship. Gary led a congregation through study and implementation of expanded roles for women. Sara works with elders and ministers as they explore women's roles in church. Explore resources like "A Woman Called.""
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Barton, Sara & Selby, Gary
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. R. Bean to Truett Latimer, March 16, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from A. R. Bean to Truett Latimer, March 16, 1959]

Letter from A. R. Bean to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the proposed $800 per year pay raise for teachers. He also talks about House Bill 321.
Date: March 16, 1959
Creator: Bean, A. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Garvin V. Beauchamp to Truett Latimer, March 16, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Garvin V. Beauchamp to Truett Latimer, March 16, 1959]

Letter from Garvin V. Beauchamp to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 321. He asks that Mr. Latimer give the bill serious consideration.
Date: March 16, 1959
Creator: Beauchamp, Garvin V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marshall O. Bell to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Marshall O. Bell to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1953]

Letter from Marshall O. Bell to Truett Latimer stating that he enjoyed working together and that he looks forward to the next legislative session.
Date: June 16, 1953
Creator: Bell, Marshall O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Bennett to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Gordon Bennett to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961]

Letter from Gordon Bennett to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of the resolution that honors Mr. and Mrs. Willson.
Date: June 16, 1961
Creator: Bennett, Gordon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Quiet Emergency - Missionary Stories Lost and Found transcript

Quiet Emergency - Missionary Stories Lost and Found

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Library archives preserve troves of missionary letters, reports, and photographs. Stories of faith may be recovered from these neglected documents. How will missionary records of the digital age be preserved? Join the conversation with your ideas, strategies, and practices to rescue our future past."
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Berryhill, Carisse
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - June 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - June 16, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Secretary, dated June 16, 1953. Blackburn advises Carswell that the application for Full Pardon was denied Subject 121,140 advising that Subject should spend more time on his Conditional Pardon before applying for a Full Pardon.
Date: June 16, 1953
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1942] (open access)

[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1942]

A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, Washington, DC, dated December 16, 1942. The form pertains to the transfer of position from Clerk To Clerical Audit Supervisor. The form is signed by George A. Bonnet, Colonel, Field Artillery Chief. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date: December 16, 1942
Creator: Bonnet, George A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
How to Preach to Women - Having the Courage to Speak to Women the Way Jesus Did transcript

How to Preach to Women - Having the Courage to Speak to Women the Way Jesus Did

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore the longings of women today and discover how the good news of Jesus Christ meets their deepest needs. The God who is the same yesterday, today and forever offers modern women the same hope and good news received by the women in Scripture."
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Bost-Henegar, Amy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Moving from Generation Extinct to Generation Excel - Mentoring Barriers transcript

Moving from Generation Extinct to Generation Excel - Mentoring Barriers

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As young people put on headphones and old people run away from technology, we witness a communication barrier between generations. Seek ways to understand and communicate over this divide so we all can benefit from the promise with future generations to come."
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Bowman, Ryan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Voices in the Margins - Edges Defined by Race transcript

Voices in the Margins - Edges Defined by Race

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus preached good news to poor, prisoners, blind, oppressed and abused people. Examine the history of race relations in the Churches of Christ through the voices of church leaders. Participants will explore this history in the context of the gospel described in Luke 4."
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Brice, Tanya Smith
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Conversation You Never Had - Lack of Margin Keeps Us From Reaching the Marginalized transcript

The Conversation You Never Had - Lack of Margin Keeps Us From Reaching the Marginalized

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Our lack of margin in day-to-day life cripples our ministry to the marginalized. Discover how we can engage in spontaneous, spirit-prompted conversations by creating margins in which they can occur."
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Brookman, Phil
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History