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The Flashlight, Yearbook of Abilene High School, 1926
Yearbook for Abilene High School in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, clubs, and events.
Date:
1926
Creator:
Abilene High School (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Grace Cultural Center: A Case Statement
Plans proposed by the Abilene Fire Arts Museum and the Abilene Preservation League for a downtown cultural center at the restored Grace Hotel building. It includes information about the building, funding, importance of the project, staffing, and other relevant business plans.
Date:
1987
Creator:
Abilene Preservation League
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Information About W. A. Minter Sr. and Son]
Summarized biographical information about W. A. Minter, Sr. and his son (W. A. Minter, Jr.) including their, employment, activities, and business in the state. A note at the end of the text says that the information was sourced from the Minter family Bible and the obituary of Minter Jr.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Abilene Reporter-News
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[North Family by Funeral Home]
Photograph of four member of the North family standing in front of the North's Mortuary building. Jack, Russel, Willena and James North are identified in the photograph and they are all wearing formal clothing.
Date:
1970
Creator:
Abilene Reporter-News
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Declaration]
Unpublished statement of Declaration by the Cultural Affairs Council of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. The statement discusses the idea of building a Cultural Center in Abilene and the benefits of doing so.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Cultural Affairs Council of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
West Texas Historical Center: A Portrayal
Report on a study regarding the feasibility of a historical museum in Abilene, Texas, with a proposal for the development of a West Texas Historical Center.
Date:
1977
Creator:
Durham, Robert W., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
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
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas - 1926]
Copy slide of a aerial photograph of the city of Abilene, Texas in 1926. "FAIRCHILD AERIAL SURVEY INC. DALLAS, TEXAS" is written below the image.
Date:
1926
Creator:
Fairchild Aerial Survey Inc.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Elias Michael, September 17, 1913]
A pamphlet documenting the prayers and eulogy spoken about Elias Michael by his friend and minister, Leon Harrison.
Date:
September 1913
Creator:
Harrison, Leon
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Early Abilene by Jack E. North]
Copy slide of a photograph of the title page to the "Early Abilene" slide presentation by Jack North. Model laundry building is seen in the background with a few people and couple of horse-drawn buggies seen outside.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
North, Jack E.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Early Abilene by Jack North]
Title slide of lecture entitled "Early Abilene by Jack North." The background is a black and white photograph of downtown Abilene with a bicyclist in front of a streetcar.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
North, Jack E.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[People, Places And Events of Early Abilene]
Copy slide of the 4th representation by Jack North. Slide is entitled People, Places and Events of Early Abilene and several boys are seen in the background playing ball by the Simmons College men's dorm.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
North, Jack E.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Object Type:
Book
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.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Visit to the Campus of Simmons University, Abilene, Texas
A booklet featuring photographs of Hardin-Simmons University buildings, faculty members, students and clubs, as well as general information about the campus.
Date:
1934
Creator:
Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Pyramid, Yearbook of Stamford College, 1917
Yearbook for Stamford College in Stamford, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, clubs, and events.
Date:
1917
Creator:
Stamford College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Funeral Director's Research. Attics, Trunks Give Up History]
Newspaper clipping discussing Jack North's research process for his book and how he discovered a biscuit that belonged to Thomas Henry Floyd. The clipping also provides details about North's book and the type of stories he covers regarding the pioneers of Abilene. The reverse side of the clipping includes a portion of a "Dear Abby" column and marriage announcements.
Date:
July 31, 1974
Creator:
Stoler, Susie
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: North Compiling Concise Histories]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the book Jack North is writing, "Pioneers of Abilene." The clipping explains some of the factors that motivated Mr. North to write the book along with a brief description about the contents.
Date:
November 2, 1971
Creator:
Tucker, Sterling
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[12th Air Division Headquarters]
Photograph of the 12th Air Division Headquarters at Dyess Air Force Base. The sign for the building is on the side of the photograph and the building is behind the trees.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1881 Cooling Board]
Photograph of an early cooling board used to prepare a body for burial with they text "1881 Cooling Board" written on it.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1911 HSU Band]
Copy slide of a photograph of the Simmons College Band in white uniforms and with their musical instruments. One of the drums is labeled with the text "Simmons College Band".
Date:
1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1914 Abilene High School "American" Baseball Team]
Copy slide of a photograph of the 1914 Abilene High School "American" baseball team kneeling or seated on the ground with their manager, Lola Jones in the center. The members are identified as "Left to right, top row; Payne, Anderson, Saunders, Foster, Willis; Bottom row; Estes, Lola Jones, manager, Jeffries."
Date:
1914
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1914 Abilene High School Baseball Team]
Copy slide of a photograph of the 1914 Abilene High School baseball team kneeling or seated in two rows on a field. The team members are identified below the photograph as "Top row, left to right; Foster, Hall, Payne, Roberts, coach, Green, Russell, Cranfill. Bottom row; Estes, Anderson, Dodge, Jeffries, Donnell."
Date:
1914
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1914 Abilene High School Female Sapphires]
Copy slide of a photograph of the 1914 Abilene High School Sapphires seated on steps and they are all wearing light-colored clothing with long skirts.
Date:
1914
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History