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Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1974-75 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1974-75

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 1974
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1975-1976 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1975-1976

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 1975
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1976-77 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1976-77

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 1976
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1977-78 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1977-78

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 1977
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1978-79 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1978-79

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 1978
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1979-1980 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1979-1980

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 1979
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Editorial from the Abilene Reporter News, October 19, 1976] (open access)

[Editorial from the Abilene Reporter News, October 19, 1976]

Photocopy of an editorial from the Abilene Reporter News, section 4-A of the 1978-10-19 paper, discussing the passing and history of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie. The photocopy has three duplicate images on the page.
Date: October 19, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Mrs. Wylie, Ex-McMurry Fine Arts Dean, Dies] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Mrs. Wylie, Ex-McMurry Fine Arts Dean, Dies]

Newspaper clipping describing the life and career of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie (December 10, 1890-October 16, 1978). Wylie served as dean of the McMurry College Department of Fine Arts for more than 20 years and founded The Chanters.
Date: October 17, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[President Ford Shaking Hands with Young Man]

Photograph of President Gerald Ford shaking hands with a young man during his visit to Abilene for the United States 200th birthday celebration.
Date: 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Scenery at Veterans Day Parade - 1975]

Photograph of airmen from the Dyess Air Force Base on North 2nd and Cypress Streets in the 1975 Veterans Day parade in downtown Abilene.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Funeral Director's Research. Attics, Trunks Give Up History] (open access)

[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

[Early Cars in the 1975 Veterans Day Parade]

Photograph of a line of vintage cars carrying veterans in the 1975 Veterans Day parade in downtown Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Veterans Day Parade - D. A. V. Color Guard]

Photograph of the Disabled American Veterans color guard in the 1975 Veterans Day parade.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pine Street View - 1975]

Photograph of Pine Street in downtown Abilene looking North and a number of building line both sides of the street with signage on some of them.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Veterans Day Parade - Madison Junior High Band]

Photograph of the Madison Junior High Band in the 1975 Veterans Day parade with a sign reading "Madison Jr. High Bison Band."
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Veterans Day Parade - high School ROTC]

Photograph of the high school ROTC marching in the 1975 Veterans Day parade in downtown Abilene.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Veterans Day Parade - Indian Creek Ranch Wagon #2]

Photograph of the Indian Creek ranch wagon with a close up of the people riding it, including a group of children, in the 1975 Veterans Day parade in downtown Abilene.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pioneer Families of Abilene Portfolio Cases: Volume 1 (open access)

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
West Texas Historical Center: A Portrayal (open access)

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

[Veterans Day Parade - H. S. U. Six White Horses]

Photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University six white horses in the 1975 Veterans Day parade in downtown Abilene.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wagon Carrying Veterans]

Photograph of a truck carrying veterans on the 1975 Veterans Day Parade with flags placed in the back. A line of several other vehicles are visible behind the wagon.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: North Compiling Concise Histories] (open access)

[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

[Veterans Day Parade - Marines Vehicle]

Photograph of two veterans on a vehicle with a sign reading "U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Training Center Abilene, Texas 672-5651" at the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Abilene.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jack North Preparing Book on Area Pioneers] (open access)

[Jack North Preparing Book on Area Pioneers]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Jack North's book about the pioneers of Abilene. The clipping also states that Mr. North is very thankful to the individuals who contributed information toward his book and urges other pioneers of the city to reach out.
Date: October 15, 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History