[Advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service] (open access)

[Advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service]

An advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service, Abilene, Texas. MEXICO CITY, Holiday Expense Paid Tour, December 21 January 2. "CHRISTMASTIME IS SPRINGTIME IN MEXICO CITY".
Date: 1949~/1950~
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Abilene Christian College (Abilene, TX)

An aerial photograph of the campus of Abilene Christian College (now Abilene Christian University) in Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: 1949
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Downtown Abilene, TX

An aerial photograph of downtown Abilene, Texas, taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: 1949
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anna Hall]

Photograph of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. An awning that extends from the front entrance door to the sidewalk bears a sign that reads, "Student Center."
Date: [1949..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anna Hall Interior]

Photograph of the interior of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A television set can be seen set up in the back corner with couches and chairs surrounding it.
Date: [1949..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anna Hall Student Center]

Photograph of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. An awning that extends from the front entrance door to the sidewalk bears a sign that reads, "H-SU Student Center."
Date: [1949..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Anna Hall Student Center, Dining Hall (Bean)

Photograph of the Anna Hall Student Center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Several students can be seen walking down the steps of a white building with a sign that reads, "Building Fund Campaign."
Date: [1949..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anna Hall Student Center Interior]

Photograph of a large hole in the ceiling of the Anna Hall Student Center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Anna Hall was remodeled into a student center in 1949 and removed in 1961.
Date: [1949..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1949-1950] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1949-1950]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Includes clippings and information about events at the Abilene Woman’s Forum during the year, Abilene and Merkel art news, the activities at the three Abilene universities, and the Abilene public schools. Also included is information about the exhibits of the Fine Arts Museum and planning memos with notations.
Date: 1949/1950
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1949] (open access)

[Art Forum Record Book, 1949]

Scrapbook that highlights the activities of American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, including reports from museums, art organizations, and public schools and institutions of higher learning. This book was entered into the American Art Week contest. Ribbons saying "Texas Art" are on the front cover. With each clipping, the number of inches of newspaper print devoted to art and the circulation numbers of each of the papers is included. The focus is on local art events during American Art Week, but also included are activities of federated and non-federated clubs statewide.
Date: 1949
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1949 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1949

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1949
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial]

Photograph taken from the sidewalk of the Sandefer Memorial Administration Building at Hardin-Simmons University, showing the building's front columns and manicured lawn.
Date: [1949..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial]

Photograph of the Sandefer Memorial Administration Building at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, erected in 1949. Shows the three-story building's brick and stone front facade, with the manicured shrubs planted at the base of the walls visible. Tree branches can be seen in the foreground.
Date: [1949..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Building]

Photograph of the Sandefer Memorial Administration Building at Hardin-Simmons University. A brief write-up has been included below the photo, detailing the building's origins and changes throughout the years.
Date: [1949..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Building]

Photograph taken from a distance of the Sandefer Memorial Administration Building at Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: [1949..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Construction]

Photograph of the Sandefer Memorial at Hardin-Simmons University during construction. The lettering has not yet been placed above the entrance doors and the front lawn is torn up.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Cornerstone]

Photograph of the laying of the Sandefer Memorial cornerstone at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The granite cornerstone reads, “Sandefer Memorial -- Erected to the memory of Jefferson Davis Sandefer -- President 1909-1940.”
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Library Dedication]

Photograph of important people at the dedication ceremony for the Sandefer Memorial Library at Hardin-Simmons University. The back of the photo includes notes on the people photographed and two stamps for Thurman’s Studio and the Hardin-Simmons University News Bureau.
Date: 1949
Creator: Thurman's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Library Interior]

Photograph of the interior of the Sandefer Memorial library, showing students reading and writing at work tables. Typed note in the bottom margin of the photo reads, "The Library of Hardin-Simmons has both the facilities and atmosphere for the studies required by the university."
Date: [1949..1976]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 3, Number 1, January, 1949 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 3, Number 1, January, 1949

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: January 1949
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas: Cline Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Cline, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads and highways, borders between counties, ranches, water bodies, and landmarks. On verso: explanation and history of topographic maps of the U.S. and standard symbols used. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights and includes red overprint of road classification. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1949
Creator: Ericson, W. T.; Johnson, H. F.; Holder, C. C.; Hass, R. C.; Parker, C. H. & Tingey, W. A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas (Comal County): Hunter Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Hunter, Texas, showing towns, rivers, creeks, roads, boundaries, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1949
Creator: Jenkins, B. A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Falls City Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Falls City, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, borders between counties, roads and highways, water bodies, and landmarks. Most of the map is comprised of intentionally blank, unsurveyed area. On verso: explanation and history of topographic maps of the U.S. and standard symbols used. Relief and shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1949
Creator: Reineck, R. H. & Schultz, J. T.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas (Frio County): Pearsall Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Pearsall, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, rivers, creeks, roads, boundaries, railroads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1949
Creator: Murphy, T. F. & Fisher, W. A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History