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Portrait of B. W. Aston
Photograph of a portrait of Dr. B. W. Aston wearing a light colored suit, with glasses and a beard taken in 1982.
Date:
1982
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Marriage Certificate of Robert and Sallie Parker]
Photograph of a certificate certifying the marriage of Robert Henry Parker and Sallie Ann Clarke. The certificate features an ornamental, floral border with the image of a couple riding in a boat being led by a robed woman with a torch. According to the certificate, they were married on November 20, 1851. This marriage certificate was found in the R. H. & S. A. Parker Bible.
Date:
1980~/1989~
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Presbyterian Communion Table]
Photograph of a communion table inside the chapel of the First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene, Texas. The table was donated to the First Presbyterian Church by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry Parker.
Date:
1980~/1989~
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Woman with the Parker Bell]
Photograph of Lavinia Ward, née McDaniel, standing outside of her brick house with a small hand bell, known as the Parker Bell, that belonged to her grandfather, Robert Henry Parker. It is resting it on the lip of a planter or urn in front of the house. A handwritten note on the back claims that the bell was once "used to call slaves in each day."
Date:
1985
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Jesse C. and Dorothy Fletcher]
Photograph of Dorothy Fletcher posed leaning against the chair in which Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher sits at his campus office.
Date:
[1986..1987]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Students Preforming on Stage]
Photograph of the men of Tau Alpha Phi perform the "Surf Turks" for the 1989 Sing performance, for which they received the "Most Creative" award. They wear colorful bathing suit trunks and matching white t-shirts.
Date:
1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher on Sofa]
Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher, president of Hardin-Simmons University, and Mrs. Dorothy Fletcher sitting on a coach in his campus office.
Date:
1984
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of W. C. Ribble and Billie Ribble with Plaque]
Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher, president of Hardin-Simmons University, presenting W. C. Ribble and Billie Ribble with an award plaque during a ceremony. It appears that Dr. Fletcher reads the inscription off the plaque.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Jesse C. Fletcher]
Portrait of Jesse C. Fletcher, visible from the shoulders up, wearing a grey suit and striped tie. Dr. Fletcher was president of Hardin-Simmons University from 1977 to 1991.
Date:
September 1985
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of "Star Trek" at Sing]
Photograph of Psi Geeka Chi posed onstage after their performance of “Star Trek” at the annual All School Sing in 1987. The students are shown in the Starship Enterprise with their hands up in the Vulcan salute.
Date:
November 1987
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dr. Fletcher in His Office]
Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher in his campus office at Hardin-Simmons University. He is shown sitting in a chair with a tape recorder in his hand.
Date:
March 1987
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sing Group]
Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University freshman class performing on stage for the Sing performance. The men wear pink coveralls and white Converse, and the women wear hoop skirts and scarves in 1950s style.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dr. Fletcher in His Office]
Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher posed in his campus office at Hardin-Simmons University. He is shown sitting behind his desk with documents in his lap.
Date:
July 1986
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of "Surfers" at Sing]
Photograph of the men of Tau Alpha Phi perform the "Surf Turks" for the 1989 Sing performance, for which they received the "Most Creative" award. They wear colorful bathing suit trunks and matching white t-shirts.
Date:
1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sing Committee]
Photograph of the All School Sing committee standing in front of an organ on campus. They are John Duke and Gena Goff.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sing Committee]
Photograph of the All School Sing committee standing in front of a windmill on campus. They are Michelle Pacheco and Danny Richardson.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dr. Fletcher Accepting Check]
Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher (right) shaking hands with and accepting an envelope from an unidentified man.
Date:
1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dr. Fletcher in His Office]
Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher posed in his campus office at Hardin-Simmons University. He is shown sitting behind his desk with a document held up.
Date:
July 1986
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sing Group]
Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University students performing on stage for the Sing performance. They wear bright colored dresses with puffy sleeves and bow ties. One man stands in the background, wearing a green button down shirt with suspenders.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sing Performance]
Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University students performing on stage for the Sing performance. They wear bright colored dresses with puffy sleeves and bow ties. Each woman holds a closed umbrella. A mural in the background is of a steamboat named "Cotton Blossom."
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of "The Wizard of Oz" at Sing]
Photograph of Phi Phi Phi performing “The Wizard of Oz” onstage at the 24th annual All School Sing. The students wear gingham dresses and sparkly flats with socks, similar to the outfit worn by Dorothy.
Date:
1984
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Cowboy Skit Rehearsal]
Photograph of several students of Theta rehearsing for the Sing show at Hardin-Simmons University. One of the students appears to be coaching the others on their cowboy choreography. He mimics placing the hat on his head while the others actually holds cowboy hats.
Date:
1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Speaker at Dinner Event]
Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher speaking from behind a podium at a university-sponsored dinner event.
Date:
August 1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Tau Alpha Phi Performance]
Photograph of the men of Tau Alpha Phi perform the "Surf Turks" for the 1989 Sing performance, for which they received the "Most Creative" award. Two men are shown wearing colorful bathing suit trunks and matching white t-shirts.
Date:
1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History