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[WASP Promotional Video]
Video detailing the daily life, training, customs, and graduation of WASP in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
1943~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Military History: Ft. Phantom, Camp Barkeley, and Dyess Air Force Base
This video recording of the military story of Abilene was presented in three parts. The first part of the story was presented by Jerri Alexander, who talked about Fort Phantom Hill, the 1850s army fort now owned by the Alexander family. Mike Myers, a graduate student in history at Hardin-Simmons University spoke about the World War II installation known as Camp Barkeley. Lt. Pam Fenner introduced and spoke of the history of Dyess Air Force Base, the SAC installation and home of the C-130s and B-1 bombers located in Abilene after the close of Camp Barkeley.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Alexander, Jerri
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Village in my Heart
Greene presented a lecture for the Abilene Centennial Series on his memories of growing up in Abilene. His talk included stories about Abilene's Carnegie Library, when his grandmother was the librarian; selling newspapers on the Sunshine Special train; and encountering connections to Abilene as far away as New York City.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Greene, A. C., 1923-
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Architecture and Development of Abilene
A videorecording of a speech entitled "Architecture and Development of Abilene," by Richard Dillard, regarding the history of architecture in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Dillard, Richard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Catclaw Country
Speech entitled "Catclaw Country" given by Katharyn Duff, regarding the history of the area around Abilene.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Duff, Katharyn
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Did the Jazz Age come to Abilene?
A lecture for the Abilene Centennial Series with Paul Lack and Gerald McDaniel discussed the coming of jazz to Abilene. The program was a part of a research project conducted by Dr. Lack and Dr. McDaniel.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Lack, Paul
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Farming and Ranching in West Texas
This video is a recording of a lecture presented by Harry Holt on the history of West Texas agriculture as part of the Abilene Public Library Centennial Series.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Holt, Harry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pioneers of Abilene
This is a video recording of a Jack North lecture for the Abilene Public Library Centennial Series
Date:
1981
Creator:
Jack North
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Real Abilene Trinity: Bootleggers, Baptists, and Books
In this lecture for the Abilene Centennial Series, Mr. Pendergrast describes three areas that have formed the character of the town of Abilene – fundamental religion, vice (or the losing fight against it), and education.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Pendergrast, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Century of Fashion
Recording of a fashion show presented by the Abilene Chapter of the American Association of University Women at the public library as part of the Abilene Public Library Centennial Series.
Date:
1981
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Betty Muns, 1983
Interview with Betty Muns, a Marriage and Family Therapist. In the interview, Muns discusses her background and experiences as a therapist.
Date:
1983
Creator:
Muns, Betty & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Charles Stenholm, 1983
Interview with Charles Stenholm, U.S. Congressman. In the interview, Representative Stenholm discusses his agenda for the rest of the current congressional session.
Date:
1983
Creator:
Stenholm, Charles & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Dr. C.G. Gray, Dwight Caughfield, and Dr. Jerilyn Pfeifer, 1983
Interview with Dr. C.G. Gray, ACU Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs, Dwight Caughfield, Chairman of the ACU Computer Science Department and Dr. Jerilyn Pfeifer, Director of ACU's Summer Computer Camp. In the interview, they discuss the effects of computers on education and society.
Date:
1983
Creator:
Gray, C. G.; Caughfield, Dwight; Pfeifer, Jerilyn & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with James Munns, 1983
Interview with James Munns, President of Wyatt's Cafeteria. In the interview, Munns discusses business, marketing, and management.
Date:
1983
Creator:
Munns, James & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Kathy Craven, Kyle Carter, Andrea Dean, and Danny Sims, 1983
Interview with Kathy Craven, Student Chairman of the Christmas for Children Program, as well as several other student leaders: Kyle Carter, Andrea Dean, and Danny Sims, as well as several of the children involved in the program. In the interview, they discuss the Christmas for Children program.
Date:
1983
Creator:
Craven, Kathy; Carter, Kyle; Dean, Andrea; Sims, Danny & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Charles Stenholm, September 6, 1983
Interview with Charles Stenholm, U.S. Representative of the 17th Congressional District, as well as Representatives Lisa Scott and Jay Fidell. In the interview, they discuss the Korean Airline Massacre.
Date:
September 6, 1983
Creator:
Stenholm, Charles & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Charlton Heston and Dr. Lewis Fulks, November 3, 1983
A videorecording of an interview with actor Charlton Heston and ACU Theater Professor Dr. Lewis Fulks, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University on November 3, 1983.
Date:
November 3, 1983
Creator:
Heston, Charlton; Fulks, Lewis & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Chris Christian, November 10, 1983
A videorecording of an interview with singer, songwriter, and Abilene, Texas native Chris Christian, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University on November 10, 1983. Christian's songs have been recorded by such noted artists as Elvis Presley, Olivia Newton-John, Hall and Oates, Natalie Cole, Sheena Easton, The Pointer Sisters, Al Jarreau, The Carpenters, Amy Grant, Patti Austin, Dionne Warwick, America, The Imperials, B.J. Thomas, B W Stevenson, Marilyn McCoo, Dan Peek, Cheryl Ladd, Jane Olivor, Sandi Patti, Pat Boone, Ali Lohan, Donnie Osmond, and others.
Date:
November 10, 1983
Creator:
Christian, Chris & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Ray Hunt and Dr. Bill Petty, December 1, 1983
A video recording of an interview with Ray Hunt, President of Hunt Oil Company, and Dr. Bill Petty, the Dean of the College of Business at Abilene Christian University. The interview is conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University.
Date:
December 1, 1983
Creator:
Hunt, Ray Lee; Petty, Bill & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Dr. Ira Hill, December 8, 1983
A videorecording of an interview with Dr. Ira Hill, Vice-President of Technology for International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. The interview is conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University on December 8, 1983.
Date:
December 8, 1983
Creator:
Hill, Ira & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Aaron George and George Keidii
A videorecording of an interview with Aaron George, the senior price control official for the country of Liberia, and George Keidii, Abilene Christian University student also from the country of Liberia. The interview is conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University.
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
George, Aaron; Keidii, George & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Abilene Christian University President Dr. William J. Teague
A videorecording of an interview with Abilene Christian University President Dr. William J. Teague, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University. The interview centers around the relationship between business and higher education.
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
Teague, William J. & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Abilene Christian University President Dr. William J. Teague
A videorecording of an interview with Abilene Christian University President Dr. William J. Teague, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb, Abilene Christian University Vice-President.
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
Teague, William J. & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Admiral Bobby Ray (B. R.) Inman
A videorecording of an interview with retired Admiral Bobby Ray (B. R.) Inman, who was serving at the time of the interview as Chief Executive Officer of Westmark Sytems, Inc. Prior to leaving the Navy, Inman served as Director of Naval Intelligence, Director of the National Security Agency, and Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. The interview is conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University.
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
Inman, Bobby Ray & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History