An aerial photograph of the F. A. Reynolds Band Instrument plant in Abilene, Texas. The company was founded in Cleveland, Ohio by Foster A. Reynolds (1884-1960). A few years after Reynolds' death in 1960, the assets of the F.A. Reynolds Co. were purchased by Maurice Berlin and the Chicago Musical Instrument (CMI) company; at the time, CMI was one of the largest musical instrument distributors in the world and owned F.E. Olds, Lowrey Organs, Gibson Guitars and several other firms. As the new owners of F.A. Reynolds, one of CMI’s first actions was to pack up and move the company from its long-time plant in Cleveland to a new manufacturing facility in Abilene, Texas (August). With the move to Texas, CMI began the merger of F.A. Reynolds’ and F.E. Olds’ operations. Production for both companies during 1964-1970 was split between the Olds’ plant in Fullerton (350 South Raymond Avenue, Fullerton, CA) and the new Reynolds factory in Abilene (5520 North First Street, Abilene, TX). The trumpet, cornet, horn (except nickel-silver models) and trombone lines for both companies were made at the Olds plant in Fullerton, while the other brasses (plus nickel silver horns) for both companies were made at the …

An aerial photograph of downtown Abilene, Texas, looking Southeast at the area around the intersection of North 6th Street and Westwood Drive. The photo was taken in 1968 by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Boykin Prop, Oakwood Aerial

Weekly student newspaper from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Air Force Reserve absentee request form filled out by Paul A. Hill and signed and approved by Lester V. Mershon.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

An aerial photograph of the Trainor Equipment facilities, locatred at the intersection of Dimmitt Street and South Treadaway Boulevard in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.

An aerial photograph of the Hendrick Home for Children, located at the intersection of Treadaway Boulevard and South 27th Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.

An aerial photogrpah of Abilene, Texas, looking Southeast at the intersection of South 1st Street and US 83/84 The Sands Hotel (now the Kiva Hotel) is in view at the right of the photo. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Lovelady-Grier [Dodge]

An aerial photograph of downtown Abilene, Texas, looking Southwest at the area around the intersection of North 6th Street and Willis Street. The photo was taken in 1968 by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Boykin Prop, Oakwood Aerial