Abilene Chamber of Commerce Members With Billboard

Copy negative of a group of Abilene Chamber of Commerce Members at the 15th Texas' Largest Barbecue in honor of Dyess AFB. The Banner reads "Dyess….. / Abilene Thinks You're Great / Texas' Largest Barbecue / by Abilene Chamber of Commerce". The men in the picture from left to right: Colonel King(?), W. P. "Dub" Wright, Jim Naler, Troy Sampley, J.C. Hunter (behind man leaning out), E.N. Wishcamper (leaning out), Oliver Howard, and Fred Lee Hughes.
Date: May 8, 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Concerning Militarization of the WASPs] (open access)

[Correspondence Concerning Militarization of the WASPs]

Correspondence between Eleanor Brown, Olin Teague, and Ray Roberts concerning the Women Airforce Service Pilots' (WASP) efforts to obtain veterans' status and benefits through federal legislation.
Date: June 8, 1977
Creator: Roberts, Ray
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Olin E. Teague to Eleanor M. Brown, June 8, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Olin E. Teague to Eleanor M. Brown, June 8, 1977]

Letter from Representative Olin E. Teague to Eleanor M. Brown acknowledging her support of pending bills to award veterans' benefits to the WASPs. He mentions the process that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs will follow in scheduling hearings on the legislation.
Date: June 8, 1977
Creator: Teague, Olin E., 1910-1981
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 100, Number 36, September 8, 1977 (open access)

The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 100, Number 36, September 8, 1977

National weekly newspaper dedicated to covering news of interest to US veterans. Patricia Collins Hughes' column about legislation to militarize the WASP during World War Two and the end of the WASP program in 1944 can be found on page three. This issue also includes a letter from Mary Retick Wells, WASP Class 44-W-6, refuting statements Representative Olin E. Teague made against legislative efforts to grant veterans' benefits to the WASP.
Date: September 8, 1977
Creator: Smith, John Lewis, III
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 8, 1975 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 8, 1975

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 8, 1975
Creator: Lenamon, James L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 15, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 8, 1975 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 15, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 8, 1975

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 8, 1975
Creator: Lenamon, James L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1974 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1974

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 8, 1974
Creator: Lenamon, James L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 50, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 8, 1977 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 50, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 8, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: June 8, 1977
Creator: Lucas, Donnie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 87, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1971 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 87, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1971

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 8, 1971
Creator: McGaughey, John H. & Lenamon, James L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Lewis Fulks' Child Actor Cast List for The Sound of Music] (open access)

[Lewis Fulks' Child Actor Cast List for The Sound of Music]

Letter from Lewis Fulks, at Abilene Christian College, and his assistant, Jack Boyd, to the children who auditioned for "The Sound of Music." In the letter, Fulks is announcing the actors who will be playing the roles of the Von Trapp children in "The Sound of Music," the 1970 Homecoming musical production.
Date: May 8, 1970
Creator: Fulks, Lewis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #610 to Lead American Freedom Train]

Copy photo of an article detailing the plans for T&P train #610 to pull the American Freedom Train all around the country. The article includes mention of how the restorative efforts are being paid for and a schedule for the train's Texas appearances.
Date: January 8, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #653 Bell]

Photograph of the bell from T&P train #653. Written below the image are "Maybelle, Texas Mar 8th 1976 T&P Bell off #653" and "D. Watson."
Date: March 8, 1976
Creator: Watson, D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Irene Berg to Little, Brown and Company, October 8, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Irene Berg to Little, Brown and Company, October 8, 1971]

Letter from Irene Berg, Secretary to Jacqueline Cochran, to Little, Brown and Company discussing the possibility of ordering additional copies of The Stars At Noon for Cochran.
Date: October 8, 1971
Creator: Berg, Irene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 38, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 8, 1977 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 38, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 8, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 8, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 42, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 8, 1977 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 42, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 8, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 8, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 3, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 8, 1976 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 3, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 8, 1976

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 8, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 6, Ed. 1, Friday, October 8, 1976 (open access)

The Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 6, Ed. 1, Friday, October 8, 1976

Weekly student newspaper from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 8, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Howard Payne University Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 8, 1978 (open access)

The Howard Payne University Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 8, 1978

Weekly student newspaper from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 8, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1971-1974] (open access)

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1971-1974]

Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from April 8, 1971 to August 8, 1974. An index with names is included at the front.
Date: 1971-04-08/1974-08-08
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Howard Payne College Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 28, Ed. 1  Friday, May 8, 1970 (open access)

The Howard Payne College Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 28, Ed. 1 Friday, May 8, 1970

Weekly student newspaper from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 8, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Howard Payne College Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 7, Ed. 1  Friday, October 8, 1971 (open access)

The Howard Payne College Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, October 8, 1971

Weekly student newspaper from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 8, 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Pugh to Mrs. George Poe, May 8, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Pugh to Mrs. George Poe, May 8, 1976]

Letter from Jim Pugh to Mrs. George Poe informing her that he finished the requested base and is sending it. He also talks about further steps that should be taken to install it later on.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Pugh, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Cornelia Fort, WASP [1919-1943] Remembers...] (open access)

[Clipping: Cornelia Fort, WASP [1919-1943] Remembers...]

Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column by Patricia Collins Hughes about Cornelia Fort, who died while serving as a ferry pilot during World War Two. Hughes also includes Fort's account of the attack of Pearl Harbor. To the right of Hughes' column are two pictures of veterans at VFW posts and one picture of a US Congressman meeting with an airman stationed in the U.K. The reverse of the page includes the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, and an editorial about the VA Hospital system.
Date: December 8, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 30, Ed. 1, Friday, February 8, 1974 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 30, Ed. 1, Friday, February 8, 1974

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 8, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History