[Art Forum Pressbook, 1934-1935] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1934-1935]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, over the year with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The Art Forum theme for the year was "Miscellaneous Studies in Art." One of the mentioned events was the First Annual Art exhibit of the Forum. Memorabilia from the District Meeting of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs and memos from the Annual Meeting of the Texas Fine Arts organization are included. Several exhibit brochures of events held in Abilene are pasted to the book pages.
Date: 1934/1935
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biography of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934)] (open access)

[Biography of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934)]

A biographical sketch of the life of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934) written by Xanna Carr Oates on the occasion of Hunt's death.
Date: 1934
Creator: Oates, Xanna Carr
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons University, 1934 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons University, 1934

Yearbook for Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. General, advertisers, and individual indexes start on page 196.
Date: 1934
Creator: Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, [1934] (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, [1934]

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 1934
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galleon, Volume 10, Number 1 (open access)

The Galleon, Volume 10, Number 1

The Galleon literary magazine of McMurry College includes editorials, book reviews, and original short stories, plays, poetry, and artwork. The publication also includes advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1934
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inventory of Property, Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Inventory of Property, Perry Sayles]

Document listing the property of Perry Sayles that is taxable by the City of Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[James Winford Hunt Funeral]

A photograph of the flowers and attendees at the cemetery for the funeral of James Winford Hunt.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cowboy Band]

Group photograph of the word famous HSU Cowboy Band on the front steps of a building. There are 34 people posed in 3 rows with their instruments.
Date: [1934..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dr. Clustor Q. Smith by a Bus]

Photograph of Dr. Clustor Q. Smith by a bus. Smith served as President of McMurry College from June 1934 through November 1935.
Date: [1934..1936]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dr. Clustor Q. Smith with Others in a Gym]

Photograph of Dr. Clustor Q. Smith standing with a group of other people in what appears to be a gymnasium. Smith served as President of McMurry College from June 1934 through November 1935.
Date: [1934..1936]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dr. James W. Hunt's Casket]

A photograph of Dr. James W. Hunt's body lying in state before his funeral in the auditorium of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Abilene.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dr. James W. Hunt's Pall-Bearers]

A photograph of McMurry University President James W. Hunt's casket, carried by pall-bearers Dr. Sibley, Dan [Unknown], James E. Freeman, Dr. Dodson, G.C. Boswell, and Coach R.M. Medley.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin]

Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin, a benefactor whose name is represented in the name change to Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of People at McMurry College Commencement, 1934]

Photograph of five people at the 1934 McMurry College commencement. The photo is on a mat with a border.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portraits of Hart and Mary Phillips]

Portraits of Hart and Mary Phillips in the same frame. On the left, Hart Phillips, chair of Bible study at Hardin-Simmons University, wears a dark three-piece suit and a tie. On the right, Mary (Mollie Hardin) Phillips wears a light-colored V-neck blouse and a blazer.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1934 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1934

Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1934
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recital Program: Department of Music, 1934] (open access)

[Recital Program: Department of Music, 1934]

Program for the McMurry College Department of Music recital held on May 6, 1934, at 5:00 p.m., in the college chapel.
Date: 1934
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Visit to the Campus of Simmons University, Abilene, Texas (open access)

A Visit to the Campus of Simmons University, Abilene, Texas

A booklet featuring photographs of Hardin-Simmons University buildings, faculty members, students and clubs, as well as general information about the campus.
Date: 1934
Creator: Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 13, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 4, 1934 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 13, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 4, 1934

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 4, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 13, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 6, 1934 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 13, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 6, 1934

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 6, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 14, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 11, 1934 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 14, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 11, 1934

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 11, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 15, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 13, 1934 (open access)

McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 15, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 13, 1934

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 13, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 14, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 13, 1934 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 14, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 13, 1934

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 13, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 15, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 18, 1934 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 15, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 18, 1934

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 18, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History