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 the Abilene, Texas airport property with the runway in view. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.

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

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

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 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 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.

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.

Document listing the costs of the cause, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna in the County Court of Taylor County, Texas. This document is unsigned.

Document listing the costs accrued in cause no. 2744, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna. The costs are to be paid by the railway company and are itemized. This document is unsigned.

Document in the cause Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna certifying that both parties appeared before the judge with their attorneys and awarding damages to the defendant, Julia Acuna. This document is unsigned.

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.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Robbins Wolcott Barstow, President, The Hartford Seminary Foundation, Hartford, Connecticut, dated January 8, 1942. Barstow expresses his views on Americanism advising of the enclosed clipping regarding remarks he made to a group of newly naturalized citizens. The article in the clipping is titled "New Citizens: Devotion to Ideal, ' by Robbins W. Barstow, President Harford Seminary Foundation.

Letter from Allan Shivers to Truett Latimer exchanging kind gestures of hospitality during months of the legislative session.

Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles discussing a copy of a judgement, likely relating to the case Ballinger & Abilene Railway vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church, and a deed, to be made out to Morgan Jones.

Letter from Donald Day to Senator W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the book "Stop Over in Abilene" and informing Mr. Bryan that the Southwest Review plans on publishing some of it.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 8, 1951. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. There will be an election of officers.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 8, 1964. Notifications by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by the Officers of the Board to meet January 17 with wives. Dinner will be served.

Letter from National Guardsman Capt. James H. Gillock to the commander of the 36th Infantry Division authorizing 2nd Lt. Truett Latimer to attend drill assemblies from January to May, 1959.

Letter from James H. Gillock to the 36th Infantry Division Commanding General authorizing Roy T. Latimer to attend armory drill assemblies, in a pay status, from the 8th of January to the 31st of May, 1959.

Letter from Capt. James H. Gillock to Texas State Representative and 2nd. Lt. Truett Latimer informing him of his authorization to train with the Texas National Guard.