Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: January 31-February 21, 2015 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: January 31-February 21, 2015

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from January 31st to February 21st during the 64th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Winter 2015
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: April 18-May 2, 2015 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: April 18-May 2, 2015

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from April 18th to May 2nd during the 64th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Spring 2015
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: September 20-October 25, 2014 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: September 20-October 25, 2014

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from September 20 to October 25 during the 64th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Autumn 2014
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie Gallery Opening Reception] (open access)

[Invitation to Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie Gallery Opening Reception]

Invitation car for the opening reception of the Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie Gallery at McMurry University.
Date: March 12, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum Letter from Kevin Kirby, August 19, 1994] (open access)

[Memorandum Letter from Kevin Kirby, August 19, 1994]

Memorandum letter from Kevin Kirby to the members of the Chanters Reunion Planning Committee, calling the committee to meet for a working lunch to discuss the "All Chanters Reunion Extraordinaire."
Date: August 19, 1994
Creator: Kirby, Kevin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Editorial from the Abilene Reporter News, October 19, 1976] (open access)

[Editorial from the Abilene Reporter News, October 19, 1976]

Photocopy of an editorial from the Abilene Reporter News, section 4-A of the 1978-10-19 paper, discussing the passing and history of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie. The photocopy has three duplicate images on the page.
Date: October 19, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Mrs. Wylie, Ex-McMurry Fine Arts Dean, Dies] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Mrs. Wylie, Ex-McMurry Fine Arts Dean, Dies]

Newspaper clipping describing the life and career of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie (December 10, 1890-October 16, 1978). Wylie served as dean of the McMurry College Department of Fine Arts for more than 20 years and founded The Chanters.
Date: October 17, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Family]

Portrait of a woman sitting with a young man, with a young woman standing behind them. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Spring 1975."
Date: Spring 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
["The Chanters Frolic" Program] (open access)

["The Chanters Frolic" Program]

Program for "The Chanters Frolic," a musical program in several units. The program contains many advertisements for local businesses.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from McMurry College] (open access)

[Christmas Card from McMurry College]

Holiday card from McMurry College with the text "With every good wish for a Very Merry Christmas and A Joyful New Year, President and Mrs. Gordon R. Bennett" above a group portrait of The Chanters singing group. The front of the card says "Season's Greetings" and has small illustrations of bells, a candle, and ornaments.
Date: unknown
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Constitution for the McMurry Chanters] (open access)

[Constitution for the McMurry Chanters]

Constitution for McMurry University's student choir, The Chanters, signed by the organization's officers. The document states the rules and terms of membership, and notably defines The Chanters as "two sections... the men's chorus and the women's chorus."
Date: unknown
Creator: McMurry University
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Constitution for the McMurry Chanters] (open access)

[Constitution for the McMurry Chanters]

Constitution for the McMurry College's women's chorus, The Chanters, defining the rules and regulations for the organization.
Date: unknown
Creator: McMurry University
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cover of a Program for "The Chanters"]

Photocopy of the cover page for a choir performance, titled "The Chanters" and performed by a mixed men and women's chorus from McMurry College, under the direction of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Graduation Portrait of Robert Wylie]

Graduation portrait of Robert Wylie in his graduation cap and gown.
Date: 191X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Portrait of Students]

Portrait of a large group of students outside of a brick building. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Came from Mrs. Wylie. 1940s?"
Date: 194X
Creator: Cole, Hardy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of McMurry University Directors of Chanters] (open access)

[List of McMurry University Directors of Chanters]

A typed list of the names of McMurry University's Directors of Chanters, sorted by start and end dates in chronological order.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[McMurry College Chanters Concert Poster]

Poster for a McMurry College Chanters and String Ensemble concert. On the poster is a photograph of The Chanters, as well as photographs of the directors, Josephine Grisham Hall and Gypsy Ted Sullivan.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Poster
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Department of Piano Recital Program] (open access)

[McMurry College Department of Piano Recital Program]

Program for the recital of pupils of Nancy Craig Lasley, as part of the McMurry College Department of Piano. The piano performers include Wilda Holmes, Gladys Lovelady, Eva Mae Manly, Barbara Browning, David Richey, and Marjorie and Bonibelle Lewis.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Festival of Arts Program] (open access)

[McMurry College Festival of Arts Program]

Program for the McMurry College Festival of Arts, including details of events spanning eight days.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College "Honoring the Founders" Program] (open access)

[McMurry College "Honoring the Founders" Program]

Program for "Honoring the Founders of McMurry College" event, including speeches and presentations, as well as a solo by Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Recital Program] (open access)

[McMurry College Recital Program]

Program for the recital of organist Harold L. Thomas at McMurry College.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College "The Diary of Anne Frank" Program] (open access)

[McMurry College "The Diary of Anne Frank" Program]

Program for the McMurry Colleege Speech Department's production of "The Diary of Anne Frank," including lists of cast members, production staff, and sponsors.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Theatre "Noah" Program] (open access)

[McMurry College Theatre "Noah" Program]

Program for the McMurry College Theatre's production of "Noah." Included are lists of the cast and production staff, a synopsis of the acts, and advertisements for upcoming productions.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Fine Arts Program] (open access)

[McMurry Fine Arts Program]

Program for McMurry College, featuring The McMurry Chanters, Speech and Drama Department, Organ, and The McMurry Indian Band.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History