Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Jack North's book about the pioneers of Abilene. The clipping also states that Mr. North is very thankful to the individuals who contributed information toward his book and urges other pioneers of the city to reach out.

Copy slide of a black-and-white photograph of the band leaders from West Texas High School standing at a football field in front of the bleachers. The band leaders are standing with Captain William F. Santelman, who is in uniform in the center. There is tex writen on the photograph which says, "West Texas High School Band Directors pictured with Capt. William F. Santelman, Director, United States Marine Band, Hardin-Simmons University, October 1, 1940".

Narrative about the activities at the Abilene Army Air Field while it was during World War II. It includes descriptions about personnel and troop organization, training, accidents, official communications, morale and activity on the base, airplanes and maintenance, and other information about operations.