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Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1951 (open access)

Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1951

Directory for Abilene, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals, as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "an alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide and much information of a miscellaneous character; also a buyers' guide and a complete classified business directory." The general index begins on page iii and the index to advertisers begins on page v.
Date: 1951
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1953 (open access)

Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1953

Directory for Abilene, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals, as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "an alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide and much information of a miscellaneous character; also a buyers' guide and a complete classified business directory." The general index begins on page iii and the index to advertisers begins on page v.
Date: 1953
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: The Student Prince, 1959] (open access)

[Program: The Student Prince, 1959]

Program for a production of The Student Prince at Abilene Christian University performed in Sewell Auditorium from October 29th to 31st, 1959. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.
Date: 1959
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The King and I Libretto (open access)

The King and I Libretto

Excerpt from act 1, scene 2 of "The King and I" Libretto which features Director Lewis Fulks' notations in preparation for the 1961 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical performance.
Date: 1951~
Creator: Rodgers, Richard
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dr. Gaylan Collier Theatre Scrapbook] (open access)

[Dr. Gaylan Collier Theatre Scrapbook]

Scrapbook documenting Dr. Gaylan Collier's involvement in the Abilene Christian College theatre program from 1958-1960. Scrapbook contains various photographs, programs, letters, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia regarding multiple productions.
Date: 1958/1960
Creator: Collier, Gaylan
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Wizard of Oz, 1958] (open access)

[Program: Wizard of Oz, 1958]

Program for "Wizard of Oz," the Abilene Christian College 1958 Homecoming musical production produced by the Departments of Speech and Music. The play was performed in Sewell Auditorium on the Abilene Christian College campus November 1st, 3rd, and 4th 1958.
Date: 1958
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Victory, Texas] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Victory, Texas]

Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Victory, Texas. Scene depicts wide water with various types of trees, clouds.
Date: November 1950
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Borger, Texas] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Borger, Texas]

Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the church in Borger, Texas. Scene depicts wide water, rocks, trees, prominent mountain peak, clouds, sun. Painting is photographed outside against a brick wall with a window.
Date: November 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Borger, Texas #2] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Borger, Texas #2]

Black and white photograph of a baptistry painting by Perry installed in the church in Borger, TX. Shows baptistry and painting framed by curved arch.
Date: November 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Decatur, Texas] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Decatur, Texas]

Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Decatur, Texas. Scene depicts creek, rocks, different types of trees, mountains, clouds. Inscription on back bears the name "Bob Buchanan" and also the place names "Decatur, Tex [Texas]" and "Snyder, Okla [Oklahoma]."
Date: January 24, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Perrin, Texas] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Perrin, Texas]

A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Perrin, Texas. Painting no. 198 or no. 199. Scene depicts wide water with different types of trees, hills, clouds, shafts of light. Both photographs taken of painting outside against a brick wall. Inscription reads "Sunrise over Jordan" and on back "Jordan River ... The Sun of Righteousness Over the Jordan Hills."
Date: October 1953
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Borger, Texas Church of Christ Bulletin] (open access)

[Borger, Texas Church of Christ Bulletin]

Copy of "Church News" bulletin v.2 no. 26 for the Church of Christ in Borger, TX. Contains photograph of the exterior of the church building, lists elders and deacons, and gives schedule of services. Inside contains notes about sermon, short articles on baptism and on forgiveness, and details about the life of people in the congregation. A short announcement mentions that a baptistry painting by Blanche Perry is being shipped to the building.
Date: November 12, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. D. Nichols to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from M. D. Nichols to Blanche Perry]

Letter plus envelope from M.D. Nichols to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Happy, Texas. Mentions special frame the church made for the painting, lighting, and a check they enclosed as part of their thanks.
Date: December 23, 1951
Creator: Nichols, M. D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from E. N. McCoy to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letters from E. N. McCoy to Blanche Perry]

Series of letters, plus envelope, mailed together from E.N. McCoy as minister of the Church of Christ in Borger, TX to Blanche Perry. First letter confirms receipt of the painting and its installation on the church baptistry wall. Second letter is addressed to the leaders at the Sherman Street Church of Christ to transmit a check for $200 to the Belgian ministry in appreciation of Perry's painting (November 15, 1950). Third enclosure is a copy of explanatory text given to the Borger congregation regarding the Perry painting. It gives brief background of Perry and short discussion of symbolism in the painting. Symbols mentioned include mountains, sky, snow, sunbeams, light, rocks, flowers, birds. All letters are on church letterhead.
Date: November 13, 1950
Creator: McCoy, E.N.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert and Salla to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Albert and Salla to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Albert and Salla (unknown last name) to Blanche Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting done for the church in Texline, Texas. Letter is handwritten on Higgins Brothers Ranch letterhead. Describes opening ceremony for the church, services in Spanish, and the start of a clothing ministry. Gives personal details of the author's health and inquires about Mr. Perry's dizziness. Mentions a Brother Gomez and Brother Montoya.
Date: August 28, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1957 (open access)

Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1957

Directory for Abilene, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals, as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "an alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide, a numerical telephone directory, and much information of a miscellaneous character; also the yellow pages with a special advertising section and a complete classified list." The general index begins on page iii and the index to advertisers begins on page v.
Date: 1957
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1955 (open access)

Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1955

Directory for Abilene, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals, as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains an "alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide and a numerical telephone directory; also a buyers' guide and a complete classified business directory." The general index begins on page iii and the index to advertisers begins on page v.
Date: 1955
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Polk's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1958 (open access)

Polk's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1958

Directory for Abilene, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals, as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains an "alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide, a numerical telephone directory, and much information of a miscellaneous character; also the yellow pages with a special advertising section and a complete classified list." The general index begins on page iii and the index to advertisers begins on page v.
Date: 1958
Creator: R.L. Polk & Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1954-1955 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1954-1955

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1954
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1953 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1953

Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information about Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 1953
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1953] (open access)

[Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1953]

An announcement describing the newly authorized Graduate School of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 1953
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1953-1954 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1953-1954

Graduate catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: April 1953
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1953-1954 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1953-1954

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1953
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1952 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1952

Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information about Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 1952
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History