Oral History Interview with J. Edmund Kirby, March 1998 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with J. Edmund Kirby, March 1998

A video interview with Dr. J. Edmund Kirby (1908-2006), a McMurry alumnus (class of 1931), and his wife Ruth discussing their experiences at McMurry and their life together. Dr. Kirby was a professor of Bible at McMurry from 1945-1947, and later served as a McMurry Trustee.
Date: March 1998
Creator: Kirby, J. Edmund & Kirby, Ruth
Object Type: Video
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
McMurry College War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 10, Ed. 1, Friday, March 9, 1990 (open access)

McMurry College War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 10, Ed. 1, Friday, March 9, 1990

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 9, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 10, Ed. 1, Tuesday, March 12, 1991 (open access)

McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 10, Ed. 1, Tuesday, March 12, 1991

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 12, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 10, Ed. 1, Tuesday, March 10, 1992 (open access)

McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 10, Ed. 1, Tuesday, March 10, 1992

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 10, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 11, Ed. 1, Tuesday, March 31, 1992 (open access)

McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 11, Ed. 1, Tuesday, March 31, 1992

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 31, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 12, Ed. 1, Monday, March 8, 1993 (open access)

McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 12, Ed. 1, Monday, March 8, 1993

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 8, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 12, Ed. 1, Monday, March 7, 1994 (open access)

McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 12, Ed. 1, Monday, March 7, 1994

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 7, 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 13, Ed. 1, Monday, March 28, 1994 (open access)

McMurry University War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 13, Ed. 1, Monday, March 28, 1994

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 28, 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 8, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 3, 1999 (open access)

McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 8, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 3, 1999

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 3, 1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 9, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 11, 1998 (open access)

McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 9, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 11, 1998

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 11, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 9, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 24, 1999 (open access)

McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 9, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 24, 1999

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 24, 1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Alignment of Sacred Wind]

A photograph of two workmen aligning the Sacred Wind statue to stand centered on a marble pedestal, prior to the dedication ceremony, at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 11, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Amy West Speaking]

Photograph of Amy West speaking on a stage in front of people sitting at tables for the Prayer Breakfast during the inaugural week for Dr. Shimp.
Date: March 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Andrew Leblanc at Inauguration Ceremony]

Photograph of Andrew Leblanc leading the Chanters during Dr. Shimp's inauguration ceremony at McMurry.
Date: March 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Arts and Sciences Luncheon]

Photograph of two women and a man sitting at a table at the Arts and Sciences Luncheon during the inaugural week for Dr. Shimp. A handwritten note on the back of the photo identifies them as Chris McDonald, Kristina Matsler, and Kathy Copeland.
Date: March 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Arts and Sciences Luncheon]

Photograph of two men and a woman standing and holding plates of food at the Arts and Sciences Luncheon during the inaugural week for Dr. Shimp. A handwritten note on the back of the photo identifies two of them as Dr. Pug Parris and Dr. Shimp.
Date: March 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bishop Norris at Dr. Shimp's Inauguration Ceremony]

Photograph of Bishop Norris speaking from behind a podium at Dr. Shimp's inauguration ceremony at McMurry.
Date: March 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bishop Norris at Dr. Shimp's Inauguration Ceremony]

Photograph of Bishop Norris speaking from behind a podium at Dr. Shimp's inauguration ceremony at McMurry.
Date: March 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Chanters at Dr. Shimp's Inauguration Ceremony]

Photograph of Chanters performing on a stage during Dr. Shimp's inauguration ceremony at McMurry.
Date: March 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Chanters' Concert]

Photograph of the Chanters' Concert held at Aldersgate Methodist Church during Dr. Shimp's inaugural week at McMurry.
Date: March 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Chanters' Concert]

Photograph of the Chanters' Concert held at Aldersgate Methodist Church during Dr. Shimp's inaugural week at McMurry.
Date: March 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Crane Lifting Sacred Wind]

A photograph of the Sacred Wind statue at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, being lifted into the air by a crane to be placed atop a marble stand, prior to the dedication ceremony to be held that day.
Date: March 11, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Crane Lifting Sacred Wind]

A photograph of the McMurry University Sacred Wind statue being lifted into the air by a crane to be placed atop a marble stand, prior to the dedication ceremony. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Installation of Sacred Wind."
Date: March 11, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History