[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1968-1971] (open access)

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1968-1971]

Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from May 9, 1968 to March 25, 1971.
Date: 1968-05-09/1971-03-25
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1960-1962 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1960-1962

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1960
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1963-1964 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1963-1964

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1963
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1967-1968 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1967-1968

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1967
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 8, Chapter 1. The Growth of Nation-States (open access)

Command Study 8, Chapter 1. The Growth of Nation-States

This booklet is the first chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about international relations. This chapter discusses "the characteristics of the nation-state and show how these characteristics have given rise to international conflict" (p. 1). It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date: May 1962
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 10, Chapter 4. Expanding the Base for Freedom (open access)

Command Study 10, Chapter 4. Expanding the Base for Freedom

This booklet is the fourth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel. This chapter discusses the United States' role in promoting democracy across the world and includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date: May 1963
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 12, Chapter 2. The Soviet Armed Forces (open access)

Command Study 12, Chapter 2. The Soviet Armed Forces

This booklet is the second chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the military strength of communist countries. This chapter discusses the development of the Soviet armed forces and includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: May 1964
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 12, Chapter 3. The Warsaw Pact Forces (open access)

Command Study 12, Chapter 3. The Warsaw Pact Forces

This booklet is the third chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the military strength of communist countries. This chapter discusses the military strength of communist countries in Eastern and Central Europe and includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: May 1964
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 12, Chapter 4. The Chinese Communist Armed Forces (open access)

Command Study 12, Chapter 4. The Chinese Communist Armed Forces

This booklet is the fourth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the military strength of communist countries. This chapter discusses China's military strength and includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: May 1964
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 12, Chapter 5. Implications for the Future (open access)

Command Study 12, Chapter 5. Implications for the Future

This booklet is the fifth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the military strength of communist countries. This chapter discusses "the implications of the Communist war complex for future international relationships and the Communist drive for world domination" (p. 1). It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: May 1964
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 13, Chapter 5. Transportation (open access)

Current Study 13, Chapter 5. Transportation

This booklet is the fifth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the challenges faced by low-income countries. This chapter discusses "some of the more typical transport problems encountered in underdeveloped areas" (p. 1). It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: May 1965
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 14, Chapter 1. The Strategic Air Command (open access)

Current Study 14, Chapter 1. The Strategic Air Command

This booklet is the first chapter of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about organizations within the United States Air Force. This chapter discusses the development, mission, structure, and operations of the Strategic Air Command. It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: May 1965
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fact Sheet from Command Study 12, Chapter 3] (open access)

[Fact Sheet from Command Study 12, Chapter 3]

List of information about the Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section (RRPS) from Command Study 12, Chapter 3. The Warsaw Pact Forces.
Date: 1964-05?
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Course 2A, Volume 50. Command and Staff (open access)

Course 2A, Volume 50. Command and Staff

This booklet is the Course 2A, Volume 50 unit of an extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This book discusses the qualifications to be an Air Force officer, Air Force staff functions and organization, and the relationship between commander and staff.
Date: May 1961
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank B. Allen to Stanley L. Vinson, May 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Frank B. Allen to Stanley L. Vinson, May 19, 1961]

Letter from Frank B. Allen to Stanley L. Vinson updating him on the status of his application. Mr. Allen says that the job is for a position that will become vacant on the 1st of June and that he will begin interviews on the 26th of May. He also says that the night watchman's position Mr. Vinson mentioned in his letter might be available.
Date: May 19, 1961
Creator: Allen, Frank B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. B. Altman to Truett Latimer, May 9, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from F. B. Altman to Truett Latimer, May 9, 1961]

Letter from F. B. Altman to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the teacher pay raise bill.
Date: May 9, 1961
Creator: Altman, F. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Marcus Anderson to Truett Latimer, May 3, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. Marcus Anderson to Truett Latimer, May 3, 1961]

Letter from J. Marcus Anderson to Truett Latimer stating support for the bill that would increase the state highway speed limit to seventy miles per hour and remove hidden traps for speeders. The letter is signed by multiple people.
Date: May 3, 1961
Creator: Anderson, J. Marcus
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]

Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending reports on taxation prepared by the Texas Commission on State and Local Tax Policy. She goes on to discuss the need for an increase in the State Library budget.
Date: May 5, 1961
Creator: Andrews, Thelma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arch Lewis M System Food Stores to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Arch Lewis M System Food Stores to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1961]

Letter from Arch Lewis M System Food Stores to Truett Latimer discussing voting against the Corporation Income Tax Bill.
Date: May 6, 1961
Creator: Arch Lews M System Food Stores
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Bailey to Truett Latimer, May 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. W. Bailey to Truett Latimer, May 15, 1961]

Letter from E. W. Bailey to Truett Latimer asking for informational reports and copies of certain bills.
Date: May 15, 1961
Creator: Bailey, E. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Bailey to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Gordon Bailey to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Gordon Bailey discussing confirmation of the fact that the Hardin-Simmons University Acapella would appear for an assembly program.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Bailey, Gordon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don C. Baker to Truett Latimer, May 14, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Don C. Baker to Truett Latimer, May 14, 1962]

Letter from Don C. Baker to Truett Latimer discussing his acceptance to attend a dinner hosted by the Association of Consumer Finance Companies.
Date: May 14, 1962
Creator: Baker, Don C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Basden to T. N. Carswell - May 24, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from James Basden to T. N. Carswell - May 24, 1963]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from James Basden, Secretary, Human Welfare Commission, Dallas 1, Texas dated May 24, 1963. Basden expresses his appreciation for the nice letter and for the quotation given to him by Carswell. He advises of his plans to use it in a speech.
Date: May 24, 1963
Creator: Basden, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. Robert Batten to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from N. Robert Batten to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Letter from N. Robert Batten of the Texas Concrete Masonry Association to Truett Latimer thanking him for his contributions to a TCMA semi-annual meeting.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Batten, N. Robert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History