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[King's Death Scene in The King and I]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 2, scene 6. Mike Dennis (the King) lies on his bed, dying, while David Buenrosto (Kralahome), Adam Hester (Prince Chulalongkorn), and Holly Norton (Anna Leonowens) kneel around him. Around the stage, members of the royal court bow down on their faces.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Gibson to John C. Stevens] (open access)

[Letter from David Gibson to John C. Stevens]

Letter from David Gibson to Dr. John C. Stevens, President of Abilene Christian University. In the letter, Gibson is expressing his concern over the inclusion of dancing in the ACU Homecoming production of "The King and I," which he views as immoral and contrary to the Christian mission of ACU.
Date: 1976-10~
Creator: Gibson, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Theatre Scene in The King and I]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 2, scene 3. The people of Siam put on a play for the British envoy.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Couple in The King and I]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 1. Mike Dennis (The King of Siam) and Holly Norton (Anna Leonowens) lie face down on the stage, looking at each other.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Actors in The King and I #3]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I." Mike Dennis (The King), Holly Norton (Anna Leonowens), and Steve Wright (Louis Leonowens) pose for the camera.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nelson Wilson and Holly Norton in The King and I]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 2, scene 1. Nelson Wilson (Sir Edward Ramsey) escorts Holly Norton (Anna Leonowens).
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sailboat in The King and I #2]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," of a flat setpiece of a sailboat from act 1, scene 1.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The King's Court in The King and I #2]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 1, scene 2. On the left of the stage David Buenrostro (Kralohome) stands next to Mike Dennis (King of Siam) and his chair. Center stage, Holly Norton (Anna Leonowens) stands in the framed entrance to the king's court. On the right, Sandra Ritchey (Lady Thiang) kneels on her bench with four servants surrounding her.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Theatre Scene in The King and I #7]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 2, scene 3. Two groups of women sit on either side of the stage. Center stage, four ensemble members bow to Mark Faulkner (King Simon of Legree).
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Actors in The King and I #5]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I." Don Piper (Lun Tha), Marci McCormick Dennis (Tuptim), and David Buenrostro (Kralahome) pose for the camera.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Big County Obituaries: 1976 (open access)

Big County Obituaries: 1976

Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during 1976, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 1976
Creator: Mount, Ann
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Women in The King and I]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 1, scene 6. Sandra Ritchey (Lady Thiang) stands center stage and looks away from Holly Norton (Anna Leonowens), who sits on a bench.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Backdrop of Sailboat in The King and I]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 1, scene 1. A backdrop with a picture of a sailboat with people in it.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Theatre Scene in The King and I #3]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 2, scene 3. Two groups of women sit on both sides of the stage. Seven ensemble members hold tree branches up and Starr Kelton (Eliza) walks among them on the right of the group.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Couple Hugging in The King and I]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 2, scene 2. Don Piper (Lun Tha) and Marci McCormick Dennis (Tuptim) hug each other and look out towards the audience on an otherwise empty stage.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ballet Scene in The King and I]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 2, scene 3. Starr Kelton (Eliza) and Mark Faulkner (Simon of Legree), both in red costumes, dance in a Siamese interpretation of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in between two groups of royal players.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men in The King and I]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I." David Buenrostro (The Kralahome) and Wyatt Hester (Interpreter) pose.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Theatre Scene in The King and I #2]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I," act 2, scene 3. The people of Siam put on a play for the British envoy. Groups of women sit on both sides of the stage. Center stage, Mark Faulkner (King Simon of Legree) poses, and to his left Starr Kelton (Eliza) strikes a different pose.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Actors in The King and I #4]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I." Holly Norton (Anna Leonowens), David Buenrostro (Kralahome), and Mike Dennis (The King) pose for the camera.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The King's Court in The King and I]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I." On the far left, David Buenrosto (Kralahome) stands next to Mike Dennis (King of Siam) who is in front of his chair. Holly Norton (Anna Leonowens) is at the center of the photograph in a blue dress. On the right Sandra Ritchey (Lady Thiang) is surrounded by four men.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Actors in The King and I #2]

Production photograph from Abilene Christian University's 1976 Homecoming musical, "The King and I." Don Piper (Lun Tha) and Marci McCormick Dennis (Tuptim) pose in costume.
Date: [1976-10-14..1976-10-17]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ft. Worth, Texas Freedom Train Display Details]

Copy photo of an article regarding the details of the Freedom Train display in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: February 25, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #610 to Lead American Freedom Train]

Copy photo of an article detailing the plans for T&P train #610 to pull the American Freedom Train all around the country. The article includes mention of how the restorative efforts are being paid for and a schedule for the train's Texas appearances.
Date: January 8, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Foreman at His Desk]

Photograph of Maurice O'Connor at his desk. There are various papers on the desk. Written below the image are "[sic] Marshall, Texas Mar 10th 1976 - Mr Maurice O'Connor (Foreman T&P Shops at Marshall) - Note rolltop desk from T&P" and "D. Watson."
Date: March 10, 1976
Creator: Watson, D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History