Annual report of the Abilene Fire Department describing the organization and administration, with updates on goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 1983/1984.

Interview with Cecil T. Minshew regarding his experiences in the military and as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II. He was part of the Texas National Guard, 36th Division, 131st Field Artillery, 2nd Battalion, also known as the "Lost Battalion." He was captured on the island of Java in March of 1942 and spent the duration of the war thereafter as a prison of war in camps in South East Asia and in Japan.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during 1983, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 6. In the scene Rolf (Andy Spell) and Liesl (Deborah Gardner) are together outside the villa.

Program for a production of The Sound of Music at Abilene Christian University performed at the Abilene Civic Center Theatre from October 27th to 30th, 1983. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 6. In the scene, Rolf (Andy Spell) and Liesl (Deborah Gardner) are together outside the villa.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 5. In the scene the von Trapp Family sing for the audience while being watched by Nazi officials. Actors from left to right: Nelson Coates (Max), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Dana Friend (Martha), Ellen Little (Brigritta), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Holly Hill (Louisa), Les Hunter (Friedrich), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp), Kevin Weems (Herr Zeller), and Joel James (Admiral von Schrieber). Other actors unidentified.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. The scene is set in the foyer of the von Trapp family house. Actors are, from left to right: Stan Denman (Franz), Rachel Weems (Frau Schmidt), Melanie Smith (Elsa Schraeder), Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp), and Nelson Coates (Max Detweiler).

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 5. In the scene, the von Trapp Family sing for the audience while being watched by Nazi officials. Actors from left to right: Nelson Coates (Max), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Dana Friend (Martha), Ellen Little (Brigritta), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Holly Hill (Louisa), Les Hunter (Friedrich), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp), Kevin Weems (Herr Zeller), and Joel James (Admiral von Schrieber). Other actors unidentified.

Letter from Geraldine McCaleb Shultz to William Teague, President of Abilene Christian University dated November 10th, 1983. In the letter, Shultz congratulates Teague on Lewis Fulks' production of "The Sound of Music," the 1983 ACU Homecoming musical production.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1. Various von Trapp family members and guests dance in the ballroom at a party.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 3. Photograph of the von Trapp wedding at the cathedral with all the nuns. Actors from left to right: Laura McCully (Sister Sophia), Patricia Caudle (Sister Bartha), Peggy Lewis (Sister Margaretta), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Les Hunter (Friedrich), Stan Denman (Franz), Clay Hale (Captain George von Trapp), Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Deborah Gardner (Liesel von Trapp), Holly Hill (Louisa von Trapp), Ellen Little (Brigitta), Dana Friend (Martha), Jill Tappe (Gretl), and Talena Mara (Mother Abbess). Other actors are unidentified.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 5. In the scene Maria and the children are singing while Franz, Frau Schmidt, and Captain von Trapp enter. Actors from left to right: Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Les Hunter (Friederich), Holly Hill (Louisa), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Ellen Little (Brigitta), Dana Friend (Marta), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Rachel Weems (Frau Schmit), Stan Denman (Franz), and Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp).

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 3. Photograph of the von Trapp wedding at the cathedral with all the nuns. Actors from left to right: Laura McCully (Sister Sophia), Patricia Caudle (Sister Bartha), Peggy Lewis (Sister Margaretta), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Les Hunter (Friedrich), Stan Denman (Franz), Clay Hale (Captain George von Trapp), Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Deborah Gardner (Liesel von Trapp), Holly Hill (Louisa von Trapp), Ellen Little (Brigitta), Dana Friend (Martha), Jill Tappe (Gretl), and Talena Mara (Mother Abbess). Other actors are unidentified.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 3. Actors from left to right are Andy Spell (Rolf) and Deborah Gardner (Liesl).

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 11. In the scene, the von Trapp children sing at a party. Lead actors from left to right: Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Les Hunter (Freidrich), Holly Hill (Louisa), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Ellen Little (Brigitta), Dana Friend (Marta), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Stan Denman (Franz). Other actors unidentified.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 3. In the scene, Maria seeks forgiveness from Mother Abbess for sneaking out to sing in the hills. Actors from left to right are Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer) and Talena Mara (Mother Abbess).

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 3. In the scene, the nuns and Mother Abbess are helping the von Trapp family escape from the Nazis. Actors from left to right: Laura McCully (Sister Sophia), Patricia Caudle (Sister Berthe), Peggy Lewis (Sister Margarita), Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Les Hunter (Friedrich), Ellen Little (Brigitta), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Holly Hill (Louisa), Dana Friend (Marta), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Clay Hale (Captain George von Trapp), Jill Tappe (Marta), and Talena Mara (Mother Abbess).

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 5. In the scene Maria and the children are singing while Franz, Frau Schmidt, and Captain von Trapp enter. Actors from left to right: Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Les Hunter (Friederich), Holly Hill (Louisa), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Ellen Little (Brigitta), Dana Friend (Marta), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Rachel Weems (Frau Schmit), Stan Denman (Franz), and Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp).

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production act 1, scene 6. In the scene Andy Spell (Rolf) and Deborah Gardner (Liesl) kiss outside the family villa.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. Four nuns stand in front of Nonnberg Abbey. Actors are, from left to right: Peggy Lewis (Sister Margaretta), Laura McCully (Sister Sophia), Patricia Caudle (Sister Berthe), and Talena Mara (Mother Abbess).

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 9. In the scene, Franz and the children are playing on the terrace. Actors from left to right are: Les Hunter (Friedrich), Holly Hill (Louisa), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Dana Friend (Marta), Stan Denman (Franz), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), and Ellen Little (Brigitta).

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 9. In the scene Franz and the children are playing on the terrace. Actors from left to right are: Les Hunter (Friedrich), Holly Hill (Louisa), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Dana Friend (Marta), Stan Denman (Franz), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), and Ellen Little (Brigitta).