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Course 2A, Volume 16. Two Worlds in Conflict: Examination (open access)

Course 2A, Volume 16. Two Worlds in Conflict: Examination

Examination booklet to accompany Course 2A, Volume 16 of a extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This phase discusses the USSR, democratic socialism, Marxism, Stalin, the United States, and the Great Depression, among other things. Included are the the Volume 16 graded answer sheet as well as a graded answer sheet for a Volume 14 examination.
Date: December 1959
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Course 2, Volume 2. Organization for National Security: Examination (open access)

Course 2, Volume 2. Organization for National Security: Examination

Examination booklet to accompany the 2nd unit of an extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This book discusses the organization for national security.
Date: November 1959
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The National Plan for Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization (open access)

The National Plan for Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

Pamphlet on the basic preparations for national emergency in the United States. It covers topics such as war, national vulnerabilities, various forms of attack from international enemies, and the likely aftermath of a national attack. A clipping from the Journal of The American Dental Association can be seen tapped into the back of the pamphlet which discusses the mobilization of Army and civilian dentists as physicians during national emergency.
Date: June 1959
Creator: United States. Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: April 14, 1959 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: April 14, 1959

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on April 14th (sixth concert) during the 9th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: April 1959
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 10, 1959 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 10, 1959

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on March 10, 1959 during the 9th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: March 1959
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: February 10, 1959 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: February 10, 1959

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on February 10th (fourth concert) during the 9th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: February 1959
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recital Program: Edmond Lewis, Pianist,1959] (open access)

[Recital Program: Edmond Lewis, Pianist,1959]

Program for the solo piano recital by Edmond Lewis held February 8, 1959,at 3:30 p.m., in the Radford Memorial Auditorium.
Date: 1959-02~
Creator: McMurry College
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recital Program: Theodore Ullmann, Pianist, 1959] (open access)

[Recital Program: Theodore Ullmann, Pianist, 1959]

Program for the solo piano recital by Theodore Ullmann held February 5, 1959, at 9:30 p.m., in the Radford Memorial Auditorium.
Date: 1959-02~
Creator: McMurry College
System: The Portal to Texas History
If the Legislature enacts a Flexible Rate Law . . . Texans can save $34,000,00 per year on Auto Insruance Alone!  [Copy #1] (open access)

If the Legislature enacts a Flexible Rate Law . . . Texans can save $34,000,00 per year on Auto Insruance Alone! [Copy #1]

Pamphlet arguing for a "flexible rate law" rather than the uniform rate for auto insurance in Texas and suggesting that constitutents write their state legislatures in support of the bills already introduced in the Texas House and Senate. The inside of the pamphlet provides a table of projected savings per person by city.
Date: 1959~/1961~
Creator: National Association of Independent Insurers (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
If the Legislature enacts a Flexible Rate Law . . . Texans can save $34,000,00 per year on Auto Insruance Alone!  [Copy #2] (open access)

If the Legislature enacts a Flexible Rate Law . . . Texans can save $34,000,00 per year on Auto Insruance Alone! [Copy #2]

Pamphlet arguing for a "flexible rate law" rather than the uniform rate for auto insurance in Texas and suggesting that constitutents write their state legislatures in support of the bills already introduced in the Texas House and Senate. The inside of the pamphlet provides a table of projected savings per person by city.
Date: 1959~/1961~
Creator: National Association of Independent Insurers (U.S.)
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Air Force Reading Guide (open access)

An Air Force Reading Guide

Air Force pamphlet listing a reading list of books written under relevant military subjects, such as economics, government, science, and military history.
Date: 1958-12-19/1959
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 16, 1958 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 16, 1958

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on December 16th during the 9th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: December 1958
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Chapel Service, December 1958] (open access)

[Program: Chapel Service, December 1958]

Program for a Christmas concert by the McMurry Chanters held in the college chapel on December 16, 1958. It includes a list of songs and soloists, lyrics, and information about the director. The front of the program has an image of a hymnal, lit red candle, violin, and red poinsettia plant, with the words "And praises sing to God our King, and peace to men on earth."
Date: December 1958
Creator: McMurry College
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: October 14, 1958 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: October 14, 1958

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on October 14th (first concert) during the 8th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: October 1958
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: McMurry College Chanters, Fall 1958] (open access)

[Program: McMurry College Chanters, Fall 1958]

Program advertising the McMurry Chanters fall tour schedule for 1958 and listing the songs they will perform. It also includes information about the group and the members, with photos of the chorus.
Date: Summer 1958
Creator: McMurry College
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: February 25, 1958 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: February 25, 1958

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on February 25th during the 8th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: February 1958
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Course 2A, Volume 5E. Personnel: Examination (open access)

Course 2A, Volume 5E. Personnel: Examination

Examination booklet to accompany the Volume 5E of an extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This book discusses military personnel encountered in the Air Force.
Date: February 1958
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Squadron Officer School Correspondence Course, Volume 1. American Foreign Policy in Growth and Action (open access)

Squadron Officer School Correspondence Course, Volume 1. American Foreign Policy in Growth and Action

Filled out correspondence exam on American foreign policy for an Air Force squadron officer course.
Date: February 1958
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Squadron Officer School Correspondence Course, Volume 5, Part F. Operations (open access)

Squadron Officer School Correspondence Course, Volume 5, Part F. Operations

Filled out correspondence exam on military operations for an Air Force squadron officer course.
Date: February 1958
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Path of Flight: Practical Information About Navigation of Private Aircraft (open access)

Path of Flight: Practical Information About Navigation of Private Aircraft

Manual compiled by the Civil Aeronautics Administration to provide private pilots with essential information on aircraft navigation.
Date: 1958
Creator: United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Squadron Officer School Correspondence Course, Volume 6. (open access)

Squadron Officer School Correspondence Course, Volume 6.

Filled out correspondence exam for an Air Force squadron officer course on the the development of Air Force doctrine and policy.
Date: January 1958
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 3, 1957 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 3, 1957

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on December 3rd (second concert) during the 8th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: December 1957
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History