The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 23, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 23, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 11, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, November 11, 2011 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, November 11, 2011

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 11, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War-Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 9, Ed. 1, Thursday, November 11, 1926 (open access)

The War-Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 9, Ed. 1, Thursday, November 11, 1926

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 11, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Daily Reporter (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 115, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 11, 1914 (open access)

The Abilene Daily Reporter (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 115, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 11, 1914

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 11, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Daily Reporter. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 103, Ed. 1 Friday, November 11, 1904 (open access)

Abilene Daily Reporter. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 103, Ed. 1 Friday, November 11, 1904

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 11, 1904
Creator: Shook, L. B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Community Bulletin (Abilene, Texas), No. 13, Saturday, November 11, 1967 (open access)

The Community Bulletin (Abilene, Texas), No. 13, Saturday, November 11, 1967

Weekly newspaper reports on church and community events, civil rights, political races, educational changes, and the job market. Regular feature highlights famous African Americans in history. Includes editorial.
Date: November 11, 1967
Creator: Caver, Howard & Caver, Clara
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Burroughs to Lewis Fulks] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Burroughs to Lewis Fulks]

Letter from Bob Burroughs, the Minister of Music at First Baptist Church, to Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Burroughs congratulates Fulks on his production of "The Sound of Music," the 1970 ACC Homecoming musical production.
Date: November 11, 1970
Creator: Burroughs, Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Drake - November 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Drake - November 11, 1957]

A letter written to Hon. Ed. Drake, Chairman, Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee from T. N. Carswell, dated November 11, 1957. Carswell advises that his daughter, Peggy Carswell, has recently moved to Dallas and has a "constructive interest in politics". He advises Drake, that in his opinion, Peggy would fit in well with his organization.
Date: November 11, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard to The Executive Committee of the Ex-Students Association of HSU - November 11, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard to The Executive Committee of the Ex-Students Association of HSU - November 11, 1948]

A letter written to The Executive Committee, Ex-Students Association and Hardin-Simmons University from T. N. Carswell, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard dated November 11, 1948. Proposal to establish the HSU Ex-Students Association as a permanent unit and to create a Planning Commission.
Date: November 11, 1948
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The Executive Committee, Ex-Students Association and HSU - November 11, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The Executive Committee, Ex-Students Association and HSU - November 11, 1948]

A letter written to The Executive Committee, Ex-Students Association, and Hardin-Simmons University, dated November 11, 1948, from T. N. Carswell, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard. The letter discusses a proposal to establish the HSU Ex-Students Association as a permanent unit and to create a Planning Commission.
Date: November 11, 1948
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Dr. Sam Sebesta, November 11, 1989 captions transcript

Interview with Dr. Sam Sebesta, November 11, 1989

Interview with Dr. Sam Sebesta, Professor of Reading in the College of Education at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. In the interview, Dr. Sebesta discusses the topic of reading skills and their development.
Date: November 11, 1989
Creator: Sebesta, Sam & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 9, Ed. 1, Friday, November 11, 1938 (open access)

McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 9, Ed. 1, Friday, November 11, 1938

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 11, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 9, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 11, 1933 (open access)

McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 9, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 11, 1933

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 11, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby, November 11, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby, November 11, 1907]

Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby discussing land sold to Joseph Galaske. The writer also mentions land owned by himself and three others, with Henry Sayles acting as the trustee.
Date: November 11, 1907
Creator: Kemp, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 164, Ed. 2 Friday, November 11, 1938 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 164, Ed. 2 Friday, November 11, 1938

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 11, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Parade in Abilene]

Photograph of soldiers on parade on a street in Abilene, Texas. The soldiers in the front carry instruments, and a few in the background ride horses.
Date: November 11, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tank on Display]

Photograph of a tank on display at a memorial dedication. Cars are parked on the side of the road behind the tank, and a building is visible in the background.
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[12th Armored Division Patch]

Photograph of the 12th Armored Division patch engraved on the side of the Armored Forces Monument. The 13th Armored Division patch is also visible to the right, and text is engraved on the top of the monument.
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[List of Units]

Photograph of a list of military units engraved into the Armored Forces Monument in Abilene, Texas. The text reads: "Armored Divisions: 1-14, 16, 20 Armored Groups: 1-3, 6-11, 17 Armored Regiments: 13, 32, 33 Armored Field Artillery Battalions: 58, 59, 62, 65, 69, Armored Infantry Battalions: 6-11, 14-17, 19-21, 23, 27 Armored Infantry Regiments: 6, 36, 41 Cavalry Groups: 2-4, 11, 14-16, 101, 102, 106, 113, 115 Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadrons: 2, 3, 4, 6, 15-19, 24, Reconnaissance Troops: 1-5, 8-10, 26, 28-30, 34-36, 42, Tank Battalions: 70, 191, 701, 702, 707, 709, 712, 714, 717, 735".
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Close-Up of Monument]

Photograph of a close-up of the Armored Forces Monument. There is a picture of men standing beside and on tanks, and one man on horseback. The words "Forging the Thunderbolt" are inscribed in the top right corner. The text at the bottom of the monument reads: "'A balanced team of combat arms and services of equal importance and equal prestige.' Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee Father of the American Armored Forces".
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men and Woman at Dedication]

Photograph of five men, including three in uniform, and a woman seated on a blue raised platform during a memorial dedication. Six red and yellow flags are planted in the ground behind the platform, and to the right, another uniformed man speaks into a microphone at a podium. Trees are visible in the background.
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Elton Samuels with 12th Division Flag]

Photograph of Elton Samuels holding out a 12th Armored Division flag at a dedication ceremony. Three other division flags are placed in the ground behind blue velvet chairs with programs set on them. Trees are visible in the background.
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Veiled Monument]

Photograph of a monument covered in a white sheet with a red, white, and blue pleated fan at both top corners. To the right, a line of four soldiers stand at attention, carrying rifles and two flags. To the left, a woman and two uniformed men stand on a raised platform in front of a podium. Another uniformed soldier stands beside the covered monument, and trees are visible in the background.
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Engraved Map of the European Theatre]

Photograph of a map of the European theater engraved on the Armored Forces Monument in Abilene, Texas.
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History