Marine in Uniform; School Pictures

Copy negative of four pictures, with others partially visible. The first is of Dan Webb as a Marine in the late 1950s. The second is a school picture of Doratha Iola Hicks taken in 1936. The third is a school picture of Paul Webb taken in 1962. The fourth is a small school picture of Lucian Webb taken in 1961.
Date: {1936,1958~,1961,1962}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galleon, Volume 11, Number 2 (open access)

The Galleon, Volume 11, Number 2

The Galleon literary magazine of McMurry College includes editorials, book reviews, and original short stories, plays, poetry, and artwork. The publication also includes advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1936
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galleon, Volume 12, Number 1 (open access)

The Galleon, Volume 12, Number 1

The Galleon literary magazine of McMurry College includes editorials, book reviews, and original short stories, plays, poetry, and artwork. The publication also includes advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1936
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Hardin-Simmons University, 1936 Summer Session (open access)

Catalogue of Hardin-Simmons University, 1936 Summer Session

Catalogue describes the governance, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 1936
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Hardin-Simmons University, 1935-1936 (open access)

Catalogue of Hardin-Simmons University, 1935-1936

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1936
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Abilene & Southern Train #20]

Photograph of Abilene & Southern train #20. The number plate on the front of the engine indicates train #5. Written below the image are "Abilene, Texas May 9 1936" and "H. E. Chelf."
Date: May 9, 1936
Creator: Chelf, H. E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell]

An annual pass from Abilene Northern Coaches (Pass No. 140), issued to T. N. Carswell, under the account of Sec, Abilene Chamber Commerce, dated good until December 31, 1936. Signed by Geo. W. Page. The reverse side includes Abilene Northern Coaches Annual pass conditions.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poem: Abilene Texas...] (open access)

[Poem: Abilene Texas...]

Poem written about the city of Abilene, Texas published in The Southern Pharmaceutical Journal and Drug Price Review, with a portion of an article about frontier medicine printed on the other side.
Date: October 1936
Creator: Cousins, Walt
Object Type: Poem
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recital Program: Dorothy Mathews, Senior Speech Recital, 1936] (open access)

[Recital Program: Dorothy Mathews, Senior Speech Recital, 1936]

Program for the senior speech recital by Dorothy Mathews held January 14, 1936, at 8:00 p.m., at McMurry Auditorium.
Date: January 1936
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Various Details

Architectural drawings for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes drawings that outline some of the windows in the garage, the closet doors in the dressing room, kitchen details, and basement details.
Date: April 15, 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Basement and Foundation Plan

Foundation plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the basement and foundation plan for the home, with notations that detail measurements and room types.
Date: April 15, 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Plot Plan

Plot plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the plot plan, where the home is located in relation to the surrounding streets and other buildings.
Date: April 15, 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Cross Sections

Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes two cross sections of the house, from two different angles, and other drawings detailing the bookcase and cabinets.
Date: April 15, 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Elevations and Fireplace

Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the elevation of the windows and corners, as well as the fireplace. Other drawings show details concerning the wall sections, and framework.
Date: April 15, 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Elevations and Windows

Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes small drawings of the home's elevation from different sides, and a drawing of the window.
Date: April 15, 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Aerial Layout and Garage

Roofing plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the roofing layout for the home, as well as an aerial look at the tile deck. The drawings on the left side of the sheet detail various aspects of the deck, and french doors.
Date: April 15, 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Home Elevations

Elevation plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes drawings of the elevations of the building from its East, West, North, and South sides.
Date: April 15, 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Basement and Foundation Plan

Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the building's basement and foundation plan and a chart outlining the symbols used for the air conditioning.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Wood Sash Details

Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing that details the "wood sash in channel iron subframe."
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: First Floor Mechanical Plan

Mechanical plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the floor plan for the home's first floor, with notations concerning the plumbing work throughout the rooms. The small drawing on the left side of the sheet details the servant's house.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Attic and Floor Plan

Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. This plan includes a drawing of the floor plan for the second floor with notations for some sort of mechanical work. The drawing on the left side of the sheet shows the attic plan for the house.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: First Floor Layout

Floor plan for the first level of a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the layout for the floor which includes labels showing where each room is located. The drawings on the left side of the sheet represent the door schedule for the home.
Date: April 15, 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheppard Residence, Abilene, Texas: Second Floor Layout

Floor plan for the second level of a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheppard in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the layout of the floor with labels noting where each room is located. The drawings on the left side of the sheet contain details for the home's staircases.
Date: April 15, 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Middleton Residence Alterations, Abilene, Texas: Additions and Alterations to the Home of Dr. & Mrs. E. R. Middleton, Roof

Building plan for alterations to a home owned by Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Middleton in Abilene, Texas. It includes detail of ballisters and downspout head.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History