Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: October 22, 1963 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: October 22, 1963

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on October 22nd (first concert) during the 14th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The conductor was Leo Scheer.
Date: October 1963
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbershop Quartet and Donna Rankin in The Music Man, 1963]

Production photograph from a rehearsal for "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. The school board barbershop quartet are standing with canes around Donna Rankin (Marian Paroo) and are singing with her. From left to right are Rick Wickman, Don Wilks, Donna Rankin, Chester Harville, and Andy Cauthen.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbershop Quartet from The Music Man, 1963]

Production photograph of the barbershop quartet rehearsing a scene from "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. The members of the school board barbershop quartet are from left to right: Rick Wickman, Don Wilks, Chester Harville, and Andy Cauthen.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chorus from The Music Man, 1963]

Photograph of chorus rehearsal from "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. Thirty-four men, women, and children are pictured. Many of the actors have one arm raised.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 17, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 1, 1963 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 17, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 1, 1963

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 1, 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 11, Chapter 2. Air Weather Service (open access)

Command Study 11, Chapter 2. Air Weather Service

This booklet is the second chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel. This chapter discusses the Air Weather Service (AWS) and includes background information about the organization's history, mission, and operations, a summary, review questions, and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date: October 1963
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 11, Chapter 5. Officer Procurement Programs (open access)

Command Study 11, Chapter 5. Officer Procurement Programs

This booklet is the fifth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel. This chapter discusses the "various education programs leading to a commission in the United States Air Force" (p. 2), including the Air Force Academy, the Air Force ROTC, the Officer Training School program, and other programs dedicated to training officers. The chapter concludes with a set of review questions and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date: October 1963
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 11, Chapter 3. The Republic of China (open access)

Current Study 11, Chapter 3. The Republic of China

This booklet is the third chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the Cold War's impact on world affairs. This chapter discusses "the progress made by the Republic of China since 1949, the problems it has overcome, its status today, and its prospects for the future" (p. 2). This booklet includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: October 1963
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 11, Chapter 4. The Middle East Since 1958 (open access)

Current Study 11, Chapter 4. The Middle East Since 1958

This booklet is the fourth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the Cold War's impact on world affairs. This chapter focuses on Middle Eastern countries and their roles in the Cold War. This booklet includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: October 1963
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Donna Rankin and Jane Bacon from The Music Man, 1963]

Production photograph of Donna Rankin (Marion Paroo) and Jane Bacon (Amaryllis) rehearsing a scene from "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. The two women have an arm around the other and are looking off to the right of the photograph.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Donna Rankin, Cullen Cullers, and Darlene Barton in The Music Man, 1963]

Production photograph from a rehearsal for "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. From left to right Donna Rankin (Marian Paroo), Cullen Cullers (Winthrop Paroo), and Darlene Barton (Mrs. Paroo) all stand with their right hands up in the air and their left hand extended down.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Five Women Rehearsing for The Music Man, 1963]

Production photograph from a rehearsal for "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. Five unidentified women are dancing around the stage. One woman is standing on a stool.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Men from The Music Man, 1963]

Production photograph from "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. Photograph is of four men. From left to right: Gary Hood (Professor Harold Hill), Dale Ward (Mayor Shinn) holding a cane, Lary Dotson (Constable Locke) and possibly John Ashby (Tommmy Djilas).
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gary Hood and Keith King in The Music Man, 1963]

Production photograph from a rehearsal for "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. Gary Hood (Professor Harold Hill) on left stands looking at Keith King (Marcellus Washburn) on right who is sitting looking at the audience with his arms extended and palms up.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Detroit, Mich.), Vol. 18, No. 2, Ed. 1, October 1963 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Detroit, Mich.), Vol. 18, No. 2, Ed. 1, October 1963

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: October 1963
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Link, Volume 13, Number 7, October 1963 (open access)

The Link, Volume 13, Number 7, October 1963

The Howard Payne alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about the college's students, staff, and alumni.
Date: October 1963
Creator: Howard Payne College (Brownwood, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Music Man Makeup Room, 1963]

Production phtograph from "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. Photograph is of a mirror in a dressing room. Four people are reflected in the mirror. From left to right: unidentified woman, unidentified man, Makeup Manager Leonard Boyll, and Cullen Cullers (Winthrop Paroo).
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Orchestra for The Music Man, 1963]

Photograph of an orchestra rehearsal from "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. On the left Music Director Vernon Moody is conducting the orchestra. Musicians facing the camera from left to right are: an unidentified male violinist, Carolyn Rhodes (violin), Patricia Huff (violin), Janice Owens (violin), Allen Huff (cello), and Jim Hughes (contrabasso).
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Production Photograph from The Music Man, 1963]

Production photograph from "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. Director Lewis Fulks faces camera and is talking to an unidentified woman who is facing away from the camera and working at a sewing machine.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Production Photograph from The Music Man, 1963 #2]

Production photograph from "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. An unidentified man on the left is standing on a ladder painting, facing away from the camera. An unidentified woman on the right is climbing a ladder with a paint can in hand and is facing the camera.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Production Photograph from The Music Man, 1963 #3]

Production photograph from "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. Donna Rankin (Marian Paroo) and Gary Hood (Professor Harold Hill) stand on footbridge on set depicting Madison Park.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Production Photograph from The Music Man, 1963 #4]

Photograph of six actors rehearsing for "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. The five women in the photograph are unidentified. One woman is in the foreground of the picture and has her arms and one leg extended. The other four women stand in the background and are watching her. On the far right of the photograph is Gary Hood (Professor Harold Hall) who is standing with his hands clasped together.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Production Photograph from The Music Man, 1963 #5]

Photograph of lighting technician George Stewart standing at a control panel from "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Production Photograph from The Music Man, 1963 #6]

Production photograph from a rehearsal for "The Music Man," the 1963 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical. Gary Hood (Professor Harold Hill) is standing on the right side of the photograph with his arms perpendicular in front of him. Behind him men and women sit on a bench with their heads resting on one hand.
Date: October 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History