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[1936 Ham Operator Convention]

Copy slide of a photograph of a large group of men attending a ham convention and they are standing on the steps of a building.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
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
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1936-1937] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1936-1937]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1936 to 1937 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The program for the year was "Art for the Busy Woman." Meeting minutes, bylaws, and a section on finger painting are a part of this scrapbook. Other club news includes the Abilene Wednesday Club, one of the charter member clubs of the Abilene Federation. Federation teaching tools include a unit on "Famous Cathedrals." A Texas Centennial pamphlet is included in the Texas Federation section along with minutes and National Federation handouts.
Date: 1936/1937
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Scrapbook, 1936-1956] (open access)

[Art Forum Scrapbook, 1936-1956]

Scrapbook containing records relating to the Frances B. Fisk Student Art Loan Fund and the Penny Art Fund. The Penny Art Fund was a fundraiser for art started by the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1930 and adopted by Texas in 1933. Each club member donated one penny, which the Federation used to buy original art that was to be given to state clubs as prizes for outstanding work in promotion of art. The Fiske Student Loan Fund was a program sponsored by the Sixth District of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs (including Abilene) and contributions were initially used to sponsor students from West Texas to the Art Institute of Chicago.
Date: 1936/1956
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1936 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1936

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1936
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

Buena Vista Independent School District, Imperial, Texas: Transmission Line Renderings

Transmission line renderings for Buena Vista Independent School District in Buena Vista, Texas. They feature notes and material specifications.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Business Building, Big Spring, Texas: Store Elevation Renderings

Elevation renderings for a business building commissioned by H. Clay Read in Big Spring, Texas. They include store front detail for stores number 3 through 6, inverted plan showing ceiling of store entrance vestibules, full size section at line A-A, detail of stair treads & risers, and interior elevation store number 6 showing show window & bulkhead treatment where grille occurs.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Centennial Club Members]

Copy slide of a book picture of the Centennial Club of the Abilene High School yearbook in 1936. There is a note on the slide reading "Granville Johnson President."
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Cross Sections

Cross sections for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a longitudinal section and cross section of the building, typical cross section through classrooms, and details of auditorium ceiling.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Elevations

Elevations for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes elevations of the north, south, east, and west exterior sides of the building, elevation of auditorium and gymnasium, details of cast stone buttress camp, details of flower boxes on east elevation, and details of a bronze tablet engraved with the name of the school.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Entrance Plans

Entrance plans for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes details of top portion of central entrance, section through cast stone door jamb, plan and elevation of one-half central entrance, scale detail of transom bar to entrance doors, plan and elevation of one-half entrance, scale detail of cast stone panels set in brick pilasters at entrances, and coping plan.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Floor Plan

Floor plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a floor plan for the building, as well as a small basement plan, and notes about the heating system.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Floor Plan

Floor plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan with mechanical details showing plumbing, heating, and electrical work, a guide for electrical, plumbing, and heating codes, and a diagram of story heights.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Floor Plan

Floor plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan for the building, a window, door, and transom schedule and diagrams, and a room and finish schedule.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Foundation Plan

Foundation plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a detailed layout of the building's foundation, as well as a stirrup schedule and several sections of stairways and framing details.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Foundation Plan

Foundation plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a mechanical layout of the building's foundation showing plumbing, heating, and electrical work.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Locker Room Plan

Locker room plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a plan showing addition of new locker rooms to present building, as well as a typical cross-section.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Miscellaneous Details

Miscellaneous details for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes scale details of locker room and auditorium windows, section through rear wall of gym, section through study hall counter and partition, scale section through front of stage and footlights, detail of bookshelves in library, typical classroom wall and window section, and window and door details.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Miscellaneous Details

Miscellaneous details for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes section and details of lockers, door details, elevation and plan of trophy case, plan, section, and elevation of girl's toilet stalls, details, elevation, and plan of shower stalls, and detail of blackboard trim.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Playing Field Plan

Playing field plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a plot plan for the playing field and grandstand, as well as a view and details of anchor rod.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Plot Plan

Plot plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a layout of the plan for the building, as well as several plot plans of alternate bids.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Plot Plan

Plot plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a plot plan showing an overview of the building and additions of classrooms and rec rooms.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Portion of Mechanical Plan

Portion of mechanical plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a revised layout of electrical wiring in the auditorium showing lights to be controlled by new switches.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Consolidated Community School Building Monahans, Texas: Roof Plan

Roof plan for a consolidated community school building for Ward County district 2 in Monahans, Texas. It includes a detailed plan for the building's roof, as well as elevations and diagrams of trusses for the roof's structure.
Date: 1936
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History