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[Articles of Incorporation of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Abilene, Texas - 1962] (open access)

[Articles of Incorporation of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Abilene, Texas - 1962]

A document containing the Articles of Incorporation (with amendments) of Hendrick Memorial Hospital, and a listing of the Trustees in 1962.
Date: 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biography of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie] (open access)

[Biography of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie]

A brief typed biography of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie, highlighting her career as a music teacher at the McMurry College.
Date: October 13, 1965
Creator: McMurry University
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from the family of Lloyd B. McCarty] (open access)

[Card from the family of Lloyd B. McCarty]

An embossed and printed card from the family of Lloyd B. McCarty conveying their appreciation for the expression of sympathy: Note expresses appreciation for the glads and mums, "you boys have meant so much to Lloyd".
Date: September 1960
Creator: McCarty, Lloyd B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of Status of Reservist in Air Reserve Center Training (open access)

Certificate of Status of Reservist in Air Reserve Center Training

Certificate reporting the Air Reserve status of Paul A. Hill.
Date: December 19, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commencement Announcement and Envelope:  School of Nursing, Hendrick Memorial Hospital] (open access)

[Commencement Announcement and Envelope: School of Nursing, Hendrick Memorial Hospital]

A Commencement Announcement and Envelope from the School of Nursing, Hendrick Memorial Hospital, that includes the seal of 1964, to be held on August 1st at Calvary Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. The envelope into which the announcement was placed is also included in the record, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Carswell and postmarked July 16, 1964.
Date: July 16, 1964
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Will for Byrdie Pearl Carswell] (open access)

[Copy of a Will for Byrdie Pearl Carswell]

A copy of a will for Byrdie Pearl Carswell, dated July 17, 1961.
Date: July 17, 1961
Creator: Carswell, Byrdie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Will for Thomas N. Carswell] (open access)

[Copy of a Will for Thomas N. Carswell]

A copy of a will for Thomas N. Carswell, dated July 19, 1961.
Date: July 16, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Credit Receipt for Paul A. Hill] (open access)

[Credit Receipt for Paul A. Hill]

Receipt for Paul A. Hill displaying the number of federal service "credit" points he has earned.
Date: July 24, 1962
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Credit Receipt for Paul A. Hill #2] (open access)

[Credit Receipt for Paul A. Hill #2]

Receipt for Paul A. Hill displaying the number of federal service "credit" points he has earned.
Date: July 15, 1963
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Early Cemetery Records, Abilene, Texas, Book 1] (open access)

[Early Cemetery Records, Abilene, Texas, Book 1]

Cemetery records for the Abilene City, Masonic, and Odd Fellows cemeteries from 1882 - 1960. There is a short essay included at the beginning regarding the problems faced while compiling records and the information necessary for interpreting them, as well as the history related to the cemeteries.
Date: 1961
Creator: West Texas Genealogical Society
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Early Cemetery Records, Abilene, Texas, Book 2] (open access)

[Early Cemetery Records, Abilene, Texas, Book 2]

Cemetery records for the Cedar Hill cemetery from 1882 - 1960.
Date: 1961
Creator: West Texas Genealogical Society
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Paul A. Hill] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Paul A. Hill]

Envelope from the United States Air Force addressed to Captain Paul A. Hill.
Date: May 25, 1961
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Excused Absence Request Form] (open access)

[Excused Absence Request Form]

Air Force Reserve absentee request form filled out by Paul A. Hill and signed and approved by Lester V. Mershon.
Date: January 8, 1968
Creator: Hill, Paul A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting card from Janice Fogel and Ronnie Fogel to T. N. Carswell - November 1967] (open access)

[Greeting card from Janice Fogel and Ronnie Fogel to T. N. Carswell - November 1967]

A printed greeting card depicting kitten with flowers: Note written to Mr. Carswell from Janice and Ronnie.
Date: November 1967
Creator: Fogel, Janice & Fogel, Ronnie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Insurance statement from Betty Bray to Les Clark] (open access)

[Insurance statement from Betty Bray to Les Clark]

An insurance statement from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas 21, Texas, to Mr. Les Clark, Abilene, Texas, dated July 2, 1962. Re: Southern County Mutual, Thomas N. Carswell. Advisement of balance due on the above policy.
Date: July 2, 1962
Creator: Bray, Betty
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Dr. Don H. Morris, May 17, 1966 (open access)

Interview with Dr. Don H. Morris, May 17, 1966

Interview with Dr. Don H. Morris, President of Abilene Christian College from Abilene, Texas. The interview covers Dr. Morris's background, career, and memories of Abilene.
Date: May 17, 1966
Creator: Foster, Monty McGinty & Morris, Don Heath
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, May 18, 1967 (open access)

Interview with Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, May 18, 1967

Interview with Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, a teacher and college executive from Abilene, Texas. The interview covers Dr. Richardson's family, background, and career, as well as the history of Abilene.
Date: May 18, 1967
Creator: Lewis, Mrs. William M. & Richardson, Rupert Norval
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Dr. Willis P. Gerhart, February 28, 1966 (open access)

Interview with Dr. Willis P. Gerhart, February 28, 1966

Interview with Dr. Willis P. Gerhart, an engineer from Abilene, Texas. The interview covers Dr. Gerhart's background, work, and memories of Abilene.
Date: February 28, 1966
Creator: Mingus, Mrs. Roy Helen & Gerhart, Willis P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Joe Williamson, December 7, 1966 (open access)

Interview with Joe Williamson, December 7, 1966

Interview with Joe Williamson, a community activist from Abilene, Texas. The interview covers the different service clubs in Abilene and their contribution to the community.
Date: December 7, 1966
Creator: Winston, Dorothy & Williamson, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Judge R. Black, May 17, 1966 (open access)

Interview with Judge R. Black, May 17, 1966

Interview with the Honorable R. Black, a judge of the 42nd Judicial District Court of Texas, from Abilene, Texas. The interview covers Judge Black's background, the legal history of Abilene and the Big Country, and the Talking History of Abilene Series.
Date: May 17, 1966
Creator: Wilson, Don & Black, R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Miss Tommie Clack and Miss Bobbie Clack, March 7, 1966 (open access)

Interview with Miss Tommie Clack and Miss Bobbie Clack, March 7, 1966

Interview with Miss Tommie Clack and Miss Bobbie Clack, two sisters who are both school teachers from Abilene, Texas. The interview covers the sisters' background, their time as schoolteachers, and their memories of Abilene.
Date: March 7, 1966
Creator: Olsen, Ollie Lena; Clack, Tommie & Clack, Bobbie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Mr. Will Henderson, April 13, 1967 (open access)

Interview with Mr. Will Henderson, April 13, 1967

Interview with Mr. Will Henderson, a businessman from Abilene, Texas. The interview covers Mr. Henderson's background, career, and memories of Abilene.
Date: April 13, 1967
Creator: Wiseman, Dorothy Jean & Henderson, Will
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Mrs. Dallas (Laura Jewel) Scarborough, March 15, 1966 (open access)

Interview with Mrs. Dallas (Laura Jewel) Scarborough, March 15, 1966

Interview with Mrs. Dallas Laura Jewel Scarborough, a political figure from Abilene, Texas. The interview covers Mrs. Scarborough's political participation throughout Texas, her background, and her memories of Abilene.
Date: March 15, 1966
Creator: Mingus, John A. & Scarborough, Laura Jewel
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Mrs. Dave (Earsie) Brown, July 23, 1966 (open access)

Interview with Mrs. Dave (Earsie) Brown, July 23, 1966

Interview with Mrs. Dave Earsie Brown, an African-American woman born in Abilene, Texas. The interview covers Mrs. Brown's background and her memories of Abilene, Texas.
Date: July 23, 1966
Creator: Mingus, Mrs. Roy Helen & Brown, Earsie
System: The Portal to Texas History