Photograph of the back of a newly built large hangar at Dyess Air Force Base. The photograph was taken from a parking lot across the street with a few vehicles visible.

Copy slide of a photograph of a crew pushing a carrier with bombs on it to the underneath part of the aircraft in preparation of loading.

Photograph of the construction of the First National Bank building in downtown Abilene, Texas in 1983.

Photograph of the birthday cake at Abilene's 100th birthday celebration for its founding. The words "Happy Birthday 1881 Abilene 1981" are written on the cake.

Photograph of the view looking down at the Cooper High Band marching in the West Texas Fair Parade. Several students are riding in the vehicle in front and a large crowd of people are walking behind them.

Photograph of the view looking down at the West Texas Fair Parade with numerous horses and buggies coming down the street. Crowds and parked cars line both of the parade route.

Photograph of Abilene's police and fire station office on the day of Abilene's birthday party. Police officer and a man and woman are standing in the doorway.

Photograph of a booth selling Texas souvenirs at Abilene's birthday party. Several wooden carvings of the Texas map are on tables at the booth and some people are seated with another one standing by the booth.

Picture of the arrival ceremony of the B-1B at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas on 29 June 1985. Picture shows the Air Force Band playing for the ceremony as the B-1 taxies up to the bandstand. The Star of Abilene decal can be seen in the starboard side of the fuselage indicating this singular event as it was the only time that decal was used.

Plans proposed by the Abilene Fire Arts Museum and the Abilene Preservation League for a downtown cultural center at the restored Grace Hotel building. It includes information about the building, funding, importance of the project, staffing, and other relevant business plans.

Photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Band marching and playing their instruments in the West Texas Fair Parade. A line of vehicles are visible on one side of the road with people leaning on them.

Photograph of the barbecue stall with a chuck wagon in front at Abilene's 100th birthday celebration. A large crowd is gathered in front of the stall.

Photograph of the side view of a B-52H on the apron at Dyess Air Force Base with a camouflage painting and a 96th Bomb Wing emblem.

Photograph of people blowing up balloons in preparation for Abilene's 100th birthday party. Boxes are piled up on the sidewalk and a number of vehicles are parked on the road.

Copy slide of a photograph of two men exiting an aircraft and being met by a third. One man exiting the aircraft is carrying paper sacks and the two greeting each other are wearing uniform.

Photograph of the Abilene High Band members marching at the West Texas Fair Parade. A line of vehicles are visible along the side of the road with people standing in front of them.

Photograph of of motorcycle policeman Cunningham directing traffic at Abilene's 100th birthday celebration.

Photograph of of the spillway at Lytle Lake after a flood.

Photograph of the Jefferson High Band members marching on the street at the West Texas Fair Parade. A line of vehicles are visible on both sides of the street with people standing in front.

Aerial photograph of of the view looking toward the Fairway Oaks area of Abilene.

Photograph of food trucks and booths preparing for Abilene's birthday celebration with the Civic Center visible at a distance.

Aerial photograph looking at the height of the water at Ft. Phantom after the 1981 flood.

Photograph of people setting up the barbecue booth for Abilene's 100th birthday celebration with a trailer parked in front of the booth. A line of buildings are visible on both sides of the road and decorations are hanging above the road.

Narrative about the activities at the Abilene Army Air Field while it was during World War II. It includes descriptions about personnel and troop organization, training, accidents, official communications, morale and activity on the base, airplanes and maintenance, and other information about operations.