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The Flashlight, Yearbook of Abilene High School, 1926
Yearbook for Abilene High School in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, clubs, and events.
Date:
1926
Creator:
Abilene High School (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Grace Cultural Center: A Case Statement
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.
Date:
1987
Creator:
Abilene Preservation League
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Information About W. A. Minter Sr. and Son]
Summarized biographical information about W. A. Minter, Sr. and his son (W. A. Minter, Jr.) including their, employment, activities, and business in the state. A note at the end of the text says that the information was sourced from the Minter family Bible and the obituary of Minter Jr.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Abilene Reporter-News
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[North Family by Funeral Home]
Photograph of four member of the North family standing in front of the North's Mortuary building. Jack, Russel, Willena and James North are identified in the photograph and they are all wearing formal clothing.
Date:
1970
Creator:
Abilene Reporter-News
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Declaration]
Unpublished statement of Declaration by the Cultural Affairs Council of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. The statement discusses the idea of building a Cultural Center in Abilene and the benefits of doing so.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Cultural Affairs Council of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
West Texas Historical Center: A Portrayal
Report on a study regarding the feasibility of a historical museum in Abilene, Texas, with a proposal for the development of a West Texas Historical Center.
Date:
1977
Creator:
Durham, Robert W., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Summary History of Abilene Army Air Field 1942-1946
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.
Date:
October 1986
Creator:
Edward, Lonnie
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Interior of C. B. Manly's Garage]
Copy slide of a photograph taken inside of C. B. Manly's Garage. Three men wearing mechanic attire are standing around a vehicle in the garage. Several tools are visible toward the left of the photograph on the wall slightly above a wooden table. The image appears to be part of an advertisement and text "George Elliott, Abilene" is written on the top right corner of the photograph. There are three other images partially visible on the right.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Elliott, George
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas - 1926]
Copy slide of a aerial photograph of the city of Abilene, Texas in 1926. "FAIRCHILD AERIAL SURVEY INC. DALLAS, TEXAS" is written below the image.
Date:
1926
Creator:
Fairchild Aerial Survey Inc.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Elias Michael, September 17, 1913]
A pamphlet documenting the prayers and eulogy spoken about Elias Michael by his friend and minister, Leon Harrison.
Date:
September 1913
Creator:
Harrison, Leon
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Close-up of Col. Asa. Holt at Fort Phantom Hill]
Copy slide of a close-up photograph of colonel Asa. Holt seated in front of one of the chimneys at Fort Phantom Hill. Mr. Holt is wearing a dark-colored jacket and round hat in the photograph.
Date:
November 1895
Creator:
Holt, Asa, Jr.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Col. Asa Holt at Fort Phantom Hill]
Copy slide of a photograph of Colonel Asa. Holt sitting in front of one of the chimneys at Fort Phantom Hill. He is wearing dark colored clothing and a round hat.
Date:
November 1895
Creator:
Holt, Asa, Jr.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Col. Asa Holt at Fort Phantom Hill #2]
Copy slide of a close-up photograph of Colonel Asa. Holt in front of one of the chimneys at Fort Phantom Hill.
Date:
November 1895
Creator:
Holt, Asa, Jr.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Colonel Asa Holt at Phantom Hill]
Copy slide of a framed photograph of Colonel Asa Holt sitting in a buggy at fort Phantom Hill.
Date:
November 1895
Creator:
Holt, Asa, Jr.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clinton and Firemen]
Photograph of J. J. Clinton, police and fire chief posing in front of a horse-drawn fire truck with his men who are wearing uniform.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Jones, T. F.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a child's hearse]
Photograph of a white 1920 child's hearse parked in front of a building. The hearse has a white painting on the body with a dark shade on the roof and there are curtains visible in the backseat. The text "George Kiker, Abilene" is written on the bottom right of the photograph. The image appears to be part of an advertisement and there is another photograph partially visible on the right.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Kiker, George
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Early Abilene by Jack E. North]
Copy slide of a photograph of the title page to the "Early Abilene" slide presentation by Jack North. Model laundry building is seen in the background with a few people and couple of horse-drawn buggies seen outside.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
North, Jack E.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Early Abilene by Jack North]
Title slide of lecture entitled "Early Abilene by Jack North." The background is a black and white photograph of downtown Abilene with a bicyclist in front of a streetcar.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
North, Jack E.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[People, Places And Events of Early Abilene]
Copy slide of the 4th representation by Jack North. Slide is entitled People, Places and Events of Early Abilene and several boys are seen in the background playing ball by the Simmons College men's dorm.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
North, Jack E.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pioneer Families of Abilene Portfolio Cases: Volume 1
Compilation of photographs with biographical sketches and genealogical information for early settlers of Abilene, based on historical research and interviews. This first volume includes an introductory statement and a table of contents for the sketches.
Date:
1970
Creator:
North, Jack E.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pioneer Families of Abilene Portfolio Cases: Volume 2
Compilation of photographs with biographical sketches and genealogical information for early settlers of Abilene, based on historical research and interviews. Includes a table of contents for the sketches.
Date:
1970/2016~
Creator:
North, Jack E.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Visit to the Campus of Simmons University, Abilene, Texas
A booklet featuring photographs of Hardin-Simmons University buildings, faculty members, students and clubs, as well as general information about the campus.
Date:
1934
Creator:
Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Pyramid, Yearbook of Stamford College, 1917
Yearbook for Stamford College in Stamford, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, clubs, and events.
Date:
1917
Creator:
Stamford College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Funeral Director's Research. Attics, Trunks Give Up History]
Newspaper clipping discussing Jack North's research process for his book and how he discovered a biscuit that belonged to Thomas Henry Floyd. The clipping also provides details about North's book and the type of stories he covers regarding the pioneers of Abilene. The reverse side of the clipping includes a portion of a "Dear Abby" column and marriage announcements.
Date:
July 31, 1974
Creator:
Stoler, Susie
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History