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Abilene Military History: Ft. Phantom, Camp Barkeley, and Dyess Air Force Base
This video recording of the military story of Abilene was presented in three parts. The first part of the story was presented by Jerri Alexander, who talked about Fort Phantom Hill, the 1850s army fort now owned by the Alexander family. Mike Myers, a graduate student in history at Hardin-Simmons University spoke about the World War II installation known as Camp Barkeley. Lt. Pam Fenner introduced and spoke of the history of Dyess Air Force Base, the SAC installation and home of the C-130s and B-1 bombers located in Abilene after the close of Camp Barkeley.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Alexander, Jerri
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Village in my Heart
Greene presented a lecture for the Abilene Centennial Series on his memories of growing up in Abilene. His talk included stories about Abilene's Carnegie Library, when his grandmother was the librarian; selling newspapers on the Sunshine Special train; and encountering connections to Abilene as far away as New York City.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Greene, A. C., 1923-
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Architecture and Development of Abilene
A videorecording of a speech entitled "Architecture and Development of Abilene," by Richard Dillard, regarding the history of architecture in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Dillard, Richard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Catclaw Country
Speech entitled "Catclaw Country" given by Katharyn Duff, regarding the history of the area around Abilene.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Duff, Katharyn
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Century of Fashion
Recording of a fashion show presented by the Abilene Chapter of the American Association of University Women at the public library as part of the Abilene Public Library Centennial Series.
Date:
1981
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Did the Jazz Age come to Abilene?
A lecture for the Abilene Centennial Series with Paul Lack and Gerald McDaniel discussed the coming of jazz to Abilene. The program was a part of a research project conducted by Dr. Lack and Dr. McDaniel.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Lack, Paul
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Farming and Ranching in West Texas
This video is a recording of a lecture presented by Harry Holt on the history of West Texas agriculture as part of the Abilene Public Library Centennial Series.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Holt, Harry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
A videorecording of a program on the history of Abilene, Texas, produced by First Financial Bank.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Moore, Jay
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grant Teaff McMurry University Promotion Video, October 20, 1990
A promotional video narrated by former McMurry University head football coach Grant Teaff.
Date:
October 20, 1991
Creator:
Teaff, Grant, 1933-
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with 101st District Court Judge Craig T. Enoch, 1985
A videorecording of an interview with 101st District Court Judge Craig T. Enoch, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University in 1985.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Enoch, Craig Trively & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Aaron George and George Keidii
A videorecording of an interview with Aaron George, the senior price control official for the country of Liberia, and George Keidii, Abilene Christian University student also from the country of Liberia. The interview is conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University.
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
George, Aaron; Keidii, George & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Abilene Christian University President Dr. William J. Teague
A videorecording of an interview with Abilene Christian University President Dr. William J. Teague, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University. The interview centers around the relationship between business and higher education.
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
Teague, William J. & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Abilene Christian University President Dr. William J. Teague
A videorecording of an interview with Abilene Christian University President Dr. William J. Teague, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb, Abilene Christian University Vice-President.
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
Teague, William J. & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Admiral Bobby Ray (B. R.) Inman
A videorecording of an interview with retired Admiral Bobby Ray (B. R.) Inman, who was serving at the time of the interview as Chief Executive Officer of Westmark Sytems, Inc. Prior to leaving the Navy, Inman served as Director of Naval Intelligence, Director of the National Security Agency, and Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. The interview is conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University.
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
Inman, Bobby Ray & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Alan Loy McGinnis, 1986
Interview with Alan Loy McGinnis, author of the books "The Friendship Factor" and "The Romance Factor." In the interview, McGinnis discusses his newest book, "Bringing Out the Best in People."
Date:
1986
Creator:
McGinnis, Alan Loy & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Albert Lawrence and Greg Meghoo
A videorecording of an interview with Albert Lawrence and Greg Meghoo, silver medalists in the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University. At the time, Lawrence was a senior, and Meghoo was a freshman at Abilene Christian University.
Date:
[1984..1985]
Creator:
Lawrence, Albert; Meghoo, Gregory & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Alex Haley
A videorecording of an interview with Alex Haley, Pulitzer-prize winning author of the best-selling book "Roots: The Saga of an American Family," conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University.
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
Haley, Alexander Murray Palmer & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Alvarito Domezq, October 30, 1989
A videorecording of an interview with Alvarito Domezq, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University on October 30, 1989.
Date:
October 30, 1989
Creator:
Domezq, Alvarito & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Angélica María, 1984
Interview with Angelica Maria, international singer and actress. In the interview, Maria discusses her career as a singer, stage actress, and film star
Date:
1984
Creator:
Maria, Angelica & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Arlie Hoover
A videorecording of an interview with Arlie Hoover, Professor of History at Abilene Christian University, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University. In the interview, Hoover discusses his book "Don't You Believe It: Poking Holes in Faulty Logic."
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
Hoover, Arlie J. & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Arthur Culpepper, Pat Bidwell, and Roderick Johnson, April 15, 1987
Interview with Arthur Culpepper, ACU football player, Pat Bidwell, ACU women's basketball player, and Roderick Johnson, ACU men's basketball player. In the interview, the student athletes discuss the growing problem of student drug use.
Date:
April 15, 1987
Creator:
Culpepper, Arthur; Bidwell, Pat; Johnson, Roderick & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Arthur Duncan
A videorecording of an interview with Arthur Duncan, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University. Duncan is a tap dancer, known for his stint as a performer on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1964 to 1982, which made him the first African-American regular on a variety television program. Duncan was in Abilene for the West Texas Rehabilitation Center's annual telethon.
Date:
[1984..1991]
Creator:
Duncan, Arthur & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with B.J. Pierce, January 30, 1988
Interview with B.J. Pierce, owner of the Lone Star Trading Card Company in Fort Worth, Texas. In the interview, Pierce discusses the hobby of collecting baseball cards.
Date:
January 30, 1988
Creator:
Pierce, B. J. & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Ben Crenshaw and Andy Bean, 1985
Interview with Ben Crenshaw and Andy Bean, both professional golfers. In the interview, they discuss their backgrounds and careers in golf.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Crenshaw, Ben; Bean, Andy & McCaleb, Gary
System:
The Portal to Texas History