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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.
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.
[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.
[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.
[Program: Abilene Study Club, 1930]
Program for the Abilene Study Club variety program, including musical performances and a production of the "The Undercurrent" by McMurry College students, held the afternoon of April 9, 1930, at the Hilton Hotel Crystal Ball Room.
[Alpha Chi Letter and Event Program]
Letter from the McMurry College Alpha Chi chapter, written to their alumni regarding a donation made in the name of A. V. Hendricks, Jr., an ex-member killed during World War Ii. It includes an enclosed copy of the program from the benefit performance of "My Country" held on December 10, 1945 in the Radford Memorial Auditorium to raise money for the scholarship.
[Charter of McMurry College - Abilene, TX]
A copy of the 1921 McMurry College charter and incorporation papers filed with the state of Texas.
[Portrait of Doug Younger]
Portrait of "Uncle" Doug Younger, a man with a thick mustache wearing a suit and bow tie.
[Portrait of D.C. Sullivan]
Portrait of D.C. Sullivan as a baby, wearing a white gown and sitting on a thick carpet.
[Portrait of Irma Younger]
Portrait of Irma Younger as a baby, wearing a white dress and sitting in a wicker chair.
[Letter from H. A. Boaz to James W. Hunt]
A letter from Bishop H. A. Boaz, of Houston, Texas, to James W. Hunt. The letter expresses care and concern for Hunt and inquires as to Hunt's recovery after his recent illness.
[Photograph of Student Studying at the Library]
Photograph of a student sitting at a table with a book studying, with the photograph taken at a distance from between bookshelves at the library with a wall of windows in the background.
[Letter from Mary Katharine Burns to Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie, February 10, 1944]
Letter from Mary Katharine Burns to Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie giving thanks for her and the Chanters' "participation in the Third Anniversary program at the Fifth Street USO Club."
[Sousa Band at the Last Texas Confederate Veterans Meeting]
A photograph of the John Phillip Sousa Band at the last state meeting of the Texas Confederate Veterans Association. General Charles P. Summerall is the only individual identified.
[Letter from Alsie H. Carleton to Robert B. Wiley, May 25, 1944]
Letter from Alsie H. Carleton to Robert B. Wiley (sic.), recognizing her group's performance of the "Nautical Knot.", marveling at the "limited number of boys" used that day.
[Photograph of Boy's Dormitory for McMurry College - Abilene]
A photograph of the architect David S. Castle's rendering for the proposed Gold Star Memorial Dormitory at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas." This version of the dorm is U-shaped, has a wide set of entrance steps, and has no identifying lettering on the facade. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Draft for McMurry's Gold Star Mem'l Dorm."
[Photograph of Men's Dormitory for McMurry College Abilene]
A photograph of a drawing of a proposed men's dormitory for McMurry College by architect David S. Castle. The dormitory is a brick building of three stories; a large lawn with several mature trees can be seen surrounding the building. Large capital lettering on the façade of the building reads, "Memorial Hall."
Oral History Interview with Bervin Caswell, February 15, 2001
A video interview with Dr. Bervin O. Caswell (McMurry class of 1938) in which Dr. Caswell discusses his memories of McMurry. Dr. Caswell was a long-time United Methodist minister in New Mexico and West Texas, and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from McMurry in 1964 and a lifetime achievement award from McMurry in 2004.
[Group Portrait of Students]
Portrait of a large group of students outside of a brick building. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Came from Mrs. Wylie. 1940s?"
[Letter from Harold G. Cooke to Mrs. Lance Webb]
A letter from Harold G. Cooke, President of McMurry College, to Mrs. Lance Webb, the daughter of James W. Hunt. The letter invites Mrs. Webb to the dedication of the newest dormitory at McMurry to James W. Hunt.
[Letter from Kenneth W. Copeland to Robert Wylie, May 9, 1944]
Letter from Kenneth W. Copeland to Robert Wylie, giving thanks for the McMurry Chanters' visit to the First Methodist Church.
[Notes on the McMurry Alma Mater Song]
A two-page essay containing information on the origin of the various versions of the McMurry University Alma Mater Song, compiled by Libby Croft, Assistant Catalog Librarian at McMurry's Jay-Rollins Library.
Oral History Interview with Jo Crutchfield, April 1998
A video interview with Jo Crutchfield (McMurry class of 1937) in which she discusses her memories of McMurry and of her acquaintance with Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie.
[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.
[Letter from Gloria Jeanne Davis to Brother Jeanne]
A one-page letter to Darris (Egger) from James W. Hunt's granddaughter, Gloria Jeanne Davis (nee, Webb) with some reminiscences about her family.
[Letter from Jeanne Davis to Darris Egger]
A two-page letter from Jeanne Davis to Darris Egger in which Davis shares a few stories about her family as an aid to a book Egger is writing about James W. Hunt.
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.
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.
Oral History Interview with Darris Egger, February 20, 2001
A video interview with Dr. Darris Egger (McMurry class of 1942) in which Dr. Egger discusses his experiences with McMurry. Dr. Egger was an ordained Methodist minister and served in a number of churches in Northwest Texas and North Texas Annual Conferences. From 1970 to 1975 and 1978 to 1984, Darris served as the District Superintendent of the Abilene District of United Methodist Churches. He was the Program Council Director for the Northwest Conference from 1975 to 1978. Dr. Egger also served as Trustee of McMurry University, Sears Methodist Retirement Centers, Methodist Hospital in Lubbock, Butman Methodist Camp, and the Methodist Mission Home in San Antonio.
[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.
[St. Paul's Church Resolution]
A resolution of appreciation of the efforts of O. F. Sensabaugh as Presiding Elder for the district, by the board of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. The resolution is addressed to the Bishop Jas Cannon, Jr. and Cabinet of the Northwest Texas Conference.
[Opening Convocation at McMurry College]
A photograph of the opening convocation at McMurry College taken from the balcony of the original auditorium.
[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.
[Portrait of Couple]
Portrait of a man wearing a suit and bow tie, with a woman wearing a dress. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Cousin Mattie Crawford Delfeenis, Uncle L's daughter."
[Hunt Family Tree]
A handwritten representation of the Hunt family tree in the United States from 1635.
[Anthony Family Genealogy (1700-1995)]
A two-page document tracing the genealogy of the Anthony family from the late 17th century through approximately 1995.
[Tidbits on James Winford Hunt]
A one-page document containing some thoughts about James Winford Hunt, written by Anthony Hunt.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Dora Roberts]
A letter from James W. Hunt to Mrs. Dora Roberts of Big Spring, Texas, dated March 27, 1931. The letter is an emotional appeal for a sizeable donation from Mrs. Roberts to expand and endow McMurry College.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa]
A letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa in response to an earlier letter to Hunt on the subject of temperance and bootlegging.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to his Daughter Elizabeth]
A letter from James W. Hunt to his daughter Elizabeth, dated February 24, 1932.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Josephine Hunt]
A two-page letter from James W. Hunt to Miss Josephine Hunt of Morning Sun, Iowa, dated January 6, 1931. The letter concerns James Hunt's background and personal history, specifically how he came to Texas.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss]
A letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss of Salt Lake City, Utah, dated July 12, 1932. The letter thanks Mr. and Mrs. Goss for a letter of recommendation signed by a number of prominent citizens of Salt Lake City. It also discusses a geologist named Frank and his travels.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Rev. Lance Webb]
A letter from James W. Hunt to his son-in-law, Rev. Lance Webb of Dallas, Texas, dated January 20, 1934. The letter discusses the transfer of a car as well as Hunt's health and other family affairs.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Roger A. Burgess]
A two-page photocopy of a letter from James W. Hunt to Professor Roger A. Burgess of Childress, Texas, dated July 22, 1927. The letter provides some information Hunt felt necessary to the completion of a thesis by Burgess, and concerns historical information regarding the plains of Texas and the Estacado.
[Essay on Camping on the Texas Plains]
An essay transcribed from handwritten notes originally written by James W. Hunt. The essay tells the story of a camping adventure on the Texas plains.
[Essay on Education]
An essay on the subject of church-sponsored education and the funding of it.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to his Children]
A letter from James W. Hunt to his children, dated November 29, 1933. In the letter he discusses the distribution of money to the children, and other personal family details.
[McMurry University Founder's Day Hymn]
A copy of the Founder's Day Hymn, written for McMurry University. Words written by James Winford Hunt. Music written by Hoyt. Dated April 5, 1933.
[McMurry's Position on the Moot Question of the Touchdown]
An essay written by James W. Hunt, President of McMurry College, regarding McMurry's position on a controversial football game between McMurry and Abilene Christian College, in which A.C.C. won the game, allegedly due to a bad call by the referees. The essay refers to comments about the game made by Harold L. (Prexy) Anderson, sports writer for A.C.C.'s student newspaper "The Optimist," and later for the Abilene Reporter-News.
[The Old Quaker Colony: First Settlement on Staked Plains of Texas]
An essay written by James W. Hunt entitled "The Old Quaker Colony: First Settlement on Staked Plains of Texas."
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