A five-page handwritten document reporting on the Fourth Quarterly Conference of St. Paul's Church in Abilene, Texas. The document includes a page of minutes, listing those present, and four pages reporting on numerous issues pertaining to the church.
A handwritten document containing an educational report for the members of St. Paul's Church. Of note is a report on early plans and fundraising for a Methodist college in Abilene. That college would become McMurry College (now McMurry University).
Photograph of the Abilene, Texas orchestra in the 1920s and they are seated behind music stands with instruments in hand. The men in the photograph are wearing suits and the lady is wearing a dark-colored dress seated by a piano.
Photograph of several vehicles in a car race at Fair Park in the 1920s. The stands are visible in the back and they are packed with a crowd of fans watching the race.
Photograph of two race cars approaching the start line at Fair Park. Two spectator stands, one covered and the other open, are in the background full of fans.
Photograph of two cars racing by the spectator stands at Fair Park with a large group of people watching. One of the cars is labeled #21 and it is slightly ahead of the other one which is unidentified in the photograph.
Copy slide of a photograph of cars lined up to begin racing at Fair Park in the 1920s. The flagman is seen next to vehicle #21 and a large crowd of people are seen in the back.
Photograph of a car race at Fair Park in the 1920s with several vehicles visible on the race track. A man is standing on the side watching them closely and the stands and a Ferris wheel are visible in the back.
Photograph of cars approaching the finish line in a car race at Fair Park with #20 ahead. The spectator stands are visible in the background with a number of people.
Photograph of the Dodge Company dealership office and showroom with a parked early vehicle visible. Several vehicle tires are displayed in different areas of the office and an employee in business casual clothing is standing by a door in the back.
Photograph of the Dodge Company office and showroom and two employees are visible standing behind desks. Several vehicle tires are displayed in different areas of the office along with plants.
Photograph of the interior of the Dodge Company mechanic shop with three early vehicles parked against the wall. Two mechanics in uniform are posing by the parked early vehicle and another man in a three piece suit is posing by a wooden table in the back. A sign is visible on the ground with the words "The Mitchell Jr., Texas Autosales Company" written on it.
Copy slide of a photograph of an early race car at Fair Park and the driver is seated inside. Another driver and several other men are looking at the parked vehicle.
Photograph of a race car approaching the finish line at Fair Park and the flag man is preparing to drop the checkered flag. Spectators are visible standing on cars and along the edge of the raceway in the background.
Photograph of a football game at Fair Park in the 1920s and several players are visible on the field and several fans are visible observing from the stands in the back.
Copy slide of a photograph of the exterior of Minter's Department Store with a sign in front reading "Minter". A group of people in formal clothing are lined up in front of the building.
Portrait of a man and woman in costume standing on stage. A handwritten note below the photo says "Wells--Tandy. 'Carmen,'" and another handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Abilene Opera. Fair Park Auditorium. 1920s or early 1930s. Directed by Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie."
Portrait of actors on stage. A woman wearing a white dress with her hair in long braids is sitting on the ground, with a man in dark clothes standing over her, and a man in a devil costume standing behind him. A handwritten note below the photo says "Grimes-Whisemart-Grimes, 'Faust,'" and another handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Faust. Abilene Opera. Fair Park Auditorium. Directed by Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie. 1920s or early 1930s."
Portrait of a young woman in costume, wearing an apron and looking at a candle on a table nearby. A handwritten note below the photo says "Lucille Auten, 'Mimi,'" and another handwritten note on the back of the photo says "La Boheme. Abilene Opera. Fair Park Auditorium. Directed by Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie. 1920s or early 1930s."
Photograph of two race cars at Fair Park. One of the vehicles appear to be severely damaged and a third car with a driver are visible in the background.
Photograph of three cars numbered 8, 20, and 22, at the starting line for a race at Fair Park. The stands are to the side with a crowd of fans and a Ferris wheel is visible in the back.
Copy slide of a photograph of the Victory Men's Bible Class holding musical instruments and standing in front of a building. The men are wearing suits and some of them have on round hats.
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