The Portal of Texas History

Abilene Public Library

The Abilene Public Library partnered with us to provide access to The Community Bulletin, a local weekly publication that reported on church and community events, civil rights, political races, educational changes, and the job market. Regular feature highlights famous African Americans in history and an editorial.

The Abilene Public Library is the primary information and resource center for Abilene and Taylor County. More than 300,000 volumes and numerous library services are available to the public. Services range from Internet access and on-line databases, to large type materials and children's reading programs. The Abilene Public Library is comprised of a Main Library, a South Danville Branch Library and the new Mockingbird Branch Library. The three libraries serve 42,000 library cardholders who check out more than 750,000 books and materials each year.

To see the items this partner contributed to the following collections, click on the collection names.

Collection(s):
The Community Bulletin - 43 objects