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[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937)]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937) in Abilene, Texas. Text: Born in Bainbridge, Georgia, Thomas Middlebrook Willis was an important early leader in Abilene. Willis moved to Waco, Texas with his parents, Dr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Letitia Willis, in 1866. T. M. Willis first came to this area in 1878 to investigate range possibilities. In 1883, after graduating from the law school of Cumberland University in Lebanon, … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Pitching Washers]

Description: Photographic slide of children participating in a lawn game of pitching washers toward several boxes at the 2004 Western Heritage Day. The Hardin-Simmons University Richardson Library (left) and lines of children walking from the building can be seen in the background.
Date: 2004
Creator: Fink, Larry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Gary Fraser with Dessert]

Description: Photograph of Gary Fraser, in a green apron and a cowboy hat, presenting trays of tradition Western desserts to a group of excited girls at the 2008 Western Heritage Day. Children playing and enjoying the festivities on a lawn, various mature trees, and a purple golf cart can be seen in the background.
Date: 2008
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[The Spicer Family Christmas Card]

Description: Christmas photo card of the Spicer family gathered in front of the fireplace. Note on the back of the photograph reads, “We waited to send out cards until we could take this picture at our Christmas gathering on December 21. Pictured are (back row l-r) Johnny and Connie Earp, Cindy Spicer, Carlene and Charles Spicer, Holder Biemeret, Carrie Spicer, Mallary, Kim, and Chuck Spicer, (front rowl-r) Hollie and Hannah Biemeret, Hamilton Spicer, and Hope Biemeret.”
Date: December 21, 2003
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Bob Fink with Goat]

Description: Photographic slide of Bob Fink, wearing a blue blazer and a baseball cap, passing a white baby goat to an excited boy who holds his hands out at the 2004 Western Heritage Day. Other children can be seen in the area, passing around the goats to pet. A multistory, red brick building can be seen in the background.
Date: 2004
Creator: Richardson, Charles
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of the Fink Family]

Description: Group photograph of a Hardin-Simmons University-affiliated family posed next to a Christmas tree. From left to right: Katrina Dean Fink (daughter of Dr. Jack Dean, Dean of School of Music); Dr. Bob Fink, Dept. of English; Dr. Tiffany Fink, Dept. of History, and her son Andrew; Jon Fink; and Rob Fink.
Date: Winter 2002
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Story Telling]

Description: Photographic slide of a woman reading aloud from an alphabet book to a group of children at the 2004 Western Heritage Day. She speaks into a microphone and holds the book out so the children can see the pictures. Potato sacks can be seen handing from a fence in the background.
Date: 2004
Creator: Fink, Larry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Line for Beans and Biscuits]

Description: Photographic slide of Teresa Ellis, Sherri Collins, and Renee Collins passing out beans and biscuits to children at the 2004 Western Heritage Day. Napkins, squirt bottles of barbecue sauce, and a large pot of cooked beans are laid out on the table from which the women serve the food. A large crowd of adults and children, waiting to be served, can be seen in the background.
Date: 2004
Creator: Fink, Larry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Child Roping]

Description: Photographic slide of a child practicing her lassoing skills at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. The child attempts to rope an imitation steer head attached to a hay square. One of the student helpers is shown tying the rope into a lasso.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Original Board of Directors]

Description: Photograph of the members of the original Board of Directors for the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum Foundation. They are, from left to right, George Hatt, Dr. Colleen Durrington, John Critzas, Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen, Phil Schubert, C. G. Whitten, and Bob Hoeweler.
Date: [2004..2005]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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