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[Clipping: Death Thins Ranks of First A&M Graduating Class to 3]

Newspaper clipping reporting on the shrinking number of Texas A&M's first graduating class, listing former senator William John Bryan among one of three surviving members.

Date: October 23, 1947

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Mrs. Bryan, Pioneer of Abilene, Dies]

Newspaper clipping about the death of Martha Chaplain Dashiell, wife of senator W. J. Bryan, along with the clipped newspaper header. Partial ads and articles are on the reverse side.

Date: July 28, 1948

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Birthday Greetings]

Newspaper clipping featuring an article wishing former Senator W. J. Bryan a happy birthday and recounting his life accomplishments. Another article is published in the clipping recounting thoughts on war and death from statistician writer Roger W. Babson. Partial ads are printed on the back.

Date: September 28, 1947

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: W. J. Bryan Dies; Rites Set Saturday]

Photocopy of an article divided into two newspaper clippings reporting the death of former senator W. J. Bryan and giving details about the date of the funeral.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: One Of First Autos In Texas Donated To Abilene Scrap Pile]

Newspaper clippings about former senator William John Bryan donating his car, one of the first in Texas, to be scrapped for the war effort. The article also recounts a harrowing trip the senator made to Austin in the vehicle.

Date: September 28, 1942

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Mrs. Sam Young, 84, Dies at Her Home on Y6 Ranch]

Newspaper clipping featuring articles on the death of Mrs. Sam Young, the death of three teenagers in a car accident, he passing of an infant, and freezing temperatures. Partial articles and ads are on the reverse side.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Historians Meet At Hotel Today]

Newspaper clipping with an article describing a meeting to take place of the West Texas Historical association at the Wooten Hotel. The meeting is said to feature senator W. J. Bryan as a speaker. Partial articles ar visible int he clipping and a cartoon of a train is printed on the reverse side.

Date: 1946

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Newspaper Clipping: Mrs. Wylie, Ex-McMurry Fine Arts Dean, Dies]

Newspaper clipping describing the life and career of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie (December 10, 1890-October 16, 1978). Wylie served as dean of the McMurry College Department of Fine Arts for more than 20 years and founded The Chanters.

Date: October 17, 1978

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Newspaper clippings: Dr. May Owen named Texas Medical Association President and college board member]

Newspaper clippings of articles about Dr. May Owen being named President of the Texas Medical Association and a board member of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania. Both articles include information about Dr. Owen's career and accomplishments.

Date: {1960-04-19,1962-08-31}

Creator: Houston Post

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Texas Medical Association

[Clipping: Funeral Director's Research. Attics, Trunks Give Up History]

Newspaper clipping discussing Jack North's research process for his book and how he discovered a biscuit that belonged to Thomas Henry Floyd. The clipping also provides details about North's book and the type of stories he covers regarding the pioneers of Abilene. The reverse side of the clipping includes a portion of a "Dear Abby" column and marriage announcements.

Date: July 31, 1974

Creator: Stoler, Susie

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Clipping: North Compiling Concise Histories]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the book Jack North is writing, "Pioneers of Abilene." The clipping explains some of the factors that motivated Mr. North to write the book along with a brief description about the contents.

Date: November 2, 1971

Creator: Tucker, Sterling

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Clipping: Female WWII pilots have reunion]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the WASP and their homecoming event.

Date: 2011

Creator: Emison, Celinda

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "WASP Trainer Plane Restored to 1940s Glory"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about how Elizabeth Strohfus joined the WASP and the restoration of a 1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17 and another article about how a woman joined the WASP. Other articles about weather and current events are also included.

Date: May 29, 2011

Creator: Kendall-Ball, Greg

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Unpaid Debt of Recognition to WASP Lingers in Congress"]

Newspaper clipping about the WASP, their service, and Congress' failure to recognize them as veterans.

Date: August 27, 1977

Creator: Robinson, Nancy

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASPs Had to Fight for Veteran Recognition]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Nancy Robinson's Aviation. Space Writer's Association award and the article that earned her that award.

Date: September 27, 1986

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Unpaid Debt of Recognition to WASP Lingers in Congress"]

Photocopy of a newspaper article about the WASP, their accomplishments, and Congress' failure to recognize them as veterans.

Date: August 27, 1977

Creator: Robinson, Nancy

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Putt-Putt Vanderventer: A WASP Who Still Flies"]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping with an article about Mary Putnam Vanderventer and her experiences in the WASP.

Date: August 20, 1977

Creator: Robinson, Nancy

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Newspaper clipping of an article about the celebration of the 50th WASP Anniversary Reunion and some experiences from former WASPs. Part of another article about Governor Ann Richards attending the reunion is also included.

Date: May 23, 1993

Creator: Fulton, Loretta

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today]

Newspaper clipping about the WASP returning to Sweetwater for their 30th reunion as well as what training was like for them while serving in the military.

Date: June 23, 1972

Creator: Simmons, Wally

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Burleson Slaps at McGovern]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication ceremonies of two WASP memorials.

Date: June 25, 1972

Creator: Simmons, Wally

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Late Pioneer Gets Citation

Newspaper article from the Morning Edition of the Abilene Reporter News about a resolution of appreciation made in memory of Judge K. K. Legett by the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University.

Date: September 2, 1970

Item Type: Article

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Newspaper Clipping: Remember When?]

Newspaper clipping from the Abilene Reporter-News. The clipped article describes a historic photograph and asks readers to submit old pictures to the newspaper as part of a “Keepsake Edition” to be printed. Includes a photograph of the road crew in 1928 beginning construction of North 13th Street from Pine to the new Abilene Christian College campus "on the hill."

Date: May 30, 1971

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Newspaper Clipping: When Students Held Reins At Abilene Christian]

Newspaper clipping from the Abilene Reporter-News. The clipped article lists the names and titles of student officials during an all-student day. Includes a photograph of the five named students in suits sitting around a wooden desk, writing and reading from official-looking documents.

Date: April 22, 1932

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Map of Brook Hollow Subdivision]

Map of a portion of Abilene, Texas encompassing the Brook Hollow subdivision. The map, printed on a newspaper clipping, shows the streets and property lines within the subdivision. The opposite side of the page contains advertisements. The clipping was taken from The Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Sunday Morning, March 23, 1958.

Date: March 23, 1958

Item Type: Map

Partner: Abilene Christian University Library