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[Information About W. A. Minter Sr. and Son]

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Creator: Abilene Reporter-News
Partner: McMurry University Library

[North Family by Funeral Home]

Description: 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.
Date: 1970
Creator: Abilene Reporter-News
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Statement of Declaration]

Description: Unpublished statement of Declaration by the Cultural Affairs Council of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.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.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cultural Affairs Council of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Partner: McMurry University Library

Summary History of Abilene Army Air Field 1942-1946

Description: 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.
Date: October 1986
Creator: Edward, Lonnie
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Early Abilene by Jack E. North]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of the title page to the "Early Abilene" slide presentation by Jack North. Model laundry building is seen in the background with a few people and couple of horse-drawn buggies seen outside.
Date: unknown
Creator: North, Jack E.
Partner: McMurry University Library

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

Description: 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
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Clipping: North Compiling Concise Histories]

Description: 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
Partner: McMurry University Library
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