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[Art Forum Scrapbook, 1922-1933]

Description: Scrapbook detailing art events in Abilene, Texas, especially the activities of the Art Unit of the Abilene Women's Forum from its inception in 1922 to 1933. Accomplishments of the various Abilene art organizations are included by year but not necessarily in chronological order. Emphasized are clippings and exhibits by the Texas Fine Arts Forum, the Abilene Art League, art at the West Texas Fair, activities at the Abilene High School, and special events at the three universities (Hardin-Simmons … more
Date: 1922/1933
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1935-1936]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, over the year with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The theme for the Art unit for this year was listed as "Art in Our Daily Lives." This scrapbook contains the bylaws of the Forum Club as well as art unit clippings and a year-end report. Speakers and programs of the Abilene Art League are included in the clippings.
Date: 1935/1936
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1933-1934]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, over the year with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The activities of two Abilene art clubs, the Art Forum and the Abilene Art League are highlighted. The Art Forum theme for the year was "Art in Texas - Art in America." Traveling exhibits shown in Abilene and provided by Texas Fine Arts Association are described.
Date: 1933/1934
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1956-1957]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Traveling exhibits shown in Abilene are described, as well as local artists and their work.
Date: 1956/1957
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1936-1937]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1936 to 1937 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The program for the year was "Art for the Busy Woman." Meeting minutes, bylaws, and a section on finger painting are a part of this scrapbook. Other club news includes the Abilene Wednesday Club, one of the charter member clubs of the Abilene Federation. Federation teaching tools include a unit on "Famous Cathedrals." A Texas Centennial pamphlet i… more
Date: 1936/1937
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Record Book, 1948]

Description: This scrapbook was collated for the American Art Week competition. On the front cover is a map of Texas with divisions for the Federated Women's Club districts. The motto of the Texas Art Division of the Federation is "Give Art a Chance." Each of the local Abilene universities - Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, and Abilene Christian University - had events to highlight American Art week.
Date: 1948
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1955-1956]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1955 to 1956 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Includes newspaper clippings organized by local, district, state, and national art activities and events.
Date: 1955/1956
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Scrapbook, 1936-1956]

Description: Scrapbook containing records relating to the Frances B. Fisk Student Art Loan Fund and the Penny Art Fund. The Penny Art Fund was a fundraiser for art started by the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1930 and adopted by Texas in 1933. Each club member donated one penny, which the Federation used to buy original art that was to be given to state clubs as prizes for outstanding work in promotion of art. The Fiske Student Loan Fund was a program sponsored by the Sixth District of the Texas Fe… more
Date: 1936/1956
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1949-1950]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Includes clippings and information about events at the Abilene Woman’s Forum during the year, Abilene and Merkel art news, the activities at the three Abilene universities, and the Abilene public schools. Also included is information about the exhibits of the Fine Arts Museum and planning memos with notations.
Date: 1949/1950
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Record Book, 1949]

Description: Scrapbook that highlights the activities of American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, including reports from museums, art organizations, and public schools and institutions of higher learning. This book was entered into the American Art Week contest. Ribbons saying "Texas Art" are on the front cover. With each clipping, the number of inches of newspaper print devoted to art and the circulation numbers of each of the papers is included. The focus is on local art events during American A… more
Date: 1949
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1946-1947]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1946 to 1947 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for the year was "Art, Sight, and Insight." Events of the Art Unit, Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Creative Arts Club and local schools are included.
Date: 1946/1947
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1944-1945]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1944 to 1945 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The cover of this album is from Federation News, May 1945. Miss A.M. Carpenter is listed as the chairman of the Art Unit. Memorabilia include catalogues and clippings of art shows in Abilene. One exhibit, sponsored jointly by the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and the United States Marine Corps, was entitled "Combat Art" by Sgt. Sherman Loudermilk. T… more
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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