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[Art Forum Pressbook, 1948-1949]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1948 to 1949 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The cover for this pressbook is the front of The Texas Clubwoman magazine. The local theme of study for the local Abilene Club was "Art Looks Ahead." Miss A. M. Carpenter was elected State Director for the American Artists Professional League and Director of the Art Division of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. Included is a summary report of… more
Date: 1948/1949
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
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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
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Certificate by Governor Beauford H. Jester commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - June 11, 1948]

Description: A certificate issued by The State of Texas. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Beauford H. Jester, Governor of Texas, Paul H. Brown, Secretary of State dated June 11, 1948.
Date: June 11, 1948
Creator: Jester, Beauford H.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Other Abilene Days]

Description: Newspaper clipping featuring an article filled with excerpts from the Abilene Reporter-News twenty-five and fifty years prior under the section head, "Old Lang Syne". Other articles are partially visible on the reverse side about a mayoral race, railroad re-laying, an auto agency opening, a Dallas speaker, and student honor roll.
Date: February 29, 1948
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Commission by the Governor of the State of Texas appointing Thomas Norwood Carswell to the rank of Major in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps, by Adjutant General K. L. Berry]

Description: A commission by the Governor of the State of Texas, appointing Thomas Norwood Carswell to the rank of Major, in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps, dated October 5, 1948 and signed by K. L. Berry, The Adjutant General.
Date: October 8, 1948
Creator: Berry, K. L.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Draft of an invitation to the dedication of Hunter Memorial Hall, Hardin-Simmons University]

Description: A draft of an invitation to the dedication of the Hunter Memorial Hall, Hardin-Simmons University, dated September 24, 1948. The text reads, "THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY REQUESTS THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE AT THE DEDICATION OF HUNTER MEMORIAL HALL ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF JESSE C. HUNTER AND MADE POSSIBLE BY THE OIL INDUSTRY OF AMERICA."
Date: 1948
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from W. G. Swenson to Stockholders of Abilene Improvement Co. - March 30, 1948]

Description: A form letter addressed to Stockholders of Abilene Improvement Co., from W. G. Swenson, Abilene, Texas, dated March 30, 1948. Swenson advises that there have been indications of interest in buying the Abilene Improvement Company property weighing the possible profits and requests an indication if interested in selling.
Date: March 30, 1948
Creator: Swenson, W. G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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