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Abilene Women's Club

Description: Photograph of a Christmas parade float. The float consists of a man dressed as Santa Claus inside an artificial plane decorated with leaves. Text on the side of the float says "Here Comes Santa Clause Abilene Savings & Loan." In the background, there is a crowd of people.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Chamber Banquet at Rose Field House

Description: Photograph of an unidentified man standing at a podium at the Chamber of Commerce banquet in the Rose Field House. There is a floral centerpiece in front of the podium. In the background, there is a large sign with an illustration of a man wearing a hard hat and carrying a wrench; text above the man says "Petroleum," and to the left of the man says "Petroleum Pete." To the right of the man, there are illustrations of Texas with a zoom-in of Taylor County and the surrounding counties. There … more
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Chamber Banquet at Rose Field House

Description: Photograph of an unidentified group of men and women standing at the Chamber of Commerce banquet in the Rose Field House. The men are wearing suits, and the women are wearing skirt suits and hats; one woman is wearing a fur stole. In the background, there are other people and a sign on the wall that says "Refreshment Center."
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a Christmas parade float. The float consists of a wreath on a platform with an reindeer in the middle of it, and a man dressed as Santa Claus sitting on the platform. Towards the front of the float, there is a group of children. Candy canes and leaves decorate the float. A sign on the front of it says "West Texas Utilities Company." A sign on the side of the platform says "Santa and Helpers." In the background, there are two women walking, an empty set of bleachers, and anot… more
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of the Kiwanis and Theta Sigma float in the Christmas Parade. There is a little boy on the float kneeling in what appears to be a choir robe. There is also something on the float that looks to be a replica of a cathedral.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of the front view of the Kiwanis and Theta Sigma float in the Christmas Parade. There is a woman wearing a robe sitting behind a replica of an organ. In front of her are two little boys in robes kneeling on the float.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of "M" System Food Stores float. The words "Freedom From Want" are on the side of the float. There is a woman dressed as an angel standing between two small boys sitting on the float. There is also a cornucopia with gifts all around it on the float.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of "The Night Before Christmas" themed Christmas float. The float resembles a living room with a fireplace, Christmas tree, lamp, rug and furniture. There are four children on and two adults on the float.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float in the Christmas Parade in Abilene. On the side of the float are the words "Suffer little children to come unto me." There is a woman dressed like an angel standing next to a Christmas tree and two children on the float.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float in the Christmas Parade in Abilene. On the side of the float are the words "Suffer little children to come unto me." There is a woman dressed like an angel standing next to a Christmas tree and two children on the float.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a Christmas parade float. The float consists of men and boys sitting in two rows. Between the boys, there is a cut-out of Santa Claus in a sleigh, with cut-outs of reindeer attached by ribbon. On the back of the float, there is an emblem and sign that says "Suez 17 17 Shrine Hospitals for Crippled Children." On the side of the float, there is a sign that says "Suez Temple." In the background, there is a crowd of people.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a Christmas parade float. The float consists of a wreath on a platform with an reindeer in the middle of it, and a man dressed as Santa Claus sitting on the platform. Towards the front of the float, there is a group of children. Candy canes and leaves decorate the float. A sign on the front of it says "West Texas Utilities Company." A sign on the side of the platform says "Santa and Helpers." In the background, there is a crowd of people.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with a church tower with two bells. Two women in dresses are standing on each end of the float. A banner on the side of the float says, "The Bells of Noel," and a banner on the front says, "Colt Club."
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The church is decorated as a woodland with animal models and a small tree. The float is titled "Woodland Holiday." A Foremost logo is on the front of the float.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated as a Nativity scene. There are three men dressed as Wise Men and a woman playing Mary. The side of the float says, "Peace of Earth." The back says, "Seventh Day Adventist."
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float, a carriage, is being pulled by horses. A man in a top hat and a woman in a dress sit in the back of the carriage. The side of the carriage says, "The Friendly First."
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with drawings of Disney characters. Beneath the drawings are the words, "US Marine Corps Reserve."
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated like a living room, with a fireplace, Christmas tree and a woman in a rocking chair. The side of the float says, "Soroptimist 'Cheer The Golden Years.'"
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with animal models with musical instruments. The side of the float says, "H-SU Cowgirls Thornton's." A banner on the front of the float says, "A Musical Merry Christmas."
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with a sled and model reindeer. Three people ride in the sled, including a man dressed as Santa Claus. The side of the float says, "Abilene Secretaries Associations." The side of the sled says, "Christmas Fantasy."
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with a Christmas tree with presents beneath. Two men sit behind the Christmas tree. Behind the men is a large picture of a building with a Shriner logo above it.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with a Christmas tree with presents beneath. Two men sit behind the Christmas tree. Behind the men is a large picture of a building with a Shriner logo above it.
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Description: Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. A woman in robes and a halo is sitting on the top of the float. The side of the float says, "American Business Women's Association."
Date: 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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