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Oral History Interview with Grant Jones, August 21, 1979

Interview with Grant Jones, an insurance executive and a Democratic member of the Texas Senate from Abilene, concerning his experiences and personal views as a member of the Sixty-sixth Legislature. Jones discusses his appointment as chairman of the Finance Committee, the Legislative Budget Board and the budget-making process, Comptroller Bob Bullock, Governor William Clements, the appropriations bill, tax relief legislation, public school financing, the Peveto bill, "Killer Bees," and consumer… more

Date: August 21, 1979

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Jones, Grant

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1998

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 4-6, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "Protecting America: The Changing Character of National Security."

Date: 2000

Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas

Partner: Philosophical Society of Texas

[Records for Abilene Confederate Veterans Association, 1902-1922]

Minute book and membership roster for Camp Abilene, No. 72, Confederate Veterans Association, containing minutes of monthly meetings and a membership roster dating from 1902 to 1922. Newspaper clippings glued onto some pages document the activities of the organization.

Date: 1902/1922

Creator: United Confederate Veterans. Abilene Camp No. 72 (Abilene, Tex).

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Gunfire on South Front: History of the Abilene Police Department, 1881-1993

Book describing the history of the Abilene Police Department including the early history during the late 1800s, and history by decade for the 1920s-1990s. It also includes photos and biographical information for all of the serving officers at the time of publication, with a name index starting on page 237.

Date: 1993

Creator: Fuller, James David & Fuller, Edi M.

Partner: Abilene Library Consortium

Abilene Fire Department Staffing Level Study

Compiled documentation and analysis to identify tasks and timeframes for specific fire suppression operations, including high-rise, residential, and apartment fires. The report provides background information, and outlines the results of simulations, with recommendations about staffing and equipment.

Date: June 1985

Creator: Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.

Partner: Abilene Library Consortium

Abilene Fire Department Officers' Meeting Minutes: 1968-1978

Minutes of the Abilene Fire Department officers' meetings from June 1968 to January 1978, documenting updates, news, and various discussions of the station leaders. Each document is signed at the end by the participants.

Date: June 1985

Creator: Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.

Partner: Abilene Library Consortium

Oral History Interviews with Pete Evans, 1984

Interview with Pete Evans, a Texas National Guard veteran and POW from Hamby, Texas. Evans discusses his time as a member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery (the "Lost Battalion") which was captured by the Japanese in March, 1942, including: his upbringing; entering the Guard and training; mobilization, the Louisiana Maneuvers, and deployment to East Asia; diversion from the Philippines to Brisbane and then Java, after December 7th, 1941; assignment to Sangosari near Malang; the Japanese i… more

Date: {1984-02-15,1984-02-29,1984-03-07}

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Evans, Pete

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Personal Diary of Frank Fujita, Jr.

A copy of Frank Fujita Jr.'s war diary, obtained by Dr. Ron Marcello to accompany Fujita's oral history interview. Fujita was an Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery Regiment captured on Java in March 1942. Included is Fujita's original bound diary, and a rewritten version he made in a Japanese logbook in internment and continued. They contain daily activities, doodles, lists of dozens of servicemen and captives encountered, and the key to an e… more

Date: December 19, 1970

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Fujita Jr., Frank

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Frank Fujita, November 9, 1970

Interview with Frank Fujita, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Abilene, Texas. Fujita recounts his experiences as a captured member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery (the "the Lost Battalion"), including: joining the Guard and deploying to East Asia; diversion to Brisbane and assignment to Malang, Java; repelling a Japanese infantry assault; attempted evasion of Japanese forces before being captured; and internment and labor at Surabaja, Bicycle Camp in Batavia, Changi Camp… more

Date: November 9, 1970

Creator: Marcello, Ronald & Fujita Jr., Frank

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Pioneer Families of Abilene Portfolio Cases: Volume 1

Compilation of photographs with biographical sketches and genealogical information for early settlers of Abilene, based on historical research and interviews. This first volume includes an introductory statement and a table of contents for the sketches.

Date: 1970

Creator: North, Jack E.

Partner: McMurry University Library

Historical Program: 1881-1956 Abilene, Texas Diamond Jubilee, April 8-14

Program of events for the 75th anniversary of Abilene, Texas, including lists of activities and people involved in the celebration, as well as articles about the founding and history of the city.

Date: unknown

Partner: McMurry University Library

Summary History of Abilene Army Air Field 1942-1946

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

Our Homes and Country Illustrated

Promotional pamphlet describing the communities in Taylor County, Texas for readers who might be interested in purchasing homes in the area. It includes an overview of the homes, families, and businesses in each community, with photographs.

Date: 1903

Partner: McMurry University Library

Pioneer Families of Abilene Portfolio Cases: Volume 2

Compilation of photographs with biographical sketches and genealogical information for early settlers of Abilene, based on historical research and interviews. Includes a table of contents for the sketches.

Date: 1970/2016~

Creator: North, Jack E.

Partner: McMurry University Library

San Simon Cattle Company: Stockholders Minute Book

Book of meeting minutes from the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company stockholders meetings. Oaths from the members and the by-laws of the company are written into the beginning of the book.

Date: 1885-09-15/1917-12-10

Creator: San Simon Cattle and Canal Company

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

San Simon Cattle Company: Directors Minute Book

Book of meetings minutes recorded from the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company Board of Directors. Signed and notarized oaths from the members are written through sections of the book.

Date: 1886-10-13/1914-12-14

Creator: San Simon Cattle and Canal Company

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

San Simon Cattle and Canal Company Stock Certificates

Book filled with stock certificates of the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company bought by various members, with information on the date of issuance, date of surrender, and new certificate numbers received. Cancelled certificates are marked so with paper notes or red ink. A photograph of a building and a few loose paper notes and letters are tucked into some of the pages.

Date: {1885..1914}

Creator: San Simon Cattle and Canal Company

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[San Simon Cattle Company Check Book]

Check note book for the bank account of San Simon Cattle Co. with five pages of balance sheets in the front. The rest of the pages are blank.

Date: 1903/1904

Creator: San Simon Cattle and Canal Company

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Abilene Fire Department Legacy Album

Album containing descriptive information and extensive photographs that describe the history of the Abilene Fire Department, with portraits of employees in 2014.

Date: 2014

Creator: Peachtree Portraits