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[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
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Partner: McMurry University Library

[J. D. Moore's Water Wagon]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of J. D. Moore's water wagon with a man seated on the tank. The man is wearing a cowboy hat and looking forward as he controls the lead ropes attached to the two horses in front. The wagon is spraying water to the ground from the back and the tank is labeled with the text "Campbell's, One Price, The Lowest."
Date: unknown
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[Rabbit Hunt in Gunsight, Texas]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of mostly men wearing lined up to begin a rabbit hunt. Some of the men are seated on the ground and others are standing holding leaves. There is text below the photograph reading "Club 2243 Scalps May 27, 1897".
Date: May 22, 1897
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[HSU Science Building]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of the Simmons College science building which is now known as Hardin-Simmons University. The Building is labeled on top with the text "Simmons Science Hall".
Date: unknown
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Partner: McMurry University Library

[E. L. Derryberry at Abilene Airport]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of E. L. Derryberry sitting on a plane of the West Texas Air Transport that he organized with Dr. M. T. Ramsey. The text "West Texas Air Transport Inc. Abilene Texas" is written on the side of the plane. Mr. Derryberry is holding on to a trophy placed on top of the plane.
Date: unknown
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Partner: McMurry University Library

[Photograph of the 1916 Bateman]

Description: Photograph of a dark colored 1916 Bateman hearse visible with several curtains on the backseat window. The image appears to be part of an advertisement and the text "All of the materials went into the body of this Bateman eight-pillared carved hearse were claimed to have been the best..." is written below the photograph. There is another photograph partially visible on the right side of the image.
Date: unknown
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Partner: McMurry University Library

[1911 HSU Band]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of the Simmons College Band in white uniforms and with their musical instruments. One of the drums is labeled with the text "Simmons College Band".
Date: 1911
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Partner: McMurry University Library

[Photograph of the 1910 Queen of the City parade]

Description: Photograph of the 1910 Queen of the City Parade. A carriage is visible on the middle of the road with four young ladies in it, one of them has a crown on. The carriage is led by a suited man in a hat who is holding on to the ropes attached to the two horses in front. There is a building visible behind the carriage with the text "H. Gebauer & Son."
Date: unknown
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[Airmen Service Club]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of the exterior of the Airmen Service Club building at Dyess Air Force Base. A sign is displayed above the building with the text "Vapor Trails Service Club."
Date: unknown
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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
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Partner: McMurry University Library

[Photograph of the Harley Davidson Ambulance]

Description: Photograph of a white Harley Davidson Ambulance with the text "Ambulance J. W. Wilhelm Phone 4174" written on it. The image appears to be part of an advertisement and there is text below it saying "The motorcycle had hit its popularity peak around this time and there were several of these vehicles pressed into service as ambulances. Their superiorities[sic] could be easily seen - speed, versatility, economy of operation, as well as their drawbacks...".
Date: unknown
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[Woolworth's]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of the exterior of the Woolworth store with a sign in front reading "F. W. Woolworth Co.". There is text partially visible below the photograph "... conveniently located on the corner, Woolworth is the store with high quality merchan..."
Date: unknown
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Partner: McMurry University Library
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