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[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
Partner: McMurry University Library

[The 1933 A. J. Miller Hearse]

Description: Copy slide of a black-and-white photograph of a 1933 A. J. Miller hearse parked below a tree in front of a brick building. The hearse has a dark colored painting and curtains are visible on the windows of the passenger side. The image appears to be part of an advertisement; cutoff text below the photograph says, "A. J. Miller offered town car style coaches for that added touch of dignity. This Miller Packard...".
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[The 1939 Henney Ambulance]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of a 1939 Henney Ambulance which is painted with a light color. There is a single siren visible on the roof of the vehicle. Several trees are visible behind the vehicle and the text below the photograph is partially visible reading "This interesting looking Henney ambulance was...".
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[The Abilene High School Band #1]

Description: Copy slide of a black-and-white photograph of the Abilene High School Band of 1933-1934 standing on steps in front of the School. The band members are wearing uniform and they have a variety of musical instruments with them. Several trophies are arranged in a horizontal line in front of the band members and there is a sign with the text "The Eagle Band Abilene High School" visible above the door behind the band members.
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Abilene High School Girls Band #4]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of the Abilene High School Girls Band in uniform beside the school building steps. Some of the band members have instruments with them and a sign is seen behind the with the text "Abilene High School Girls Band."
Date: 1942
Partner: McMurry University Library

[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
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Ask Jack North]

Description: Slide advertisement of a sign for "Ask Jack North" television segment on KRBC-TV. The text " 'Ask Jack North A Funeral Director' c/o KRBC-TV Abilene, Texas" is written on the card shown in the photograph.
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[CAF Tour Plane]

Description: Photograph of a Commemorative Air Force Tour plane parked on the apron at Dyess Air Force base. The plane is painted blue with the text "Carolyn" on the beak and the door is open.
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Campbell's New Department Store]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of the exterior of Campbell's New Department Store. There are three carriages parked by the building, and a sign with the text "Campbells" is on the corner of the building. The photograph is labeled "Campbell's New Department Store, North Second and Pine Streets, Abilene, Texas." on the top right corner.
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[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
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Clipping: North Compiling Concise Histories]

Description: Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the book Jack North is writing, "Pioneers of Abilene." The clipping explains some of the factors that motivated Mr. North to write the book along with a brief description about the contents.
Date: November 2, 1971
Creator: Tucker, Sterling
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Early Hilton Hotel]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of the exterior of the Hilton Hotel (now the Windsor Hotel) in 1928. The text " 'Hilton Hotel' The Druggist Assn. Convention, 1928, Abilene Texas" is written below the picture.
Date: 1928
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Exterior of Banner's Ice Cream Company]

Description: Copy slide of the Banner Ice Cream Company one story brick building on South 14th and Butternut Street. Several early style vehicles are parked outside the building. There is a sign displayed on top of the building with the text "Banner Ice Milk Ice Cream".
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Exterior of Carnegie Library]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of the exterior of Carnegie Library in Abilene, Texas. The building has a dark red color with two white columns around the door. There is a sign above the door with the text "Carnegie Public Library".
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Exterior of North's Funeral Home]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph taken in front of North's Funeral Home. The two story building has a low mowed grass in front of it with a intersecting walk path. There are a few trees and bushes in front of the house. The center of the building has a sign with the text "Laughter's" written on it.
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Exterior of the North Funeral Home #1]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of the exterior of the North funeral home in Abilene, Texas. There is a covered walk path leading to the entrance of the two story building and a large tree is visible in front. An early vehicle is parked on the driveway on the right side of the building. There is a sign with the text "Laughter North Funeral Home" on the top center of the building.
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library
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