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.
The Abilene Library Consortium (ALC) is a regional nonprofit organization in Abilene that provides support and resources to libraries, museums, and information organizations. The ALC contributes thousands of photos, print materials, maps, newspapers, and more.
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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.
Physical Description
vii, 251 p. : ill. (some col.), ports.
Notes
"The one-volume history of the Abilene Police Department from 1881-1993 - by those who have faithfully served the citizens of Abilene, the officers of the Abilene Police Department."
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Fuller, James David & Fuller, Edi M.Gunfire on South Front: History of the Abilene Police Department, 1881-1993,
book,
1993;
Abilene, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1210644/:
accessed June 6, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.