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Family Portrait on Front Porch

Description: Copy negative of a family portrait. The individuals shown from left to right, starting in the front, are Louise Warren (Beckett), Eugene Warren Wood, George Warren Scarborough, Helen Paxton Moore, George Paxton Jr., Euna Lee Scarborough (Foreman), Neppie Scarborough, Carroll Wood, Booth Warren, Lawrence Scarborough. The individuals in the second row from left to right are Ralph Darr, Winnie Warren (Coit), Mary Paxton Pender, C. P. Warren, Mrs. Warren, Mildred Paxton Moody, Cora Warren Wood, a… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Man with Two Cows

Description: Copy negative of a picture of C. B. Parker with his high milk producing Jersey cow "Bonnie" and her calf "Beauty." They are in a pen with trees in the background. There is some text at the bottom describing the record-setting cow. The picture was taken near Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Home Exterior

Description: Copy negative of a home exterior. The estate grounds and side angle of a house show trees, bushes, climbing vines, windows and chimney. The photograph is bordered by a line graphic.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Portrait of People

Description: Copy negative of George W. McDaniel and three other unidentified people. The text under the image reads "Papa and Friends (Geo. W. McDaniel)." Above the person sitting in the center, handwritten text above the head reads "Papa." One person sits on the ground wearing a dress and holding a book. There are fans on the ground along with hay, gloves, and a hat. The background is a backdrop image of a nature scene.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Portrait of Women

Description: Copy negative of a portrait. The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Parker are shown as well as Maggie Parker on the far right. The text written on the bottom of the image reads "Bettie Benerly [sic], Laurial [sic] Hunter, (Friends of Aunt Mag), Maggie Fields." All are wearing dresses with high collars. The person on the far right has "Aunt Mag" handwritten on the skirt of the dress. The background is a painting of a house and trees. Props for the portrait contain a bench, collumn, and … more
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937)]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937) in Abilene, Texas. Text: Born in Bainbridge, Georgia, Thomas Middlebrook Willis was an important early leader in Abilene. Willis moved to Waco, Texas with his parents, Dr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Letitia Willis, in 1866. T. M. Willis first came to this area in 1878 to investigate range possibilities. In 1883, after graduating from the law school of Cumberland University in Lebanon, … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Man in Costume

Description: Copy negative of Servando Trevina playing the xylophone wearing a costume. He wears a sombrero and zarapa. Behind him on the wall hangs a image with the text "McMurry" on the flag.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Banner Dairies

Description: Photograph of machinery and a desk in the Banner Dairy located at S. 14th and Butternut streets in Abilene, Texas. Pressure gauges are visible on one of the machines. There are labels that read "Danger" above the gauges. Light-bulbs are also used as indicators for machinery. There is part of a poster visible that has images of Native Americans on it with the partial text that reads "Too many...Not Enough."
Date: 1958
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Banner Dairies #1

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of a brick building identified as Banner Dairies on South Fourteenth and Butternut in Abilene, Texas. A stone in the corner of the building has the text "Banner Dairies" etched into it. In the background, there are other buildings and trucks. One car and three trucks are parked beside the building.
Date: 1958
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Strike at Air Base

Description: Photograph of a strike at an air base in Abilene, Texas. Several men are standing near automobiles on an unpaved road. One man in the background is holding a sign, though the text is unreadable.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Café near Hendricks; Woman by Building

Description: Copy negative of two images. The first shows two women, one identified as L. Jeffie Gibson, standing beside a sign with a cut-out of a 7-Up bottle and text that says "Plate Lunch." In the background, there are cars parked along the side of a road. The second show a woman identified as L. Jeffie Gibson standing beside a brick building. In the background, there are cars and a building.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Abilene Cotton Market

Description: Copy negative of people riding on horse-drawn wagons at a cotton market in Abilene, Texas. Some wagons have bundles of cotton in them. The group of wagons are in a line that wraps around a street corner. Text at the bottom of the image says "Cotton Market, Abilene, Texas." Text handwritten in cursive along the side of the image says "Am trying to get ready to go to The [Dallas] Fair and also to the Convention. Are you going?" Handwritten text in cursive says "Oct 10- Will write in a few d… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of George Paxton]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of George Paxton in a unbuttoned suit, waistcoat and a bow tie. Mr. Paxton has a cigar on his left hand and his right elbow is placed on a surface. He is wearing glasses in the photo and is seated front of a dark background looking at the camera. The text "Press Photo Bureau" is visible on the bottom left of the photograph.
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Leather Kauffman Saddle]

Description: Copy slide of a photograph of a saddle made by David Kauffman. The saddle is made of a leather material and it is patterned. The text "Kauffman Bros." is partially visible on the lower part of 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

[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
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