Aerial Photograph of Abilene Christian University (Abilene, Texas)
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An aerial photograph of Abilene Christian University (then Abilene Christian College) taken in 1957. The photo looks northeast at the college and surrounding area, and was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.
The Richardson and Smith libraries at this private Baptist university in Abilene provide materials necessary to support the research of students and faculty. They provide books, federal documents, maps, scores, recordings, and periodicals which are on open shelves and readily accessible to all.
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Aerial Photograph of Abilene Christian University (Abilene, Texas)
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Abilene Christian College
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An aerial photograph of Abilene Christian University (then Abilene Christian College) taken in 1957. The photo looks northeast at the college and surrounding area, and was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.
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Lloyd Jones Aerial Photograph Collection
Images of businesses, educational institutions, and land in the semi-arid West Texas Region around Abilene, Texas. Primarily commissioned by oil drilling companies and land developers, these aerial photographs by commercial photographer Lloyd Jones (1919-1992) document the development of Abilene after 1950.
Featuring thousands of newspapers, photographs, sound recordings, technical drawings, and much more, this diverse collection tells the story of Texas through the preservation and exhibition of valuable resources.