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Report on Pitometer Survey (Abilene, Texas, 1926)

A report, prepared in 1926 for O. K. Hobbs, who was serving at the time as the Director and Assistant City Engineer of the Abilene (Texas) Water Department. The report relates to water usage and leakage problems in the system being used at the time. The report was prepared by The Pitometer Company of New York, NY.

Date: 1926

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Wooden Plane]

Small, wooden plane with the words, "Keep 'em flying" burned into the wings and "Abilene, Tx" burned into the back. A label is attached to the plane with string and is address from "Mother" to Moris Baxter.

Date: 1944

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Abilene, Texas Fire Department Patch]

Patch from the Abilene fire department. The semicircular patch has a dark blue background and silver edging. "Abilene Fire Dept." is written in silver.

Date: unknown

Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

Spectator shoes

Pumps of white suede and black leather segments. The shoes of white suede are designed with a slightly pointed toe, open at front with a small inverted "V" shape, the front of the toe-box overlaid with a black leather trim. The instep with black narrow leather lace-up details and bow. Wedge heel of white suede with black leather horizontal bands. Designer's stamp inside left shoe: "by Johansen / Smartest Since 1876" Retailer's stamp inside right shoe: "Ernest Grissom's / Abilene" Measurement… more

Date: 1937

Creator: Johansen

Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design