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Gunfire on South Front: History of the Abilene Police Department, 1881-1993

Description: 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.
Date: 1993
Creator: Fuller, James David & Fuller, Edi M.
Partner: Abilene Library Consortium

Abilene Fire Department Staffing Level Study

Description: Compiled documentation and analysis to identify tasks and timeframes for specific fire suppression operations, including high-rise, residential, and apartment fires. The report provides background information, and outlines the results of simulations, with recommendations about staffing and equipment.
Date: June 1985
Creator: Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
Partner: Abilene Library Consortium

Nostalgia

Description: A book of poetry written by Harriet Garrett. Contents: Nostalgia -- Spring and Autumn -- Thoughts of Home -- The Land of Yesterday -- Memories -- To You, My Friend -- To a Friend in California -- An Old Refrain -- The Great Adventure -- The Return of a Soldier -- On Reading Two Poems of the World War -- The Message -- Shadows -- Mother -- The Valley of the Shadow -- On the Death of My Father -- “Hope Springs Eternal” -- Dear Lads of Mine -- Dear, Familiar Faces -- One More River -- America -- … more
Date: 1941
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Captain Charles Schreiner, Father of The Hill Country

Description: A biographical piece that covers the life of Captain Charles Schreiner. It has been published in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Captain Schreiner's birth.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bowlin, Michael
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

The Lore and Legend of The Texas Hill Country

Description: Compilation of lore and legends based throughout rural Texas Hill Country, grouped into sections covering the Bandera, and Fredericksburg areas, as well as Romantic, Contemporary and Mexican Lore.
Date: 1975
Creator: Campion, William J.
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

As Texas As It Gets

Description: A book that covers the Texas life of Bob Ramsey.
Date: 1999
Creator: Ramsey, Robert Ray & McDonald, Mark
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

More Texas Tales

Description: Book of anecdotes by Bob Ramsey, a hunter, rancher, and wildlife specialist about growing up and living in Texas Hill Country.
Date: 2002
Creator: Ramsey, Bob
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Abilene Fire Department Officers' Meeting Minutes: 1968-1978

Description: Minutes of the Abilene Fire Department officers' meetings from June 1968 to January 1978, documenting updates, news, and various discussions of the station leaders. Each document is signed at the end by the participants.
Date: June 1985
Creator: Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
Partner: Abilene Library Consortium
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