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Paramount Theater's Concession Stand

Description: Photograph of a concession stand at a theater in Abilene, TX. Various types of candy are visible in a glass display case in the counter. On top of the counter is more candy and a popcorn machine. The surrounding room is highly ornate. A large, decorative lamp fixture is visible in the background. A large mirror framed by Hollywood lighting in on the wall behind the counter.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Paramount Theater's Concession Stand

Description: Photograph of a concession stand at a theater in Abilene, TX. Various types of candy are visible in a glass display case in the counter. On top of the counter is more candy and a popcorn machine. The surrounding room is highly ornate. Two large, decorative lamp fixtures are visible in the background. A large mirror framed by Hollywood lighting in on the wall behind the counter. A man is standing behind the counter, offering a drink and container of popcorn.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Paramount Theater's Concession Stand

Description: Photograph of a concession stand at at theater in Abilene, TX. The stand is various types of theater fare, including candy, popcorn, pickles, and drinks. The surrounding room is highly ornate. A large, decorative lamp fixture is on the back wall. A large mirror, framed by Hollywood lighting, dominates the wall behind the concession stand. A man is standing in front of the counter, posing with a drink in his hand.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Buses

Description: Photograph of a fleet of Greyhound passenger buses parked in a lot in Abilene, TX. The buses all boast advertisement posters on the front persuading travelers to ride a bus instead of driving their cars. Also, above the bus lot, on large billboards, are advertisements for a television station and other products.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Buses

Description: Photograph of a Greyhound bus in Abilene, TX. On the front of the bus is an advertisement persuading commuters to ride a public bus instead of driving their personal vehicles. The bus is manufactured by General Motors and has Texas license plates.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Bus

Description: Photograph of a bus stopped at a bus stop near an intersection in downtown Abilene, TX. On the side of the bus are several advertisements for sports and television shows. In the middle is an advertisement persuading commuters to use bus public transportation instead of driving their personal vehicles.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Bus

Description: Photograph of a bus stopped in front of an Army recruiting center in downtown Abilene, TX. On the side of the bus are several advertisements for local entertainment. Also on the bus is an advertisement persuading commuters to ride public transportation buses instead of driving their personal vehicles.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Taxi

Description: Photograph of a 1959 Chevy taxi parked off a road in Abilene, TX. On the trunk of the taxi is a large poster advertisement persuading commuters to take a taxi instead of driving their personal vehicles. The poster lists reasons taking a cab is a better choice than driving on your own.
Date: 1959
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Taxi

Description: Photograph of a taxi parked off a road in Abilene, TX. On the trunk of the taxi is a large poster advertisement persuading commuters to take a taxi instead of driving their personal vehicles. The poster lists reasons taking a cab is a better choice than driving on your own.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Levine's Store Windows #1

Description: Photograph of a display window at Levine's clothing store. There are female mannequins in the window displaying women's clothing and accessories. There are also signs inside and on the window.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Levine's Store Windows #2

Description: Photograph of a display window at Levine's clothing store. There are female mannequins in the window displaying women's clothing and accessories. There are also signs. A bright light is shining in the window.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

United Fund

Description: Photograph of the two people standing next to a door holding an informational advertisement that reads "Alcoholism is a disease". There is a poster hung on the door that reads "Normal and Alcoholic, When a drinker's need for alcohol becomes just that... a need... he is an alcoholic. A normal drinker can always leave it alone. For information, call Abilene Council on Alcoholism Information Center". There is a typewriter and a book on the desk in the background.
Date: 1960
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

United Fund

Description: Photograph of the two people sharing an informational advertisement that reads "Alcoholism is a disease". One person is seated at a desk and the other is standing on the other side. There are shelves with books and paper in the background.
Date: 1960
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Early HSU Welcome Sign

Description: Copy negative of a billboard in Abilene advertising Hardin-Simmons Univversity. The sign is in a field behind a fence, in front of a house, has a picture of a cowboy on the left, and is lit.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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