Abilene of Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20049152

Description

Abilene, Texas played host to an array of military dignitaries at their annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The three speakers are sitting a table with coffee and plates of food. They are left to right James E. Gheen, Lieutenant General Herbert J. Brees, and W. P. Wright, Abilene. Mr. Gheen, is the public relations counselor and humorist. He is dressed in a double breasted pinstripe suit. General Brees, of San Antonio, Texas, is the commander of the Third Army. He wearing his military uniform. Mr. Wright, is the retiring president of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. He is dressed in a double breasted suit with a handkerchief in the pocket.

Archival Date

1941-02-10

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1320

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Gheen, James E.; Brees, Herbert J. (Lt. Gen.); Wright, W. P.; Banquets; Chamber of Commerce; Military; Military uniforms; Centerpieces; Bread; Coffee; Pies