Texas historian, book critic, and renowned author and columnist, A.C. Greene, speaks as part of the Abilene Centennial celebration in 1981. Greene reads a passage from his book, “A Personal Country,” from the chapter, “The Village in my Heart,” the village in Greene’s heart being Abilene, Texas. Green reads the short passage then tells humorous anecdotes, reflecting on growing up in Abilene. This is a segment of a longer recording. To view the full recording, contact TAMI.

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