Group photograph of a 1906 expression class posed in four rows in front of a brick building at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Note on the back of the frame identifies a number of individuals in the photo.

Photograph of the Old Main building at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Two female students can be seen walking on the dirt sidewalk leading up to the building. The writing on the back includes information about the photographer and owner.

Photograph of students studying at three tables in the Simmons College library, circa 1906. The walls of the room are lined with tall bookcases, and the student tables are cluttered with papers and various materials. Two men, one with a typewriter set up in front of him, sit at a smaller table. One of these men has been identified as J. Manley Morgan, the librarian. Typed note on the back of the photograph reads, “Library located about the site of the new chemistry laboratory, Science Hall 1906(?) -- In front: J. Manley Morgan, Librarian. January, 1951.”

Photograph of several art students working on independent projects in the Art Room at Simmons College, circa 1906. The walls of the room are heavily decorated with framed drawings, pennants, and masks.

Catalogue describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.

Photograph of a group of women standing on the front steps of Anna Hall at Simmons College. The typed note in the bottom margin describes the women as the “Girls of Anna Hall.”

Minutes of the Abilene City Federation of Women's Clubs in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from 1906 to 1907.

Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan reminding Bryan to obtain King and another man named W. J. train passes to Austin for legislative business.

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan explaining that his late response is due to being away in Kentucky for two weeks.

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan discussing political strategies hinging on teamwork between William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan.

Letter from T.L. Foster to William John Bryan discussing an enclosed post card requesting they both appear before the Board of Equalization in San Augustine county over the matter of valuation of Bryan's property.

Receipt for property taxes for Taylor County, paid by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1905. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.

Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Nap Foster and Annie B. Foster discussing purchasing three lots in Abilene, Texas from the Nap and Annie Foster.

Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen discussing having sold land and timber from his family's properties and inquiring to know of any other land his father may have owned.

Memorandum stating all the contractual terms for the sale of subdivision #32 of the Austin and Williams League # 340 from Mary E. Sayles to C. E. Jones. The document is signed by C. E. Jones and by John Sayles on behalf of Mary E. Sayles.

Document listing the contents of the abstract for the property, Burton-Barnes, South 100 acres of East 200 acres, Section 19, Block 18, Texas & Pacific Railway Company, Taylor County. It lists the contents of each page, including the document type, date, and the parties involved in the transaction.

Letter from J. M. Hanna to Henry and John Sayles discussing Sayles' arrangement of the sale of right of ways to a railroad company to build a new line.

Contract between the citizens of Abilene, Texas and the Pecos & Northern Texas Railway Company. The contract details the rights and obligations of both parties regarding the securing of right of ways and the construction of a railroad through Abilene, Texas.

Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1905.

Photograph of four mail carriers wearing uniforms and hats. One of the men is seated in the seated and the others are standing in a horizontal line behind him.

Copy slide of a photograph of W. C. Fisher and his family members riding in an early car.

Copy slide of a photograph of a newspaper advertisement for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Clabe Merchant. The slide lists the names of several members of the Merchant family.

The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.

The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.