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[Photograph of Student Studying at the Library]
Photograph of a student sitting at a table with a book studying, with the photograph taken at a distance from between bookshelves at the library with a wall of windows in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bourne, Jim
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Boy's Dormitory for McMurry College - Abilene]
A photograph of the architect David S. Castle's rendering for the proposed Gold Star Memorial Dormitory at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas." This version of the dorm is U-shaped, has a wide set of entrance steps, and has no identifying lettering on the facade. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Draft for McMurry's Gold Star Mem'l Dorm."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Castle, David S.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Men's Dormitory for McMurry College Abilene]
A photograph of a drawing of a proposed men's dormitory for McMurry College by architect David S. Castle. The dormitory is a brick building of three stories; a large lawn with several mature trees can be seen surrounding the building. Large capital lettering on the façade of the building reads, "Memorial Hall."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Castle, David S.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of McMurry University Chanters Officers]
Photograph of the officers of the McMurry University Chanters. There are four female students in the front row, and five male students standing behind them. They wear academic regalia, including a stole with the letters MCM.
Date:
196X
Creator:
Hutcheson, Don
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Inner Courtyard of the Quadrangle]
A photograph of the inner courtyard and porch of the Quadrangle at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Quadrangle - some science courses taught here. Chemistry? Physics?"
Date:
1948
Creator:
Jones, Lloyd
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Rev. Ralph Seiler]
A photograph of Rev. Ralph Seiler, visible from the chest up. A Methodist minister, Seiler served on the McMurry College Board of Trustees and was the school's Baccalaureate speaker in 1963.
Date:
196X
Creator:
Motts, Gordon H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Elizabeth Myatt]
A photograph of Elizabeth Myatt, visible from the chest up, who taught French and Spanish at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, from 1923 to 1925 and again from 1931 to 1969.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Roberts' Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Brandon Trussell]
A photograph of Brandon Trussell, visible from the chest up. Trussell served as a Business Administration faculty member at McMurry College in Abilene, Texas, in the 1950s.
Date:
195X
Creator:
Thurman's Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Victor Wolfram]
A photograph of Victor Wolfram, visible from the chest up. Wolfram served as Professor of Piano and Theory at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, during the late 1940s. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Victor Wolfram, 3712 Rawlins St., Dallas, Texas."
Date:
194X
Creator:
Udel Bros.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of McMurry President Dr. Shimp]
Photograph of McMurry President Dr. Shimp walking down steps from a stage with a large American flag in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo states that it was taken at Homecoming in 1993.
Date:
1993
Creator:
Vann, Todd
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Laura Jewel Davis Scarborough and Gordon Bennett]
A photograph of Laura Jewel Davis Scarborough (1887-1968) (right) with McMurry College President Gordon Bennett (left), examining Scarborough's library which she donated to the newly opened Jay-Rollins Library at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
196X
Creator:
Worth Long Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Graduation on Future Site of Radford Hall (McMurry University)
A photograph showing a group of McMurry University students in graduation regalia outdoors on a dirt field in front of a stage with a band. On the reverse of the photo is printed "Groundbreaking for Radford? 1951 or Graduation on future site of Radford?"
Date:
1945/1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interior of Old McMurry University Library
A photograph of the interior of the old McMurry University library which was located on the second floor of Old Main. The photograph shows students seated at desks, many wearing coats.
Date:
1930/1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lou Rodenberger, Sandra Harper, & Pug Parris Photo
A photograph of (from L to R) Dr. Lou Rodenberger, Dr. Sandra Harper, & Dr. Pug Parris of McMurry University.
Date:
1985/1995
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Opening Letter by J. W. Hunt]
Letter from Dr. James W. Hunt announcing the opening of McMurry University in Abilene. The letter invites prospective students to inquire about upcoming courses and enrollment.
Date:
1923
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Opening Program]
Program for McMurry College in Abilene, Texas for the first formal opening on September 20, 1923, describing the order of events and persons involved.
Date:
September 1923
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
McMurry University Museum (1929-1960)
A photograph of the McMurry University Museum building, which was constructed in 1929 under the direction of William C. Holden. The building was demolished in 1960.
Date:
1929/1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Bishop Alfred L. Norris with Students]
A photograph of Methodist Bishop Alfred L. Norris visiting with a group of McMurry University students. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Bishop Alfred Lloyd Norris, 1994-1995, McM students."
Date:
[1994..1995]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Building Construction]
Photograph of construction of a building at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. The image shows a brick corridor with a cement floor, and large reinforcement beams in the unfinished ceiling.
Date:
September 1989
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Ceremony Opening Student Apartments]
A photograph of a group of five male faculty members after they have cut the ribbons to officially open the Student Apartment Complex, at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, with Dr. Shimp on the far right.
Date:
Autumn 2001
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Ceremony Opening Student Apartments]
A photograph of an unidentified man speaking at a podium at the opening ceremony for the Student Apartment Complex at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, with Dr. Shimp standing to the right behind the speaker.
Date:
Autumn 2001
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Chanters' Concert]
Photograph of the Chanters' Concert held at Aldersgate Methodist Church during Dr. Shimp's inaugural week at McMurry.
Date:
March 1994
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Crane Lifting Sacred Wind]
A photograph of the McMurry University Sacred Wind statue being lifted into the air by a crane to be placed atop a marble stand, prior to the dedication ceremony. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Installation of Sacred Wind."
Date:
March 11, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dames Club Reception]
A photograph of five women socializing at the Dames Club Reception, honoring faculty wives of Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University. One of the women may be Mrs. Andrew Hunt. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Dames Club Reception honoring faculty wives of A. C. C. and H-S U."
Date:
[1940..1959]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History