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[Photograph of a Boy at Western Heritage Day]

Photograph of a young boy holding a branded "HSU" block of wood at the 2004 Western Heritage Day at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The boy wears a blue jacket and a yellow "HSU Sheriff's Posse" badge on his t-shirt.
Date: 2004
Creator: Richardson, Charles
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Donkey in a Hat]

Photograph of a crowd surrounding a donkey in a straw hat at the 2012 Western Heritage Day at Hardin-Simmons University. Children can be seen reaching out to pet the donkey.
Date: 2012
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Girl Holding a Goat]

Photograph of a girl holding a brown baby goat at the 2009 Western Heritage Day at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Groups of children can be seen in the background.
Date: 2009
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Library Display]

Photograph of books, maps, and objects displayed in a case at the library at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A plaque on top of the display case reads, "From the DeGolyer Foundation Library."
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Library Display]

Photographs of books, maps, and objects displayed in two cases at the library at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. According to the plaque on top of the right case, these materials are borrowed from the DeGolyer Foundation Library.
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Man and a Piano]

Photograph of a Hardin-Simmons University faculty member standing beside a piano. The unidentified man, wearing a dark double-breasted suit, stands with his right hand resting on the lid of a vertical piano.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Simmons College Group in front of Girl's Industrial Home- 1912]

Group photograph of the Simmons College faculty, staff and student body on the steps of a building. The print also includes pictures of four other Simmons College buildings, including the Anna Hall (lower-right), the Cowden Hall (upper-right), the Girls' Industrial Building (upper-left), and the Administration Building (lower-left).
Date: 1912
Creator: Groene Company
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Yucca Plant]

Photograph of a Yucca plant in the front lawn of the Van Ellis Theatre at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall]

Photograph of the Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The photograph shows the three-story brick and stone building from across a parking lot filled with parked cars.
Date: April 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall]

Photograph of the Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Taken from across a street, the photograph shows a three-quarter view of the brick and stone building. A man standing on a ladder can be seen working on the building's windows. Several cars are parked on the street near the front walkway of the building.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall]

Photograph of the front and a side of Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. This photograph is taken from beneath a tree and across a car-lined street. A person can be seen standing on a ladder working on installing windows.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Burning]

Photograph of the original Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University on fire. A large plume of black smoke is pictured emanating from the top of the building. Two students are in the forefront of the picture, watching the building burn.
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Classroom]

Photograph of rows of student desks in an Abilene Hall classroom at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, taken during the renovation of the building. A man can be seen in the corner of the photograph on his knees installing carpet.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Demolition]

Photograph of the demolition of the old Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University after a destructive fire in 1947. Shows the brick building with only three walls left standing. A pile of bricks and rubble from the demolition of a wall sits in front of the building. A telephone pole and several trees and shrubs surround the building.
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Fire]

Photograph of the original Abilene Hall fire at Hardin-Simmons University, showing smoke rising up from behind buildings in the distance. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph in blue ink reads, “Abilene Hall fire. Taken in backyard of where I live – 1024 N. 21st – 10 Feb. 47.”
Date: February 10, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Fire]

Photograph of the old Abilene Hall fire, showing smoke rising from the roof and a fire engine parked alongside the building. A firefighter can be seen standing at the top of a ladder mounted to the fire engine. A sign on the building reads, “Hardin-Simmons Book Store.” A large crowd of people, most likely evacuated employees, stand across the street from the burning building.
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Fire]

Photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Hall building on fire, taken from a distance. Photograph shows smoke rising up from behind a row of houses. In the foreground, a barbed wire fence and a bare field can be seen. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, “Abilene Hall burning - H.S.U 10 Feb. 47 -- Taken from backyard of where I live - 1024 N. 21st.”
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall in Snow]

Photograph of a winter scene on the Hardin-Simmons University campus, showing a snow-covered path between a patch of young trees. Anna Hall can be seen in the distance.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Public School]

Photograph of the front of the Abilene Public School with the Abilene High School (later Lincoln Junior High) in the background. The Public School building has several broken windows, either missing panes or boarded up.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abner McCall at Podium]

Photograph of Dr. Abner V. McCall, president of Baylor University, speaking at a podium with several microphones. He was the main speaker at the Inaugural Luncheon in 1978.
Date: 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Academy Band]

Photograph of the 1905 Academy Band on risers in front of a brick building, showing each student holding his or her instrument.
Date: 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Aileen Culpepper]

Photograph of Aileen Culpeper posed standing against a brick building on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. She wears a short-sleeve floral dress with a lace collar and cuffs. Several plants or a bush can be seen in the foreground of the photograph.
Date: 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Aileen Culpepper]

Photograph of Aileen Culpepper standing in front of a column of a brick buildings on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. She wears a light-colored skirt suit with a brooch on her left lapel. The entrance of the building can be seen in the background.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Aileen Culpepper]

Photograph of Aileen Culpepper standing with her hand resting on an outdoor bench on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. She wears a calf-length floral dress with a string of pearls and ankle strap pumps. The porch of a brick school building with columns can be seen in the background.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History