Photograph of the 1940 Men's Basketball team in uniform with a coach on either side of the group.

Photograph of the 1940 Men's Basketball team in uniform with a coach on either side of the group.

Photograph of Eugene Hunley, a North Texas basketball player. He poses in his basketball jersey, which reads "Eagles 25."

Photograph of four football coaches from left to right: Odus Mitchell, Ken Bahnsen, Herb Ferrill, and Fred McCain.

Photograph of four football coaches from left to right: Herb Ferrill, Ken Bahnsen, Fred McCain, Odus Mitchell.

Photograph of four football coaches standing next to a blackboard with football plays. Standing from left to right: Odus Mitchell, Ken Bahnsen, Herb Ferrill, and Fred McCain.

Photograph of Helen Jones at her wedding in the 1940s. She cuts a cake with her groom, who wears a military uniform.

Photograph of Helen Jones at a wedding in the 1940s. There are two men and two women pictured. One man wears a military uniform.

Photograph of Helen Jones and many other women at a wedding. They stand around a table with a punch bowl, posing for the camera.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Trees and other foliage can be seen in the front of the building.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Students can be seen sitting on the front steps.

Photograph of the Historic Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. A car is parked at the curb, and a white gate can be seen to the right of the building.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Some blemishes occur in the upper corners of the image.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Trees and bushes surround the exterior stairs.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department. Two cars can be seen parked outside the building. Writing can be seen at the bottom of the image.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department.

Photograph of North Texas students enjoy sodas at the Hamilton Drug Store, c. 1940s-1950s.

Portrait of Gene Autry, Texas born actor famous for his Cowboy Western films. In the photograph Autry is dressed in a cowboy shirt with horses on them, and smiling.

Photograph of a student grabbing a woodworking tool as part of a class, circa 1940s.

Photograph of students listening to a professor lecture, circa 1940s.

Photograph of two women outside the Historical Building. The structure was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall.