Photograph of Dale Peters and wife, Juanita Teal. They both wear costumes and make music together. Dale plays a piano-like instrument, while Juanita sings.

Photograph of twelve Yucca Beauty contestants wearing evening gowns.

Photograph of Josie Cantu sitting on a bench. She can be seen a long over coat and looking directly at the camera. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of Josie Cantu sitting on a bench. She can be seen in a long over coat and looking directly at the camera. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Portrait of Josie Cantu. She can be seen wearing a sweater. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Portrait of Josie Cantu. She can be seen wearing a sweater. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Profile of Josie Cantu. She can be seen wearing a sweater. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Profile of Josie Cantu. She can be seen wearing a sweater. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of the 1962 symphony orchestra at North Texas State University. They pose on a stage, apparently at a recital.

Photograph of Bob Dennard and Gloria Adams holding a sign advertising Avesta contest awards that offered prizes for the best poem, fiction, and non-fiction entries. Avesta was a student-run literary magazine.

Photograph of Janitor of the Month, Elrod Amos. He is wearing his uniform while smiling directly at the camera.

Portrait of Shirley Cothran. She can be seen wearing a white shirt with ruffles and pearl accents. She wears earrings and a crown on her head as well. Shirley Cothran is a former Miss America winner from Denton, Texas.

Portrait of Shirley Cothran. She can be seen wearing a white shirt with ruffles and pearl accents. She wears earrings and a crown on her head as well. Shirley Cothran is a former Miss America winner from Denton, Texas.

Portrait of Shirley Cothran. She can be seen wearing a white shirt with ruffles and pearl accents. She wears earrings and a crown on her head as well. Shirley Cothran is a former Miss America winner from Denton, Texas.

Portrait of Shirley Cothran. She can be seen wearing a white shirt with ruffles and pearl accents. She wears earrings and a crown on her head as well. Shirley Cothran is a former Miss America winner from Denton, Texas.

Photograph of children on and around a trampoline in the women's gym. The children are visiting from Gainesville for a clinic. One of the children is in a sitting position mid-air after bouncing on the trampoline. Two others are standing beside the trampoline.

Photograph of four children in front of the Hurley Administration building. The boys wear button-up shirts while the girls wear dresses. All four can be seen smiling, looking at the camera.

Photograph of four children in front of the Hurley Administration building. The boys wear button-up shirts while the girls wear dresses. All four can be seen smiling, looking at the camera.

Photograph of four children in front of the Hurley Administration building. The boys wear button-up shirts while the girls wear dresses. All four can be seen smiling, looking at the camera.

Photograph of four children in front of the Hurley Administration building. The boys wear button-up shirts while the girls wear dresses. All four can be seen smiling, looking at the camera.

Photograph of four children in front of the Hurley Administration building. The boys wear button-up shirts while the girls wear dresses. All four can be seen smiling, looking at the camera.

Portrait of Amos Elrod, Janitor of the Month, sitting against a light background. He is wearing his uniform with his name stitched on the front and glasses.

Photograph of Archille Murat Willis, Jr. sitting at a Board of Regents meeting. Willis was elected chairman of the board in 1969 and served for nine years. During his tenure, the university underwent many cultural movements facilitated by students concerning civil rights, anti-Vietnam War protests, free speech, academic policies, and a new library. The Willis Library is named after him.

Photograph of Archille Murat Willis, Jr. sitting at a Board of Regents meeting. Willis was elected chairman of the board in 1969 and served for nine years. During his tenure, the university underwent many cultural movements facilitated by students concerning civil rights, anti-Vietnam War protests, free speech, academic policies, and a new library. The Willis Library is named after him.