Photograph of the the north side of the Administration Building, seen with pine trees and flowers showing the first signs of spring, circa 1980-90s.

Photograph of an alteration room filled with costumes for student performers at the University of North Texas Centennial Extravaganza that was held at Fouts Field in Denton, Texas on October 18, 1990. The monumental event was comprised of musical and dance numbers by over two thousand students.

Photograph of a woman altering costumes for student performers inside of a classroom. The costumes were used for performances at the University of North Texas Centennial Extravaganza that was held at the Fouts Field in Denton, Texas on October 18, 1990. The monumental event was comprised of musical and dance numbers by over two thousand students.

Photograph of the belltower of the Hurley Administration Building at the University of North Texas in Denton. Unidentified people are shown walking near the building.

Photograph of several cast members, including Sinbad and Scott Bakula, and movie crew members talking near the north end of the Library Mall on the University of North Texas campus, during the filming of the movie "Necessary Roughness." A group of students is sitting around the edges of the sunken garden and other people in the background appear to be watching.

Photograph of several cast members, including Sinbad (left) and Scott Bakula (right), talking near the north end of the Library Mall on the University of North Texas campus, during the filming of the movie "Necessary Roughness." A crew member on the far right of the image is holding a microphone above the. Large groups of people are observing from the background.

Photograph of several cast members, including Sinbad (left) and Scott Bakula (right) walking near the north end of the Library Mall on the University of North Texas campus, during the filming of the movie "Necessary Roughness." In the background, a large number of people are standing in a line, observing.

Photograph of several cast members, including Sinbad (left) and Scott Bakula (right), talking near the north end of the Library Mall on the University of North Texas campus, during the filming of the movie "Necessary Roughness." A microphone is extended above them and a large number of people are watching in the background.

Photograph of the solar car, Centennial, designed and constructed by the Industrial Technology Department (now the College of Engineering) at the University of North Texas in 1990.

Photograph of Centennial Solar Car being driven by a student during the GM Sunrayce, 1990.

Photograph of a woman sitting at a table while altering costumes for student performers inside of a classroom. The costumes were used for performances at the University of North Texas Centennial Extravaganza that was held at the Fouts Field in Denton, Texas on October 18, 1990. The monumental event was comprised of musical and dance numbers by over two thousand students.

Photograph of a crowd watching the UNT solar car drive by. The car helped celebrate the university’s centennial year, 1990.

Photograph of Dr. Sam Atkinson, Regent's Professor and Director of the Institute of Applied Sciences at the University of North Texas. Atkinson and an unidentified man are looking over and discussing some maps that are laid out before them on a table in one of their offices. Many more maps are visible in the background pinned to the wall or framed.

Photograph of Dr. Sam Atkinson and his pupil reviewing a map for a remote sensing project in the Institute of Applied Sciences. Atkinson is the Regents Professor and Director of the Institute for Applied Sciences.

Photograph of Dr. Sandra Terrell sitting at her desk with a puppet, 1990.

Photograph of Dr. Sandra Terrell working at her desk at a computer, 1990.

Photograph of UNT's mascot, Eppy the Eagle and the fictional Rowdy the Armadillo from the film Necessary Roughness (1991). Four students are seen gathered around the mascots and asking for their autographs. UNT’s buildings and football field served as backdrop for the 1991 football comedy film Necessary Roughness. The University was compensated $65,000 for use of its facilities. In the movie, the fictional Texas State Armadillos follow a string of successful seasons with a host of NCAA violations.

Photograph of a film crew from an unidentified production. Five men and one woman are gathered around a movie camera. The man closest to the viewer holds a clapperboard. The photo is marked for cropping.

Photograph of a man performing on stage during a rendition of "Forever Green." The musical tells the history of the University of North Texas and was performed during the university's centennial celebrations. Denton satirist, Donna Trammell, took popular melodies and put words about the school and town to them. The show was performed by current students, alumni, and many other townsfolk including then Denton mayor, Bob Castleberry.

Photograph of a brick-and-stone sign with the name "Grant Edison Library" during the filming of Necessary Roughness. Crew members are visible behind the sign setting up equipment and other people appear to be watching, in the background.

Photograph of a group of actors dressed in costumes performing "Forever Green" on stage. The musical tells the history of the University of North Texas and was performed during the university's centennial celebrations. Denton satirist, Donna Trammell, took popular melodies and put words about the school and town to them. The show was performed by current students, alumni, and many other townsfolk including then Denton mayor, Bob Castleberry.

Photograph of the test model of the solar car, circa 1990.

Photograph of Kathy Ireland filming "Necessary Roughness." Kathy Ireland is acting as the character Lucy Draper, the kicker for the Armadillos. Ireland is standing on the movie set in her football uniform and smiling for her portrait to be taken, film crew and film sets are visible behind her. UNT’s buildings and football field served as the backdrop for the 1991 football comedy film Necessary Roughness. The University was compensated $65,000 for use of its facilities. In the movie, the fictional Texas State Armadillos follows a string of successful seasons with a host of NCAA violations.

Photograph of women standing behind a large table while altering student costumes. The costumes were used for performances at the University of North Texas Centennial Extravaganza that was held at the Fouts Field in Denton, Texas on October 18, 1990. The monumental event was comprised of musical and dance numbers by over two thousand students.