Photograph of Dr. Andy J. Patterson writing musical notes on a chalkboard at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Two Hardin-Simmons students stand on either side of him, watching as a writes. One of the students holds sheet music in her hands.

Photograph of a muddy street in Herrlisheim after a battle in January 1945. Some of the houses are in ruins, and tanks are visible in the background.

Photograph of the town of Herrlisheim in the aftermath of a battle in January 1945. The roads are muddy, and some of the houses have been damaged.

Photograph of a boy posing on top of a tank with two holes in it.

Photograph of T&P train #806 in New Orleans, Louisiana. There is a water tower behind the train. Written below the image are "[sic] T&P - M.P. Terminal Enginehouse New Orleans La Aug 17 1950" and "Frank Phillips."

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. The scene is act 1, scene 5. The setting is inside the house. In the scene, Adam and Milly discuss their relationship upstairs while the brothers relax downstairs. Upstairs from left to right: Marcelle Livesay (Milly), and Stan Denman (Adam Pontipee). Downstairs from left to right: Les Hunter (Daniel), Kent Roberts (Ephraim), Steven Pounders (Caleb), Paul Burnam (Benjamin), Greg Holt (Gideon), and Steve Allen (Frank).

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. The scene is from act 2, scene 9. The setting is in the woods. In this scene, Milly and Adam are married officially, as the rest of the brothers and brides look on. The lights in the theater have begun to darken, as this is the end of the show. Center stage from left to right: Marcelle Livesay (Milly), Stan Denman (Adam Pontipee).

Production photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. The scene is unknown. The setting is in the house. In the scene, the suitors pose for a photo. From left to right standing; Mike Hart (Joel), David Smith (Zeke), and Wyn Hudson (Jeb). From left to right sitting; Allen Walker (Luke) Adam Hester (Matt), and Brad Watson (Carl).

Photograph of stage design for Abilene Christian College's 1974 Homecoming musical production of "Man of La Mancha."

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical, act 1, scene 5. In the scene, Milly and Adam are discussing Milly's new situation in the household as the rest of the brothers are downstairs relaxing. Upstairs from left to right, Marcelle Livesay (Milly), and Stan Denman (Adam). Downstairs from left to right: Les Hunter (Daniel), Kent Roberts (Ephraim), Steven Pounders (Caleb), Paul Burnam (Benjamin), Greg Holt (Gideon), and Steve Allen (Frank).

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. The scene is from act 1, scene 7. The setting is the barn raising (dance). In the photograph, the brothers are having a standoff with the suitors, while Milly and the brides look on. From left to right: Mark Smith (Preacher), Steven Pounders (Caleb), Greg Holt (Gideon), Les Hunter (Daniel), Kent Roberts (Ephraim), Steve Allen (Frank), Paul Burnam (Benjamin), David Smith (Zeke), Brad Watson (Carl), Allen Walker (Luke), Marcelle Livesay (Milly), Wyn Hudson (Jeb), Adam Hester (Matt), and Mike Hart (Joel).

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 7. The setting is the barn raising and dance. In the scene, the brothers have begun to woo the brides, causing the suitors to become jealous of them. From left to right: Cyd Meyer (Ruth), Steven Pounders (Caleb), Allen Walker (Luke), Susan Himes (Alice), Greg Holt (Gideon), Wyn Hudson (Jeb), Teri Hagler (Liza), Les Hunter (Daniel), Adam Hester (Matt), Marcelle Livesay (Milly), Stan Denman (Adam Pontipee), Mike Hart (Joel), Paul Burnam (Benjamin), Cathy Reasons (Dorcas), Brad Watson (Carl), Steve Allen (Frank), Glenna George (Sarah), David Smith (Zeke), Kent Roberts (Ephraim), and Meredith Welch (Martha). Other actors unidentified.

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 7. The setting is the barn dance. In the scene, the brothers have begun to flirt with the brides, while the suitors look on angrily. Actors from left to right: Cyd Meyer (Ruth), Steven Pounders (Caleb), Allen Walker (Luke), Susan Himes (Alice), Greg Holt (Gideon), Wyn Hudson (Jeb), Teri Hagler (Liza), Les Hunter (Daniel), Adam Hester (Matt), Marcelle Livesay (Milly), Stan Denman (Adam Pontipee), Mike Hart (Joel), Paul Burnam (Benjamin), Cathy Reasons (Dorcas), Brad Watson (Carl), Steve Allen (Frank), Glenna George (Sarah), David Smith (Zeke), Kent Roberts (Ephraim), Meredith Welch (Martha), and other persons unidentified.

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 9. The setting is in the woods. While Milly and Adam are married by the preacher, the rest of the brothers, brides, and townsfolk watch. Prominent actors from left to right: Teri Hagler (Liza), Les Hunter (Daniel), Meredith Welch (Martha), Kent Roberts (Ephraim), Cathy Reasons (Dorcas), Paul Burnam (Benjamin), Marcelle Livesay (Milly), Stan Denman (Adam Pontipee), Glenna George (Sarah), Steve Allen (George), Susan Himes (Alice), Greg Holt (Gideon), Cyd Meyer (Ruth), and Steven Pounders (Caleb). The other actors are unidentified.

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 1. The setting is the town. In the scene, the brothers are kidnapping the brides. The actors are unidentified.

Photograph of Abilene Christian College's 1974 Homecoming musical production of "Man of La Mancha." Standing left to right: Jan Kyker Bryan (Antonia), Curt Cloninger (Dr. Carrasco), and Cindy Graves (The Housekeeper). Sitting center stage gathered around Wayne Gurley (Don Quixote) left to right is Mark Loudermilk (Sancho), Ron Conley (The Padre), and Nan Arnold (Aldonza).

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. The scene is act 2, scene 4. The setting is the barn. In the scene, Adam has left for the hunting cabin, and the brothers are now left alone to mourn the fact that they will cannot see their brides. Actors from left to right: Steven Pounders (Caleb), Greg Holt (Gideon), Paul Burnam (Benjamin), Steve Allen (Frank), Kent Roberts (Ephraim), and Les Hunter (Daniel).

Photograph of Abilene Christian College's 1974 Homecoming musical production of "Man of La Mancha." Wayne Gurley (Don Quixote) is on the left and Mark Faulkner (Pedro, Head Muleteer) stands on stairs looking at the group. Unidentified ensemble stands on stairs.

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 3. The setting is the town square. In the scene, Adam and Milly are married in the town square for the first time, while the townsfolk look on. Actors from left to right: Stan Denman (Adam Pontipee), Marcelle Livesay (Milly), and the others are unidentified.

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. The scene is act 1, scene 3. The setting is the restaurant in the town. In the scene, Adam steps to defend Milly from the harassment of the local miners. From left to right: Stan Denman (Adam Pontipee) and Marcelle Livesay (Milly). Other actors unidentified.

Photograph of Abilene Christian College's 1974 Homecoming musical production of "Man of La Mancha." Center on stairs is Mark Faulkner (Pedro, Head Muleteer) looking down at muleteers holding up Nan Arnold (Aldonza).

Photograph of Abilene Christian College's 1974 Homecoming musical production of "Man of La Mancha." The photograph displays the set design of the show.

Photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. The scene is act 2, scene 4. The setting is the barn. In the scene, the brothers have been sent to the barn by Milly for punishment, and there they discuss what to do next. Actors from left to right: Kent Roberts (Ephraim), Steve Allen (Frank), Greg Holt (Gideon), Stan Denman (Adam Pontipee), Steven Pounders (Caleb), Paul Burnam (Benjamin), and Les Hunter (Daniel).

Production photograph from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1985 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. The scene is act 1, scene 3. The setting is the restaurant in the town. In the scene, Director Lewis Fulks steps in to give some instruction to the actors. From left to right: Stan Denman (Adam Pontipee), Lewis Fulks (Director), and Marcelle Livesay (Milly). Other actors are unidentified.