[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 Richardson Library]

Photograph of the back and side of the Richardson Library at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, taken from beneath a tree and across a street. Richardson Library was erected in 1976.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Rupert Richardson at Western Heritage Day]

Photographic slide of Rupert N. Richardson, left, and another man talking in seats outside at the 1981 Western Heritage Day at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Various faculty and staff members can be seen in the background. Richardson served as president of Hardin-Simmons from 1943 to 1953.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Formal Group]

Group photograph of the attendants of an event at Hardin-Simmons University. The first row of individuals sit on chairs placed on the wooden floor, the second row sit on chairs slightly elevated by a riser, and the third row stand on the riser. All the men wear suits and ties, and the few women pictures wear dresses. The room in extravagantly decorated, with a large glass chandelier handing from the coffered ceiling, brass wall sconces, and patterned wallpaper.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Board of Trustees]

Group photograph taken on the steps of Cowden Hall at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. In the group are J. H. Parramore, K. K. Leggett, Dr. J. B. Gambrill, Dr. O. H. Cooper, Geo. L. Paxton, Dr. J. Olsen and many others long associated with Simmons College. From row (L to R): K. K. Leggett, J. H. Parramore, J. B. Gambrill, Elia J. Hobbs, Florence Price, Mrs. O. H. Cooper, Mary Cooper -- Top right: George L. Paxton, in front of him Dr. O. H. Cooper, to Dr. Cooper's right Julius Olsen, partially obscured in front of Dr. Olsen is Pearl Hazel Provence.
Date: Spring 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Football PR Shot]

Photograph of Clyde "Bulldog" Turner, star football player for Hardin-Simmons University in the 1930s. He is pictured tackling with both legs off the ground. He wears a cowboy hat and striped tights.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Students on Stage]

Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University students singing onstage in blue dresses for the All School SING competition.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Mrs. R. N. Richardson]

Portrait photograph of Mrs. R. N. Richardson from the side, visible from the shoulders up. She wears a diaphanous blouse with her hair curled in a bun at the base of her neck.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Jesse Fletcher at Podium]

Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher (1977-1991) at a podium giving a speech at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of HSU Trustees - 1959]

Group photograph of Hardin-Simmons University trustees on the steps of a building in 1959. Below the photograph is a list of names of the trustees pictured by row and those not present.
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Calf Roping]

Photograph of a Hardin-Simmons University rodeo event. Shows a man mounted on a horse with a rope loop circling above his head, in the process of roping a calf. Metal fencing and empty stadium seats can be seen in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Trombone Section]

Photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Band trombone section. There are 3 women posed in a tier pattern with their instruments. A shadow is cast on the back wall.
Date: April 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Caldwell Hall]

Photograph of Caldwell Hall at Hardin-Simmons University. Note on the back of the photo reads, “Hardin-Simmons University -- Subject: Caldwell Fine Arts -- Date: 9-1-41 -- File: HSU 6.”
Date: September 1, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Moody Center]

Photograph of Moody Center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The photo has been taken from the street/parking lot next to the building.
Date: [1995..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Van Ellis Theatre Interior]

Photograph of the interior of the Van Ellis Theater at Hardin-Simmons University, showing the rows of audience seats and stage curtains.
Date: [1961..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher on Couch]

Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher, president of Hardin-Simmons University, and Mrs. Dorothy Fletcher sitting on a coach in his campus office. A framed photograph of an elephant can be seen hanging above the couple’s heads in the background.
Date: August 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dr. Fletcher in His Office]

Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher posed in his campus office at Hardin-Simmons University. He is shown sitting behind his desk with a document held up.
Date: July 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Compere Hall]

Photograph of the front exterior and right side of the Grace Sandefer Compere Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Students and Campus Model]

Photograph of two students inspecting a Hardin-Simmons University small-scale campus model. The man on the right points to a campus building while the woman on the left looks on a smiles.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Hunter Memorial Hall]

Photograph of Hunter Memorial Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Freshmen Students at Sing]

Photograph of the freshmen students of Hardin-Simmons University posed onstage after their performance at the All School Sing. Various people have on different costumes, most notably athletic jerseys, according to the skit in which they performed.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Rupert Richardson at Texas Capitol]

Photograph of Rupert N. Richardson, president of Hardin-Simmons University, speaking at a podium at the Texas State Capitol.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Brick Cottages]

Photograph of the three brick men’s cottages at Simmons College. Each cottage had two rooms, and generally each room was assigned to one man – although sometimes two men were required to share. Typed note in the bottom margin reads, “Mens Collages - 1910.”
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Behrens Chapel Fire]

Photograph of the Behrens Chapel fire taken from between two other Hardin-Simmons University buildings and a parking lot. Flames and a large cloud of black smoke can be seen coming from the roof of the chapel.
Date: 1957?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History