Weekly newspaper reports on church and community events, civil rights, political races, educational changes, and the job market. Regular feature highlights famous African Americans in history. Includes editorial.

Weekly newspaper reports on church and community events, civil rights, political races, educational changes, and the job market. Regular feature highlights famous African Americans in history. Includes editorial.

Weekly newspaper reports on church and community events, civil rights, political races, educational changes, and the job market. Regular feature highlights famous African Americans in history. Includes editorial.

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.

The McMurry alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about the university's students, staff, and alumni.

The investigation proposes a comparative study to determine whether or not there is a relationship between the running broad jump and the standing broad jump based upon the results of the performances of two hundred and seventy girls enrolled in Jefferson Junior High School, Abilene, Texas, and to determine whether or not one of the three allowed performances consistently results in the greatest distance.

The present study was concerned with differences between four groups of college students with various vocational goals. The impetus for this study stems from the development of a new instrument designed to scientifically measure the underlying factors of basic goals in life.

This essay explores the question of what role does the public play in the operations of government, especially considering the bureaucracy of a democratic government.

Photograph of Ferguson Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

Photograph of Sandefer Memorial at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. This picture was taken when the top two floors of Sandefer Memorial were still the campus library.

Photograph of Dr. Evan Allard Reiff, president of Hardin-Simmons University from 1953 to 1962, handing Mrs. Ellen Odelia (Finley) Jones her diploma.

This investigation into local government and politics surrounding the liquor question significantly unveils the turmoil within a community over an issue of intense interest, It illustrates how a gap in legislation enabled subversion of incorporation laws and violation of the majority will by a small but determined group. The pressures and tactics used by both opposing interests in this crisis reveal misuse of the law, possible pay-offs, secret meetings of public bodies, and other illicit occurrences. More importantly, it demonstrates the respect well-meaning citizens have for established law and order. Both sides fought hard for their interests and beliefs, but when appeals had been made to the highest authority, and the ultimate decision had been rendered, then all adherents accepted the reality of the situation, and co-exist on increasingly friendly terms.

Letter written by Jack Legett to Ruth Legett Jones, asking for information about her branch of the Legett family. Included is a blank family tree diagram, and the addressed envelope.

Plot plan for proposed facilities at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. It includes a plot plan with existing and proposed buildings.

Plot/floor plan for proposed facilities at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. It includes a plot plan with a floor plan of the first floor. There is also a floor plan for the second floor as well as Pioneer Drive Elevation and a compass indicating north.

Floor/plot plan for proposed facilities at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. It includes floor plans for the first and second floor. The first floor plan is incorporated into the larger plot plan. There is also a drawing of the Pioneer Drive Elevation.

Plot/floor plan for proposed facilities at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. It includes a plot plan, floor plans for the first and second floors, and Pioneer Drive elevation.

Plot plan for proposed facilities at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. It includes a plot plan as well as two floor plans.

Floor plan for proposed facilities at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. It includes floor plans for the first and second floors as well as a plot plan and Pioneer Drive elevation. There is also a color code, a compass, and the area.

Newspaper clipping of an article about increasing water levels in Abilene's local lakes, including input from the city's water and sewer superintendent Bill Weems.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

An Aerial photograph of the campus of Hardin-Simmons University located at the intersection of Ambler Avenue and Hickory Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.

An Aerial photograph of the campus of Hardin-Simmons University located at the intersection of Ambler Avenue and Hickory Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.