Ledger containing ordinances/resolutions passed by the city of Abilene, Texas from January 1940 to May 1950.

Photograph of the Abilene Country Club which is a single-story building with white paint on the exterior and several columns by the front entrance.

Copy slide of a photograph of the Abilene Junior High School band in uniform and with instruments on the front steps of a school.

Copy slide of a photograph of members of the Abilene Police Force posed on the front steps of a building. The officers are wearing uniform and they are standing in three horizontal rows.

Copy slide of a photograph of members of the Abilene Police Force posed on the front steps of a building. The officers are wearing uniform and they are standing in three horizontal rows.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1910 to 1941 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The title page of this book includes the membership and officers of the Forum Club and the Art Unit. A note on the Table of Contents page states that the "Clippings not arranged by above contents." The last section of the book included reproductions of paintings from magazines and highlights Mexican Art. The section related to the 6th District includes art related activities and financial reports by Miss A. M. Carpenter.

Copy negative of some HSU Cowboy Band members and HSU Cowgirls. Three are standing by the Cowboy Band logo, one is sitting playing a trumpet, and more are in the background on the right.

Copy negative of HSU Cowgirls and a Cowboy in western costumes sitting on the ground.

Brochure advertising the McMurry singing group, The Chanters, directed by Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie. It includes photos of the chorus, a list of recent performances, descriptions of concerts, and quotations from fans.

Copy negative of the "Corral" at HSU in the late 1940's. The brick building is shaped like a barn, and there are two couples standing in front of it.

Floor plan for proposed alterations to a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Davis in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the new floor plan with the alterations, the present floor plan, and an electrical symbol key.

Interior details for proposed alterations to a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Davis in Abilene, Texas. It includes detail drawings for (with elevations) for a bathroom, a dressing table, kitchen cabinets, a shoe closet, a broom closet, and a metalace grill.

A handwritten eulogy for Hardin-Simmons University President J. D. Sandefer.

Photograph of the Exterior of St. Ann Hospital in the 1940s. The single story building is visible with a cross above the roof of the entrance and an early car is partially visible parked by the curb in front of it.

Copy negative of a view inside a building at the West Texas Fair with exhibits and people in the back of the room.

The Galleon literary magazine of McMurry College includes editorials, book reviews, and original short stories, plays, poetry, and artwork. The publication also includes advertisements from local businesses.

The Galleon literary magazine of McMurry College includes editorials, book reviews, and original short stories, plays, poetry, and artwork. The publication also includes advertisements from local businesses.

Copy negative of the HSU Cowgirl Band on stage in uniform with instruments under a banner.

Copy negative of the HSU Cowgirls and Cowboy Band on the field performing.

Copy negative of an HSU graduation in Behren's Chapel. The picture shows a large group of students in caps and gowns and other people sitting in front of a stage where a mean is speaking at a podium with other people wearing caps and gowns sitting behind him.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sidney C. Mason, Lieut. Col., 142nd Infantry, Asst. to Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Department, State of Texas, Austin. Reply letter from Mason, advising of the compliance with Carswell's request of October 24; the companies commanded by Brownlee and Carswell have been eliminated but, in view of the forecasted attitude of the War Department, the application may be delayed. Enclosure includes: Personal note written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Sid--Sidney C. Mason reminding Carswell of a time when Wilson Gunn, one bullsnake and the writer "had to do with you around the hallowed portals of old Cowden Hall". [Cowden Hall - men's dormitory, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas].

Copy negative of David Banos conducting the McMurry Band in the late 1940's, viewed from behind the band. The band members are seated, playing their instruments, and Jim Verner and another man are sitting at the front of the room.

Program for the September 1940 opening of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas lists speakers and musical soloists. The Alma Mater is printed on the back.