Aerial photograph from the northeast side of the North Texas State College campus, during the 1940s. Athletic fields are near the center of the photo. Administration building (now Auditorium) is along Hickory Street, bottom left of photo.

Aerial photograph from the southeast side of the North Texas State Teachers College campus, during the 1940s. Practice field and original football field are between Highland and Chestnut Streets.

Aerial photograph from the west side of the North Texas State Teachers College campus, during the 1940s. Bruce Hall is in the center with a practice field and the original football field, to the right. Chilton Hall with its distinctive courtyard is on the lower right.

Aerial photograph from the west side of the North Texas State Teachers College campus. Streets are (L-R): Oak, Hickory, Mulberry, Sycamore, Chestnut, Prairie, Highland, and Maple.

Photograph of the 1940 Men's Basketball team in uniform with a coach on either side of the group.

Photograph of the 1940 Men's Basketball team in uniform with a coach on either side of the group.

Photograph of the campus choir performing on stage. The instructor is standing next to a black piano and is directing the choir. The men in the choir are dressed in suits and bow ties while the girls are wearing black skirts, white dress shirts, and elbow long gloves. The words "Semana America JMP Porto-Portugal" is located on the right bottom side of the image.

Photograph of Eugene Hunley, a North Texas basketball player. He poses in his basketball jersey, which reads "Eagles 25."

Photograph of four football coaches from left to right: Odus Mitchell, Ken Bahnsen, Herb Ferrill, and Fred McCain.

Photograph of four football coaches from left to right: Herb Ferrill, Ken Bahnsen, Fred McCain, Odus Mitchell.

Photograph of four football coaches standing next to a blackboard with football plays. Standing from left to right: Odus Mitchell, Ken Bahnsen, Herb Ferrill, and Fred McCain.

Photograph of Helen Jones at her wedding in the 1940s. She cuts a cake with her groom, who wears a military uniform.

Photograph of Helen Jones at a wedding in the 1940s. There are two men and two women pictured. One man wears a military uniform.

Photograph of Helen Jones and many other women at a wedding. They stand around a table with a punch bowl, posing for the camera.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Trees and other foliage can be seen in the front of the building.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Students can be seen sitting on the front steps.

Photograph of the Historic Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. A car is parked at the curb, and a white gate can be seen to the right of the building.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Some blemishes occur in the upper corners of the image.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Trees and bushes surround the exterior stairs.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department. Two cars can be seen parked outside the building. Writing can be seen at the bottom of the image.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department.