Photograph of an executive council meeting around a large rectangular table with documents scattered around its surface. A map hangs on the wall in the background. The photo is taken from between two council members.

Photograph of an executive meeting inside an office room to discuss a name change for the institution. During this time, North Texas State College achieved university status. The photo is focused on a woman who sits at the front of the table and the men surrounding her. Everyone pictured is wearing a formal outfit and glasses.

Photograph of an executive council meeting inside of an office room. The members are gathered around a large table filled with documents. The photo is taken from behind some of the members. The year this photo was taken, North Texas State College received its university status.

Photograph of executives meeting to discuss changing North Texas State College into a university. The sit around a long rectangular table inside of an office room. The photo is taken from behind a council member.

Photograph of an executive council meeting. The members are sitting around a table inside of a secluded room while wearing formal attire. During this year, North Texas State College became an official university and changed its name to North Texas State University. The photo is taken from behind a few council members.

Photograph of a council meeting of executives within the university inside of an office room. They sit around a large table filled with documents, ash trays, and personal items. All of the council members are wearing formal outfits. A map hangs on the wall in the background.

Photograph of an Executive Council meeting. The council members are sitting around a rectangular table decorated with scattered papers. All of the members are wearing formal attire. A few are also wearing glasses. A map is visible hanging on the wall.

Photograph of a meeting of executives inside of an office room. They sit around a large table decorated with loose documents. Every member is wearing a formal outfit. The photo is taken from behind two council members.

Photograph of executive council members meeting inside of a large office room. The men are all wearing dark suits while looking towards a speaker who stands off camera. During the year this photo was taken, North Texas State College became a university. The photo is taken from behind several council members.

Photograph of an executive council meeting to discuss the university's name change. They sit around a large table within an office space. During this time, North Texas State College achieved university status. The photo is taken from between two council members.

Photograph of Leon Breeden, a North Texas State University Professor of Jazz, sitting on a couch with three others around a music trophy. From left to right are Lanny Steele, Leon Breeden, Tom Wirtel, and Morgan Powell. The trophy reads "--- Booking Corporation Trophy Awarded Annually to the First Jazz Group at the Collegiate Jazz Festival, University of Notre Dame". The annual winners are engraved into a plaque on the stand. All of the men are wearing suits.

Photograph of Leon Breeden, a North Texas State University Professor of Jazz, sitting on a couch with three others around a music trophy. From left to right are Lanny Steele, Leon Breeden, Tom Wirtel, and Morgan Powell. The trophy reads "--- Booking Corporation Trophy Awarded Annually to the First Jazz Group at the Collegiate Jazz Festival, University of Notre Dame". The annual winners are engraved into a plaque on the stand. All of the men are wearing suits.

Photograph of Leon Breeden, a North Texas State University Professor of Jazz, sitting on a couch with three others around a music trophy. From left to right are Lanny Steele, Leon Breeden, Tom Wirtel, and Morgan Powell. The trophy reads "--- Booking Corporation Trophy Awarded Annually to the First Jazz Group at the Collegiate Jazz Festival, University of Notre Dame". The annual winners are engraved into a plaque on the stand. All of the men are wearing suits.

Photograph of Leon Breeden, a North Texas State University Professor of Jazz, sitting on a couch with three others around a music trophy. From left to right are Lanny Steele, Leon Breeden, Tom Wirtel, and Morgan Powell. The trophy reads "--- Booking Corporation Trophy Awarded Annually to the First Jazz Group at the Collegiate Jazz Festival, University of Notre Dame". The annual winners are engraved into a plaque on the stand. All of the men are wearing suits.

Photograph of the North Texas State University marching band, marching along the sidelines at the 1961 Parade of Bands. Football players can be seen on the field. Individuals can be seen sitting in the stadiums seating.

Photograph of the marching band performing during a football game against New Mexico State at Fout's field. The band can be seen performing on the field, likely during halftime. The marching band does a formation that forms the abbreviation "NTSU" which stands for North Texas State University. The stadium's seating is visible as well as audience members.

Photograph of the North Texas State University marching band, marching along the sidelines at the 1961 Parade of Bands. Football players can be seen on the field. On the opposite side of the field, another marching band is visible. One NTSU marching band member is visible in the foreground, in the stadium seating.

Photograph of the North Texas State University marching band, performing during the halftime of the North Texas vs. New Mexico State football game. The crowds in the bleachers on either side of the field are standing to watch the performance.

Photograph of the North Texas State University marching band, marching along the sidelines at the 1961 Parade of Bands. Football players can be seen on the field. On the opposite side of the field, another marching band is visible in the stands. NTSU marching band members are visible in the foreground, in the stadium seating.

Photograph of the marching band performing during a football game against New Mexico State at Fout's field. The band can be seen performing on the field, likely during halftime. The marching band does a formation that forms the abbreviation "NTSU" which stands for North Texas State University. The stadium's seating is visible as well as audience members.

Photograph of the marching band performing during a football game against New Mexico State at Fout's field. The band can be seen performing and doing a formation on the field during halftime. The stadium's seating is visible as well as audience members.

Photograph of the marching band performing during a football game against New Mexico State at Fout's field. The band can be seen performing on the field, likely during halftime. The stadium's seating is visible as well as audience members.

Photograph of the marching band performing during a football game against New Mexico State at Fout's field. The band can be seen performing on the field during halftime. The marching band does a circular formation holding lights. The stadium lights are off so that the lights from the marching band can be seen. The backs of a few of the audience members are visible.

Photograph of the marching band performing during a football game against New Mexico State at Fout's field. The band can be seen performing on the field during halftime. The marching band does a circular formation holding lights. The stadium lights are off so that the lights from the marching band can be seen. The backs of a few of the audience members are visible.