Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.

Photograph of the construction of the Mabee Athletic Complex at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Photograph shows a large field area and road being excavated for the construction of the building. A wire fence with a "Road Closed" sign circles the construction area. Various buildings, cars, and phone lines can be seen in the background.

Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher with his family at the BOD Luncheon at Hardin-Simmons University. On Dr. Fletcher’s right stands in wife, and on Dr. Fletcher’s right, his father (Sr.) and mother are shown.

Photograph of Grace Compere Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The photo has been taken from across the street that runs in front of the building.

Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University freshmen students performing onstage at Sing. The students are dressed up as children, wearing silly hats and pigtails. A mural in the background includes this message: “Kids are people too!”

Photograph of Nix Hall on the campus of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher, president of Hardin-Simmons University, standing with a man identified as Dugg in front of a flagpole on campus.

Photograph of the side of Caldwell Hall on the Hardin-Simmons University campus. The building sign can be seen standing in the front lawn and reads, "Caldwell Hall -- School of Music."

Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher presenting Glen Burroughs with the Keeter Award at an awards ceremony. Virginia Burroughs, Mr. Burroughs’s wife, stands behind him.

Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher with a group of Baptist ministers. Wayne Oglesby, left, was pastor of San Angelo North and president of the Big Country Pastor’s and Laymen’s Conference. Kenneth Coates, right, was minister of administration for Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. James T. D[?] of Euless, Texas, has also been identified as president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Photograph of a metal grave marker for Dam-It the dog on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. The plaque reads, “Dam-It, He is dead. College Mascot, 1916 – 1920.”

Photograph of an interview of Jesse C. Fletcher, showing a student holding a microphone in front of Dr. Fletcher while another one films him.

Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher (left), president of Hardin-Simmons University, speaking to two other men. It appears that they are discussing a document that the man in the middle holds.

Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during 1983, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 6. In the scene Rolf (Andy Spell) and Liesl (Deborah Gardner) are together outside the villa.

Program for a production of The Sound of Music at Abilene Christian University performed at the Abilene Civic Center Theatre from October 27th to 30th, 1983. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 6. In the scene, Rolf (Andy Spell) and Liesl (Deborah Gardner) are together outside the villa.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 5. In the scene the von Trapp Family sing for the audience while being watched by Nazi officials. Actors from left to right: Nelson Coates (Max), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Dana Friend (Martha), Ellen Little (Brigritta), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Holly Hill (Louisa), Les Hunter (Friedrich), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp), Kevin Weems (Herr Zeller), and Joel James (Admiral von Schrieber). Other actors unidentified.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. The scene is set in the foyer of the von Trapp family house. Actors are, from left to right: Stan Denman (Franz), Rachel Weems (Frau Schmidt), Melanie Smith (Elsa Schraeder), Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp), and Nelson Coates (Max Detweiler).

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 5. In the scene, the von Trapp Family sing for the audience while being watched by Nazi officials. Actors from left to right: Nelson Coates (Max), Jill Tappe (Gretl), Dana Friend (Martha), Ellen Little (Brigritta), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Holly Hill (Louisa), Les Hunter (Friedrich), Deborah Gardner (Liesl), Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Clay Hale (Captain Georg von Trapp), Kevin Weems (Herr Zeller), and Joel James (Admiral von Schrieber). Other actors unidentified.

Letter from Geraldine McCaleb Shultz to William Teague, President of Abilene Christian University dated November 10th, 1983. In the letter, Shultz congratulates Teague on Lewis Fulks' production of "The Sound of Music," the 1983 ACU Homecoming musical production.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1. Various von Trapp family members and guests dance in the ballroom at a party.

Photograph from "The Sound of Music," the 1983 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 3. Photograph of the von Trapp wedding at the cathedral with all the nuns. Actors from left to right: Laura McCully (Sister Sophia), Patricia Caudle (Sister Bartha), Peggy Lewis (Sister Margaretta), Kelly Varner (Kurt), Les Hunter (Friedrich), Stan Denman (Franz), Clay Hale (Captain George von Trapp), Melanie Jennings (Maria Rainer), Deborah Gardner (Liesel von Trapp), Holly Hill (Louisa von Trapp), Ellen Little (Brigitta), Dana Friend (Martha), Jill Tappe (Gretl), and Talena Mara (Mother Abbess). Other actors are unidentified.