Photograph of Anna Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, showing the front facade of the two story brick building. Ivy covers the left corner and side of the building. Two female students can be seen walking up the entrance steps to enter the building.

Copy negative of old Anna Hall as a women's dormitory at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.

Photograph of one side of Anna Hall, a women's dormitory at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.

Photograph of Anna Hall (left) and Mary Frances Hall (right) at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. The photo has been taken from a considerable distance, so the dirt road leading up to the two buildings is clearly visible.

Photograph of Anna Hall women’s dormitory room interior, showing a small table and a pair of chairs set out in the middle of the room. Pennants to colleges such as Simmons, Yale, and Louisiana can be seen on the wall to the left. Typed note in the bottom margin reads, “Girls dorm room - 1905-6.”

Photograph of the president’s office in Anna Hall at Simmons University, showing a room with several chairs and couches. The coffee table in the middle of the room has a typewriter and a bust placed on the surface.

Photograph of the Chemistry Department at Simmons University during the 1905-06 academic year. Students in smocks and aprons can be seen working with science equipment at long lab tables.

Group photograph of the women of the Simmons College graduating class of 1901. Handwritten note in the bottom margin reads, "Simmons College -- Abilene, Texas. Class of 1900-1901."

Group photograph of the 1909-1910 Simmons College band, show each member with his instrument. The members have been identified below the photo: “Prof. C. H. Lewis--Cornet, Carl Scot--Bass, Julian Rushing--Bass, Jessie Rodgers--Alto, Henry White--Violin, James Moore--Cornet, Malcolm Mayfield--Cornet, Grover Dick--Clarinet, Love James--Tenor, Otto Watts--Flute, Edgar McCall--Cornet, Eugene Compere--Clarinet, Earnest Reynolds--Flute, Elijah Hicks--Snare drum, Robert. Patton--Bass drum, Robert. Collins--Slide trombone.”

Photograph of the 1905 Academy Band on risers in front of a brick building, showing each student holding his or her instrument.

Photograph of several art students working on independent projects in the Art Room at Simmons College, circa 1906. The walls of the room are heavily decorated with framed drawings, pennants, and masks.

Photograph of several art students working on independent projects in the Art Room at Simmons College, circa 1906. The walls of the room are heavily decorated with framed drawings, pennants, and masks.

Group photograph taken on the steps of Cowden Hall at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. In the group are J. H. Parramore, K. K. Leggett, Dr. J. B. Gambrill, Dr. O. H. Cooper, Geo. L. Paxton, Dr. J. Olsen and many others long associated with Simmons College. From row (L to R): K. K. Leggett, J. H. Parramore, J. B. Gambrill, Elia J. Hobbs, Florence Price, Mrs. O. H. Cooper, Mary Cooper -- Top right: George L. Paxton, in front of him Dr. O. H. Cooper, to Dr. Cooper's right Julius Olsen, partially obscured in front of Dr. Olsen is Pearl Hazel Provence.

Photograph of brick buildings with porches and chimneys on the Simmons College campus. These cottages served as boys’ dormitories from 1900 to 1908. Typed note included with the photograph reads, “Five brick cottages served as boys' housing 1900-1908.”

Photograph of the College Home, also known as Val Halla or Toly Hall, at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. The two-story building with white wood siding has multiple porches and chimneys. Typed notes on the front and back of the photograph read, “College Home, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas. Building stood at site of Caldwell Hall, faced south about 1907.”

Group photograph of the Cooper Tennis Club at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Eight men are posed holding tennis rackets in front of the porch of a brick building. A tennis net is draped across the laps of five of the men who sit on the ground.

Group photograph of the Cooper Tennis Club at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Eight men are posed holding tennis rackets in front of the porch of a brick building. A tennis net is draped across the laps of five of the men who sit on the ground.

Photograph of Emory T. Amber sitting in the back seat of his Rambler parked along the curb of the street. Caption note on the back of the photo reads, “Emory T. Ambler with his chauffeur in a Rambler, 1226 Pennsylvania Avenue, about 1909.”

Group photograph of a 1906 expression class posed in four rows in front of a brick building at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Note on the back of the frame identifies a number of individuals in the photo.

Group photograph of Simmons College graduates from the class of 1900-1901 in their dark-colored caps and gowns.

Group photograph of Simmons College graduates in their caps and gowns. The photo shows 15 women in three rows.

Group photograph of the Simmons College football team wearing sweaters. The coach, wearing a dark-colored suit and hat, stands behind the group.

Photograph of two female student sitting in their dorm room. Typed note pasted to the frame in January 1951 reads, “A girl’s room at Simmons College about 1905.”

Group photograph of siblings (from right to left) Oscar Henry Cooper, Jr., Jackson Stewart Cooper, Hubert Newton Cooper, and Mary Theodosia Cooper holding diplomas. Oscar Cooper wears a graduation cap and gown, Jackson Cooper wears a military uniform, Hubert Cooper wears a checkered suit and bow tie, and Mary Cooper wears a white lace dress with dark-colored stockings. Includes notes on the back of the photograph about each child's graduation milestone.