[Photograph of Cowboy Band]

Group photograph of the Original Cowboy Band, Inc. on the front steps of Old Abilene Hall at Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Each member of the band holds his instrument, and those who play drums sit in the front of the group, showcasing the "Cowboy Band" stamp.
Date: [..1947]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Hunter Memorial Hall]

Photograph of Hunter Memorial Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: [..1947]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Hunter Memorial Hall]

Photograph of the Hunter Memorial Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Hunter Hall, a three story brick building, was erected in 1947.
Date: [..1947]
Creator: Roberts
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anna Hall]

Photograph of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. An awning that extends from the front entrance door to the sidewalk bears a sign that reads, "Student Center."
Date: [1949..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anna Hall Interior]

Photograph of the interior of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A television set can be seen set up in the back corner with couches and chairs surrounding it.
Date: [1949..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anna Hall Student Center]

Photograph of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. An awning that extends from the front entrance door to the sidewalk bears a sign that reads, "H-SU Student Center."
Date: [1949..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Anna Hall Student Center, Dining Hall (Bean)

Photograph of the Anna Hall Student Center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Several students can be seen walking down the steps of a white building with a sign that reads, "Building Fund Campaign."
Date: [1949..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anna Hall Student Center Interior]

Photograph of a large hole in the ceiling of the Anna Hall Student Center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Anna Hall was remodeled into a student center in 1949 and removed in 1961.
Date: [1949..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial]

Photograph taken from the sidewalk of the Sandefer Memorial Administration Building at Hardin-Simmons University, showing the building's front columns and manicured lawn.
Date: [1949..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial]

Photograph of the Sandefer Memorial Administration Building at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, erected in 1949. Shows the three-story building's brick and stone front facade, with the manicured shrubs planted at the base of the walls visible. Tree branches can be seen in the foreground.
Date: [1949..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Building]

Photograph of the Sandefer Memorial Administration Building at Hardin-Simmons University. A brief write-up has been included below the photo, detailing the building's origins and changes throughout the years.
Date: [1949..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Building]

Photograph taken from a distance of the Sandefer Memorial Administration Building at Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: [1949..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Construction]

Photograph of the Sandefer Memorial at Hardin-Simmons University during construction. The lettering has not yet been placed above the entrance doors and the front lawn is torn up.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Cornerstone]

Photograph of the laying of the Sandefer Memorial cornerstone at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The granite cornerstone reads, “Sandefer Memorial -- Erected to the memory of Jefferson Davis Sandefer -- President 1909-1940.”
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Library Dedication]

Photograph of important people at the dedication ceremony for the Sandefer Memorial Library at Hardin-Simmons University. The back of the photo includes notes on the people photographed and two stamps for Thurman’s Studio and the Hardin-Simmons University News Bureau.
Date: 1949
Creator: Thurman's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Library Interior]

Photograph of the interior of the Sandefer Memorial library, showing students reading and writing at work tables. Typed note in the bottom margin of the photo reads, "The Library of Hardin-Simmons has both the facilities and atmosphere for the studies required by the university."
Date: [1949..1976]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Abilene Hall Construction]

Photograph of the construction of Abilene Hall after the fire that burned down the original building. Workmen can be seen constructing the scaffolding for the walls of the second story.
Date: Autumn 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall]

Photograph of Abilene Hall and the gravel parking lot in front of the building. A "[sic] Cowboys general admission & reserve seats" booth can be seen set up near the left side of the building.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall]

Photograph of the Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Taken from across a street, the photograph shows a three-quarter view of the brick and stone building. Several cars are parked along the curb of the street, and people can be seen walking on the sidewalk near the right side of the building.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall]

Photograph of the Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Taken from across a street, the photograph shows a three-quarter view of the brick and stone building. A man standing on a ladder can be seen working on the building's windows. Several cars are parked on the street near the front walkway of the building.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall]

Photograph of the Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Taken from across a street, the photograph shows a three-quarter view of the brick and stone building. A man standing on a ladder can be seen working on the building's windows. Several cars are parked on the street near the front walkway of the building.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall]

Photograph of Abilene Hall taken from the street running along the front of the building. A few cars can be seen parked along the curb, and a man on a ladder washes a set of windows to the right.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall]

Photograph of the front and a side of Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. This photograph is taken from beneath a tree and across a car-lined street. A person can be seen standing on a ladder working on installing windows.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Hall]

Photograph taken from across the street of Abilene Hall, showing 6 cars parked along the curb of the street and people congregating beneath trees at the right side of the building.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History