Photograph of one long table in the private dining room of the Hardin-Simmons University cafeteria. The back wall is wallpapered with a repeating scene of a mansion surrounded by willows. Note in pencil on the back of the photo reads, "Private dining room of HSU cafeteria -- 1958-59."

Photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University golf teams posed in a semi-circle holding gold clubs. A white building can be seen in the background. This photograph was published in the Brand, the weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University, on May 26, 1951. From left to right: Billy Phillips, Jack Tidwell, George Smith, Frank Freer, and Carl Chambers.

Group photograph of Hardin-Simmons University trustees on the steps of a building in 1959. Below the photograph is a list of names of the trustees pictured by row and those not present.

Photograph of Ken Wright, the executive council president of the Baptist Student Union (BSU), behind a desk scattered with documents. He also holds a stack of papers in his left hand.

Photograph of Dr. Elwin L. Skiles, Emma Joyner, and Tom Eplen looking over a pamphlet in the president’s office.

Photograph of the original Behrens Chapel building at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, before it burned down in 1957. Shows three-quarter view of the brick building from across the street, with trees and shrubs planted near the walls visible. Handwritten note on the back of the map in black ink reads, “Chapel building prior to Behrens Chapel that burned.”

Photograph of the original Behrens Chapel on fire, showing firefighters using water hoses to control the blaze. At the top of the building, a large cloud of smoke can be seen.

Photograph of the original Behrens Chapel on fire, showing a fire truck parked in front of the building. Firefighters can be seen attempting to control the blaze with water hoses on the side of the building.

Photograph of the fire at the original Behrens Chapel at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Shows two men standing at the base of the burning building holding a water hose, attempting to control the fire. Other steams of water can be seen in the background.

Photograph of the original Behrens Chapel on fire, showing firefighters pointing a stream of water from a hose into the roof of the building.

Photograph taken from the street of the original Behrens Chapel on fire. A large cloud of smoke can be seen coming out from the back and roof of the building. Note on the back of the photo reads, "Old Behrens Chapel burns."

Photograph of a group of piano instructors looking at sheet music on the top of a grand piano. A note is taped to the back of the frame that identifies each individual.

Photograph of students playing ping pong on tables inside Anna Hall at Hardin-Simmons University.

Photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University prom king, Bill Tolbert, placing a crown on the prom queen, Jessie Myers.

Photograph of a Hardin-Simmons University student sleeping in class. The young man sits in a school desk with his right hand propped beneath his chin, supporting his head, and his eyes closed. A note in pencil above the photograph reads, “Welch, 1960 about.”

Photograph of Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building.

Photograph of Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building.

Photograph of Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building.

Photograph of the women’s dormitory Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building. In the margin, the building has been described as a “Hall for Women.”

Photograph of Omar Burleson, Elwin Skiles, and Fess Parker at the Achievement Celebration St. Dedication Ceremony. A man stands behind a microphone with a “KRBC” banner.

Photograph of three male Hardin-Simmons University students standing next to a cow that has a hand lettered sign attached to its belly. The sign reads, “[sic] The Cowboys will win tonight! And this is no bull!”

Photograph of the 1957 original Behrens Chapel fire at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The photograph shows the steeple pouring out fire and smoke.

Photograph of faculty, staff, and students having a meal at tables in the Hardin-Simmons University dining hall. The food line can be seen at the back of the room.

Portrait photograph of Hardin-Simmons University vocalist Bob Hill, visible from the chest up. He wears cowboy attire and holds a stand-up microphone.