[Behrens Chapel Concept Drawing]

An architect's rendering of the proposed Behrens Chapel at Hardin-Simmons University, depicting a side view of the building’s exterior. Note in the lower-left corner reads, "A Chapel - Auditorium for Hardin-Simmons University -- Abilene, Texas."
Date: 1961
Creator: F. C. Olds Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Ferguson Hall]

Photograph of Ferguson Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Typed note on the bottom of the photo reads, “Ferguson Hall serves as the dormitory for freshman men students.”
Date: 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Van Ellis Theatre]

Photograph of the Van Ellis Theater at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, showing the front of the glass, brick, and lattice-patterned building. Telephone lines, various buildings, and cars parked on the street can be seen reflected back in the building’s windows.
Date: [1961..]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Behrens Chapel Concept Drawing]

An architect's rendering of the proposed Behrens Chapel at Hardin-Simmons University, depicting an aerial view of the building’s exterior. Handwritten note in blue ink on the back reads, "Chapel-auditorium under construction at Hardin-Simmons University."
Date: 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History