Letter from Jimmy Jividen to Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Jividen expresses concern over the inclusion of a scene that contains dancing in "West Side Story," the 1969 ACC Homecoming musical production.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 1, scene 7. Shirley Woods (Maria) and Paul Wright (Tony) kneel down with candles in front of and behind them. Woods wears a veil as the two imagine their future wedding.

Color production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 1, scene 7. Paul Wright (Tony) kneels down and holds the hand of a mannequin. On the other side of the mannequin, Shirley Woods (Maria) holds his arm.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story." Shirley Woods (Maria) wears a wedding veil and kneels next to Paul Wright (Tony) as the two imagine their future wedding.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story." Paul Wright (Tony) kneels down next to a mannequin as Shirley Woods (Maria) holds its arm. Three other mannequins stand in the room to their left.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story." Stephen Teague (Chino) faces Shirley Woods (Maria), who points a gun at Teague. Paul Wright (Tony) lies dead on the floor.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story." Shirley Woods (Maria) faces Paul Wright (Tony) across the stage. Behind a scrim, the two gangs pose behind each of the lovers.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 1, scene 4. Various couples dance with each other.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 2, scene 2. Shirley Woods (Maria) kneels next to Paul Wright (Tony). Full cast and ensemble in background.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 1, scene 9. Paul Wright (Tony) stabs Doug Dossett (Bernardo) as Bondey Mays (Riff) lies dead in front of them. The rest of the cast is behind them.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 2, scene 6. Shirley Woods (Maria) kneels down holding Paul Wright (Tony)'s body as the rest of the cast surrounds them.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story." Shirley Woods (Maria) kneels down next to Paul Wright (Tony)'s body. Doug Dossett (Bernardo) appears to be standing to their left, despite the fact that this seems to contradict the storyline of the play.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 1, scene 9. Shirley Woods (Maria) and Paul Wright (Tony) sit against the proscenium on the left. Bondey Mays (Riff) and Doug Dossett (Bernardo) lie dead on the floor surrounded by fog. The rest of the cast stands behind them.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 1, scene 6. David Barnes (Shrank) and Don Bennett (Krupke) walk in and see the Sharks and the Jets with their leaders, Doug Dossett (Bernardo) and Bondey Mays (Riff) standing next to each other.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story." Paul Wright (Tony) serenades Shirley Woods (Maria) who stands above him on a raised platform holding his hands.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story." On the left of the stage, Paul Wright (Tony) holds Shirley Woods (Maria) as the two sit and lean on the proscenium. Center stage, Bondey Mays (Riff) and Doug Dossett (Bernardo) lie dead on the floor, which is surrounded by fog. The rest of the cast watches from upstage.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 2, scene 2. Zoe Conner (Anybodys) crouches down and sings in the midst of the Jets.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story." Zoe Conner (Anybodys) crouches down and sings among the members of the Jets gang.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 2, scene 4. The Jets kneel down in a mock-praying position, singing, as an unidentified actor poses on the left and Billy Stanton (Action) stands on the right end of the group.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 1, scene 1. Bondey Mays (Riff), the leader of the Jets, addresses his gang from atop a raised platform as they surround him and listen.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 2, scene 6. Stephen Teague (Chino) shoots Paul Wright (Tony) as Shirley Woods (Maria) watches.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 2, scene 2. Don Bennett (Krupke) points his baton at Barry Owens (Baby John) and John Duty (A-Rab), who has his arm around Owens' shoulder.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 1, scene 9. Paul Wright (Tony) kneels down beside Bondey Mays (Riff) who has just been killed in a fight. The rest of the two gangs surround them.

Production photograph from Abilene Christian College's 1969 Homecoming musical, "West Side Story," act 1, scene 9. Paul Wright (Tony) kneels next to Bondey Mays (Riff). The rest of the two gangs surround them.