Photograph of Sid Richardson Science Center at Hardin-Simmons University, showing the building at night. A note about cropping the photo has been included in red ink in the top margin.

Photograph of Van Ellis Theater at Hardin-Simmons University.

Photograph of Sid Richardson Science Center at Hardin-Simmons University, viewed from across a field.

Photograph of books, maps, and objects displayed in a case at the library at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A plaque on top of the display case reads, "From the DeGolyer Foundation Library."

Photograph of the interior of the Van Ellis Theater at Hardin-Simmons University, showing the rows of audience seats and stage curtains.

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."

Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University student Billy Ray Johnson posed in a field with a lasso. He wears a fringed button down shirt, a large belt buckle, and a cowboy hat.

Photograph of a case displaying books and artifacts related to the Old West in Richardson Library at Hardin-Simmons University. The books are on topics such as San Francisco, cowboys, and maps.

Photograph of labeled books and objects displayed in a wood-and-glass case at the library at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A piece of gnarled wood sits on the glass top of the case.

Photograph of Nix Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, which was erected in 1962. Photograph shows the front of the brick and stone building, with several large trees planted near the side of the wall covering the windows. A sidewalk from the right leads to the entrance steps.

Photograph of Joe England (left), president of Cowboy Club, placing a license plate on a new station wagon presented to the Hardin-Simmons University Athletic Department by Cowboy Club. The man watching is Bill Ledbetter, the university athletic director.

Photograph of the Simmons Science Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A makeshift wooden fence is visible around the perimeter of the building.

Photograph of Ferguson Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

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.”

Photograph of a display case attached to the wall of a room inside the Hardin-Simmons University library building. In the case can be seen figures of ancient Greek statues and miniature vases depicting Grecian scenes; several East Asian fans of varying size and complexity; and woven works, including a place mat, and several handmade percussion instruments.

Photograph of Judy Durham placing an arrangement of flowers on the grave of J. D. Sandefer during the Founders’ Day ceremony in 1967.

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.

Photograph of the Grace Sandefer Compere Hall at Hardin-Simmons University, erected in 1924. Shows the front facade of the two story brick building, with shrubs planted along the walls. The back of the photograph includes notes for this photograph's use in the HSU weekly student newspaper, The Brand. Stamped in the lower-left corner is the date August 3, 1960.

Photograph of the interior of Van Ellis Theater at Hardin-Simmons University. Taken from the stage, the photo shows the colorful audience chairs from above.

Architectural rending of the student union building, Moody Center, at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

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."

Photograph of materials on display in a case at Richardson Library at Hardin-Simmons University. Pamphlets and artifacts with a “What It Takes to Make a Book” sign can be seen in the case.

Photograph of materials on display in a case at Richardson Library at Hardin-Simmons University. Pamphlets and artifacts with a “What It Takes to Make a Book” sign can be seen in the case.

Group photograph of a few members of the Simmons College class of 1919 at Founder’s Day in 1969. A typed note included with the photo identifies those pictured and one woman who was at the ceremony but not in the picture. Also, the note announces that all of the known living members of the class of 1919 with receive medallions in person or by mail. Standing, left to right: Rev. John W. Williams, Dr. D. M. Wiggins, Dr. Roy McCulloch, Mr. Carroll Spangler, and Wilbur Watson Wimberly. Seated, left to right: Mrs. E. D. Sansing (Isora Ford), Mrs. W. C. Smith (Lorah Amelia Branch), and Miss Theo Muir.