Photograph of a display case in the Richardson Library at Hardin-Simmons University. The case is filled with books, many of which are displayed open-faced on stands, and pamphlets.

Ariel photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University, showing, from left to right, The Beanery, Hendrick Hospital, Mary Frances Hall, and Anna Hall. The lawn maintained by the university in the foreground has topiary shaped like stars and into “Hardin-Simmons University.”

Photograph of two books open on display in the Richardson Library at Hardin-Simmons University.

Architectural rendering of the Moody Center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

Photograph of Dr. Evan Allard Reiff, president of Hardin-Simmons University from 1953 to 1962, handing Mrs. Ellen Odelia (Finley) Jones her diploma.

Photograph of several additions of the Holy Bible on display at Richardson Library at Hardin-Simmons University. Two prints from very old additions of the Bible have been tacked to the back of the display case.

Aerial photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University campus and the surrounding area, showing buildings, houses, parking lots, cars, roads, and fields. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Aerial view of campus, ?1966."

Photograph of labeled books and artifacts on display in a display case at the library at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The objects include various rocks, a ceramic rabbit figurine, and a miniature longhorn skull model. A brown, orange, and yellow sign on the glass top of the display case reads, "Fine Printing by Western Press."

Photograph of the Sid Richardson Science Building at Hardin-Simmons University, showing the courtyard and hallways from the exterior.

Photographs of books, maps, and objects displayed in two cases at the library at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. According to the plaque on top of the right case, these materials are borrowed from the DeGolyer Foundation Library.

Photograph of the construction of Behrens Chapel at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A large piece of construction equipment is parked in front of the entrance doors and scaffolding remains on certain sections of the building.

Group photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees in attendance at the spring meeting in 1960.

Photograph of Nix Hall on the campus of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Only the stone columns and entrance doors of the building are shown, excluding the brick portions of the building on either side.

Photograph of the art building, formerly the cafeteria called the “Old Beanery,” at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene.

Photograph of labeled books and artifacts on display in a display case at the library at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The objects include various rocks, a ceramic rabbit figurine, and a miniature longhorn skull model. A brown, orange, and yellow sign on the glass top of the display case reads, "Fine printing by Western Press."