Photograph of Mr. Guy Mabee and Dr. Jesse Fletcher cutting the tape at the grand opening of the Mabee Athletic Complex at Hardin-Simmons University. A crowd is gathered behind and beside the men for the celebration.

Photograph of the architectural rendering of the proposed Mabee Athletic Complex at Hardin-Simmons University.

Photograph of the architectural rendering of the proposed Mabee Athletic Complex at Hardin-Simmons University. A label in the bottom margin reads, "Physical education -- Heath -- Athletic complex -- Hardin-Simmons University."

Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher, president of Hardin-Simmons University, speaking to an audience at Nashville Mtg. The back of someone’s head is blurring in the foreground.

Aerial photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University campus and the surrounding area, showing buildings, houses, parking lots, cars, roads, and fields. A handwritten note on a purple sticky note attached to the back of the photograph reads, “Don Hutchenson, 1979. New pond. No Frost Bldg.”

Photograph of “The Corner” drugstore at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Shows the brick building’s windows bordered up. A couple of trucks are parked along the street. Typed note on the back of the photograph reads, “The old University Drugstore which was renovated for H-SU Bookstore, called ‘The Corner.’” In purple ink: “1979 photo.”

Photograph of an aerial view of the Hardin-Simmons University campus, and the surrounding area, showing campus buildings, residential houses, and fields in the distance. A green permanent marker has been used to encircle the land and buildings of the HSU campus.

Aerial photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University campus and the surrounding area, showing buildings, houses, parking lots, cars, fields, and trees. Green lines made using permanent marker have been drawn round the campus property. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, “Summer 1978 (August).”

Photograph of the demolition of Mary Frances Hall at Hardin-Simmons University. The roof and and one wall of the building has been torn down. Construction equipment is parked on the street and amid the rubble.

Photograph of Dr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Fletcher after inauguration, shown standing in a parking lot. Dr. Fletcher wears his graduation regalia and presidential medallion.

Copy negative of letter of congratulations on inauguration as twelfth President of Hardin-Simmons University to Dr. Jesse Fletcher from President Jimmy Carter on April 19, 1978.

Photograph of the Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The photograph shows the three-story brick and stone building from across a parking lot filled with parked cars.

Photograph of Behrens Chapel at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

Photograph of Caldwell Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The back of the photo includes notes related to using the picture in the newspaper.

Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher during his presidential commencement speech at Hardin-Simmons University. He is shown wearing graduation regalia and the President’s Medallion. Dr. Tanner can be seen standing beside the podium.

Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher stepping up to the podium for the Inauguration at Hardin-Simmons University. An unidentified man, also wearing regalia, is shown talking into the microphone.

Photograph of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher during his presidential commencement speech at Hardin-Simmons University. He is shown wearing graduation regalia and the President’s Medallion.

Photograph of an aerial view of the Hardin-Simmons University campus, and the surrounding area, showing campus buildings, residential houses, and fields in the distance. A green permanent marker has been used to encircle the land and buildings of the HSU campus.

Photograph of Dr. Abner V. McCall, president of Baylor University, speaking at a podium with several microphones. He was the main speaker at the Inaugural Luncheon in 1978.

Photograph of Dr. Abner V. McCall, president of Baylor University, speaking at a podium with several microphones. He was the main speaker at the Inaugural Luncheon in 1978.

Photograph of Dr. Abner V. McCall, president of Baylor University, speaking at a podium with several microphones. He was the main speaker at the Inaugural Luncheon in 1978.

Photograph of Dr. B. W. Aston and Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher (1977-1991) at the Inaugural Luncheon in 1978. Dr. Fletcher stands at a wooden podium with attached microphone and has his head turned toward Dr. Aston in discussion.

Photograph of Dr. B. W. Aston and Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher (1977-1991) at the Inaugural Luncheon in 1978. Dr. Fletcher stands at a wooden podium with an attached microphone, and his hand rests on the shoulder of Dr. Aston while he laughs.

Photograph of Dr. B. W. Aston speaking into several microphones at the Inaugural Luncheon in 1978.