Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Even the most pessimistic Southwestern State college students, who have been looking toward a new student center for years were convinced the dream is to become a reality after a ground-breaking ceremony on the building site Monday."

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Fifty years of " top bracket" hardware salesmanship were recognized here Friday as 300 personnel and customers of his company honored W. J. " Bill" Cowgill pn the eve of his retirement."

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Doane Farr, Rotary International ."

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "These eight Clinton Kiwanis club members have a combined total of 192 years of perfect attendance since joining the organization."

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Dorsey Dunn, 15-year-old Weatherford highschool sophomore, became an Eagle Scout Sunday in a ceremony during the morning services of the First Methodist church."

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "The most surprised man in Weatherford Wednesday night was Homer Clark, right, city water superintendent, when he found that he attending his own appreciation dinner instead of an affair for Gov. Raymond Gary."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "R. H. Burton, president of Southwestern State College, congratulates Janice Miller, 1955 graduate of Clinton highschool, who has been granted a scholarship by the Oklahoma congress of parents and teachers to attend Southwestern next year."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Dr. Herold C. Hunt, Eliot professor of education at Harvard university is one of the featured speakers during the 46th annual southwest Oklahoma Education association convention in Weatherford Friday."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "A high state official is continuing to operate a private business some of the business is with the state despite a law that forbids outside enterprise."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Leroy Stone and her husband, left, can be assured of at least three customers."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "First foreign student to graduate from the Southwestern State college school of pharmacy, Issam Dabliz, Tripoli, Lebanon, leaves Dean W. D. Strother something to remember him by."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "King and Queen of the Oklahoma Farm bureau, selected Wednesday night at the 14th annual meeting."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Busiest man in Weatherford this week is charles Robinson, left, highschool music director, who is responsible for most of the work leading up to the annual concert of 1955 southwest honor band Friday night. With the help of Vida Gay Umbach, Right, and Eddie Williamson and Pat True, members of his band, Robinson must find overnight lodging in Weatherford homes for 76 visiting musicians, plan rehearsal periods and furnish entertainment."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Be careful says Lew Sarchet, 2255 E. Myrtle Lane, Midwest City, a freshman at Southwestern State college, who has a special interest in the safety hunter's clinic to be held in Weatherford Thursday and Friday."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "METALCRAFT was one of the poular arts and crafts subjects taught during a Girl Scout leadership workshop at Weatherford. Supervising the work of Mrs. Elmo Mansell, Hobart, left, and Mrs. Olga Barrett, Clinton, is Mrs. Luretha Penell, center, Southwestern State college staff member."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "HEAD of the Chemistry Dept. at Southwestern State College"

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Omar jessie rogers.. . Southwestern first negro graduate."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Construction will start this week on the new Student Center at Southwestern State college, Weatherford."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "W. E. Jackson, s3enior from Burns Flat, right, has been named Mr. Future Teacher of 1955 at Southwestern State college."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Doris Schmidt, Cordell, center, and Darlene Fox, Butler, member of the Southwestern State College chapter of Future Business Leaders of America, get final instructions from their faculty adviser, W.W. Ward, before the district OEA convention begins in Weatherford Thursday."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "An interior view of the new sanctuary to be dedicated Sunday."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Completed at a cost of $60,000, the new sanctuary will be dedicated at morning and evening services Sunday."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Delayed college degrees will come to David Tautfest and his sister, Mrs. R.L. Lockstone Jr., both of Weatherford, during the Southwestern State college commencement May26."