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[Hunt Family Tree]
A handwritten representation of the Hunt family tree in the United States from 1635.
[Students in the Interior of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory]
A photograph of McMurry College students in the interior of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory.
[Old Hunt Hall at McMurry University #2]
A photograph of the exterior of the original Hunt Hall dormitory at McMurry University.
[Charter of McMurry College - Abilene, TX]
A copy of the 1921 McMurry College charter and incorporation papers filed with the state of Texas.
[Letter from Bill Smith to Van Sanders]
A three-page letter from Bill Smith of Boston, Massachusetts, to Van Sanders of Tarantula, Texas. In the letter, Smith talks to Sanders about his son, who is scheduled to travel from the east coast to work with Sanders on his cattle ranch.
[McMurry University Alma Mater Song - Original Copy]
A copy of the McMurry University Alma Mater. This copy is marked as the original, written by Everett M. Shepherd.
[James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Exterior 2]
A photograph of the exterior of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
[Formal Dedication of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory]
A pamphlet commemorating the dedication of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
[James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Interior]
A photograph of McMurry College students sitting in the common room in the James Winford Hunt Memorial dormitory.
[McMurry's Position on the Moot Question of the Touchdown]
An essay written by James W. Hunt, President of McMurry College, regarding McMurry's position on a controversial football game between McMurry and Abilene Christian College, in which A.C.C. won the game, allegedly due to a bad call by the referees. The essay refers to comments about the game made by Harold L. (Prexy) Anderson, sports writer for A.C.C.'s student newspaper "The Optimist," and later for the Abilene Reporter-News.
[The Old Quaker Colony: First Settlement on Staked Plains of Texas]
An essay written by James W. Hunt entitled "The Old Quaker Colony: First Settlement on Staked Plains of Texas."
[James W. Hunt Genealogy (1635-1996)]
A four-page document tracing James W. Hunt's genealogy from 1635 to 1968.
[Letter from W. R. McPherson to James W. Hunt]
A letter from W. R. McPherson of Pendleton, Texas, to James W. Hunt, dated November 3, 1932. The letter alleges a conspiracy by supporters of former Texas Governor James Ferguson and his wife to damage Hunt's reputation in retaliation for Hunt's comments about the Fergusons during a recent radio program.
[Thoughts of James Winford Hunt]
A two-page essay containing thoughts about James Winford Hunt, shared by Elizabeth Hunt Webb (J. W. Hunt's daughter) to her daughter, Ruth Webb Lindstrom.
[Dedication of the J. W. Hunt Physical Education Center]
A brochure used at the dedication of the James Winford Hunt Physical Education Center at McMurry College on October 19, 1973.
[Supplement A - Fourth Quarterly Conference, St. Paul's Church]
A five-page handwritten document reporting on the Fourth Quarterly Conference of St. Paul's Church in Abilene, Texas. The document includes a page of minutes, listing those present, and four pages reporting on numerous issues pertaining to the church.
[McMurry College 50th Anniversary Booklet]
A booklet commemorating the 50th Anniversary of McMurry College.
[Old Hunt Hall at McMurry University]
A photograph of the exterior of the original Hunt Hall dormitory at McMurry University.
[McMurry University Alma Mater Song]
A copy of the Alma Mater of McMurry College, arranged by John Rogers.
[James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Recreation Room]
A photograph of the recreation room in the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
[McMurry University Alma Mater Song #2]
Handwritten score for the McMurry University Alma Mater Song.
[James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Common Room]
A photograph of the common room of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
[Letter from Elizabeth Webb to Katherine]
A three-page letter to Katherine from Elizabeth Webb in which she shares information and stories about her father, James W. Hunt.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to his Daughter Elizabeth]
A letter from James W. Hunt to his daughter Elizabeth, dated February 24, 1932.
[Opening Convocation at McMurry College]
A photograph of the opening convocation at McMurry College taken from the balcony of the original auditorium.
[Notes on the McMurry Alma Mater Song]
A two-page essay containing information on the origin of the various versions of the McMurry University Alma Mater Song, compiled by Libby Croft, Assistant Catalog Librarian at McMurry's Jay-Rollins Library.
[A Brief History of My Experiences at McMurry]
A four-page essay describing Jewel Posey's experiences at McMurry College. Posey was a student at McMurry (Class of 1927) and later was a faculty member.
[Wedding Photograph of James Winford Hunt and His Wife Mary Anthony Hunt]
A photograph of James Winford Hunt and Mary Anthony Hunt taken early in their marriage.
[Essay on Camping on the Texas Plains]
An essay transcribed from handwritten notes originally written by James W. Hunt. The essay tells the story of a camping adventure on the Texas plains.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to his Children]
A letter from James W. Hunt to his children, dated November 29, 1933. In the letter he discusses the distribution of money to the children, and other personal family details.
[Supplement A - First Quarterly Conference, St. Paul's Church]
A handwritten document addressed to the members of the First Quarterly Conference (presumably of St. Paul's Church), reporting greater than normal church attendance and with the spiritual condition of the church described as unusually good. The document also expresses a need for a deep awakening and a new sense of God in Christ, and lists the names of 45 people who have recently been added to the church.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Rev. Lance Webb]
A letter from James W. Hunt to his son-in-law, Rev. Lance Webb of Dallas, Texas, dated January 20, 1934. The letter discusses the transfer of a car as well as Hunt's health and other family affairs.
[Sousa Band at the Last Texas Confederate Veterans Meeting]
A photograph of the John Phillip Sousa Band at the last state meeting of the Texas Confederate Veterans Association. General Charles P. Summerall is the only individual identified.
[Letter from Jeanne Davis to Darris Egger]
A two-page letter from Jeanne Davis to Darris Egger in which Davis shares a few stories about her family as an aid to a book Egger is writing about James W. Hunt.
[Interview with Dr. Anthony W. Hunt]
A one-page transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony W. Hunt, conducted by Dr. Paul Lack. The interview focuses on Hunt's father, James W. Hunt, founding president of McMurry College.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa]
A letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa in response to an earlier letter to Hunt on the subject of temperance and bootlegging.
[Letter from Mable Phillips to Darris Egger]
A letter from Mable Phillips to Darris Egger in which Phillips relates some details of her history as it relates to James W. Hunt. There is a date written near the top, but it is illegible.
[Tidbits on James Winford Hunt]
A one-page document containing some thoughts about James Winford Hunt, written by Anthony Hunt.
[Letter from Joe A. Speer to James W. Hunt]
A letter from Joe A. Speer, a druggist from Blanco, Texas, to James W. Hunt, praising him for his remarks on a recent radio program regarding former Texas governor Jim Ferguson.
[Founder's Day Program]
A program used in celebration of Founder's Day at McMurry College, April 5, 1933.
[St. Paul's Church Resolution]
A resolution of appreciation of the efforts of O. F. Sensabaugh as Presiding Elder for the district, by the board of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. The resolution is addressed to the Bishop Jas Cannon, Jr. and Cabinet of the Northwest Texas Conference.
[St. Paul's Methodist Church]
A cropped photograph of the exterior of St. Paul's Methodist Church, on the corner of North 5th and Beech Streets in Abilene, Texas.
[Sermon - The Cowboy Fiddler]
A three-page sermon entitled "The Cowboy Fiddler."
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Dora Roberts]
A letter from James W. Hunt to Mrs. Dora Roberts of Big Spring, Texas, dated March 27, 1931. The letter is an emotional appeal for a sizeable donation from Mrs. Roberts to expand and endow McMurry College.
[Letter from H. A. Boaz to James W. Hunt]
A letter from Bishop H. A. Boaz, of Houston, Texas, to James W. Hunt. The letter expresses care and concern for Hunt and inquires as to Hunt's recovery after his recent illness.
[McMurry College Endowment Bond]
A McMurry College Endowment Bond issued by the Board of Trustees of McMurry College, September 1 1938, in the amount of $50,000.00.
[Ten Years in McMurry]
A handwritten program commemorating the ten year anniversary of McMurry College.
[Biography of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934)]
A biographical sketch of the life of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934) written by Xanna Carr Oates on the occasion of Hunt's death.
[Memorial Program for Bishop William Fletcher McMurry]
A program used at a memorial service for Bishop William Fletcher McMurry (June 19, 1864-January 17, 1934) on the campus of McMurry College, named in his honor.
[Sermon - The Trails that Lead to the Alkali Bog]
A twelve-page sermon entitled "The Trails that Lead to the Alkali Bog."
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