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- [Anthony Family Genealogy (1700-1995)]
- A two-page document tracing the genealogy of the Anthony family from the late 17th century through approximately 1995.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Charter of McMurry College - Abilene, TX]
- A copy of the 1921 McMurry College charter and incorporation papers filed with the state of Texas.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Essay on Education]
- An essay on the subject of church-sponsored education and the funding of it.
- [Formal Dedication of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory]
- A pamphlet commemorating the dedication of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
- [Founder's Day Program]
- A program used in celebration of Founder's Day at McMurry College, April 5, 1933.
- [Hunt Family Tree]
- A handwritten representation of the Hunt family tree in the United States from 1635.
- [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.
- [James W. Hunt Genealogy (1635-1996)]
- A four-page document tracing James W. Hunt's genealogy from 1635 to 1968.
- [James Winford Hunt Funeral]
- A photograph of the flowers and attendees at the cemetery for the funeral of James Winford Hunt.
- [James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Common Room]
- A photograph of the common room of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
- [James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Exterior]
- A photograph of the exterior of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
- [James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Exterior 2]
- A photograph of the exterior 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.
- [James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Recreation Room]
- A photograph of the recreation room in the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
- [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.
- [Letter from Boyd M. McKeown to Miss Elizabeth Hunt]
- Letter to Miss Elizabeth Hunt from Boyd M. McKeown, Dean of McMurry College, dated October 15, 1928. The letter congratulates Hunt on her excellent grades.
- [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 Gloria Jeanne Davis to Brother Jeanne]
- A one-page letter to Darris (Egger) from James W. Hunt's granddaughter, Gloria Jeanne Davis (nee, Webb) with some reminiscences about her family.
- [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.
- [Letter from Harold G. Cooke to Mrs. Lance Webb]
- A letter from Harold G. Cooke, President of McMurry College, to Mrs. Lance Webb, the daughter of James W. Hunt. The letter invites Mrs. Webb to the dedication of the newest dormitory at McMurry to James W. Hunt.
- [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 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 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.
- [Letter from James W. Hunt to his Daughter Elizabeth]
- A letter from James W. Hunt to his daughter Elizabeth, dated February 24, 1932.
- [Letter from James W. Hunt to Josephine Hunt]
- A two-page letter from James W. Hunt to Miss Josephine Hunt of Morning Sun, Iowa, dated January 6, 1931. The letter concerns James Hunt's background and personal history, specifically how he came to Texas.
- [Letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss]
- A letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss of Salt Lake City, Utah, dated July 12, 1932. The letter thanks Mr. and Mrs. Goss for a letter of recommendation signed by a number of prominent citizens of Salt Lake City. It also discusses a geologist named Frank and his travels.
- [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.
- [Letter from James W. Hunt to Roger A. Burgess]
- A two-page photocopy of a letter from James W. Hunt to Professor Roger A. Burgess of Childress, Texas, dated July 22, 1927. The letter provides some information Hunt felt necessary to the completion of a thesis by Burgess, and concerns historical information regarding the plains of Texas and the Estacado.
- [Letter from James W. Phillips to Darris Egger]
- A letter from James W. Phillips to Darris Egger, dated August 21, 2002. The letter reminisces about their days together as students at McMurry and remembers the death of James W. Hunt in the early months of 1934.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [McMurry College 50th Anniversary Booklet]
- A booklet commemorating the 50th Anniversary of McMurry College.
- [McMurry College Announcement to Churches]
- An announcement from McMurry College intended to be distributed to churches and read to the congregation during services. The announcement promotes McMurry's quality of education and new reduced costs to match the tuition of state schools.
- [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.
- [McMurry University Alma Mater Song]
- A copy of the Alma Mater of McMurry College, arranged by John Rogers.
- [McMurry University Alma Mater Song #2]
- Handwritten score for the McMurry University Alma Mater Song.
- [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.
- [McMurry University Founder's Day Hymn]
- A copy of the Founder's Day Hymn, written for McMurry University. Words written by James Winford Hunt. Music written by Hoyt. Dated April 5, 1933.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Old Hunt Hall at McMurry University]
- A photograph of the exterior of the original Hunt Hall dormitory at McMurry University.
- [Old Hunt Hall at McMurry University #2]
- A photograph of the exterior of the original Hunt Hall dormitory at McMurry University.
- [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."