Photograph of the construction of Abilene Hall after the fire that burned down the original building. Workmen can be seen constructing the scaffolding for the walls of the second story.
Photograph of the demolition of the old Abilene Hall after the fire that damaged the building. A man can be seen standing on rubble next to a truck with piles of bricks in the foreground.
Photograph of firefighters attempting to control the fire at Old Abilene Hall, showing groups of firemen pointing hoses at the second-story windows. A group of helpful students carrying rubble in a wheelbarrow can be seen going down the front entrance steps.
Photograph of the Old Abilene Hall on fire, showing a large plume of smoke emanating from the roof of the building. A large crowd of people has gathered on the side of the building to watch the fire.
Aerial photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University campus looking northwest with the Sandefer Memorial, Abilene Hall, and Marston Gym in the center of the frame. The existence of Rose Field House and the absence of the Benhrens Chapel indicate this photo was taken between 1947 and 1961.
Aerial photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University campus looking north with the Sandefer Memorial, Anderson Hall, and Compere Hall in the center of the frame. Portions of the campus, such as Hunter Hall, are not shown within the frame of the photo.
Photograph of Aileen Culpepper sitting on the stone retaining wall of the "Arizona Bill" Cannon at Hardin-Simmons University. She wears a dark-colored wrap dress with a flower design and a sun hat.
Photograph of Aileen Culpepper standing in front of Mary Frances Hall at Hardin-Simmons University. She wears a dark-colored skirt and matching vest with a pearl necklace and two dog-shaped pins on the left side of her vest.
Photograph of Aileen Culpepper standing in a patch of flowers on the Hardin-Simmons University campus. She wears a dark-colored wrap dress with a flower design and a sun hat.
Photograph of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. An awning that extends from the front entrance door to the sidewalk bears a sign that reads, "Student Center."
Photograph of the interior of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A television set can be seen set up in the back corner with couches and chairs surrounding it.
Photograph of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. An awning that extends from the front entrance door to the sidewalk bears a sign that reads, "H-SU Student Center."
Photograph of the Anna Hall Student Center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Several students can be seen walking down the steps of a white building with a sign that reads, "Building Fund Campaign."
Photograph of a large hole in the ceiling of the Anna Hall Student Center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Anna Hall was remodeled into a student center in 1949 and removed in 1961.
Brochure about how the appropriated funds from the Baptist General Convention of Texas, amounting to $500,000, will be used to create and make improvements to buildings on the Hardin-Simmons University campus. The brochure asks that readers mail monetary donations in order that the university be ready to construct new buildings and meet the needs of an increased enrollment total after the end of World War II.
Letter from Eddie Good to the Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department describing the Abilene Hall fire and the photos he took while on the university as a student. He further inquiries about the status of the cowboy statue that used to stand in front of Abilene Hall.
Photograph of Abilene Hall and the gravel parking lot in front of the building. A "[sic] Cowboys general admission & reserve seats" booth can be seen set up near the left side of the building.
Photograph of the Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Taken from across a street, the photograph shows a three-quarter view of the brick and stone building. Several cars are parked along the curb of the street, and people can be seen walking on the sidewalk near the right side of the building.
Photograph of the Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Taken from across a street, the photograph shows a three-quarter view of the brick and stone building. A man standing on a ladder can be seen working on the building's windows. Several cars are parked on the street near the front walkway of the building.
Photograph of the Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Taken from across a street, the photograph shows a three-quarter view of the brick and stone building. A man standing on a ladder can be seen working on the building's windows. Several cars are parked on the street near the front walkway of the building.
Photograph of Abilene Hall taken from the street running along the front of the building. A few cars can be seen parked along the curb, and a man on a ladder washes a set of windows to the right.
Photograph of the front and a side of Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. This photograph is taken from beneath a tree and across a car-lined street. A person can be seen standing on a ladder working on installing windows.
Photograph taken from across the street of Abilene Hall, showing 6 cars parked along the curb of the street and people congregating beneath trees at the right side of the building.
Photograph of Abilene Hall taken from the street that runs along the front of the building. The majority of the three-story building is brick, but two stone block structures are built above both the entrance doors and the windows directly above them.
Photograph of the original Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University on fire. A large plume of black smoke is pictured emanating from the top of the building. Two students are in the forefront of the picture, watching the building burn.
Photograph of rows of student desks in an Abilene Hall classroom at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, taken during the renovation of the building. A man can be seen in the corner of the photograph on his knees installing carpet.
Photograph of the interior of a classroom inside Abilene Hall, showing rows of wooden student desks, a podium at the front of the room, and a blackboard affixed to the wall. The photo has been taken from the center aisle in the back of the room.
Photograph of the demolition of the old Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University after a destructive fire in 1947. Shows the brick building with only three walls left standing. A pile of bricks and rubble from the demolition of a wall sits in front of the building. A telephone pole and several trees and shrubs surround the building.
Photograph of the original Abilene Hall fire at Hardin-Simmons University, showing smoke rising up from behind buildings in the distance. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph in blue ink reads, “Abilene Hall fire. Taken in backyard of where I live – 1024 N. 21st – 10 Feb. 47.”
Photograph of the old Abilene Hall fire, showing smoke rising from the roof and a fire engine parked alongside the building. A firefighter can be seen standing at the top of a ladder mounted to the fire engine. A sign on the building reads, “Hardin-Simmons Book Store.” A large crowd of people, most likely evacuated employees, stand across the street from the burning building.
Photograph of the Abilene Hall fire, showing a crowd of people in the foreground, watching as firefighters attempt to control the blaze. A fireman on a truck ladder can be seen over the building in the upper-left corner.
Photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Hall building on fire, taken from a distance. Photograph shows smoke rising up from behind a row of houses. In the foreground, a barbed wire fence and a bare field can be seen. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, “Abilene Hall burning - H.S.U 10 Feb. 47 -- Taken from backyard of where I live - 1024 N. 21st.”
Photograph of the original Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University on fire. A crowd is shown in the foreground, looking up at the smoke coming from the top of the structure.
Photograph of one of the halls in Abilene Hall, showing several propped open doors, chairs, a metal trashcan, and two radiators at the end of the hallway. Taken from the very end of the hallway, a large window can be seen on the other end.
Photograph of the original Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University on fire. A firefighter can be seen on the roof of the building. A crowd is shown in the foreground, looking up at the smoke coming from the top of the structure.
Photograph of Aileen Culpeper posed standing against a brick building on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. She wears a short-sleeve floral dress with a lace collar and cuffs. Several plants or a bush can be seen in the foreground of the photograph.
Photograph of Aileen Culpepper standing in front of a column of a brick buildings on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. She wears a light-colored skirt suit with a brooch on her left lapel. The entrance of the building can be seen in the background.
Photograph of Aileen Culpepper sitting in a chair with her legs crossed. She wears a knee-length polka dot dress with a grey-colored blazer and black pumps with straps across the ankles.
Photograph of Aileen Culpepper sitting outside on a bench on the Hardin-Simmons campus in Abilene, Texas. She wears a light-colored skirt suit with a string of pearls and ankle strap pumps. A brick school building and several trees can be seen in the background.
Photograph of Howard McCranie (’48), left, and an unidentified man in a boxing ring, wearing boxing attire and gloves. The man on the right has been knocked to the ground and struggles to stand up again. An audience watching the boxers can be seen in the background.
Photograph of Caldwell Hall at Hardin-Simmons University. Note on the back of the photo reads, “Hardin-Simmons University -- Subject: Caldwell Fine Arts -- Date: 9-1-41 -- File: HSU 6.”
Photograph of two women sitting on a wicker bench with two men standing behind them. Jack Hairfield and his wife, who has not been named, are on the left side. Charles and Maggie Hairfield, Jack’s parents, are on the right side. A dog stands at the feet of the women.
Photograph of President and Mrs. Rupert N. Richardson on the front steps of the Compere Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The two-story brick building was the residence of the university president and his family. Typed note on the back of the photograph reads, “President's Home on the Hardin-Simmons University campus. Shown, standing on the porch are President and Mrs. Rupert N. Richardson. The home is located at the entrance to the campus, on Hickory and Ambler streets.”
Group photograph of the Original Cowboy Band, Inc. on the front steps of Old Abilene Hall at Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Each member of the band holds his instrument, and those who play drums sit in the front of the group, showcasing the "Cowboy Band" stamp.
Photograph of the Cowden-Paxton Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, showing a portion of the of the front of the brick building and the porch. Large shrubs planted against the walls of the building hide some of the building from view. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph in pencil reads, “Cowden-Paxton Dormitory - Men's Athletics. Built 1942.”
Photograph of Cowden-Paxton Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, showing a portion of the of the front of the brick building and the porch.
Photograph of Cowden-Paxton Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, showing a portion of the brick façade. Two men can be seen talking on the porch.
This dialog allows you to filter your current search.
Each of the Resource Types listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option.
This dialog allows you to filter your current search.
Each of the U.S. States listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option.
This dialog allows you to filter your current search.
Each of the Counties listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option.
This dialog allows you to filter your current search.
Each of the Years listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option.
The list can be sorted by name or the count.
This dialog allows you to filter your current search.
Each of the Months listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option.
This dialog allows you to filter your current search.
Each of the Days listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option.
This dialog allows you to filter your current search.
Each of the Languages listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option.