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- Child's Birthday Party
- Copy negative of a group of children at a birthday party sitting around a table with a birthday cake. The girl third from left is Katy Beth Garren followed by, Celia Ann Garren (sister), and John Garren (cousin).
- Women on Porch
- Copy negative of three women standing on a porch. The woman in the doorway is Arra D. Cummings, on the left is Lela Hefner Cummings, and on the right is Mary Virginia Robinson. There are plants on the left and a lamp post and air conditioning unit on the right.
- The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1970
- Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations. Name and organization indexes start on page 279.
- [Photograph of Elwin L. Skiles on Runway]
- Photograph of Elwin L. Skiles (right), who was president of Hardin-Simmons University from 1966 to 1977, in Washington D.C. on his Honor America Trip. The back end of an airplane on the runway can be seen in the background.
- [Photograph of Elwin L. Skiles in Front of Learjet]
- Photograph of Dr. Elwin Skiles (right) and 6 other members of his party in front of a Learjet as part of the Honor American Trip to Washington, D.C.
- [Photograph of Elwin L. Skiles in Front of Page Airways]
- Photograph of Elwin L. Skiles and an unidentified man standing in front of the Page Airways gate as part of the Honor America trip to Washington, D.C.
- [Photograph of Meeting]
- Photograph of a meeting for the Honor American Trip to Washington, D.C. Dr. Elwin Skiles, president of Hardin-Simmons University, sits to the left of the woman at the head of the table.
- [Typed Biography Page of C. R. Hairfield]
- Typed biography of Charles Robert Hairfield and his immediate family, along with the descriptions of six photographs dealing with the Hairfield family, which were donated to Hardin-Simmons University.
- Aerial Photograph of Downtown Abilene, Texas
- An aerial photograph of downtown Abilene, Texas, taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.
- [Letter from H. V. Nead to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from H. V. Nead, CCM General Manager, Abilene Country Club, Abilene, Texas, dated April 22, 1970. An acknowledgement from The Board of Directors regarding having accepted Carswell's resignation, with regret, as a member of the club.
- [Letter from Ethel Quade to T. N. Carswell - May 7, 1970]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Glyn (Ethel) Quade, Sagerton, Texas, dated May 7, 1970. Quade expresses her wish to see him and Mrs. Carswell again and, also, expresses her appreciation for the Ideals subscription. She asks what is happening to our beautiful America, land of the free, discussing the student unrest not only on the campuses at Lawrence, Kansas where Larry attends and at the University of Texas where Lyndell attends but all over the country pointing to the war and draft as a continual dread for students. She advises that Glyn is doing fairly well, the Jack Quades are all right and asks after Mrs. Carswell.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Earl & Mrs. Guitar - July 10, 1970]
- A letter written to Earl & Mrs. Guitar from "Tommy" Carswell, dated Friday a.m., July 10, 1970. Carswell expresses his appreciation to the Guitars for the privilege of fishing in their Elmdale Ranch tanks and shares the story of him fishing in a pond created by the damming of a creek which ran into the Okefenokee Swamp. "Soon afer their marriage in 1866, following father's return from the Civil War, a creek running near their farm home and flowing into the Okefenokee Swamp, was dammed. The waterhead was about five and a half inches, providing sufficient power for gin and gristmill, covering four or five hundred acres, my first fish pond."
- [Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1970]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from R. M. Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas, dated October 22, 1970. Wagstaff acknowledges Carswell's 82nd birthday expressing his appreciation for the work he did in behalf of the community throughout the years. He briefly outlines Carswell's accomplishments as Secretary of The Abilene Chamber of Commerce from 1924-1939 focusing on his work regarding roads and highways and the water supply for Abilene, Texas.
- [Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1970]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 30, 1970. Burleson advises that he has obtained six tickets to the coming Cotton Bowl game by using the personal use plea and expresses to Carswell that it was a privilege to be of service.
- [Note written by T. N. Carswell regarding Thelma Batson - February 8, 1954, December 1, 1970]
- A notation written by T. N. Carswell, dated December 1, 1970 advising that he does not now know to whom the message and flowers were sent noting it was possibly to Thelma Batson, Poplarville, Mississippi. The reverse side includes sentiment written by T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers from Rister Flower Shop and dated February 8, 1954. "In the heart of a friend there is always understanding and a deepening anxiety to share freely of life's stresses pressing upon those we love. That is the message of these flowers, both in their fragrance and their beauty."
- [Letter and envelope: From Maree to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970]
- A photocopy of the envelope and letter from Maree to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated Wednesday a. m. Addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Homerville, GA, April 22, 1970.
- [Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell]
- A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and proceeds to describe her financial life while living with her husband, that she paid his debts and is left with nothing. She advises that Winn now lives and owns a business in Denton, Texas thus making it necessary to retain a good divorce lawyer in Dallas, Texas and requests Carswell's help in doing finding a lawyer.
- [Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Ikenberry, Executive Vice-President, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated September 30, 1970. Ikenberry expresses his pleasure of past aquaintance with Mrs. Carswell and Peggy and the feeling that he knew Carswell because of the number of times Mrs. Whiting spoke of him. He advises that he enclosed a certified copy of a resolution in respect to the memory of their late president, Mrs. Milton B. Whiting.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - May 27, 1970]
- A letter written to Omar Burleson, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1970. Carswell congratulates Burleson on his "Release" for May 28 and suggests that for the benefit of the country he arise on the floor and make known more fully the consequences of our action or inaction in Southeast Asia.
- [Letter from John M. Fisher to T. N. Carswell - July 30, 1970]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John M. Fisher, President American Security Council, Washington, D. C., dated July 30, 1970. Fisher acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's contribution to the National Security Index for 1970 and welcomes him as a member of their National Voter Advisory Board. National Strategy Committee (Partial Listing); Robert W. Galvin - Admiral H. D. Felt, USN (Ret.) - Dr. Willard F. Libby - General Bernard A. Schriever, USAF (Ret.) - General Nathan F. Twining, USAF (Ret.) - Loyd Wright.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the American Security Council - November 28, 1970]
- A letter addressed to the American Security Council, Culpeper, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 28, 1970. Carswell discusses the November 16 issue of the Washington Report regarding the formation of local councils or committiees urging that those measures be initiated soon.
- [Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - December 14, 1970]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 14, 1970. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and assures him that it was a privilege to provide the tickets. He advises that he, too, supports the SST and will continue to do so. He offers Christmas greetings.
- Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (North First & Pioneer Dr.)
- An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, showing the area around the intersection of North First Street and Pioneer Drive. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Raymond Jones
- Aerial Photograph of Citizens National Bank (Abilene, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Citizens National Bank building, located at the corner of North 4th Street and Cypress Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Downtown Abilene, Texas
- An aerial photograph of downtown Abilene, Texas, taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (North First & Pioneer Dr.)
- An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, showing the area around the intersection of North First Street and Pioneer Drive. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Raymond Jones
- The Corral, 1970
- The Corral literary journal of Hardin-Simmons University includes editorials as well as original creative fiction, poetry, non-fiction, drawings, and jokes.
- Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 7, March-April 1970
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 10, November-December, 1970
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 6, January-February, 1970
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 9, September-October, 1970
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 8, Summer 1970
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1970-1971
- Catalog describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, academic policies, university calendar, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
- [Letter from Jame Fielder Heath to Mrs. Percy Jones - February 9, 1970]
- Letter written to Mrs. Percy Jones from Jame Fielder Heath (Mrs. Wade), asking for information about her grandmother's family. Included is an envelope addressed to Mrs. Percy Jones.
- [Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to Mrs. Percy Jones - September 4, 1970]
- Letter written to Mrs. Percy Jones from Erwin L. Skiles, president of Hardin-Simmons University, concerning a resolution related to K.K. Legett. Included is a typed copy of the resolution, entitled "Resolution of Appreciation For the Services of Judge K. K. Legett to Simmons College."
- [Letter from W.C. Washburn to Rupert N. Richardson, March 31, 1970]
- Letter written to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, President Emeritus of Hardin-Simmons University, from W.C. Washburn of Washington and Lee University Alumni, Inc. In the letter, W.C. Washburn includes information about Bernard D. Bryan's time as a student at Washington and Lee.
- Late Pioneer Gets Citation
- Newspaper article from the Morning Edition of the Abilene Reporter News about a resolution of appreciation made in memory of Judge K. K. Legett by the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University.
- [Letter from Ernest Langford to Vernon G. Spence - April 16, 1970]
- Letter written by Ernest Langford of Texas A&M University to Dr. Vernon G. Spence of McMurry College, containing an excerpt from a report written by K.K. Legett to Governor T.M. Campbell in 1907-1908.
- [Envelope Addressed to Mrs. Percy Jones From Rupert N. Richardson]
- Envelope addressed to Mrs. Percy Jones in Abilene, Texas, with a printed return address for Rupert N. Richardson at Hardin-Simmons University.
- [Letter from Mrs. Percy Jones to Jame Fielder Heath - February 12, 1970]
- Letter written to Jame Fielder Heath from Mrs. Percy Jones, responding to a letter asking for information on her family history.
- [Letter to Mrs. Jones - May 9, 1970]
- Letter written to Mrs. Jones, thanking her for visiting the author's class.
- Westwood Theater
- Photograph of the inside of Westwood Theatre in Abilene. There are blue seats split by an aisle with green patterned carpet. Gold curtains hang around the room.
- Westwood Theater #1
- Photograph of the inside of Westwood Theatre in Abilene. There are blue seats split by an aisle with green patterned carpet. There are brick patterns on the side walls. Gold curtains hang above and below the screen.
- Westwood Theater #2
- Photograph of the inside of Westwood Theatre in Abilene. There are blue seats split by an aisle with green patterned carpet. There are brick patterns on the side walls. Gold curtains hang above and below the screen.
- Westwood Theater #1
- Photograph of the inside of Westwood Theatre in Abilene. There are blue seats split by an aisle with green patterned carpet. There are brick patterns on the side walls. Gold curtains hang over the screen.
- Westwood Theater #2
- Photograph of the inside of Westwood Theatre in Abilene. There are blue seats split by an aisle with green patterned carpet. There are brick patterns on the side walls. Gold curtains hang over the screen.
- Cowgirls Homecoming
- Copy negative of a group of women at an HSU Cowgirls Homecoming. There are seven HSU exes and one cowgirl standing behind a table with a punch bowl. The woman on the far left is Katharyn Duff, and Dib Porter Jennings, Elizabeth Jennings, and Tid McAden are also pictured.
- Cowgirls Homecoming
- Copy negative of a group of women at an HSU Cowgirls Homecoming. There are two Cowgirls and two exes sitting at a table looking at a yearbook.
- Moody Center Dedication
- Copy negative of two people at the Moody Center dedication. The woman on the right is an HSU Cowgirl serving coffee. One of the women is Lynn Abney.
- The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 48, Ed. 1, Tuesday, April 14, 1970
- Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.