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- [McMurry College Opening Letter by J. W. Hunt]
- Letter from Dr. James W. Hunt announcing the opening of McMurry University in Abilene. The letter invites prospective students to inquire about upcoming courses and enrollment.
- [Photograph of Auditorium Chairs]
- Photograph of the seating and windows in the auditorium of Old Main.
- [Photograph of McMurry Administration Building]
- Photograph of the McMurry College Administration Building, a three story structure with little surrounding it. The image is on a brown mat.
- [Photograph of Unidentified Man]
- A portrait of an unidentified man, tentatively identified as a McMurry University faculty member from the 1920s or '30s, wearing a suit with a striped necktie.
- [Photograph of Unidentified Man]
- A portrait of an unidentified man, tentatively identified as a McMurry University faculty member from the 1920s or '30s, wearing a suit with a bow tie and round eyeglasses.
- [Photograph of Unidentified Man]
- A photograph of an unidentified man, tentatively identified as a McMurry University faculty member from the 1920s or '30s, wearing a three-piece suit with a pocket watch and eyeglasses.
- [Portrait of J. E. Shewbert]
- A photograph of J. E. Shewbert as a student at McMurry University. Shewbert received his B.A. degree from McMurry College in 1931 and eventually served on the McMurry Board of Trustees.
- [Portrait of Undentified Man]
- A photograph of an unidentified man, perhaps a McMurry University faculty member, wearing a suit and round eyeglasses.
- [McMurry College Opening Program]
- Program for McMurry College in Abilene, Texas for the first formal opening on September 20, 1923, describing the order of events and persons involved.
- [Photograph of First Founders Day Gathering]
- Photograph of the First Founders Day gathering at the McMurry campus in Abilene. The men are assembled into three rows in front of an academic building.
- [Photograph of the First Methodist Church in Abilene]
- Photograph of the First Methodist Church in Abilene, Texas. The image has been cropped in a wavy pattern on the left and right sides.
- [Photograph of McMurry College Opening Day Ceremonies]
- Photograph of the invocation at the McMurry College Opening Day ceremony, where students fill the auditorium. The image is on a brown mat.
- [Photograph of McMurry Opening Day Ceremonies]
- Photograph of the McMurry College Opening Day Ceremony. A featured singer sings the song "America," and students watch in the auditorium. The image has been cut in a scallop design, and is on a brown mat.
- [Photograph of McMurry Opening Day Ceremonies]
- Photograph of the McMurry College Opening Day Ceremony. Students fill an auditorium, and several people can be seen on the balcony. The photograph is on a brown mat.
- [Photograph of McMurry Opening Day Ceremonies and Invocation]
- Photograph of the invocation at the McMurry College Opening Day ceremony, where students stand in front of their seats in the auditorium. The image is on a brown mat.
- [Photograph of McMurry Opening Day Ceremonies with Charles E. Coombes]
- Photograph of Abilene Mayor Charles E. Coombes making an address at the McMurry College Opening Day Ceremony, where students pack the auditorium.
- [Photograph of McMurry Yell Leaders]
- Photograph of the 1925 McMurry University Yell Leaders. Two women and one man are pictured, and they appear to be dancing.
- [Photograph of Men's Dormitory]
- Photograph of an architectural drawing for the Men's Dormitory at McMurry College (later named President Hall). This drawing is by David S. Castle, architect.
- [Photograph of President Dormitory]
- Photograph of President Dormitory at McMurry College in Abilene, Texas. The structure is three stories and has a bare lawn.
- [Members of the 1927 McMurry Football Team]
- Photograph of the McMurry College T.I.A.A. championship football team, taken in 1927. The men are organized into four rows, and they pose in front of a brick wall.
- [Photograph of Iris Graham and Unknown Woman]
- Photograph of an unknown woman (left) and Iris Graham (right). Graham served as Registrar of McMurry College from 1928-1945.
- [Photograph of Iris Graham in Sunglasses]
- Photograph of Iris Graham posing in sunglasses. Graham served as Registrar of McMurry College from 1928-1945.
- [Photograph of Iris Graham with Dog]
- Photograph of Iris Graham with a dog. Graham served as Registrar of McMurry College from 1928-1945.
- [Photograph of Kathryn Simpson and Iris Graham]
- Photograph of Kathryn Simpson (left) and Iris Graham (right). Graham served as Registrar of McMurry College from 1928-1945.
- [Photograph of Allene Mitchell Free]
- Photograph of McMurry University's May Day Queen, Allene Mitchell Free. She poses in a gown with a crown and wand.
- [Photograph of Allene Mitchell Free and Minnie Bell Blain Williams]
- Photograph of Allene Mitchell Free and Minnie Bell Blain Williams. They wear their caps and gowns on graduation day in 1928.
- McMurry University Museum (1929-1960)
- A photograph of the McMurry University Museum building, which was constructed in 1929 under the direction of William C. Holden. The building was demolished in 1960.
- [Photograph of Preliminary Plans for Gymnasium Building]
- A photograph of architectural plans by David Castle for a gymnasium building at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
- [Portrait of Dr. Ray Cockrell]
- Portrait of Dr. Ray Cockrell, professor of science at McMurry College.
- Interior of Old McMurry University Library
- A photograph of the interior of the old McMurry University library which was located on the second floor of Old Main. The photograph shows students seated at desks, many wearing coats.
- [Photograph of McMurry Bookstore]
- A photograph of the original McMurry campus bookstore at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
- [Photograph of McMurry Bookstore]
- A photograph of the front and side of the original McMurry campus bookstore at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. The bookstore is a boxy building with an awning and a small sign that reads, "McMurry Book Store, U.S. Post office, McMurry Sta." A row of tall shrubs runs along the front of the building, slightly obscuring the porch.
- [Photograph of McMurry Bookstore]
- A photograph of students in front of the original McMurry campus bookstore at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
- [Portrait of Robert B. Wylie]
- A photograph of Robert B. Wylie, who served as Secretary-Treasurer of McMurry College from 1923 to 1927 and on the Board of Trustees from 1935 to 1950.
- [Photograph of Dr. Clustor Q. Smith by a Bus]
- Photograph of Dr. Clustor Q. Smith by a bus. Smith served as President of McMurry College from June 1934 through November 1935.
- [Photograph of Dr. Clustor Q. Smith with Others in a Gym]
- Photograph of Dr. Clustor Q. Smith standing with a group of other people in what appears to be a gymnasium. Smith served as President of McMurry College from June 1934 through November 1935.
- [Photograph of Dr. James W. Hunt's Casket]
- A photograph of Dr. James W. Hunt's body lying in state before his funeral in the auditorium of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Abilene.
- [Photograph of Dr. James W. Hunt's Pall-Bearers]
- A photograph of McMurry University President James W. Hunt's casket, carried by pall-bearers Dr. Sibley, Dan [Unknown], James E. Freeman, Dr. Dodson, G.C. Boswell, and Coach R.M. Medley.
- [Photograph of People at McMurry College Commencement, 1934]
- Photograph of five people at the 1934 McMurry College commencement. The photo is on a mat with a border.
- [McMurry College Founders Day, 1935]
- Photograph of the 1935 McMurry College Founders Day, during which a $40,000.00 note was burned. A large group of people can be seen gathered around a small pond. The image is matted with a border design.
- [Photograph of McMurry College Graduation, 1935]
- Photograph of the 1935 McMurry College graduation ceremony, which took place outside in the evening.
- [Portrait of Mrs. J. M. Radford]
- Photograph of Mrs. J. M. Radford, McMurry College donor.
- [Photograph of Reverend T. Harris]
- Photograph of Reverend T. Harris, Methodist minister.
- [Portrait of O. P. Thrane]
- A photograph of O. P. (Oluf Peter) Thrane, visible from the chest up, who was McMurry University's bursar from 1937 to 1940 and Vice-President and Business Manager from 1941 to 1951.
- [Photograph of Dell Newell]
- Photograph of Dell Newell of Albany, Texas. Newell and her husband W. P. Newell were significant early donors to McMurry College.
- [Photograph of W. P. Newell]
- Photograph of W. P. Newell of Albany, Texas. Newell and his wife Dell Newell were significant early donors to McMurry College.
- [Photograph of Dames Club Reception]
- A photograph of five women socializing at the Dames Club Reception, honoring faculty wives of Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University. One of the women may be Mrs. Andrew Hunt. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Dames Club Reception honoring faculty wives of A. C. C. and H-S U."
- [Photograph of Frank and Esther Greathouse]
- Photograph of Frank G. and Esther Marrs Greathouse. Frank served on the Advisory Board for Religious Life of McMurry College. They pose for their picture side by side.
- [Photograph of Lela Cain Townsend]
- Photograph of Lela Cain Townsend, wife of John Townsend, who served as a McMurry College Trustee.
- [Photograph of McMurry Bookstore Employees]
- A photograph of two McMurry College bookstore employees talking and laughing with one another. An assortment of merchandise hanging from hooks and laying on tables can be seen in the background, and a cash register can be seen in the foreground.