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[Postcard of Simmons College - November 15, 1913]

Description: Postcard of Simmons College buildings and the president, J. D. Sandefer. Top row, from left to right: Conservatory -- New $40,000 Administration Building Just Completed -- Anna Hall; Center: J. D. Sandefer, A. B. Ph.B., President; bottom row, left to right: Billie Cowden Hall -- Old Administration Building -- Girl's Industrial Home. This postcard was sent to Dr. Robert S. Simmons, 129 E. 59th Street, New York City, NY, with this note: “All goes well – Greetings and best wishes from president an… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993]

Description: 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.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Good, Eddie
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Portrait of Miss Breedlove]

Description: Portrait of Miss Breedlove, visible from the shoulders up, wearing a light-colored overcoat with large buttons and a lace collar. Note in pencil on the back of the photo reads, “Photo of me - own self. Miss Breedlove -- Simmons College -- Abilene, Tex.” A George Washington 2¢ stamp is pasted on the back in the upper-right corner.
Date: 1921
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]

Description: Letter from Henry James at The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in regards to John T. Willis, Sr., in which James explains to the reader that Willis has been raised in Abilene, and will do well by anyone who chooses to employ him.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: James, Henry
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Henry H. Arnold, May 13, 1943]

Description: Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Lieutenant General Henry H. Arnold discussing the conspiracy case against Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, operators of a military training facility in Sweetwater, Texas. They conclude that the charges and consequent contract cancellation were unjustified and urge the general to reinstate the contract.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: United States Senate
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[USO Postcard]

Description: A color postcard featuring a USO building, sent from Joel Wilson to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wilson in Abilene, Texas.
Date: April 14, 1947
Creator: Wilson, Joel C.
Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Letter from William H. Cooper to Don Morris]

Description: Letter dated November 9, 1967 from William H. Cooper, Colonel and Commander in the United States Air Force, to Don Morris, President of Abilene Christian University. In the letter, Cooper thanks Morris for tickets to "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," the 1967 ACC Homecoming production, and congratulates him on a fine performance.
Date: November 9, 1967
Creator: Cooper, William H.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Yetta G. Mitchell to Lewis Fulks]

Description: Letter from Dr. Yetta G. Mitchell, Grand Director of Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity, to Homecoming musical director Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Mitchell congratulates Fulks on his 1972 production of "Fiddler on the Roof," and encourages him to send photographs to the theatre magazine "Playbill."
Date: October 23, 1972
Creator: Mitchell, Yetta G.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from John C. Stevens to David Gibson]

Description: Letter from Dr. John C. Stevens, President of Abilene Christian University, to David Gibson. In the letter, Stevens explains to Gibson that ACU is opposed to dancing but has decided to allow some forms of dancing as a type of artistic expression in the Homecoming production of "The King and I." He also enclosed a check of $16.00 to refund Gibson's ticket.
Date: October 11, 1976
Creator: Stevens, John C.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Harry F. Thompson to Dr. Rex Kyker]

Description: Letter from Harry F. Thompson, Director of University Theatre at Hardin-Simmons University, to Dr. Rex Kyker complimenting Abilene Christian College on their production of the 1961 ACC Homecoming musical "The King and I." In the letter Thompson expresses his approval of the acting abilities of the actor who played the King and those who played minor roles in the play.
Date: November 27, 1961
Creator: Thompson, Harry F.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Robert Nail to Lewis Fulks #2]

Description: Letter dated May 2, 1967 from Robert Nail, the director of the Fort Griffin Fandangle in Albany, Texas, to Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Nail is inviting Fulks to come to Fandangle, and gives him more details about the plays being performed.
Date: May 2, 1967
Creator: Nail, Robert
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Truett Walton to Dr. Don L. Morris]

Description: Letter from Hardin-Simmons University's Truett Walton to Dr. Don L. Morris, President of Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Walton congratulates Morris on the success of the production of "Kiss Me, Kate," the 1996 ACC Homecoming musical production.
Date: November 3, 1966
Creator: Walton, Truett
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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