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[Photograph of Old Behrens Chapel Before Steeple Remodel]
Photograph of the original Behrens Chapel building at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, before it burned down in 1957. Shows three-quarter view of the brick building from across the street, with trees and shrubs planted near the walls visible. Handwritten note on the back of the map in black ink reads, “Chapel building prior to Behrens Chapel that burned.”
[Photograph of Smith Hall]
Photograph of Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building.
[Photograph of Smith Hall]
Photograph of Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building.
[Photograph of Smith Hall]
Photograph of Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building.
[Photograph of Smith Hall]
Photograph of the women’s dormitory Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building. In the margin, the building has been described as a “Hall for Women.”
School Pictures
Copy negative of five school pictures of young Paul , Odell, and Dan Webb with other pictures partially visible. The large picture on the left taken in 1951 and the picture in the top right corner taken in 1955 are of Paul, The top middle picture and bottom right picture taken in 1955 are of Odell, and the middle bottom picture taken in 1955 is of Dan. Their names are written on each picture.
[Letter from Vernon A. McGee to Truett Latimer, December 30, 1959]
Letter from Vernon A. McGee to Truett Latimer inviting him to a meeting with the Committee on Tuberculosis and another meeting with the Committee on Mental Health.
[Letter from Dick West to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dick West, Assistant Editor, Editorial Page, The Dallas Morning News, dated December 28, 1959. West expresses his appreciation for Carswell's kind letter of December 24 requesting he write again, even if he disagrees, and express his opinion.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated December 28, 1959. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell stating that he has always felt like Carswell was 'kin' -"the same as Gib". He discusses his health issues and thanks Carswell again for his note.
[Letter from John F. Kennedy, December 28, 1959]
Letter from John F. Kennedy; He attaches [not included here] an unnamed statement. He also asks the recipient(s) of the letter for ideas on how the Democratic Party can develop the issues needed to win the 1960 campaign.
[Thank you card from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]
A thank-you note to T. N. Carswell from Geo. S. Anderson, dated December 28, 1959. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter received from Carswell.
[Letter from Lloyd R. Madison to Truett Latimer, December 23, 1959]
Letter from Lloyd R. Madison to Truett Latimer discussing the new driver's insurance law. Mr. Madison is now against the law and asks that Mr. Latimer support Senator Grady Hazelwood at the rules change hearing.
[Letter from J. Mac Bacon to Truett Latimer, December 22, 1959]
Letter from J. Mac Bacon to Truett Latimer stating his objection to the new automobile insurance rate plan.
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 13, Ed. 1, Friday, December 18, 1959
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. S. James - December 18, 1959]
A letter written to Dr. James, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 18, 1959. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the position James took on the Texarkana Hospital proposition otherwise Texas Baptist would have joined others asking for government financing for operations of their denomination. He notes the appointment of a special committee to define the Baptist position with reference to the separation of church and state and of his disappointment should there be any relaxation in the "age old Baptist position of complete separation of church and state", that it may be hard to adhere to the principle "in this day when there is such a widely held idea that it is the business of the government so to do".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to William Richardson White - December 18, 1959]
A letter written to Dr. White, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 18, 1959. Carswell congratulates White on the good job he has done at Baylor comparing it to what President Sandefer did at Simmons.
[Letter from Vernon A. McGee to Truett Latimer, December 17, 1959]
Letter from Vernon A. McGee to Truett Latimer attaching a reprint from Business Week on the Psychiatric Institute at Houston.
Buffalo Gap Messenger, Fall & Winter Edition 1959
Fall and Winter 1959 edition of the Buffalo Gap Messenger, with articles about the Ernie Wilson Museum of the Old West. There is handwritten text on the first page to Mr. Holdes from someone named Ernest.
[Letter from Vernon A. McGee to C. Lincoln Williston, December 14, 1959]
Letter from Texas House Legislative Budget Director Vernon A. McGee to C. Lincoln Williston asking for input from the Texas Medical Association on the state's mental health programs.
[Letter from William J. Wright to Truett Latimer, December 14, 1959]
Letter from William J. Wright to Truett Latimer discussing a recent tax law.
[Postcard from Vernon A. McGee to Truett Latimer, December 14, 1959]
Postcard from Vernon A. McGee to Truett Latimer inviting him to a presentation at the Health Department by the Mental Health Division.
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 12, Ed. 1, Friday, December 11, 1959
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
[Letter from John Hardesty to Truett Latimer, December 8, 1958]
Letter from John Hardesty to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding proposals pertaining to increasing the 9-month school term.
[Letter from Taylor Elementary School P.T.A. to Price Daniel, December 7, 1959]
Letter from Taylor Elementary School Parent Teacher Association to Price Daniel urging him to focus his attention on public school teachers' salaries.
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 11, Ed. 1, Friday, December 4, 1959
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
[Letter from J. E. Peavy, M. D. to Truett Latimer, December 4, 1959]
Letter from J. E. Peavy to Truett Latimer discussing gratitude for sending a newspaper clipping previously as well as stating apologies for not being able to meet up in Austin, in hopes of seeing each other in the future.
[Letter from J. T. Ellis, Jr. to Truett Latimer, December 3, 1959]
Letter from J. T. Ellis, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing an invitation to the latter and the members of the Board to join the Commissioner and the former for lunch at the Health Department the next time they happen to be in Austin.
[Letter from J. David Cox to Truett Latimer, December 2, 1959]
Letter from J. David Cox to Truett Latimer discussing the possibility of a special session for the purpose of enacting a portion of the Hale-Aiken committee report. He also urges Mr. Latimer to support the new tax bill from the Governor's program in order to finance their educational needs. There are a couple of names written at the back of the letter.
[Christmas message from T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers to The C. W. Barnes home in Abilene, Texas - December 1959]
A Christmas message from T. N. Carswell sent with flowers to The Charles Barnes home in Abilene, Texas. A short story written by Carswell about the "Barnes clan" starring Charlie and Katherine and their grandchildren Debby, Beverly, Kathy, Teressa and Patty. His story sets a scene representing the joy of grandchildren at Christmastime. The reverse side includes business letterhead of ABILENE Machine Company, Telephone OR2-3861, 1334-42 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, and bears a Fox River Bond watermark.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - December 1959]
A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated Christmas, 1959. Carswell requests that Shivers return to politics and lead a campaign to take the government out of the hands of organized interests and restore it to all the people. Carswell expresses his perception of the current government by quoting Roger Q. Mills: "I feel like a stranger in a banquet hall, deserted: Whose lights are fled, whose garlands are dead, And all but he departed."
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Coke Stevenson - December 1959]
A letter written to Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated Christmas 1959. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the service that Stevenson rendered to the people of Texas during his years of public service. Carswell remembers their "casual" acquaintance during the years he was Manager of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and the help from Stevenson with the extension of U. S. Highway 83 South to Brownsville.
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, December 1, 1959]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing a telegram sent by the latter regarding their regret in being unable to visit in Big Spring.
[Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to Truett Latimer, November 25, 1959]
Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to Truett Latimer asking if he should contact Mr. Granberry's assistant about the issue they have concerning the making of legislation for a deduction program on peanuts.
[Letter from George A. Hill III to Truett Latimer, November 23, 1959]
Letter from George A. Hill III of the San Jacinto Museum of History Association to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's recent interest in the museum's funding, and asks for information on a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee so that museum representatives may attend.
Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (Highway 80 & US 83/84)
An aerial photograph of the area around the intersection of US 80 & US 83/84 near Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble, Aerials of Hwy 80 Bypass
Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (Treadaway Blvd.)
An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, showing a section of Treadaway Boulevard north of Industrial Boulevard. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble, Aerials of Hwy 80 Bypass
Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (US 277 and US 83/84)
An aerial photograph of the area around the intersection of US Highway 277 and US 83/84 (Winters Freeway) in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble, Aerials of Hwy 80 Bypass
Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (US 277 and US 83/84)
An aerial photograph of the area around the intersection of US Highway 277 and US 83/84 (Winters Freeway) in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.
Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (US 277 and US 83/84)
An aerial photograph of the area around the intersection of US Highway 277 and US 83/84 (Winters Freeway) in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.
Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (US Hwy 80 & Business 80)
An aerial photograph of the area around the intersection of US 80 & Business 80 in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble, Aerials of Hwy 80 Bypass
Aerial Photograph of Land Near Abilene, Texas
An aerial photograph of an unidentified parcel of land near Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble, Aerials of Hwy 80 Bypass
Aerial Photograph of Land Near Abilene, Texas
An aerial photograph of an unidentified parcel of land near Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble, Aerials of Hwy 80 Bypass
Aerial Photograph of US Highway 80 near Abilene, Texas
An aerial photograph of US Highway 80 and the surrounding area near Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble, Aerials of Hwy 80 Bypass
Aerial Photograph of US Highway 80 West of Abilene, Texas
An aerial photograph of US Highway 80 West of Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble, Aerials of Hwy 80 Bypass
Aerial Photograph of US Highway 80 West of Abilene, Texas
An aerial photograph of US Highway 80 West of Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble, Aerials of Hwy 80 Bypass
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 10, Ed. 1, Friday, November 20, 1959
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, November 20, 1959]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for him agreeing to get together with them in Big Spring.
[Photograph of Speaker at Dedication Ceremony]
Photograph of Omar Burleson, Elwin Skiles, and Fess Parker at the Achievement Celebration St. Dedication Ceremony. A man stands behind a microphone with a “KRBC” banner.
[Letter from Mrs. Ed Dressen to Truett Latimer, November 16, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. Ed Dressen to Truett Latimer discussing considerations of the Hale-Aikin Committee recommendations.
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 9, Ed. 1, Friday, November 13, 1959
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
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