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[Photograph of Compere Hall]

Description: 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.”
Date: [1945..1953]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.474890 -99.735196
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1945-1946]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1945 to 1946 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for this year was "Art Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." The Art Unit and Forum officers and program is listed. Museum information includes proposed exhibits.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 22, 1945]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University, Breckenridge, Texas dated March 22, 1945. Sandefer announces a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University to be held on March 29 advising of a report to be made by Raymond Foy regarding the search for a president and a report by O. D. Dillingham regarding a campus plot on the future development of the University. Sandefer advises that … more
Date: March 22, 1945
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Meeting minutes of The Building Committee of Hardin-Simmons University - March 13, 1945]

Description: The minutes of the Hardin-Simmons University Building Committee meeting held on March 13 by E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer. The minutes include a list of recommendations by The Building Committee to be made to the Board of Trustees regarding the enlargement and improvement of Hardin-Simmons University. The names of the men on the committee include Mr. O. D. Dillingham, Mr. George S. Anderson, Dr. R. N. Richardson, Mr. Jake Sandefer, Mr. Leroy Jennings and Mr. George Foster.
Date: March 13, 1945
Creator: Ledbetter, E. W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 9, 1945. Richardson expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his suggestions for the Board of Trustees regarding the Million Dollar Enlargement and Improvement Campaign.
Date: April 9, 1945
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Meeting minutes of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee - May 26, 1945]

Description: The minutes of the May 26, 1945 meeting of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee. Judge J. C. Hunter served as President. Page two includes additional minutes of the Executive Committee which met on May 28, 1945. Hunter called the meeting to order. "He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to talk about the proposed plans for expansion of Hardin-Simmons University." Executive Committee members met afterwards regarding the contract drawn up by Mr. Carlton M. Sherwood, Executive Vice-Pr… more
Date: May 26, 1945
Creator: The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Meeting minutes of The Executive Committee of the Greater Hardin-Simmons University Committee - June 18, 1945]

Description: Meeting minutes from the June 18, 1945 meeting of the Executive Committee of the Greater Hardin-Simmons University Committee, including a list of the names of men present; Dr. Richardson reported on a change made in the contract with the firm of Pierce, Hedrick, and Sherwood; funding details for the Greater Hardin-Simmons campaign were decided upon.
Date: June 18, 1945
Creator: The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter and Report: From T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - April 5, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. R. N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas) from T. N. Carswell dated April 5, 1945. Carswell addresses Richardson as "Governor" and advises of the attached suggested organization/committee plan for the Million Dollar Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University then congratulates Richardson on his election as the university's president. The attachment includes a suggested organization plan, titled "A Million Dollar Enlargement and Improvement Camp… more
Date: April 5, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Hamilton, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated April 9, 1945. Sandefer advises that he sent a copy of Carswell's letter to Dr. Richardson. Sandefer advises that he will not be carrying on as Chairman of the Board stating, "Frankly, I have butted my head against concrete long enough and have grown tired doing so."
Date: April 9, 1945
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Meeting minutes of The Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University - March 29, 1945]

Description: The minutes of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University held on March 29, 1945. Raymond Foy reported that his committee was unanimously of the opinion that the Board should elect Dr. Ruper N. Richardson as President of Hardin-Simmons University. O. D. Dillingham reported the recommendation made by his committee regarding improvements to HSU. David S. Castle and Wyatt C. Hedrick are contracted by O. D. Dillingham, Chairman of the Building Committee, to study the needs of… more
Date: March 29, 1945
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George Jones - May 3, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. George Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises him of the request that was issued to Frank Jones to accept and serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee and requests that George encourage Frank to accept and serve.
Date: May 3, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Meeting minutes of The Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University - May 28, 1945]

Description: The minutes of the May 28, 1945 meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University. Rupert N. Richardson, President of the University, gave his annual report on the condition of the school. "Hardin-Simmons University now has some 1,350 men representing her on the battle fronts all over the world. There are some 40 gold stars on our service flags now." Mr. T. N. Carswell then took the floor and made two suggestions: "(1) It would be well to add to this project―a museum or archives b… more
Date: May 28, 1945
Creator: The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 28, 1945. Richardson outlines the approved expansion plans for HSU. He advises that the named projects are important to meet requirements for their part in serving "the compelling needs of our post-war youth. War years of tension and anxiety, the dislocation of family life, due to military source and war industry, have strained spiritual and moral ties. The Chu… more
Date: April 28, 1945
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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