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- [Biography of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934)]
- A biographical sketch of the life of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934) written by Xanna Carr Oates on the occasion of Hunt's death.
- [A Brief History of My Experiences at McMurry]
- A four-page essay describing Jewel Posey's experiences at McMurry College. Posey was a student at McMurry (Class of 1927) and later was a faculty member.
- [Charter of McMurry College - Abilene, TX]
- A copy of the 1921 McMurry College charter and incorporation papers filed with the state of Texas.
- [Dedication of the J. W. Hunt Physical Education Center]
- A brochure used at the dedication of the James Winford Hunt Physical Education Center at McMurry College on October 19, 1973.
- [Formal Dedication of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory]
- A pamphlet commemorating the dedication of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
- [Founder's Day Program]
- A program used in celebration of Founder's Day at McMurry College, April 5, 1933.
- [Interview with Dr. Anthony W. Hunt]
- A one-page transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony W. Hunt, conducted by Dr. Paul Lack. The interview focuses on Hunt's father, James W. Hunt, founding president of McMurry College.
- [James Winford Hunt Funeral]
- A photograph of the flowers and attendees at the cemetery for the funeral of James Winford Hunt.
- [James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Common Room]
- A photograph of the common room of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
- [James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Exterior]
- A photograph of the exterior of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
- [James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Exterior 2]
- A photograph of the exterior of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
- [James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Interior]
- A photograph of McMurry College students sitting in the common room in the James Winford Hunt Memorial dormitory.
- [James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Recreation Room]
- A photograph of the recreation room in the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
- [Letter from Boyd M. McKeown to Miss Elizabeth Hunt]
- Letter to Miss Elizabeth Hunt from Boyd M. McKeown, Dean of McMurry College, dated October 15, 1928. The letter congratulates Hunt on her excellent grades.
- [Letter from Elizabeth Webb to Katherine]
- A three-page letter to Katherine from Elizabeth Webb in which she shares information and stories about her father, James W. Hunt.
- [Letter from Gloria Jeanne Davis to Brother Jeanne]
- A one-page letter to Darris (Egger) from James W. Hunt's granddaughter, Gloria Jeanne Davis (nee, Webb) with some reminiscences about her family.
- [Letter from H. A. Boaz to James W. Hunt]
- A letter from Bishop H. A. Boaz, of Houston, Texas, to James W. Hunt. The letter expresses care and concern for Hunt and inquires as to Hunt's recovery after his recent illness.
- [Letter from Harold G. Cooke to Mrs. Lance Webb]
- A letter from Harold G. Cooke, President of McMurry College, to Mrs. Lance Webb, the daughter of James W. Hunt. The letter invites Mrs. Webb to the dedication of the newest dormitory at McMurry to James W. Hunt.
- [Letter from James W. Hunt to Dora Roberts]
- A letter from James W. Hunt to Mrs. Dora Roberts of Big Spring, Texas, dated March 27, 1931. The letter is an emotional appeal for a sizeable donation from Mrs. Roberts to expand and endow McMurry College.
- [Letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa]
- A letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa in response to an earlier letter to Hunt on the subject of temperance and bootlegging.
- [Letter from James W. Hunt to his Children]
- A letter from James W. Hunt to his children, dated November 29, 1933. In the letter he discusses the distribution of money to the children, and other personal family details.
- [Letter from James W. Hunt to Rev. Lance Webb]
- A letter from James W. Hunt to his son-in-law, Rev. Lance Webb of Dallas, Texas, dated January 20, 1934. The letter discusses the transfer of a car as well as Hunt's health and other family affairs.
- [Letter from James W. Phillips to Darris Egger]
- A letter from James W. Phillips to Darris Egger, dated August 21, 2002. The letter reminisces about their days together as students at McMurry and remembers the death of James W. Hunt in the early months of 1934.
- [Letter from Jeanne Davis to Darris Egger]
- A two-page letter from Jeanne Davis to Darris Egger in which Davis shares a few stories about her family as an aid to a book Egger is writing about James W. Hunt.
- [Letter from Mable Phillips to Darris Egger]
- A letter from Mable Phillips to Darris Egger in which Phillips relates some details of her history as it relates to James W. Hunt. There is a date written near the top, but it is illegible.
- [McMurry College 50th Anniversary Booklet]
- A booklet commemorating the 50th Anniversary of McMurry College.
- [McMurry College Announcement to Churches]
- An announcement from McMurry College intended to be distributed to churches and read to the congregation during services. The announcement promotes McMurry's quality of education and new reduced costs to match the tuition of state schools.
- [McMurry College Endowment Bond]
- A McMurry College Endowment Bond issued by the Board of Trustees of McMurry College, September 1 1938, in the amount of $50,000.00.
- [McMurry University Alma Mater Song]
- A copy of the Alma Mater of McMurry College, arranged by John Rogers.
- [McMurry University Alma Mater Song #2]
- Handwritten score for the McMurry University Alma Mater Song.
- [McMurry University Alma Mater Song - Original Copy]
- A copy of the McMurry University Alma Mater. This copy is marked as the original, written by Everett M. Shepherd.
- [McMurry University Founder's Day Hymn]
- A copy of the Founder's Day Hymn, written for McMurry University. Words written by James Winford Hunt. Music written by Hoyt. Dated April 5, 1933.
- [McMurry's Position on the Moot Question of the Touchdown]
- An essay written by James W. Hunt, President of McMurry College, regarding McMurry's position on a controversial football game between McMurry and Abilene Christian College, in which A.C.C. won the game, allegedly due to a bad call by the referees. The essay refers to comments about the game made by Harold L. (Prexy) Anderson, sports writer for A.C.C.'s student newspaper "The Optimist," and later for the Abilene Reporter-News.
- [Memorial Program for Bishop William Fletcher McMurry]
- A program used at a memorial service for Bishop William Fletcher McMurry (June 19, 1864-January 17, 1934) on the campus of McMurry College, named in his honor.
- [Notes on the McMurry Alma Mater Song]
- A two-page essay containing information on the origin of the various versions of the McMurry University Alma Mater Song, compiled by Libby Croft, Assistant Catalog Librarian at McMurry's Jay-Rollins Library.
- [Old Hunt Hall at McMurry University]
- A photograph of the exterior of the original Hunt Hall dormitory at McMurry University.
- [Old Hunt Hall at McMurry University #2]
- A photograph of the exterior of the original Hunt Hall dormitory at McMurry University.
- [Opening Convocation at McMurry College]
- A photograph of the opening convocation at McMurry College taken from the balcony of the original auditorium.
- [Portrait of Lance Webb]
- A portrait of Lance Webb, son-in-law of James Winford Hunt.
- [Sermon on Pioneering]
- A handwritten sermon by James W. Hunt on the subject of "Pioneering." The sermon includes a note by Hunt's daughter, Elizabeth Hunt Webb that states, "The above are Dr. Hunt's personal notes on his last sermon which was preached in St. Paul's Methodist Church, Abilene, Texas, Jan. 21, 1934."
- [Sousa Band at the Last Texas Confederate Veterans Meeting]
- A photograph of the John Phillip Sousa Band at the last state meeting of the Texas Confederate Veterans Association. General Charles P. Summerall is the only individual identified.
- [St. Paul's Church Resolution]
- A resolution of appreciation of the efforts of O. F. Sensabaugh as Presiding Elder for the district, by the board of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. The resolution is addressed to the Bishop Jas Cannon, Jr. and Cabinet of the Northwest Texas Conference.
- [St. Paul's Methodist Church]
- A cropped photograph of the exterior of St. Paul's Methodist Church, on the corner of North 5th and Beech Streets in Abilene, Texas.
- [Students Exiting the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory]
- A photograph of students walking down the steps of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
- [Students in the Interior of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory]
- A photograph of McMurry College students in the interior of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory.
- [Supplement A - First Quarterly Conference, St. Paul's Church]
- A handwritten document addressed to the members of the First Quarterly Conference (presumably of St. Paul's Church), reporting greater than normal church attendance and with the spiritual condition of the church described as unusually good. The document also expresses a need for a deep awakening and a new sense of God in Christ, and lists the names of 45 people who have recently been added to the church.
- [Supplement A - Fourth Quarterly Conference, St. Paul's Church]
- A five-page handwritten document reporting on the Fourth Quarterly Conference of St. Paul's Church in Abilene, Texas. The document includes a page of minutes, listing those present, and four pages reporting on numerous issues pertaining to the church.
- [Supplement A - Second Quarterly Conference, St. Paul's Church]
- A handwritten document addressed to the Second Quarterly Conference of St. Paul's Church. The document contains financial information, a report on growth, information on new members and members who have left, and future plans.
- [Supplement A - Third Quarterly Conference, St. Paul's Church]
- A three-page handwritten document reporting on numerous issues pertaining to St. Paul's Church for the Third Quarterly Conference.
- [Supplement B - Educational Report]
- A handwritten document containing an educational report for the members of St. Paul's Church. Of note is a report on early plans and fundraising for a Methodist college in Abilene. That college would become McMurry College (now McMurry University).