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[Photograph of Abilene Hall Fire]

Photograph of the original Abilene Hall fire at Hardin-Simmons University, showing smoke rising up from behind buildings in the distance. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph in blue ink reads, “Abilene Hall fire. Taken in backyard of where I live – 1024 N. 21st – 10 Feb. 47.”

Date: February 10, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 32.473118 -99.731060

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Fire]

Photograph of the Abilene Hall fire, showing a crowd of people in the foreground, watching as firefighters attempt to control the blaze. A fireman on a truck ladder can be seen over the building in the upper-left corner.

Date: February 10, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Cowgirl Band at Confederate Veterans Reunion]

Group photograph of the Simmons College Cowgirls at the United Confederate Veterans Reunion in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Confederate, U.S., and Texas flags are flown by flag bearers to the left of the group. Note on the bottom of the photo: "Cowboy Band -- U.C.V. Little Rock"

Date: May 10, 1928

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Firefighter at Abilene Hall Fire]

Photograph a firefighter on the very top of the truck ladder attempting to fight the fire at Abilene Hall. Black smoke can be seen emanating from the roof and side of the building.

Date: February 10, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Statue at Abilene Hall Fire]

Photograph of the cowboy statue in front of Abilene Hall during the fire that burned down the building on February 10, 1947. Rubble and bits of the roof can be seen laying on the front stairs and sidewalk running along the front of the building.

Date: February 10, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Portrait of the Hairfield Family]

Portrait of the family of Charles R. Hairfield, who was president of Hardin-Simmons University from 1901 to 1902. Charles and Maggie Hairfield stand behind their children in the back row while Jack, Baxter, and Virginia Hairfield, who holds a small dog in her arms, stand in the front row.

Date: June 10, 1913

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library