- The Magnolia A & M College campus was undergoing rapid changes when this picture of the foundation of the W. R. Cross Hall was made on April 23, 1936. Designed as a dormitory for boys, Cross Hall was built at the same time as Nelson Hall for girls, both being "New Deal" projects. Shown at the top of the pictures are two faculty houses, the one at the center then being the residence of President and Mrs. Charles A. Overstreet, and the one at the right being occupied by the Sage McLeans. At far left is the old engineering building, and at far right can be seen the corner of McCrary Hall for boys. The picture is from the SAU archives, with information by Dr. Robert Walz, professor of history.
- The Magnolia A & M College campus was undergoing rapid changes when this picture of the foundation of the W. R. Cross Hall was made on April 23, 1936. Designed as a dormitory for boys, Cross Hall was built at the same time as Nelson Hall for girls, both being "New Deal" projects. Shown at the top of the pictures are two faculty houses, the one at the center then being the residence of President and Mrs. Charles A. Overstreet, and the one at the right being occupied by the Sage McLeans. At far left is the old engineering building, and at far right can be seen the corner of McCrary Hall for boys. The picture is from the SAU archives, with information by Dr. Robert Walz, professor of history.