Southwest Texas State Normal College

Abstract The C. E. Evans Papers were a gift to Southwest Texas State University Archives in 1987 from his daughter, Bernice (Mrs. Erwin L.) Soyars, Jr., and others. Dr. Evans’ 31 year career as president of the College parallels the early growth and development of the institution, (1911-1942). The papers hold two major strengths: documentation of Southwest Texas State Teachers College (SWTSTC) activity and documentation of Dr. Evans growth as an educator, administrator, and literary figure. The...

Abstract

This collection consists primarily of commencement programs. With a small amount of additional materials and recordings. Texas State University was established by the 26th Legislature in 1899 as the Southwest Texas State Normal School; 313 pupils were enrolled in 1903-04, the first year classes were held.

Abstract

Collection of materials connected to Emaline Baker that includes coursework related to home economics.

Abstract

Collection of memorabilia related to Oscar Strahan and his lengthy athletic career at Southwest Texas State University.

Abstract

Oscar Strahan served as the first professional coach and first Athletic Director for Southwest Texas State (now Texas State University) from 1919 to 1961. Largely photographs, the collection contains noteworthy images of early Southwest Texas State Normal College sports teams, World War I training camp Camp Logan, and mass produced battlefield views from France. Also includes Strahan’s family history materials.

Abstract

This is artificial collection is comprised of postcards related to Texas State University and the surrounding area.

Abstract

This collection is comprised of research material compiled by Dr. Ronald Brown while writing books on the history of Texas State University. Material includes correspondence, research files and notes, drafts, project file and copy photographs from the University News Service of images used in the publications.

Abstract

Inventory of artifacts in the University Archives, Texas State University.

Abstract

Collection contains handwritten and printed documents associated with the members and activities of the German Club at Southwest Texas State Normal School from 1912 to 1918. Until its disappearance in 1919 it was one of the most active associations on campus.

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a class ring, pledge cap, and photograph. The class ring belonged to Dora Anna Koch McCall and signifies her graduation in 1918. The cap belonged to Patricia Ruth McCall, from when she pledged the Sallie Beretta Literary Society circa 1949. The photograph is a framed panoramic image of Southwest Texas State Normal College community dated, February 17, 1922.