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Southwest Texas State Normal School

 Organization

Historical

Southwest Texas State Normal School was established in 1903. The name was changed in 1918 to Southwest Texas State Normal College, in 1923 to Southwest Texas State Teachers College, in 1959 to Southwest Texas State College, in 1969 to Southwest Texas State University, and in 2003 to Texas State University-San Marcos.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

C.E. (Cecil Eugene) Evans papers

 Collection
Identifier: 21.900-02-Evans
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...
Dates: 1894-1966
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / C.E. (Cecil Eugene) Evans papers

Constituting documents of Texas State University

 Collection
Identifier: 01.100-StateTX
Abstract

This collection includes drafts of the House Bill 696 of the 26th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature (1899), which founded the normal school in San Marcos, Texas that is now Texas State University. It also includes copies of consitutional documents from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Dates: 1899-1901, 2003
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Constituting documents of Texas State University