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Texas State University

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 2013
  • Existence: 2013    

Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:

Art (University Archives)

 Collection
Identifier: 70.502
Abstract

Inventory of art pieces belonging to the University Archives, Texas State University.

Dates: 1881, 1969, 1986, 2010, 2019, undated

Bobcat Pause

 File
Identifier: 2008-005
Scope and Contents

Documents consist of press releases and programs. While the ceremony began in the late 1980s, the series currently holds information beginning with the 2006 event. Years not available: 2017, 2018.

Dates: 2006-2021

Budget and financial reports

 Collection
Identifier: 03.200-200-001
Abstract

This collection ties together the many different types of budget and financial reports Texas State University produces. Materials include recommended budgets, operating budgets, salary reports, financial reports mandated by the State of Texas.

Dates: 1929-2022

Commemorative Texas State University ornaments

 Item
Identifier: 2013-002
Abstract

A collection of university themed holiday ornaments, produced by the University Marketing department with proceeds supporting student scholarships.

Dates: 2008-2021

Commencement records

 Collection
Identifier: 11.200-Commencement
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.

Dates: 1908-2022

Common Experience Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 11.200-CommonExperience
Abstract

Each year since 2004, the Common Experience events bring students together to read and engage with a powerful text, and explore related themes in University Seminar classes. Collection consists of background and planning materials, press releases, posters, calendars of events, as well as each year's book.

Dates: 2004 - 2023

Department of Political Science publications

 Series
Identifier: 2023-002
Content Description

This accession consists of two publications. Alumni NewsWire highlights the Political Science program, while Public Matters focuses on the Master of Public Administration program.

Dates: 2010 - 2022

Faculty and staff service awards

 Collection
Identifier: 11.100-ServiceAwards
Scope and Contents

Initiated in May 1979, the university holds this ceremony toward the end of the spring semester to recognize faculty and staff for longevity of service and for retirment. Employees are recognized beginning with 10 years of service to the university, and again every 5 years thereafter. Records in this group may include programs, invitations, memos, press releases, photographs, and remarks. Years not available: 1994, 2007, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020. Arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1979-2021

Greeting cards from the Office of the President

 Collection
Identifier: 21.800-Cards
Abstract

Collection of greeting cards sent on behalf of the University President.

Dates: circa 1981-2019, undated

Higher Education Act Signing Anniversary collection

 Collection
Identifier: 80.5001
Abstract

Collection with materials related to multiple anniversaries of the signing of the Higher Education Act, which was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson at Southwest Texas State College (now Texas State University).

Dates: circa 1965-2015

Historical photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: 70.204-histprint
Abstract

Historical print photographs covering many university related subjects, including campus buildings, student and staff portraits, student groups, and sports teams.

Dates: 1911-2004, undated

Institutional Name Change Records

 Collection
Identifier: 24.200-NameChange(2003)
Abstract

This collection documents the work done by University administration following the 2003 legislation that changed the name from Southwest Texas State University to Texas State University-San Marcos.

Dates: 1958-2005, 2013; Majority of material found within 2000-2003

Lyndon Baines Johnson distinguished lecture series collection

 Collection
Identifier: 11.200-LBJLecture
Abstract

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Distinguished Lecture Series honors the Texas State University's most distinguished alumnus by fulfilling his promise to bring important leaders to the university to share their philosophies and experiences. Records of individual lectures may include transcripts, videorecordings, press releases, invitations, programs, and photographs.

Dates: 1982-2020

News Service people morgue inventory

 Collection
Identifier: 80.100-Peoplemorgue
Abstract

Compiled background information files on people associated with the university to reference when writing press releases as well as the press releases themselves. These files were compiled first by the University News Service, and later added to after their transfer to the University Archives.

Dates: circa 1910s-2019

News Service regular subject morgue inventory

 Collection
Identifier: 80.100-morgue
Content Description

Materials consist of collected background information files on events, conferences, clippings, topics, and current events associated with the university to reference when writing press releases as well as the press releases themselves. Also contains small amount of photographs and digitial media. These files were compiled first by the University News Service, and later added to after their transfer to the University Archives. Inventory organized by box number.

Dates: circa 1960s - 2010s

Office of Institutional Research fact books and compiled statistics

 Collection
Identifier: 12.100-FactBook
Abstract

Collection of periodicals consists of reports published by the Office of Institutional Research and later Enrollment Management. They provide statistical data about the university, including enrollment by college, gender, and ethnicity. Some years also include data about faculty, staff, finance, and facilities.

Dates: 1978-2018

Office of Media Relations presidential speeches

 Collection
Identifier: 21.200-Speeches
Abstract

Speeches and remarks given by the University President at a wide variety of events. Also includes some speeches and remarks by other University personnel who spoke at those events.

Dates: 1977-2004

Presidential inaugurations records

 Collection
Identifier: 11.100-Inaugurations
Abstract

Planning records including sound and video recordings, programs, proceedings, and newspaper clippings related to presidential inauguration/investiture ceremonies at Texas State University.

Dates: 1964-2003

President's Report to the Board of Regents

 Collection
Identifier: 21.300-President's-ReportBOR
Abstract

Administrative reports from the President of Southwest Texas State University (presently Texas State University) to the university system's Board of Regents. After 1993, the President’s Reports merged into Board of Regents meeting agendas.

Dates: 1969-1993

Public History Aquarena Springs Project collection

 Collection
Identifier: 34.1603
Abstract

The materials from a Texas State University Public History course. Materials focus on the history of the former Aquarena Springs park in San Marcos, Texas, as well as the history of the San Marcos area, tourism, and other information related to the park.

Dates: 1998-2001, 2009