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This is an artificial collection compiled by the University Archives, Texas State University. It is comprised of postcards related to the university and the surrounding area. It includes images of Aquarena Springs, the San Marcos River, San Marcos Baptist Academy, parks and scenes in the cities of San Marcos and New Braunfels. Some of the postcards have messages written on them and postal stamps. Postcards are arranged by topic.

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Front: Color image of three men with nets.
Back text: "Beauties like these shown at the State Fish Hatchery abound in the rivers and lakes in the San Marcos area, making it an ideal vacation spot for the fisherman."
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Color image of people swimming in body of water and building in background with text "Scene in Sewell Park San Marcos, Texas."
Back: Crystal clear, spring fed San Marcos River traverses Southwest Texas State College Campus. Salubrious climate at 600 ft. elevation provides ideal outdoor recreation throughout the year.

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Blue tinted image of river way lined with trees with red caption: Scene on San Marcos River, San Marcos, Tex.
Transcription of front writing: This is the prettiest / place, and the dear /est people. Having a grand / time.
Back: Addressed to Violet Wagner Temple, Tex.
Transcription of back writing: Hello, dearie - How / are you? I am / openhing the / day up here. / Please write to / me / Winnie

Scope and Contents Black and white photographic image of white house and group of people posing in front with sign saying "SEVEY BOARDING HOUSE." Sevey Boarding House and Annex was one of many early boarding houses that surrounded the Normal School. Until the establishment of dormitories and residence halls in the 1930s, most students would reside in these local boarding houses. Students would pay homes like Sevey $15–18 a month for food and accommodations. Located at 626 N. Cedar Street, Sevey...

Scope and Contents Colored horizontal image of the quad, with the main building in the center (silver roof).Front: Southwest State Teachers' College, San Marcos, Texas / 7A218-N Addressed to Mrs. Lulu May Baugh, 923 West Oak Street South Bend, Indiana. Transcription: May 14 - 1951 / Dear Friends - I'm so sorry to hear you are having / so much trouble with / an infection in your leg. / Do hope you are getting / lots better and will / soon be well. We and Watsons are alight / with the...

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Hand-colored horizontal view [from LBJ Street or Austin] of campus buildings. Cars parked along the road.

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Front: Main building with students in windows and standing down the hill.
Postmarked May 4, addressed to Miss Ora Bird, Hutto, Tex.
Transcription: Well child, I wrote / to mamma yesterday, / and will let you know what she / has to say, but / I know she / won't hear to / it, for she's / crazy to see me now. / What are you / going to do / if she says no - can you come any way? Br-?

Scope and Contents Hand-colored horizontal image of 3 men standing in road in front of Sevey Boarding House with group of people in yard, with Main building in background. Postmarked May 19, addressed to Miss Frank Mather, San Angelo, Texas. Transcription: Dear Aunt Frank: / I am going to get / my Frist Grade / certificate Tuesday / They told us about / it this morning, I / left like I was as / big as you. Aren't / you ever coming / to see us ant more / I wish you would / With a bushel of / love, Your...

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This is an artificial collection compiled by the University Archives, Texas State University. It is comprised of postcards related to the university and the surrounding area. It includes images of Aquarena Springs, the San Marcos River, San Marcos Baptist Academy, parks and scenes in the cities of San Marcos and New Braunfels. Some of the postcards have messages written on them and postal stamps. Postcards are arranged by topic.

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View of campus with Old Main, Library, Science and Home Economics buildings, as well as the water tower. Also in the foreground is the Ward Boarding House for Girls, one of many early boarding houses that surrounded the Normal School, located at 618 N. Austin Street.

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View of campus with Old Main, Library, Science and Home Economics buildings, as well as the water tower.
Addressed to Mrs. J. L. Ellis, Dallas from her son, Jack.
Transcription: Dear Mother: / I am having the / best time of my / life, I think I / will be home Tue / day or Wednesday. Don't / worry because, Coach / and Father Hogan can / tale care of anybody. / This sure is a good / school here. / Your son / Jack. / (Don't Worry)

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Black and white image of Old Main building with white picket fence with "Southwest Texas State Normal, San Marcos" written beneath it.

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Horizontal image of Old Main, black and white, with red lettering. Tom Jones, Cincinnati, O. For M.J. Funk, San Marcos, Tex.
Transcription: I received your post at this a.m. Was was

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Horizontal image of Old Main, muted color, with red lettering. Tom Jones, Cincinnati, O. For M.J. Funk, San Marcos, Tex.
Addressed to: Miss Bessie Almquiet Hutto Texas
Transcription: "11/27/'08 Got home alright / and have had just lots of fun. / Give my feet reguards to all / the children and / your mother and / father Sincerly / Miss Bessie"

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Hand-colored horizontal image with buggy and small buildings in foreground. Campus buildings in background.
Front: "Southwest View State Normal, San Marcos, Texas." Kropp Co Publishers, Milwaukee no. 5613

Scope and Contents View of Old Main on hill with Presidents House to the right, body of water in foreground.Back: SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE NORMAL ADVANTAGES OF LOCATION. The most beautiful and picturesque place in Texas. Delightful climate and pure water on I. @ G. N. and M. K. @ T. Railways, 30 miles from Austin and 50 miles from San Antonio. ADVANTAGES FOR STUDY Two sessions yearly, regular sessions of 36 weeks. Summer session of 8 weeks. Work leading to all grades of certificates. Strong...

Scope and Contents Front: "Souvenir Folder of San Marcos, Texas. Mr W.A. Wyatts. Aerial view of San Marcos. Texas." Included 16 different postcards with short history of San Marcos written inside the envelope. D-10550 Images include: "Glass Bottom Boat Dock, Aquarena" "Underwater Scene at the World's only Submarine Theatre" "Campus Scene" "San Marcos Baptist Academy" "Spring Lake Golf Course" "Gary Air Force Base...

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"A spectacular view from the Sky Ride overlooking the Submarine Theater where talented Aquamaids perform their entertaining routines."
C37479-Color Photo: CHAT Photo

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Color image of round Speech-Drama building (now called the Theatre Center) with reflection in the water surrounding it. Back text: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. Speech-Drama Building.
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