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[Transcription is digital] The notes indicate that the interview pertains to Coach Strahan's experiences at Texas State University.
No interviewer credited or release form in file.

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Written on enclosure: Oscar Strahan Remembers / Both Sides

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Color image of front facade of Student Center at Southwest Texas State College.
Back text: Southwest Texas State College San Marcos, Texas Student Center. This building, Spanish Colonial in some respects, is probably the most modern building on the campus. Use has been made of wrought iron to carry out the Spanish motif. This is the first stage of the Student Union Center. It may have two stories added or extended in another direction.
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Black and white image of Aquarena Springs park Submarine Theatre sign. Front text: Submarine Theatre at Aquarena - San Marcos, Texas 6-M251.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of sixty-four oral history interview transcripts, organized alphabetically by last name. The last two boxes contain the original audio interview recorded on cassette tape. The interviewees shared their memories about the university and life in Central Texas, offering a glimpse into the important people, places, and events that define Texas State University and its place in the Lone Star State.Audio files have been digitized (2019) from the original...

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Sullivan talks about his experiences as a Presbyterian pastor in San Marcos. He also reflects on his relationships with various faculty members such as Oscar Strahan, Leland Derrick, and Dr. Martin Juel. He talks about his religious faith and his book, The Son of Thunder, Tamed. He also shares some of the poetry that he's written.
Interviewed by Marjorie Arlene Grainey

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Materials include handouts on conducting oral history interviews, template release forms and letters, correspondence, and lists of interviewees.

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Vertical hand-colored drawing of woman holding SWTN flag, sitting on top of circle with campus photo inside.
Back: Addressed to Miss Mary Vaughan, Austin.
Transcription: Well, how are you get-ing along these warm winter days. Have you had the meningitis yet? I am just now getting down to hand study after the excitement of the holidays. Sure will be glad when good old summer time comes. Then, maybe we will meet again. Sincerely E.C.M. Ans . soon How is T. W.

Scope and Contents Vertical hand-colored drawing of woman holding SWTN flag, sitting on top of circle with campus photo inside. Addressed to Mr. R.R. Zierlein, Beaumont. Transcription: Tuesday. (Box 14). / We surely had / a fine auto ride / I Houston. We / were there from / 9:45 - 11:20 & Mr. / Grubbs (a bro. of Jack / Grubbs pf Bmt) & Mr. Leonard Chauey met / us & entertained us / until train time We / never slept a wink / on the train were / up at 4:30 & saw / old Smithville at /...

Scope and Contents Swinney talks about his upbringing in Ohio and higher education in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and finally at The University of Texas at Austin. Along with describing his family and participation in academic societies, Swinney discusses his writings on the 14th and 15th Amendments. He recalls his teaching experiences in the history department (specifically as chairman) and his recent interest in developing software and teaching computer courses. He reflects on how student life has changed from the...

Scope and Contents Swinney talks about his upbringing and how he began working for the Austin Police Department. He shares some of his experiences as an officer, recapping his responsibilities and past duties. Swinney outlines the changes he has seen in the department's organization and resources over the years, especially as related to Austin's growth. Discussed topics include gang activity, The University of Texas at Austin shooting in 1966, changing uniforms and police cars, and women working in the police...

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This collection consists of materials owned and collected by Helen Hornsby Crawford and her family. Items are arranged in general chronological order, beginning with Miss Hornsby's high school days. Materials dating after her death include topics related to the university, such as Lyndon Johnson, the inauguration of Robert Hardesty, homecoming, and the 50th reunion of the SWT class of 1949. Also includes photographs of Hornsby and notable university faculty.

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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.

Scope and Contents The dishware series consists of 27 items with various logos and images related to Aquarena Springs. Included in the series are plates ranging from approximately 10” dinner plates to 1" miniatures. The series also includes a small dish, plastic bowl, wooden plate, wooden bowl, and two serving trays. 01-01: [2009.001-001] One 10” gold-rim plate with four scenes including the glass bottom boats, underwater shows, sky ride, and Texana Village. 01-02: [2009.001-002]...

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[Transcript from San Marcos Public Library]
In this interview, Tampke discusses his background and experiences as a professor at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Topics include: LBJ, Evans Administration, Flowers Administration and McCrocklin Administration, and changes at Southwest Texas State Teachers College.
Interviewed by Emmie Craddock.

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Written on enclosure: Emmie Craddock interview with Robert / Tampke, San Marcos, Tx 2/28/78 / 1.

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Written on enclosure: Emmie Craddock interview with Robert / Tampke, San Marcos, Tx 2/28/78 / 2.

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Written on enclosure: Cassette # 1 / Dr. Robt. Tampke / San Marcos Tex / 2/28/78 / Interviewer: Emmie Craddock.

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Written on enclosure: Cassette #2 / Dr. Tampke cont.

Scope and Contents The tchotchkes series includes 20 items with various images and logos related to Aquarena Springs. Included in this series are lighters, matches, a wooden pipe, four pennants, playing cards, a wooden box, children’s wallet and belt, snow globe, two fans, and four pendants. 03-20: [2009.001-063] One 1.25” Aquarena Springs token. 03-21: [2009.001-067] One 1.75” by 2” lighter with image of glass bottom boats. 03-22: [2009.001-068] One 2” lighter with Aquarena Springs logo and...