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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 From the Collection: This collection consists of 46 glass plate negatives, measuring 4x5 inches, were received in three original G. Cramer Dry Plate Company boxes. The photographer is unknown. Researchers subsequently identified the bulk of images as scenes in Central Texas, as well as one in Rockville, Indiana, and dating approximately 1882-1911. Images that have been positively identified as being in San Marcos include the Hays County Courthouse designed by F.E. Ruffini, the San Marcos River, a...

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Bound booklet containing historical marker application and related letters. Also has 14 page written history of San Marcos’ “Mill Tract.” Marker awarded in 1986. Two programs for dedication ceremony, 9/18/1987 and two invitations to dedication ceremony, 9/18/1987.

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Interior image of a shop with one woman at register. Back text: Aquarena, San Marcos, Texas Interior view of Aquarena's famous Souvenir Gift Shop. This is one of the Southwest's most outstanding tourist shops and is unsurpassed in architectural beauty. S4331

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Front text: Aquarena Springs, San Marcos, Texas.
Back text: "Interior view of Grist Mill showing working apparatus of 100-year-old- Grist Mill. Whole grain corn meal is produced daily and marketed from this unique and historical old mill."

C15338 – color Photo by Bill Kobert Color by Mike Roberts Berkeley, Calif. 94710

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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Oversized (5"x7") color postcard with four views of buildings.
0804PC14 Photographed by Wayne Salvatti, copyright 2004

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Various materials related to Cynthia Brandimarte's public history course. The materials focus on the history of the former Aquarena Springs park in San Marcos, Texas. The materials cover the history of the San Marcos area, tourism, and other information related to the park. Materials kept in original order.

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Front text: Bring Your Camera. Submarine Theater and Glass Bottom Boat. Souvenirs at the Texana Shop. Aquarena San Marcos, Texas. in the heart of the Beautiful Hill of Central Texas.
Back text: The Aquarena at San Marcos, Texas, is probably the only one of its kind in the world. The Submarine Theatre lets you down below the water level where you will certainly enjoy the performance of the Aquamaids and their under-water ballet.

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"The OLE GENERAL STORE at the Texana Village frontier town. Note the many items dating back to the 1800s such as coffee mill, phonograph and high top shoes." SC4982-Color Photo: Bill Kobert

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Color image of glass bottom boats in front of Spring Lake Hotel. Back text: "Aquarena Springs, San Marcos. The renowned Aquarena Springs Inn with its spacious rooms and suites awaits guests with every convenience and luxury."
Addressed to Miss Elise Jolly 1801 N. Ricketts Sherman, Texas 15090
Transcription: Dear Elsie, / Got in here about / 3:30 everything lovely / and green. am / feeling fine so for / am ? my / medicine / Love / Nell.

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Color image of group of people at a swimming pool with Spring Lake Hotel in background. Front text: Aquarena Springs, San Marcos, Texas.
Back text: The restful environment of the Aquarena Springs motor hotel and swimming pool is an attraction in itself. Every facility is provided to entice the vacationer or weary traveler. C13884

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Color image of people tubing down the river near Rio Vista Park with restaurant building in the background. Back text: The San Marcos River, San Marcos, Texas.

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Front: Map of Texas with inset of sky spiral and inset of glass bottom boats
Back: "The towering Sky Spiral and the Glass Bottom Boats, two features at Aquarena Springs. Fun and excitement for everyone - see underwater performers, wild, wild west, Pirates Cove and much, much more."
C33974

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[Transcription is not completed]
Thomas discusses her family background in Mexico, the Mexican Revolution, her life in San Marcos, and the expropriation of the oil companies in 1937.
Interviewed by Stan Siler.

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Written on enclosure: Mrs. Nonie (Peyton) / Thomas interviewed / March 29, 1974 by / Stan Siler / Side 1 [1-875].

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Written on enclosure: Nonie (Peyton) / Thomas / 3-29-74 / by Siler / For 770.

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[Transcription is not completed]
In this interview, Thompson recalls San Marcos and the Thompson Estate.
Interviewed by Emmie Craddock.

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Written on enclosure: Side 1: / Sue (Mrs. Will) Thompson, San Marcos, Tex / 2/15/78 Emmie Craddock, interviewer.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of 46 glass plate negatives, measuring 4x5 inches, were received in three original G. Cramer Dry Plate Company boxes. The photographer is unknown. Researchers subsequently identified the bulk of images as scenes in Central Texas, as well as one in Rockville, Indiana, and dating approximately 1882-1911. Images that have been positively identified as being in San Marcos include the Hays County Courthouse designed by F.E. Ruffini, the San Marcos River, a...