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20/21. Office of the President

 Record Group Term
Identifier: 20/21

Found in 13 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

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

James H. McCrocklin and Billy Mac Jones papers

 Collection
Identifier: 21-900-04-05-McC-Jones
Abstract These papers document the presidencies of four individuals who served as president during a 10-year period from 1965-1974 consists of the merged files . The merged files encompass the internal workings of the university, such as administrative departments, internal correspondence, student groups, and university government. External documents contain records, documents, and correspondence pertaining to the university’s relationship with local communities, other colleges and universities, and...
Dates: 1935-1988; Majority of material found within 1964-1974

Jerome H. Supple personal papers and memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: 21.900-08-Supple-2014
Abstract

Dr. Jerome Supple was Southwest Texas State University’s (now Texas State University) eighth president from 1989-2002. Collection largely consists of awards and artifacts, with a small amount of personal papers, photographs, and collected clippings.

Dates: 1980-2010, undated

John Garland Flowers papers

 Collection
Identifier: 21.900-03-Flowers
Abstract

John Garland Flowers became the third president of Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1942; he held this position for twenty-two years until his retirement in August 1964. The Flowers papers document his professional activities during the years of his presidency, including topics related to his administrative duties as a college president and his leadership role in education at both state and national levels.

Dates: 1936-1965, undated

News Service collection on Jerome H. Supple

 Collection
Identifier: 21.900-08-Supple
Abstract

The collection was primarily created and compiled by the University News and Information Service and the Office of Media Relations and Publications. Materials include planning materials for the presidential selection and Supple’s installation, media coverage of events, Supple’s cancer diagnosis and research, and items related to his legacy including photographs.

Dates: 1988-2004, undated

News Service collection on Lee H. Smith

 Collection
Identifier: 12.3004
Abstract

The collection was compiled by the University News and Information Service and the Office of Media Relations and Publications. It contains copies of biographical notes, speeches, press releases, clippings, photographs, negatives, as well as reel to reel tape recordings of administration reports and presumably interviews for KCNY radio.

Dates: 1974-1986

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 Cabinet meeting minutes

 Collection
Identifier: 21.210-PresCoun
Abstract

Meeting mintues of the President's Cabinet, one of nine Presidential Councils as of 2021. The purpose of the President's Cabinet is to discuss significant issues and concerns in order to advise the University President.

Dates: 1967-2021

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

Robert Hardesty termination litigation records

 Collection
Identifier: 21.900-07-Hardesty-2008.Legal
Abstract

This collection includes legal records pertaining to the case former University President Robert L. Hardesty and Mary R. Hardesty against the Board of Regents of Texas State University System after his sudden and controversial dismissal. The case led to a $1.1 million dollar settlement for Mr. Hardesty.

Dates: 1981-1991

Thomas G. Harris administrative records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 0112222278007]
Identifier: 21.900-01-Harris
Abstract

Thomas G. Harris was the first Principal of the Southwest Texas Normal School, which opened in 1903. The collection mainly consists of correspondence written to Harris concerning school related matters, with a small amount of printed materials.

Dates: 1903 - 1911