Commencement records

Collection

Identifier: 11.200-Commencement

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists primarily of commencement programs. Some files may contain additional materials such as press releases, transcripts of commencement addresses, some commencement speaker biographical information, invitations, and baccalaureate programs. Arranged chronologically.

Dates

1908-2022

Creator

Southwest Texas State Normal School (Organization)
Southwest Texas State Normal College (Organization)
Southwest Texas State Teachers College (Organization)
Southwest Texas State College (Organization)
Southwest Texas State University (Organization)
Texas State University--San Marcos (Organization)
Texas State University (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by Texas State University. Educational reproduction is allowed without permission. Authorization to publish must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives.

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Historical note

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. The school name changed to Southwest Texas State Normal College in 1918, to Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1925, to Southwest Texas State College in 1959, to Southwest Texas State University in 1969, to Texas State University-San Marcos in 2003, and to Texas State University in 2013.

Extent

12.5 Linear Feet (29 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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.