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Arts & Artifacts Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC-002

Scope and Contents

Art and artifacts related to Texas State University.

Dates

  • 1927

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Historical

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

100 items (Objects and materials being added to the Arts & Artifacts Storeroom will be added to this finding aid over time. There are currently many objects that have not been put in ArchivesSpace. Number is approximation and likely inaccurate.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arranged according to accession time in CAIASOFT.

Physical Location

Materials may be stored off-site. Advance notice may be required for use.

Status
In Progress
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Alkek Library Room 204
601 University Drive
San Marcos Texas 78666 USA