Box 1

Scope and Contents

In his interview, Dr. Ronald Brown discusses his first years at the university, the Lee Smith Administration, and tension within the history department between 1970 and 1980. Professor Brown's interview spans the years 1975-1991.

Scope and Contents

Dr. Brunson's interview has information that relates to her experiences in the English Department, her husband's experiences in the History Department, the administration at Texas State University, the President McCrocklin incident, renovations at the university (Taylor/Murphy Hall and Flowers Hall), female faculty in the history department and the changes that occurred at Texas State University. The interview covers the years 1967 thru 1991.

Scope and Contents

Dr. Bynum’s interview pertains to the following topics: impressions of the department when she arrived at Texas State University, curriculum changes and tension within the Department of History. The interterview covers the years 1986-1991.

Scope and Contents Professor Fitzpatrick discussed her days as a student at Texas State University, curriculum changes, women in the history field, changing technology and the changing demographics of students. In her interview, she also addresses specific history faculty, such as Professor Green, Professor Retta Murphy, and Professor James Taylor. Her interview covers two different time periods. First, the interview covers her years as a student at Texas State University, 1939-1947. The interview then covers...

Scope and Contents

Dr. Kissler adddresses the environment at Texas State University during the 1950s, the administration, the McCrocklin incident, curriculum changes, sexual harassment and the diversity within the Department of History. Dr. Kissler’s interview covers the years 1958-1991.

Scope and Contents

In his interview Dr. Margerison discusses the difference between the working in an all girls school and college, the situation of the female professors, the formation of Phi Alpha Theta and the Texas Faculty Association. Dr. Margerison's interview covers the years 1972-1991.

Scope and Contents

In his interview, Dr. Pool disscussed the McCrocklin Affair, the faculty of the Department of History, and curriculum changes. Professor Pool’s interview covers the years 1947-1986.

Scope and Contents

During his interview, Professor Swinney discusses curriculum changes within the history department, the changing size of Texas State University, department of history faculty, and predictions of the future for Texas State University. Professor Swinney’s interview covers the years 1957-1991.

Scope and Contents

In his interview he discusses the events that took place when he first came to Texas State University and he also addresses the university's hiring practices. Dr. Wilson’s interview covers the years 1970-1991.