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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.

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This collection consists of fifty-nine oral history interviews conducted by Dr. Emmie Craddock and her students as part of her graduate seminar. Topic vary widely and pertain to the local and regional history of San Marcos and the surrounding area, families and genealogy as well as experiences working or attending the at the university.

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Collection with materials related to multiple anniversaries of the signing of the Higher Education Act, which was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson at Southwest Texas State College (now Texas State University).

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Institutional self-study reports and institutional responses created by Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) for accrediting agency.

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The Southwest Texas State University Rodeo Association was a nonprofit student organization active from the mid-1950s to the late 1990s. This collection includes ephemera and promotional materials, as well as administrative records. Noteworthy are architectural drawings and records related to the project to build a rodeo arena structure at the Freeman Ranch.

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This collection is comprised of research material compiled by Dr. Ronald Brown while writing books on the history of Texas State University. Material includes correspondence, research files and notes, drafts, project file and copy photographs from the University News Service of images used in the publications.

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Materials compiled largely by the University News Service on the various beauty pageants that were held from the 1950s to the mid-1970s at Texas State University. Pageants often were held in conjunction with campus events such as homecoming. Included are photographs of contestants, a calendar, event programs, press releases, news clippings, and administrative records.

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Inventory of artifacts in the University Archives, Texas State University.

Scope and Contents The collection contains materials that were published weekly and then bimonthly by the Office of the President dated 1951-1981. The faculty bulletin provided faculty with official notices from the President, administrative offices, and department heads. Topics include: faculty meetings; faculty and department highlights; programs sponsored by the college or various departments; scholarship and grant opportunities; and athletic events. Materials are arranged roughly chronologically, as...

Scope and Contents Published periodically by the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the faculty handbook assists faculty in navigating the policies of the university. Early editions of the handbook focused on policies and welcoming new faculty to campus. Later editions attempt to provide a wide range of up-to-date information on significant university policies, procedures, and activities. The most current edition is also available online through the Office of the Provost and the...

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Collection of materials relating to Vernon McDonald's time and tenure at Southwest Texas University (now Texas State University). An alumni, McDonald returned to work as a coach and became the head basketball coach from 1961-1977.