Collection consists of one working manuscript version of a 1997 dissertation written by Patricia Louise Parker Thompson in pursuit of a doctoral degree at the University of Texas at Austin. That dissertation topic involves the speech writers that served Lyndon Johnson during his presidency in the United States, including Southwest Texas State University president Robert L. Hardesty.

Planning records including sound and video recordings, programs, proceedings, and newspaper clippings related to presidential inauguration/investiture ceremonies at Texas State University.

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.