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Mark Busby Accessions

 Collection
Identifier: UPWC-16145
Abstract

Multiple accessions from scholar and author, Mark Busby document his research and writing. His archive also includes substantial records from the Texas Institute of Letters, for which Busby is past President.

Dates: 1976 - 2011

C. Ervin Doyle papers

 Collection
Identifier: 90.100-Alumni-1983-Doyle
Abstract

C. Ervin Doyle is a distinguished alumnus of Texas State Normal School (now Texas State University) and is connected to Lyndon B. Johnson, and helped establish the University’s alumni foundation. This collection consists of materials that document Doyle’s life.

Dates: 1930-1985

Robert Calvert Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-065
Abstract

This collection contains annotated typescripts and page proofs of Robert A. Calvert’s collaborative book projects focusing on Texas history and culture.

Dates: 1970-1995; Majority of material found within 1987-1994

Captain George P. Taylor American Flag

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: 2016-002
Scope and Contents

This accession consists of one American flag used to honor alumnus Captain George P. Taylor, who died in 1984. Captain Taylor USNR, is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. The flag was presented in 1991 to the University's Alumni Relations Office by his widow, Professor Emerita and Distinguished Alumna Mary-Agnes Taylor.

Dates: circa 1984

Gary Cartwright Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-001
Abstract

The Gary Cartwright papers date from 1981 to 2000 and document his writing career.

Dates: 1981-1999, undated

Earl Casey Accessions

 Collection
Identifier: UPWC-21094
Abstract

This collection consists of research documents and taped interviews with transcipts conducted with Jerry Jeff Walker, Walker’s family, friends and other musicians. Materials were compiled by Earl Casey as research for the book Gypsy Songman.

Dates: 1964-1990

C.E. (Cecil Eugene) Evans papers

 Collection
Identifier: 21.900-02-Evans
Abstract The C. E. Evans Papers were a gift to Southwest Texas State University Archives in 1987 from his daughter, Bernice (Mrs. Erwin L.) Soyars, Jr., and others. Dr. Evans’ 31 year career as president of the College parallels the early growth and development of the institution, (1911-1942). The papers hold two major strengths: documentation of Southwest Texas State Teachers College (SWTSTC) activity and documentation of Dr. Evans growth as an educator, administrator, and literary figure. The...
Dates: 1894-1966

Central Texas glass plate negative collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-001
Abstract

A collection of 46 4x5 glass plate negatives showing scenes around Central Texas, including San Antonio and San Marcos, as well as one image of the Parke County Courthouse in Rockville, Indiana. Based on research into the scenes that could be identified, images were likely between 1882 and 1911.

Dates: circa 1882-1911

Sandra Cisneros Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-123
Abstract The Sandra Cisneros Papers span 1954-2014 and are divided into twenty-seven series that document her entire life and literary career up until the archives acquisition in 2015. The bulk of the archive consists of Cisneros’ writings, correspondence, photographs, publicity, and letters from readers. Many other aspects of her career are represented through professional papers, publishing, awards, and organizational affiliations such as the Alfred Cisneros del Moral Foundation, the Macondo...
Dates: 1954 - 2014

Clara and Rudolf Kirk papers

 Collection
Identifier: 90.400-Friends-1970-Kirk
Abstract

Clara Marburg Kirk, was an American author married to a professor at Southwest Texas State College (now Texas State University), Rudolf Kirk. This collection contains materials related to her book "Oliver Goldsmith" along with a small amount of personal papers.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1964 - 1968

Tamara Saviano Collection of Guy and Susanna Clark

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-132
Abstract The Tamara Saviano Collection of Guy and Susanna Clark spans the life and careers of both Guy and Susanna Clark with the main focus being on Guy. The collection comprises of Saviano’s research for her biography, Without Getting Killed or Caught; interviews, family histories, magazine articles, and donated materials from Guy and Susanna Clark. The organization of the collection is both organic and artificial as the research is left in the order given by Tamara Saviano whereas the personal...
Dates: 1965 - 2015

Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros. Circus Posters

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2018-008
Abstract

Collection of posters advertising the Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros. Circus performances that took place in San Marcos, Texas on September 15th, probably in the year 1964.

Dates: circa 1964

Commemorative Texas State University ornaments

 Item
Identifier: 2013-002
Abstract

A collection of university themed holiday ornaments, produced by the University Marketing department with proceeds supporting student scholarships.

Dates: 2008-2021

Commencement records

 Collection
Identifier: 11.200-Commencement
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.

Dates: 1908-2022

Common Experience collection

 Collection
Identifier: 11.200-CommonExperience
Abstract

Each year since 2004, the Common Experience events bring students together to read and engage with a powerful text, and explore related themes in University Seminar classes. Collection consists of background and planning materials, press releases, posters, calendars of events, as well as each year's book.

Dates: 2004 - 2020

Robert Compton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-107
Abstract The Robert Compton papers span 1955-2008 and document the career of the well-respected and long-time Books editor of the Dallas Morning News. The bulk of the collection is the correspondences from book reviewers, journalists, and authors, including Jim Lehrer, Larry McMurtry, Rick Bass, and William Goyen. This collection also is comprised of documents that pertain to the inner-workings of the Dallas Morning News, including changes in writing styles pertaining to race and gender. The...
Dates: 1955-2008

Constituting documents of Texas State University

 Collection
Identifier: 01.100-StateTX
Abstract

This collection includes drafts of the House Bill 696 of the 26th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature (1899), which founded the normal school in San Marcos, Texas that is now Texas State University. It also includes copies of consitutional documents from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Dates: 1899-1901, 2003

Kay Council Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-043
Abstract

The papers of journalist and folk arts researcher Kay Council.

Dates: 1987-1989

Mike Cox Accessions

 Collection
Identifier: UPWC-07008
Abstract

Multiple accessions from Author, Mike Cox document his wrting career as well as his decades of reviewing books for The Austin-American Statesman.

Dates: 1995 - 2003

Craddock oral history project records

 Collection
Identifier: 70.100-Craddock
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1974-1978, undated

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Language
English 339
Multiple languages 4
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Southwest Texas State University 33
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Southwest Texas State Teachers College 24
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Texas State University. University News Service 14
Southwest Texas State Normal School 13
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 11
Southwest Texas State Normal College 10
McCarthy, Cormac, 1933- 8
Nelson, Willie, 1933- 6
Southwest Texas State University. Department of History 6
Aquarena Springs (San Marcos, Tex.) 5
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964 5
Lee, Russell, 1903-1986 5
King, Larry L. 4
Patoski, Joe Nick, 1951- 4
Texas Monthly, Inc. 4
Vaughan, Stevie Ray 4
Baker, Paul, 1911-2009 3
Board of Regents of the Texas State Teachers Colleges 3
Brammer, Billy Lee 3
Brown, Ronald C., 1945- 3
Dallas Theater Center 3
Dobie, Bertha McKee, 1890- 3
Dobie, Dudley R., 1904-1982 3
Graves, John, 1920-2013 3
Hardesty, Robert L. (Robert Lewis) 3
McCrocklin, James H. 3
McMurtry, Larry 3
Murdock, Patricia Gayle (Pat) 3
Riordan, Rick 3
Southwest Texas State University. Faculty Senate 3
Supple, Jerome H., 1936-2004 3
Texas Folklore Society 3
Texas Institute of Letters 3
Texas State University System. Board of Regents 3
Texas State University. Division of Academic Affairs. Institutional Effectiveness 3
Texas State University. Enrollment Management and Marketing. University Marketing 3
Texas State University. Office of the President 3
Walker, Jerry Jeff 3
Wittliff, William D. (1940-2019) 3
Arhos, Bill 2
Austin city limits (Television program) 2
Baker, Kitty 2
Barrett, Neal, Jr., 1929-2014 2
Bowden, Charles, 1945-2014 2
Broyles, William Jr., 1944- 2
Cox, Mike, 1948- 2
Crook, Elizabeth, 1959- 2
Crumley, James, 1939-2008 2
DC Comics, Inc. 2
Eckhardt, Nadine, 1931- 2
Evans, C. E. (Cecil Eugene) 2
Farm Aid (Fund raising enterprise) 2
Flowers, John Garland 2
Flynn, Robert, 1932- 2
Foote, Horton 2
Glover, Danny 2
Harrigan, Stephen, 1948- 2
Hudson, Wilson Mathis, 1907-2002 2
Jones, Billy Mac, 1925-2007 2
Jones, Mary Sue 2
Jones, Preston, 1936-1979 2
Kirkland, Elithe Hamilton 2
Koresh, David, 1959-1993 2
Lansdale, Joe R., 1951- 2
Lee, Dorothy Jean 2
Lewis, Grover 2
Lowry, Beverly 2
McBride, Laura Lee 2
McMurtry, James (1962) 2
Nolle, Alfred Henry 2
Porter, Katherine Anne, 1890-1980 2
Ramsey, Van Broughton 2
Richards, Ann, 1933-2006 2
Roach, Joyce Gibson 2
Rodriguez, Michael 2
San Marcos Daily Record 2
Selena, 1971-1995 2
Sepich, John, 1951- 2
Shepard, Sam, 1943-2017 2
Shrake, Edwin 2
Smith, Lee H., 1935-2018 2
Southwest Texas State Normal School. Department of Home Economics 2
Strahan, Oscar 2
Sublett, Jesse 2
Texas Educational Theatre Association 2
Texas State University. College of Liberal Arts. Department of Political Science 2
Texas State University. College of Liberal Arts 2
Texas State University. Department of Athletics 2
Texas State University. Institutional Effectiveness. Office of Institutional Research 2
Texas State University. Institutional Effectiveness. University Planning and Assessment 2
Texas State University. Office of the President. The President's Cabinet 2
Texas State University. Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 2
Texas State University. Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Council of Academic Deans 2
Texas. Board of Regents, State Senior Colleges 2
Texas. State Normal School Board of Regents 2
Troncoso, Sergio, 1961- 2
U.S. Fish Hatchery (San Marco, Texas) 2
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