San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

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Ms. Garth's family arrived in San Marcos, Texas during the 1880s. Garth's interview is about the early history of San Marcos, Texas. The topics of the interview include: Ms. Garth's family, the early town of San Marcos, and recreation.
Interviewed by Linda Chapple and Bonnie Gaye Vaughn.

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Written on enclosure: Side one: Jenny Garth / 000-940 / February 22, 1974 / March 1, 2917 / March 5, 1974, March 7, 1974 / San Marcos, Texas / Interviewers: / Mrs. Virginia Deane / Ms. Bonnie Vaughn / Side two: 000-400.

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Written on enclosure: Reel No. #2 / Interviewee: Miss Jenny Garth / Side Two: 000-435 / Interviewers: Ms. Virginia Deane / Ms. Bonnie Vaughn / May 7, 1974 / 423 South Main St. / Lockhart, Texas.

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Written on enclosure: Miss Jenny Garth / May 7 1974 / By Linda Chapple / Bonnie Vaughn.

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Written on enclosure: Jenny Garth / March 1, 5, & 7, 1974 / by Virginia Deane / Bonnie Vaughn.

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Written on enclosure: Dr. & Mrs. Thatcher Gary / 4.9.74 / By Chapple / Norman.

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Dr. Roland T. Gary was a biology professor at Texas State University for 35 years. His wife Nawona (Taylor) Gary was an educator. She graduated from Texas State University in 1934. In the late 1930s, she served as a lab instructor at Texas State University. They married in 1940.
Interviewed by Nancy Norman and Linda Chapple.

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Written on enclosure: Dr. & Mrs. Thatcher Gary / 4/9/74 - Linda Chapple / & Nancy Norman.

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Various materials related to Cynthia Brandimarte's public history course. The materials focus on the history of the former Aquarena Springs park in San Marcos, Texas. The materials cover the history of the San Marcos area, tourism, and other information related to the park. Materials kept in original order.

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Recalls his childhood, education, friends, experiences in San Marcos, his grandfather Ed. J.L. Green and his uncle Will Green who developed the irrigation project on Lime Kiln Road.
Interviewed by Emmie Craddock.

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Written on enclosure: Cassette # 1 / of 2 / Ed Green Giesen / 904 W. San Antonio / San Marcos tx / 4/20/78 / Emmie Craddock / interviewer.

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Written on enclosure: Cassette # 2 of 2 / Ed Green Giesen / San Marcos tx 4/20/78 / Emmie Craddock / interviewer.

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Stormy Gilliam discusses growing up at Triple Peak Ranch and the types of changes the area has seen since the flooding of Canyon Lake. She talks about settlers who in the area, and she also recounts significant stories from her youth about the German friends, neighbors, and ranchers who lived in the area with her.
Interviewed by Annette Fazi

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of sixty-four oral history interview transcripts, organized alphabetically by last name. The last two boxes contain the original audio interview recorded on cassette tape. The interviewees shared their memories about the university and life in Central Texas, offering a glimpse into the important people, places, and events that define Texas State University and its place in the Lone Star State.Audio files have been digitized (2019) from the original...

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"Aquarena Springs Inn located at the headwaters of the San Marcos River. Enjoy the view from the glass bottom boats where one can see over 200 springs bubbling from the Edwards Aquifer"
C38217

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Black and white image of glass bottom boat on Spring Lake with hotel in background. Front text: Glass Bottom Boat at Aquarena - San Marcos, Texas. 6-M-249.

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Black and white image of glass bottom boat on Spring Lake with hotel in background. Front text: Glass Bottom Boats at Docks at Aquarena - San Marcos, Texas 6-M-250.
Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Kumpe Bentonville Ar.
Transcription: Could kick myself / for going off without / J.O. and Jo Ella's / address. We've had / a few [blow]. Bob / will only be in the / states 60 more days Korea, May 1st. for / 50 missions. / Terry

Scope and Contents Color image of clown with breathing tube underwater. Back text: Aquarena, San Marcos, Texas. Glurpo, Aquarena's Famous Aquatic Clown, who performs his acts under-water. Thrilling under-water shows are presented by the world's only submarine theatre at this attraction every day of the year (except Christmas Day). Addressed to Miss Elna Littell Western State Hospital Ft. Supply Oklahoma. Transcription: Dear Elna - / We drove from Andy's / falls to San Marcos this / morning. We've has...

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Color image of man in costume underwater with breathing tube. Back text: Aquarena Springs. Glurpo is very strong..but sometimes his magic is very weak! His antics include blowing huge air rings, smoking a pipe, taking pictures of the audience and doing a weird native dance called the “Swahilly Swamp Stomp!” C32149 C

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In this interview, Goforth discusses his family background, agriculture, the Great Depression, and Prohibition.
Interviewed by Ron Tanner.