San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

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Written on enclosure: Side one / [ Mr. & Mrs. William / Goforth #104 / Care-in, San / Marcos 534" / Feb. 28, 1974] / Put on Cassettes / April, 1977 / Transcribed May 1977.

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Written on enclosure: Mr & Mrs William / Goforth / Care Inn / San Marcos Tx / 2/28/74.

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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Sally Goodman discusses her upbringing in Waco, Texas. She recounts her experiences as a student and later as a teacher in Waco. She also addresses topics such as farming, local religious life and revivals, World War I, the Great Depression, and practices such as canning and refrigeration.
Interviewed by Joseph Lee Bailey

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The interview contains information on the following: Mrs. Grant's early life and family, 1919 Missions of Huston (now Huston-Tilotson), her work history, missionary activities, and her recollections of the Depression of the 1930s.
Interviewed by Virginia Dean, Bonnie Vaughn, and Nancy Norman.

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[Transcript is not completed]
In this interview, Green discusses the African-American experience in San Marcos, his family history, his work experience for the Rogers family, his education, and African-American superstitions.
Interviewed by Stan Siler and Nancy Norman.

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Written on enclosure: Interview with / Ben Green - May 3, / 1974. Interviewed / by Nancy Norman / and Stan Siler / Side 1 [1-850] / May 4, 1974 / Side 2 [1-1093].

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Written on enclosure: #1 / Ben Green / Mr. [crossed out ] A. L. Camp / Siler / [crossed out] Tanner, Norman.

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Written on enclosure: #2 / 3 / Benn Green / 2nd tape / 4 3rd in 6 inches.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of 46 glass plate negatives, measuring 4x5 inches, were received in three original G. Cramer Dry Plate Company boxes. The photographer is unknown. Researchers subsequently identified the bulk of images as scenes in Central Texas, as well as one in Rockville, Indiana, and dating approximately 1882-1911. Images that have been positively identified as being in San Marcos include the Hays County Courthouse designed by F.E. Ruffini, the San Marcos River, a...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of 46 glass plate negatives, measuring 4x5 inches, were received in three original G. Cramer Dry Plate Company boxes. The photographer is unknown. Researchers subsequently identified the bulk of images as scenes in Central Texas, as well as one in Rockville, Indiana, and dating approximately 1882-1911. Images that have been positively identified as being in San Marcos include the Hays County Courthouse designed by F.E. Ruffini, the San Marcos River, a...

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Black and white photographic image of group of people sitting on house porch steps. Possibly a photograph of the Idyllics family.
Addressed to Miss May McDonald San Marcos Texas.
Transcription: We are all / ? Idyllics and here as one. / We are member of the "Sweet Sixteen" / ? present here . ? absent but / we are one in heart and spirit / Yours truly / M H?

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Color image of Aquamaid sitting underwater feeding fish. Front text: Aquarena San Marcos, Texas.
Backtext: Hand feeding friendly fish is part of every under-water show viewed from the World's only Submarine Theatre which also operates the year-round. C15340 Color by Mike Roberts Berkeley, Calif. 94710

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[Transcript is not completed]
In this interview, Hardeman discusses the African-American experience in San Marcos. Other topics include: Hardemans's ancestors, early schooling, African-American life after the Civil War, changes in the local area following World War II and the Great Depression. Hardeman may have also addressed her teaching history, intergration experiences, and LBJ recollections.
Interviewed by Virginia Deane and Bonnie Vaughn.

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Written on enclosure: recorded at 1 7/8 IPS Reel #3 / Side One / Katherine (Steen) Hardeman / 000-945 / Side Two / 000-915 / deleted 63, 66 / February 5, 1974 / February 12, 1974 / 125 Nance Street / San Marcos, Texas / Interviewers: Mrs. Virginia Deane / Ms. Bonnie Vaughn.

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Written on enclosure: Reel #3 Tape #1 / Katherine Hardeman / deleted 63, 66 / 125 Nance St. / San Marcos, Tex. / Feb. 5, 1974 / Feb. 12, 1974 / Interviewers: / Mrs. Virginia Deane / Ms. Bonnie Vaughn.

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Written on enclosure: Reel #3 Tape #2 / Katherine Hardeman / deleted 63, 66 / 125 Nance St. / San Marcos, Tex. / Feb. 5, 1974 / Feb. 12, 1974 / Interviewers: / Mrs. Virginia Deane / Ms. Bonnie Vaughn.

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Written on enclosure: Reel #3 Tape #3 / Katherine Hardeman / deleted 63, 66 / 125 Nance St. / San Marcos, Tex. / Feb. 5, 1974 & Feb. 12, 1974 / Interviewers: / Mrs. Virginia Deane / Ms. Bonnie Vaughn.

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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Sammie Hardeman shares his experience in the food service industry and how it led him to his job at the university. He recalls being born in Lockhart and later moving to San Marcos. Hardeman also talks about his barbecuing business, along with the private parties he would put on where he would cook for university presidents. He mentions Dr. Evans, Dr. Flowers, and Dr. McCrocklin.