San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

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"A spectacular view from the Sky Ride overlooking the Submarine Theater where talented Aquamaids perform their entertaining routines."
C37479-Color Photo: CHAT Photo

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Color image of round Speech-Drama building (now called the Theatre Center) with reflection in the water surrounding it. Back text: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. Speech-Drama Building.
P2590

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The spoon series consists of two small collectible spoons with images related to Aquarena Springs.

03-16: [2009.001-05] One 4.75” collectible spoon with image of cowboy and horse, and Aquarena Springs logo. 03-17: [2009.001-060] One 4.5” collectible spoon with Texas image, and Aquarena Springs logo.

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"The neat, well kept greens and fairways of the Spring Lake Golf Course in San Marcos are a popular spot with the local businessman as well as the vacationing golfer."

Scope and Contents Lower left corner ripped. Color image of white hotel building and tree with lake in background. Front text: Spring Lake park hotel and swimming pool, San Marcos, Texas. Back: Addressed to: Mrs. W. W. Early Hernligh, Texas Box 53- Transcription: June 12, 1930 / Dear Mother and all got your letter / yesterday was glad to get it yes / mother I knew you couldn't leave / unless I was there and I would / have been there had I known / 2 weeks ago what I know now / but as it is [he'll] be...

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Color image of white hotel building and tree with lake in background. Front text: Spring Lake park hotel and swimming pool, San Marcos, Texas.
Back: Addressed to Mrs. F.E. Daniel Jr. 2802 Douglas Dallas Texas.
Transcription: Hello Baby / The way I travel / around is simply / marvelous - can't seem / to settle down after / our [stay] to New J - / How is your B.F. / called u last / night but you didn't / answer. / All my love / Always - Wilde

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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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This is an artificial collection compiled by the University Archives, Texas State University. It is comprised of postcards related to the university and the surrounding area. It includes images of Aquarena Springs, the San Marcos River, San Marcos Baptist Academy, parks and scenes in the cities of San Marcos and New Braunfels. Some of the postcards have messages written on them and postal stamps. Postcards are arranged by topic.

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Photographic black and white image of campus from possibly Roanoke Street. Includes Old Main with silver roof.

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Photographic black and white image of what is now the quad. Old Main with a silver roof, Student Union building and Library/Flowers Halls to the right. Language Arts and Science buildings to the left. "State Teachers College San Marcos, Texas" written beneath image.

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[Transcription is digital] The notes indicate that the interview pertains to Coach Strahan's experiences at Texas State University.
No interviewer credited or release form in file.

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Written on enclosure: Oscar Strahan Remembers / Both Sides

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Color image of front facade of Student Center at Southwest Texas State College.
Back text: Southwest Texas State College San Marcos, Texas Student Center. This building, Spanish Colonial in some respects, is probably the most modern building on the campus. Use has been made of wrought iron to carry out the Spanish motif. This is the first stage of the Student Union Center. It may have two stories added or extended in another direction.
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Black and white image of Aquarena Springs park Submarine Theatre sign. Front text: Submarine Theatre at Aquarena - San Marcos, Texas 6-M251.

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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Sullivan talks about his experiences as a Presbyterian pastor in San Marcos. He also reflects on his relationships with various faculty members such as Oscar Strahan, Leland Derrick, and Dr. Martin Juel. He talks about his religious faith and his book, The Son of Thunder, Tamed. He also shares some of the poetry that he's written.
Interviewed by Marjorie Arlene Grainey

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Materials include handouts on conducting oral history interviews, template release forms and letters, correspondence, and lists of interviewees.

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Vertical hand-colored drawing of woman holding SWTN flag, sitting on top of circle with campus photo inside.
Back: Addressed to Miss Mary Vaughan, Austin.
Transcription: Well, how are you get-ing along these warm winter days. Have you had the meningitis yet? I am just now getting down to hand study after the excitement of the holidays. Sure will be glad when good old summer time comes. Then, maybe we will meet again. Sincerely E.C.M. Ans . soon How is T. W.

Scope and Contents Vertical hand-colored drawing of woman holding SWTN flag, sitting on top of circle with campus photo inside. Addressed to Mr. R.R. Zierlein, Beaumont. Transcription: Tuesday. (Box 14). / We surely had / a fine auto ride / I Houston. We / were there from / 9:45 - 11:20 & Mr. / Grubbs (a bro. of Jack / Grubbs pf Bmt) & Mr. Leonard Chauey met / us & entertained us / until train time We / never slept a wink / on the train were / up at 4:30 & saw / old Smithville at /...

Scope and Contents Swinney talks about his upbringing in Ohio and higher education in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and finally at The University of Texas at Austin. Along with describing his family and participation in academic societies, Swinney discusses his writings on the 14th and 15th Amendments. He recalls his teaching experiences in the history department (specifically as chairman) and his recent interest in developing software and teaching computer courses. He reflects on how student life has changed from the...