San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

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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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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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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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.

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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Color image of yellow brick building with American flag above it and flowers in front. Front text: Travelers hotel, New Braunfels, Texas. OA3833.

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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. Twelve of the posters include text only. Posters with images consist of two parts: a larger poster containing the title and image and a second, smaller poster containing date and location information pasted to the bottom. Arranged according to subject.

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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Hand colored from black and white photograph of people swimming in body of water with more people sitting on benches. Front text: Ulbricht's summer resort, New Braunfels, Texas - 4.
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Color image of a building flying an American flag above it with palm trees in front. Front text: United States Post Office, San Marcos, Texas.

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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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Hand-colored from black and white photograph; hatchery ponds in foreground with old main and commissioner's office in background.
Front: "U.S. Fish Hatchery and South West Texas Normal. Photo by Wilfrid Smith."
Back: addressed [illegible], "compliments of Mr. C. ? Bass"

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Vertical hand-colored image of Main building reflected in fish ponds below with blooming trees. Front text: U.S. Fish Hatchery at San Marcos, Texas.
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Front: Real black and white photograph of fish hatchery ponds with Old Main building on hill. Includes handwritten message on front. Front text: "US fish hatchery & Normal, San Marcos, Texas. MJFunk Druggist"
Transcription: How I would / like to go on / another picnic / here. /Who / with / I / wonder?
Back: Addressed to Mr C. J. Hutchings, San Marcos, Texas

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Black and white image of hatchery office building surrounding by vegetation. Front text: U.S. Fish Hatchery Office. San Marcos, Texas.

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Hand colored image with handwritten messgae on front. Image of hatchery ponds in foreground with Old Main and commissioner's office in background. Front text: U.S. Fish Hatchery, with Southwest Texas Normal in Background.
Transcription: Jan 9 1907 / Spent a day here no maps no warm clothing no ? ? ? is the best after all. Show to all. Clarise H-
Back: Addressed to Mrs. Claus Greenwood 513 Main St. New Albany

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Sepia toned image of hatchery ponds in foreground with Old Main and commissioner's office in background. Front text: U.S. Fish Hatchery, with Southwest Texas Normal in Background.

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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Vasquez-Philo talks about the founding of Community Action, Inc. in 1965, and some of the programs they offer, such as Legal Aid and the Free Doctor's Care program, which help low-income residents of Central Texas.
Interviewed by Michelle Brown