San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

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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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Thirty page black and white brochure for the Brown School. Front text: “The Brown School/An exclusive year round school for children with educational and emotional difficulties/San Marcos, Texas” Photocopy of photograph of hotel. Caption: “View of one of the Beautiful Buildings which house the School”

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[Transcription complete, note included in folder saying there is no audio recording of interview]
Irma Bruce discusses all the aspects of Southwest Texas State throughout her years there, such as the look of the campus, the curriculum, the faculty members, and other attractions of San Marcos.
Interviewed by Pat Murdock. Includes photographs and correspondence.

Scope and Contents Dr. Bill Brunson talks about his early teaching at Delmar College before applying for a job at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. He describes what Southwest Texas was like when he first began teaching in 1960, touching on important moments such as the creation of a separate history department. Brunson discusses the books that he's written, both published and unpublished. He also mentions his religious faith, his military service, and his musical hobbies. Interviewed by Marjorie...

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...

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...

Scope and Contents Dr. Martha Luann Brunson discusses the changes that the university has seen over the years. She talks about the challenges of being a woman professor and certain women faculty members, specifically in the english department. Along with discussing the english department's offerings and history, she describes the ways that different university presidents' administrations, including Billy Mac Jones and Dean Ralph Randolph, affected the english department's curriculum and operations. Brunson...

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Written on enclosure: Interview with Walter / Buckner 2/7/74-788" / San Marcos Record / Nancy Norman / Linda Chapple - Side 1.

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In this interview, Buckner discusses his life, family and experiences as a publisher and editor of the San Marcos Daily Record. Topics include: prominent families of San Marcos, the KKK, the effects of the Depression on San Marcos, WWI, and the McGee Business College.
Interviewed by Nancy Norman and Linda Chapple.

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Written on enclosure: Mr. Addison Buckner / 2--26-74 Mr. Walter Buckner / Reel 2, Side one to 998 / Nancy Norman and / Linda Chapple.

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Written on enclosure: Cassette #1 / Interview / Walter Buckner / 2-7-74 / By Nancy Norman / Linda Chapple / Walter cont. / also Addison / Buckner.

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Written on enclosure: Second tape / Mr. Addison / Buckner / Mr. Walter Buckner / By Nancy Norman / Linda Chapple / cassette / #2.

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Materials in this collection consist of business records, including one cemetery ledger (1888-1900) and multiple funeral registers dating from 1902 to the mid-1940s that detail deaths in the Hays County and San Marcos, Texas area. Also included are a book titled Record and Bill of Items (1937-1944) and a Bureau of Vital Statistics Standard Certificate of Death (July – October 1924). Arranged chronologically by type of record.

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[Transcript is not completed]
Discusses family history, family involvement in politics, and the ranching operations on the Burnett Ranch.
Interviewed by Virginia Deane and Bonnie Gaye Vaughn.

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Written on enclosure: Walter Burnett / March 22, 1974 / tape ends abruptly on Side 2 / … and my son took my place.

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[Transcription complete]
In this interview, Byrom discusses his association with the San Marcos Baptist Academy, early history of the Academy, the board of trustees, President Harris, President J.V. Brown, the military status of the Academy, his role, and enrollment trends.
Interviewed by Nancy Norman and Linda Chapple.

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Written on enclosure: Side 1 - Jack Byrom / Nancy Norman and / Linda Chapple / 2/25/74.

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Written on enclosure: #1 / Dr. Jack Byrom / Pres. SM Baptist Academy / Interviewers: / Linda Chapple / Nancy Norman / Feb. 25, 1974.

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Written on enclosure: Mr. A.L. Camp / 3.21.74 / Tanner, Norman.

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Written on enclosure: 3 / 4 / Mr. A. L. Camp / 3-21-74 / By: / Tanner, Norman.