San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

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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.

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President Emeritus Robert L. Hardesty talks about the effects recent (1986) cutbacks in university funding have had on the General Studies program at Southwest Texas State University.
Interviewed by Michael Hellrung

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. Walton D. "Pete" Hardesty talks about his transition from working at Camp Gary to becoming a psychology professor at Southwest Texas State Teachers college. Along with detailing his teaching career and his popular courses in human sexuality, he shares his thoughts on the changes the university has seen in its student body and its attitudes, the campus layout, its role in regulating students' lives, and its reputation from the 1960s to the 1980s. Interviewed by Kristi...

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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Bruce Harper talks about growing up in San Marcos in the 1950s, including the story of how he was adopted by his parents. He emphasizes the ties between the university and San Marcos's community and local businesses. Harper also shares information about the Gary Job Corps and its relationship with the university and the city. He ends with discussing the business, economy, and industry of San Marcos, mentioning Wide-Lite and farming in particular.
Interviewed by Michelle Brown

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Harper discusses family life and his experiences as the president of the First National Bank.
Interviewed by Linda Chapple and Stan Siler.

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Written on enclosure: Jack Harper / 4024074 / By Siler (Stanley) / Chapple (Linda) / San Marcos, TX / Pres 1st National / Bank.

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Written on enclosure: Interview with / Jack Harper / Side 1 [1-767] / 4/24/74 - First / National Bank / Stan Siler & Linda Chapple.

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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James Harrell talks about growing up in Waco, studying in Dallas, and working in the movie business. He relays information about how Texas has grown to better support actors and the film industry, and outlines present trends in professional acting. Along with recalling changes he has seen in the university, Harrell also discusses the evolution of the drama department and the new Speech and Drama Building.
Interviewed by Debbi Conn

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Black and white photographic image of building with handwritten text: Harris Hall, State Teachers College, San Marcos, Tex.

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Written on enclosure: #1 / Chief Lewis Haynes / Eddie Serur / San Marcos, TX / May 3, 1978 / Interviewer: / Emmie Craddock.

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Written on enclosure: #2 / Chief Lewis Haynes / Eddie Serur / San Marcos, TX / May 3, 1978

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In this interview, Lewis Haynes and Eddie Serur discuss the early history of the volunteer firefighters in San Marcos. They also discuss various fires that occurred in San Marcos, and compare volunteer firefighters to paid firefighters.
Interviewed by Emmie Craddock.

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 Mary Sue Haynes discusses her personal background, her ancestors, and how her family came to settle in San Marcos. She shares information about the early homes in San Marcos, many of which her father built, and recalls her time in the campus elementary school. Haynes mentions the teachers and staff of the Normal School and its later iterations, including people such as Dr. Evans, Dr. Flowers, Dr. McCrocklin and Mr. Hardesty, Spurgeon Smith, Pat Norwood, Lula Hines, A.C. Burkholder, Mary...

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 river and vegetation and trees. Front text: Head of San Marcos River. San Marcos. Copyright 1905 by G. Miller.

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Color image of Spring Lake and San Marcos River with two people in a canoe.
Back text: "DB-172 the Headwaters of the SAN MARCOS RIVER which flows through the city of San Marcos, Texas. It is estimated the river's source is fed by springs which yield up to 200,000,000 gallons per day. This view is very near to the famous Aquarena Submarine Theater and the Glass Bottom Boats. Anscochrome by Don R. Bartels."
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