San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

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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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Materials includes information on Washington D.C. Dunbar High School, Charles S. Cock House in San Marcos, Edwin J. L. Green, and an ice plant as well as correspondence.

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Dr. Moloney discusses his experiences as University Librarian and Director of the Learning Resources Center. He talks about the faculty and staff during Dr. Flowers and Dr. McCrocklin's presidential administrations, as well as the technological advances the University Library has undergone throughout his career. Moloney discusses building construction as well, specifically mentioning what is now the J.C. Kellam Building.
Interviewed by David Murphree

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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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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Written on enclosure: Mrs. Kathleen Dugger Muller / French Quarter apt #113 / Austin, Texas 78 / October 12, 1978 / Interviewer / Emmie Craddock.

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Written on enclosure: Interview / Kathleen Dugger Muller / by Nancy Norman / 4-29-74.

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[Transcription is not completed]
Interviewed by Emmie Craddock.

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Written on enclosure: 4-29-74 Kathleen / Dugger Muller / Side I by N. Norman / [quality of tape is poor. Last 1/4 of reel is almost inaudible).

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[Transcription is not completed]
In this interview, Muller recalls her early family history, the Coronal Institute, the San Marcos Baptist Academy, the boarding houses of San Marcos, and the KKK.
Interviewed by Nancy Norman.

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Written on enclosure: Retta Murphy Interview / 8/17/1978.

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Written on enclosure: Interview of Dr. Retta Murphy by / Merry Fitzpatrick & Ronald Brown 8/17/1978.

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Written on enclosure: Dr. Retta Murphy / San Marcos, Tex. / August 17, 1978 / Interviewers: / Merry Fitzpatrick / Ron Brown.

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Written on enclosure: 2-28-74 Interview / with Dr. Retta / Murphy. Interviewed / by Stan Siler / and Bonnie Vaughn / Side 1 [1-1061] / Side 2 [1-125].

Scope and Contents [Transcript is digital] The release form indicates that the interview pertains to Dr. Murrphy's professional career and her recollections of Texas State University-San Marcos. The notes indicate that the following topics were addressed in the interview: her educational background, her professional career, President Evans' educational philiosophy, and discrimination against wome n in the academic field. She also made a comparison of the influences of Professor Green and President Evans...

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[Transcript is not completed]
The following topics were addressed in the interview: her educational background, her professional career, President Evans' educational philiosophy, and discrimination against women in the academic field. She also made a comparison of the influences Professor Green and President Evans had on the shaping of LBJ's personality.
Interviewed by Merry Fitzpatrick and Ron Brown.

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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 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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Color image of Men's Gym with cars parked in front, opened in 1956.Back text: NEW GYM Southwest Texas State College SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
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