San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

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One article from the San Marcos Daily Record, 3/13/1988 “Resort: A.B. Roger’s vision left an enduring legacy.” Special section from the San Marcos Record, 4/19/1929 “Spring Lake Park Special Section,” which was an eight page section detailing hotel, golf course, & pool; includes many advertisements congratulating hotel on grand opening.

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Written on enclosure: Dr. Alfred Noelle / cassette / # 1 / 1-30-74 / By Norman, Nancy / Siler, Stanley.

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Written on enclosure: Dr. Alfred Noelle / 2-1-74 / cassette #2 / By Norman / & / Siler.

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Written on enclosure: Dr. Alfred Noelle /cassette #3 / By Norman / Siler / 2-1-74.

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Written on enclosure: 2-1-74 interview / with Dr. Alfred / Nolle - Interviewed / by Nancy Norman / and Stanley Siler / Side 1 (01-999).

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Written on enclosure: 1-30-74 interview / with Dr. Alfred Nolle / Side 1 - all / Side 2 - (1-675) / interviewed by / Nancy Norman and / Stanley Siler / 2-1-74 Interview with Dr. Alfred Nolle / Side 2 680-1010 / Interviewed by Nancy Norman / and Stanley Siler / Does not grant / release - JB.

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[Transcript is digital]
In his interview, Dr. Nolle discusses his early life, teaching career, education, family, his friendship with LBJ, and the changing atmosphere of the Texas State University campus and its students.
Interviewed by Nancy Norman and Stanley Siler.

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Vertical hand-colored from black and white photo; main building and hatchery office with pond in foreground.
Addressed to Mrs C E Dunn, Carlsbad, New Mexico
Transcription: Dear Mother / Ive had quite a / storm here last / night. ?? was ? in same through all / night - but never slept a wink. / Every thing we have is wet Dont / care to have another ? a night. / Your M / July 22

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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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Hand-colored black and white image from photograph showing fish hatchery office, Old Main, and original president's house on hill.
Front: "Normal School and Fish Commission Office. SAN MARCOS, Texas.
Back: Addressed to Mrs. Lemart Ahlberg 1017 W. San Antonio

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Dr. Norris talks about his experiences at Southwest Texas State University as both a student in the 1930s and a faculty member. He also discusses his experiences in the Navy during World War II, his own botany research, and how San Marcos has changed. He specifically mentions Sewell Park, Spring Lake, flooding, campus housing, the demonstration school, and past and current campus buildings.
Interviewed by John L. Horak

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. Norwood talks about the different university positions he has held from the 1930s through the 1960s and the responsibilities that came with those positions, including his work as the principal of the campus training school and director of public services. He relays memories of his travels throughout Texas recruiting students for the university. He recalls Dr. Flowers, his work as secretary for the Gilmer-Aiken Committee in 1947, and his work in the Rotary Club in the 1940s and 1950s....

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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This collection consists of materials owned and collected by Helen Hornsby Crawford and her family. Items are arranged in general chronological order, beginning with Miss Hornsby's high school days. Materials dating after her death include topics related to the university, such as Lyndon Johnson, the inauguration of Robert Hardesty, homecoming, and the 50th reunion of the SWT class of 1949. Also includes photographs of Hornsby and notable university faculty.

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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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Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, Old Main.
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Color Photography By Rolland Krueger

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"Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, Old Main"
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All Rights Reserved. Krueger Photo, Rt. 2, Box 325, San Marcos, Texas

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"Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, Old Main and classroom buildings." View of the quad - Taylor-Murphy on the left, Evans on the right.
All Rights Reserved. Krueger Photo, Rt. 2, Box 325, San Marcos, Texas