San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

Scope and Contents Dr. Byron Augustin talks about growing up and attending college in Nebraska. Along with discussing how he ended up in the field of geography and his early work, he speaks about what convinced him to come to Southwest Texas State University. Augustin outlines his methods and philosophies of teaching geography and applauds the faculty of the geography department. He notes how the university and San Marcos have changed, and talks briefly about his travels. Interviewed by Bradley A....

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. Ruth Bain describes how the medical field and opportunities for female doctors have changed over the span of her career, especially in Austin, Texas. Bain briefly discusses growing up in Centerville, attending college at the Texas State College for Women, and going to medical school at the University Medical Branch in Galveston. Beyond talking about being a woman in medical school, Bain shares her experiences working at Brackenridge Hospital and starting her private practice in Austin....

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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Written on enclosure: Bob Barton / 4/8/73 - Stan Siler / Linda Chapple / 1098".

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Written on enclosure: Bob Barton / 4-8-77 / By: Linda Chapple.

Scope and Contents Bob Barton Jr. describes his early life and education in the Buda and Kyle areas, specifically recalling how his cattle-driving family came to settle in Texas, attending Buda High School, and graduating from Southwest Texas State Teachers College after serving in the military during the Korean War. He discusses buying, running, and selling the Kyle News newspaper, as well as operating the Colloquium Bookstore. He speaks about the changes San Marcos and Texas politics have gone through over...

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In this interview, Barton discusses the following topics: Politics, his experiences at Texas State University, and Mexican Americans in Hays County.
Interviewed by Stan Siler and Linda Chapple

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Color image show bend in body of water with swimmers in the water and standing alongside it; tree and benches in foreground. Includes text on front "Bathing at Riverside Park, San Marcos, Texas"
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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...

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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Book with bookplate on ends paper and “Myrtle Hornsby Callan, March 1980” inside front page.

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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.

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Color image of a scarlet macaw on a tiny bicycle. Back text: Bertha, the bicycling bird - one of four performing macaws in the Bird of Paradise Show. C37476

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Color image of town with Hay County Courthouse, Mead and Eastwood Lumber, and Southwest Texas Normal School in distance. Front text: Bird's Eye View of San Marcos, Texas.
Back: Addressed to Mrs James E March, Jefferson Ashtabula, Ohio
Transcription: San Marcos Texas / My dear aunt / I hope you are better / then when I last ?. / I am helping in the ? to day. while Mr Paints his house / with lot of love Stella.

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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.

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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Dr. Ira Renay Bowles discusses what led him to become a music professor at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. He talks about Dr. Flowers and shares some memorable moments from his own teaching career, including his thoughts on what inspired him to stay around for so long. Bowles also reflects on his travel experiences and life philosophy.
Interviewed by James N. Mortimer

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Written on enclosure: Dora Brady / San Marcos, Tex / 2/21/78 / Emmie Craddock / interviewer.