San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

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Written on enclosure: 1st of 3 cassettes / Interview with Edwin Smith / San Marcos, Texas / Interviewers: / Virginia Deane Jan 31, 1974 / Bonnie Vaughn Feb 14, 1974.

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Written on enclosure: 2nd of 3 tapes / [illegible] 2 minutes / Interview with / Edwin Smith & David Dailey / San Marcos, Texas / Jan 31, 1974 / Feb 14, 1974 / Interviewers: Virginia Deane / Bonnie Vaughn.

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Written on enclosure: Interview / [Mr. James Smith / 515 Patricia Dr. / San Marcos, Tx. / April 21, 1974 ] / ron Tanner / Interviewer.

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[Transcription is not completed]
In this interview, Smith discusses his life in San Marcos and his association with the Civil Rights movement.
Interviewed by Ron Tanner.

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...

Scope and Contents Colored horizontal image of the quad, with the main building in the center (silver roof).Front: Southwest State Teachers' College, San Marcos, Texas / 7A218-N Addressed to Mrs. Lulu May Baugh, 923 West Oak Street South Bend, Indiana. Transcription: May 14 - 1951 / Dear Friends - I'm so sorry to hear you are having / so much trouble with / an infection in your leg. / Do hope you are getting / lots better and will / soon be well. We and Watsons are alight / with the...

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Hand-colored horizontal view [from LBJ Street or Austin] of campus buildings. Cars parked along the road.

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Front: Main building with students in windows and standing down the hill.
Postmarked May 4, addressed to Miss Ora Bird, Hutto, Tex.
Transcription: Well child, I wrote / to mamma yesterday, / and will let you know what she / has to say, but / I know she / won't hear to / it, for she's / crazy to see me now. / What are you / going to do / if she says no - can you come any way? Br-?

Scope and Contents Hand-colored horizontal image of 3 men standing in road in front of Sevey Boarding House with group of people in yard, with Main building in background. Postmarked May 19, addressed to Miss Frank Mather, San Angelo, Texas. Transcription: Dear Aunt Frank: / I am going to get / my Frist Grade / certificate Tuesday / They told us about / it this morning, I / left like I was as / big as you. Aren't / you ever coming / to see us ant more / I wish you would / With a bushel of / love, Your...

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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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View of campus with Old Main, Library, Science and Home Economics buildings, as well as the water tower. Also in the foreground is the Ward Boarding House for Girls, one of many early boarding houses that surrounded the Normal School, located at 618 N. Austin Street.

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View of campus with Old Main, Library, Science and Home Economics buildings, as well as the water tower.
Addressed to Mrs. J. L. Ellis, Dallas from her son, Jack.
Transcription: Dear Mother: / I am having the / best time of my / life, I think I / will be home Tue / day or Wednesday. Don't / worry because, Coach / and Father Hogan can / tale care of anybody. / This sure is a good / school here. / Your son / Jack. / (Don't Worry)

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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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Black and white image of Old Main building with white picket fence with "Southwest Texas State Normal, San Marcos" written beneath it.

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Horizontal image of Old Main, black and white, with red lettering. Tom Jones, Cincinnati, O. For M.J. Funk, San Marcos, Tex.
Transcription: I received your post at this a.m. Was was

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Horizontal image of Old Main, muted color, with red lettering. Tom Jones, Cincinnati, O. For M.J. Funk, San Marcos, Tex.
Addressed to: Miss Bessie Almquiet Hutto Texas
Transcription: "11/27/'08 Got home alright / and have had just lots of fun. / Give my feet reguards to all / the children and / your mother and / father Sincerly / Miss Bessie"

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Hand-colored horizontal image with buggy and small buildings in foreground. Campus buildings in background.
Front: "Southwest View State Normal, San Marcos, Texas." Kropp Co Publishers, Milwaukee no. 5613

Scope and Contents View of Old Main on hill with Presidents House to the right, body of water in foreground.Back: SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE NORMAL ADVANTAGES OF LOCATION. The most beautiful and picturesque place in Texas. Delightful climate and pure water on I. @ G. N. and M. K. @ T. Railways, 30 miles from Austin and 50 miles from San Antonio. ADVANTAGES FOR STUDY Two sessions yearly, regular sessions of 36 weeks. Summer session of 8 weeks. Work leading to all grades of certificates. Strong...