San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

Scope and Contents Swinney talks about his upbringing in Ohio and higher education in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and finally at The University of Texas at Austin. Along with describing his family and participation in academic societies, Swinney discusses his writings on the 14th and 15th Amendments. He recalls his teaching experiences in the history department (specifically as chairman) and his recent interest in developing software and teaching computer courses. He reflects on how student life has changed from the...

Scope and Contents Swinney talks about his upbringing and how he began working for the Austin Police Department. He shares some of his experiences as an officer, recapping his responsibilities and past duties. Swinney outlines the changes he has seen in the department's organization and resources over the years, especially as related to Austin's growth. Discussed topics include gang activity, The University of Texas at Austin shooting in 1966, changing uniforms and police cars, and women working in the police...

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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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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.

Scope and Contents The dishware series consists of 27 items with various logos and images related to Aquarena Springs. Included in the series are plates ranging from approximately 10” dinner plates to 1" miniatures. The series also includes a small dish, plastic bowl, wooden plate, wooden bowl, and two serving trays. 01-01: [2009.001-001] One 10” gold-rim plate with four scenes including the glass bottom boats, underwater shows, sky ride, and Texana Village. 01-02: [2009.001-002]...

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Written on enclosure: Emmie Craddock interview with Robert / Tampke, San Marcos, Tx 2/28/78 / 1.

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Written on enclosure: Emmie Craddock interview with Robert / Tampke, San Marcos, Tx 2/28/78 / 2.

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Written on enclosure: Cassette # 1 / Dr. Robt. Tampke / San Marcos Tex / 2/28/78 / Interviewer: Emmie Craddock.

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Written on enclosure: Cassette #2 / Dr. Tampke cont.

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[Transcript from San Marcos Public Library]
In this interview, Tampke discusses his background and experiences as a professor at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Topics include: LBJ, Evans Administration, Flowers Administration and McCrocklin Administration, and changes at Southwest Texas State Teachers College.
Interviewed by Emmie Craddock.

Scope and Contents The tchotchkes series includes 20 items with various images and logos related to Aquarena Springs. Included in this series are lighters, matches, a wooden pipe, four pennants, playing cards, a wooden box, children’s wallet and belt, snow globe, two fans, and four pendants. 03-20: [2009.001-063] One 1.25” Aquarena Springs token. 03-21: [2009.001-067] One 1.75” by 2” lighter with image of glass bottom boats. 03-22: [2009.001-068] One 2” lighter with Aquarena Springs logo and...

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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.

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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Bound booklet containing historical marker application and related letters. Also has 14 page written history of San Marcos’ “Mill Tract.” Marker awarded in 1986. Two programs for dedication ceremony, 9/18/1987 and two invitations to dedication ceremony, 9/18/1987.

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Interior image of a shop with one woman at register. Back text: Aquarena, San Marcos, Texas Interior view of Aquarena's famous Souvenir Gift Shop. This is one of the Southwest's most outstanding tourist shops and is unsurpassed in architectural beauty. S4331

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Front text: Aquarena Springs, San Marcos, Texas.
Back text: "Interior view of Grist Mill showing working apparatus of 100-year-old- Grist Mill. Whole grain corn meal is produced daily and marketed from this unique and historical old mill."

C15338 – color Photo by Bill Kobert Color by Mike Roberts Berkeley, Calif. 94710

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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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Oversized (5"x7") color postcard with four views of buildings.
0804PC14 Photographed by Wayne Salvatti, copyright 2004

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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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Oral history project conducted as part of local Texas sesquicentennial celebrations by history students at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). The interviewees shared their memories about the university and life in Central Texas.