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San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Name Authority File (Use For Geographic Subjects)

Found in 619 Collections and/or Records:

Vasquez-Philo, Ofelia, 1986 October 16

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0112219893610], Folder: 20
Scope and Contents

Vasquez-Philo talks about the founding of Community Action, Inc. in 1965, and some of the programs they offer, such as Legal Aid and the Free Doctor's Care program, which help low-income residents of Central Texas.
Interviewed by Michelle Brown

Dates: 1986 October 16

Vertical Posters, 1964

 Item —
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1964

Vessels, undated

 Series
Scope and Contents The vessels series consists of 23 items with various logos and images related to Aquarena Springs. Included in the series are pitchers, mugs, glasses, an ashtray, a shot glass, decorative home décor items, and miniatures such as teapots and cups. Items range from 7” to 1” in height. 02-13: [2009.001-040] One 5” pitcher with image of underwater shows, Texana Village, Sky Ride, and glass bottom boats. 02-14: [2009.001-041] One 5.25” pilsner with image of Swiss Sky Ride and...
Dates: undated

View in U.S. Fish Cultural Grounds, San Marcos, Texas, circa 1910s-1920s

 File — Folder: 10
Identifier: FH A-47868
Scope and Contents

Color image of fish ponds in foreground, Old main, water tower, original President's House in background. Front text: View in U.S. Fish Cultural Grounds, San Marcos, Texas.
A-47868

Dates: circa 1910s-1920s

View of downtown San Marcos, Texas, taken from Chautauqua Hill, circa 1893 and 1908

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0112223013650], item: 21
Identifier: 2016-001_plate_021
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...
Dates: circa 1893 and 1908

View of San Marcos, Texas, from State Normal, postmarked 1909

 File — Folder: 15
Identifier: SM 5624
Scope and Contents

Color image of neighborhood with text: View of San Marcos, Texas, from State Normal. Addressed to A. E. Pader c/o Sparekassen Aalborg Denmark.

Dates: postmarked 1909

View of the Blanco River at the mouth of Pierce Creek, looking upstream towards Wimberley, circa 1880s-1900s

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0112223013650], item: 17
Identifier: 2016-001_plate_017
Scope and Contents

View of the Blanco River at the mouth of Pierce Creek, lokoing upstream (north north-west) towards Wimberley.

Identification provided by Mark Cowan, TxState Facilities Planning Design.

Dates: circa 1880s-1900s

View of unknown waterway with tree in foreground, circa 1880s-1900s

 Item — Box 2: [Barcode: 0112223013643], item: 32
Identifier: 2016-001_plate_032
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...
Dates: circa 1880s-1900s

Vogelsang's Lodges - San Marcos, Texas, postmark 1937

 File — Folder: 14
Identifier: River 1A938
Scope and Contents

Color image of row of brown buildings and bridge over water with one car. Front text: Vogelsang's Lodges - San Marcos, Texas 1A998
Back text: These lodges are located on the banks of the beautiful San Marcos River on Highway 81.
Addressed to Miss Enla Coward, Centerville School Groveton, Texas
Transcription: Hi Honey / You should be / here with me it / reminds me of / Dallas. Be careful / of the hogs. I'll be / seeing you. / Phi-


Dates: postmark 1937

Walts, Robert , 1985 October 9

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0112219893610], Folder: 21
Scope and Contents

The University Archives does not currently hold a transcript from this interview.

Dates: 1985 October 9

Walts, Robert W., 1985

 File — Box 7: [Barcode: 0112223013460]
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...
Dates: 1985

Weatherford, Mr. and Mrs. Archie, 1974 April 5

 Item — Box 4: [Barcode: 0112222691001]
Scope and Contents

Written on enclosure: Interview / Mr. & Mrs Archive Weatherford / 4-5-1974 / By Virginia Deane and / Bonnie Vaughn.

Dates: 1974 April 5

Weatherford, Mr. and Mrs. Archie, 1974 April 5

 Item — Box 3: [Barcode: 0112222690805]
Scope and Contents

Written on enclosure: Mr. & Mrs. Archie / Weatherford / April 5, 1974 / 225 W. Hopkins Street / San Marcos, Teas / Interviewers: Mrs. Virginia Deane / Ms. Bonnie Vaughn / 000-942, Side One.

Dates: 1974 April 5

Weatherford, Mr. and Mrs. Archie, 1974 April 5

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0112222690755], Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

[Transcription is not completed]
This interview discusses their recollections of life in South Texas, as well as in San Marcos.
Interviewed by Virginia Deane and Bonnie Vaughn.

Dates: 1974 April 5

Welcome to Aquarena Springs postcard envelope, undated

 File — Folder: 8-9
Scope and Contents

Envelope containing 12 postcards with captions. Captions: Pirates cove and ferry boat landing, All aboard, Interior view of glass bottom boat, Viewing the San Marcos Springs, Aqua-maids pose on waterfalls, Underwater ballet, Petting Friendly Catfish, Historic Mexican Water Well, Colorful Aquarena fountain, Sky Ride “Launching pad”, Part of pioneer town.

Dates: undated

White man holding bucket next to a steam powered water pump with belt system. Group four white individuals and one black youngster in background across stream, circa 1880s-1900s

 Item — Box 2: [Barcode: 0112223013643], item: 38
Identifier: 2016-001_plate_038
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...
Dates: circa 1880s-1900s

White woman posing on porch of house with another house in background, circa 1880s-1900s

 Item — Box 2: [Barcode: 0112223013643], item: 30
Identifier: 2016-001_plate_030
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...
Dates: circa 1880s-1900s

White woman reading at Jacob's Well, Wimberley, Texas, circa 1880s-1900s

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0112223013650], item: 03
Identifier: 2016-001_plate_003
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...
Dates: circa 1880s-1900s

White woman sitting outdoors in a rocking chair with a white infant on her lap, next to an exterior house wall, circa 1880s-1900s

 Item — Box 2: [Barcode: 0112223013643], item: 25
Identifier: 2016-001_plate_025
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...
Dates: circa 1880s-1900s