San Marcos (Tex.) -- History

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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.

Scope and Contents Frederick H. Fahringer Jr. talks about growing up in Wisconsin, attending Bucknell University, and coming to Texas via the Air Force and Lackland Airfield. Beyond describing his long career with the Air Force, he shares how he became a psychology professor at Southwest Texas State University. He also discusses his personal philosophies and beliefs about students and college, and mentions little anecdotes about his teaching assistants and Dr. Clarence Schultz. Interviewed by Bradley A....

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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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Color image of Southwest Texas State University campus with First United Methodist Church and Hay County Courthouse in the background.
Back text: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. Left to right: Falls Hall, Sterry Hall, Lantana Hall, and Butler Hall.
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Vertical image of glass bottom boat and swan with Aquarena Springs logo. Back text: Famous glass bottom boats enable visitors to view the crystal clear waters of Spring Lake at Aquarena Springs. Also seen are the native inhabitants such as fish and turtles surrounded by exotic underwater plant life.
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Horizontal image with one boat in the foreground, three boats in background. Back text: The famous Glass Bottom Boats enable visitors to view the crystal clear waters of Spring Lake at Aquarena Springs. Also seen are the native inhabitants such as fish and turtles surrounded by exotic underwater plant life.
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Scope and Contents In his first interview, Daniel Farlow discusses the campus atmosphere during the 1960s. He talks about the McCrocklin case in detail and how it divided the campus and San Marcos.In his second interview, Farlow discusses his teaching career in the political science department and the evolution from college to university. He talks about his studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and being hired by Dr. James Taylor for the then-social science division. He discusses the...

Scope and Contents In his first interview, Daniel Farlow discusses the campus atmosphere during the 1960s. He talks about the McCrocklin case in detail and how it divided the campus and San Marcos.In his second interview, Farlow discusses his teaching career  in the political science department and the evolution from college to university. He talks about his studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and being hired by Dr. James Taylor for the then-social science division. He discusses the...

Scope and Contents In his first interview, Edwin Fauver talks about his early life and upbringing in Washington, D.C. and shares how he came to Texas in order to attend college at Corpus Christi University. He discusses playing college football, joining the U.S. Navy, his job at Gary Job Corps Center, and more extensively about the responsibilities of his job as director of the university's physical plant.In his second interview, Fauver reflects on the changes he has seen on campus since he first...

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 Margaret Fields talks about her early life in New Braunfels and life during the Great Depression. She describes the university campus and the schooling she received at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in the 1930s and 1940s. She mentions places like Old Main; people such as C.E. Evans, Mary Brogdon, Leland Derrick, and John Flowers; and her experiences living off-campus. She discusses the various teaching jobs she took in Comal County and Medina County, as well as her work with the...

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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Fighting Stallions on original base and location with Old Main building and quad in background.
Back text: Be Prepared - Drive Safely - Stay Repaired! / ES-37 Fighting Stallions, created by Anna Hyatt / Huntington and displayed on the campus of the Southwest / Texas State Teachers College, San Marcos, Texas. / Anscochrome by Don R. Bartels.

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Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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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Kent Finlay talks about the history of the Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos, its creation and how it stays current, the kind of music played there, and what makes it special. He discusses the state of music in Texas and specifically mentions famous musicians such as Willie Nelson, Marcia Ball, Asleep at the Wheel, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jerry Jeff Walker, George Strait, and more.

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 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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Black and white image of fish hatchery grounds. Front text: 253 Fish Hatchery, San Marcos, Texas.

Scope and Contents Color image of two boats on riverway. Front text: "Fishing on San Marcos River, San Marcos, Texas." Back text: E. C. Kropp Co., Pub., Milwiukee, no. 5177. Addressed to Mrs J E Morris ... San Antonio, Tx Transcription: San Marcos / Dear Mrs Morris with best / wishes and love from a sister / missionary. How we miss you / Hannah: and come home we are all ? proud to know / that you are improved ? / and getting along so well ? / and hope that you will soon / return sound is...

Scope and Contents In her first interview, Professor Fitzpatrick talks about her childhood and how her family came to settle in San Marcos. She recalls her elementary, junior high, and high school experiences, including tidbits about the Blanco and San Marcos Rivers, Sewell Park, the Presbyterian Church, and attending the campus school. FitzPatrick shares information about her brothers and their careers. She describes downtown San Marcos and its local landmarks and businesses, discussing her childhood through...