Hays County (Tex.) -- History

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Materials in this collection consist of business records, including one cemetery ledger (1888-1900) and multiple funeral registers dating from 1902 to the mid-1940s that detail deaths in the Hays County and San Marcos, Texas area. Also included are a book titled Record and Bill of Items (1937-1944) and a Bureau of Vital Statistics Standard Certificate of Death (July – October 1924). Arranged chronologically by type of record.

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Discusses family history, family involvement in politics, and the ranching operations on the Burnett Ranch.
Interviewed by Virginia Deane and Bonnie Gaye Vaughn.

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Written on enclosure: Walter Burnett / March 22, 1974 / tape ends abruptly on Side 2 / … and my son took my place.

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In this interview, Byrom discusses his association with the San Marcos Baptist Academy, early history of the Academy, the board of trustees, President Harris, President J.V. Brown, the military status of the Academy, his role, and enrollment trends.
Interviewed by Nancy Norman and Linda Chapple.

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Written on enclosure: Side 1 - Jack Byrom / Nancy Norman and / Linda Chapple / 2/25/74.

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Written on enclosure: #1 / Dr. Jack Byrom / Pres. SM Baptist Academy / Interviewers: / Linda Chapple / Nancy Norman / Feb. 25, 1974.

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Written on enclosure: Mr. A.L. Camp / 3.21.74 / Tanner, Norman.

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Written on enclosure: 3 / 4 / Mr. A. L. Camp / 3-21-74 / By: / Tanner, Norman.

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[Transcript is not completed. Release form only signed by interviewee]
Camp discusses his arrival to San Marcos in the 1930s, his job experiences at San Marcos Meter Company, military experiences, and in the police department service. He also discusses his rememberences of Lyndon B. Johnson and his motion picture experiences.
Interviewed by Ron Tanner and Nancy Norman.

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Written on enclosure: Side one / Interview: / Mr. A.L. Camp / 524 West Hopkins / San Marcos, Texas / March 21, 1972 / [ Interviewers - / Ron Tanner & / Mrs Nancy Norman / Side two / [side one cont.].

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There is no transcript of the interview but the abstract notes that the interview pertains to Mrs. Cape's early life, early San Marcos, Texas, Mr. Cape, and her recollections of Lyndon B. Johnson.
Interviewed by Stan Siler and Linda Chapple.

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Written on enclosure: 2/20/74 - Mrs. Ed Cape / Interviewers - Linda Chapple / Stan Siler - 1010".

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Written on enclosure: Mrs. Ed (Clara / Louise) Cape / Interviewers: / Linda Chapple / Stan Siler / 2/20/74 / San Marcos, Texas / release [illegible] / this side.

Scope and Contents [Transcript is not completed] There is no transcript, however, the notes indicate that the interview discussed the following: his family, the importance of the San Marcos River on the community's economy, Mexican labor, the Depression in the 1930s, the effects of drought, and agriculture. The notes also point out that Mr. Cape also discussed the violent nature of the city of San Marcos, Texas. He mentions two murders, a shoot-out on the square, and the occasional hanging. Interviewed...

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Written on enclosure: J.M. Cape 4-22-74 / 1084 (side I) / Nancy Norman / Stan Siler.

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Written on enclosure: Interview / J.M. Cape / 4-22-74 / by Nancy Norman / Stan Siler.

Scope and Contents Margaret Carney reminisces about her life in Chilton and Waco during World War I and World War II. She reflects on her work in the United Service Organizations (USO) as a hostess and director of the service club at North Camp Hood and South Camp Hood, where she was paid to sing, dance, and play piano for the soldiers. Along with recalling certain popular songs, dances, and momentous events like V-E Day and V-J Day, she discusses the camps' soldiers and German POWs. Interviewed by...

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 Jerome Cates discusses his career as an educator and his time working for Texas State University. He begins by describing his adolescence in Robstown, Texas, and recalling his high school, dating, working, and early teaching experiences in Beeville. Cates discusses how things have changed since he first came to the university, including San Marcos and the campus's growth. He tells of his work as the university's chief financial officer, head of business affairs, and briefly as an accounting...

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...