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Announcement of the Southwest Texas State Normal School for the Annual Session beginning September 7, 1904, and ending May 15, 1905. San Marcos, Texas

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Contains list of people at the head of the Texas State Board of Education and the local board of directors, as well as a list of faculty. Includes the academic calendar, the first annual report of the Board of Trustees, list of students that attended 1903-1904, explanations of courses, expenses and scholarships, and entrance examinations. Also includes short history of the normal school in San Marcos, Texas which mentions the Coronal Institute, and describes the purpose of a normal school.

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General James A. Farley Addressing a Crowd (Image 1930s-035_002)

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Photograph of U. S. Postmaster General James A. Farley addressing a crowd outside of the San Marcos Post Office. Postmaster General James A. Farley was greeted by a crowd estimated at over 6000 people on a visit to the San Marcos post office. Having addressed the joint session of the Texas Legislature earlier in the morning, Postmaster General Farley was on his way to San Antonio with brief stops in San Marcos and New Braunfels. Met by city officials just outside the city limits, Farley arrived at the local post office with a motorcycle escort to crowds lining the streets. Music was furnished by the Academy Drum and Bugle Corp along with the SWTTC Band. After a short address to the citizens of the San Marcos, Postmaster General Farley toured the post office and greeted postal employees. He was presented a gift from the city by Postmaster Oran W. Cliett – a painting of the General Edward Burleson homestead. March 26, 1937

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General James A.Farley Addressing a Crowd (Image 1930s-035_006)

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Photograph of U. S. Postmaster General James A. Farley addressing a crowd outside of the San Marcos Post Office. Postmaster General James A. Farley was greeted by a crowd estimated at over 6000 people on a visit to the San Marcos post office. Having addressed the joint session of the Texas Legislature earlier in the morning, Postmaster General Farley was on his way to San Antonio with brief stops in San Marcos and New Braunfels. Met by city officials just outside the city limits, Farley arrived at the local post office with a motorcycle escort to crowds lining the streets. Music was furnished by the Academy Drum and Bugle Corp along with the SWTTC Band. After a short address to the citizens of the San Marcos, Postmaster General Farley toured the post office and greeted postal employees. He was presented a gift from the city by Postmaster Oran W. Cliett – a painting of the General Edward Burleson homestead. March 26, 1937

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Large Crowd (Image 1930s-035_005)

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Photograph of a crowd standing outside of the San Marcos Post Office for U. S. Postmaster General James A. Farley's speech. After a short address to the citizens of the San Marcos, Postmaster General Farley toured the post office and greeted postal employees. March 26, 1937

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Large Crowd and Marching Band (Image 1930s-035_008)

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Photograph of San Marcos Academy marching band and a crowd on North Guadalupe Street, outside of the San Marcos Post Office for U. S. Postmaster General James A. Farley's speech. Music was furnished by the Academy Drum and Bugle Corp along with the SWTTC Band. March 26, 1937

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Large Crowd on Guadalupe Street (Image 1930s-035_003)

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Photograph of a crowd standing on Guadalupe Street outside of the San Marcos Post Office for U. S. Postmaster General James A. Farley's speech. Postmaster General James A. Farley was greeted by a crowd estimated at over 6000 people on a visit to the San Marcos post office. March 26, 1937

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Large Crowd on North Guadalupe Street (Image 1930s-035_004)

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Photograph of a crowd standing on North Guadalupe Street outside of the San Marcos Post Office for U. S. Postmaster General James A. Farley's speech. Postmaster General James A. Farley was greeted by a crowd estimated at over 6000 people on a visit to the San Marcos post office. March 26, 1937

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Large Crowd on North Guadalupe Street (Image 1930s-035_007)

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Photograph of a crowd standing on North Guadalupe Street, outside of the San Marcos Post Office for U. S. Postmaster General James A. Farley's speech. Postmaster General James A. Farley was greeted by a crowd estimated at over 6000 people on a visit to the San Marcos post office. March 26, 1937

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President's Report to the Board of Regents, March 1937

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Generally published each quarter, these reports include status of faculty and staff, policies, budgets, facilities, curriculum, and enrollment. Contents of reports vary over time and reflect the sate of the institution.

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Band playing at Raw Deal. Doug Zobel and Kathy DuBose among audience

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Doug Zobel (front center with arm on leg) and Kathy DuBose (seated, wearing glasses, back turned to camera, looking to her left) and other patrons watching an unidentified band play at The Raw Deal. Guitars were not typically allowed in the original Raw Deal location