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Announcement of the Southwest Texas State Normal School for the Annual Session beginning September 7, 1910, and ending May 16, 1911. 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 seventh annual report of the Board of Trustees, list of students that attended 1909-1910 and graduates of past years, course descriptions, and information for students. Also includes short history of the normal school in San Marcos, Texas, and describes the purpose of a normal school. Has an appendix about the summer session which includes a list of student who attended in the summer of 1910.

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Wilford Swinney oral history interview

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Captain Wilford Swinney talks about his upbringing and how he began working for the Austin Police Department. He shares some of his past experiences as an officer, recapping his responsibilities and past duties. Captain 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 Ut-Austin shooting in 1966, changing uniforms and police cars, and women working in the police force.