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The Normal School Bulletin, Vol. I No. 1, November 1911

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Announcements about the ninth session of the school and faculty additions, homecoming and alumni association. List of former students who attended the first homecoming, and an alumni roll as of November 1911. Also contains the academic calendar for 1911-1912.

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The Southwest Texas State Normal School ninth annual session 1911-1912

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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 eighth annual report of the Board of Trustees, list of students that attended 1910-1911 and certificates the graduates received, list of some past graduates, explanations of courses, and information for students. Also includes short history of the normal school in San Marcos, Texas, and describes the purpose of a normal school.

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John Garland Flowers oral history interview

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This is the transcript from the first of three interviews that Bruce Roche conducted with Dr. Flowers just prior to his retirement. Dr. Flowers (Class of 1913) was President of Southwest Texas State College from 1942-1964. In this interview, Dr. Flowers talks about the history of education in Texas, his educational philosophy, and the need for vocational schools to provide practical skills to their students. He also talks about growing up in a family that had books in their home, and how he was encouraged to get his master’s degree at the age of 30. Interviewer Bruce Roche was director of the College News Service. This interview was the source material for his article “Goal: Excellence – Dr. Flowers’ Lifelong Watchword,” published in the Austin American-Statesman on August 30, 1964.

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"Sam and Me phone,” pt 1

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Johnny and Sam talk about Sam’s book that he is finishing, going to the Kentucky Derby and getting an autograph from Eddie Arcaro. The conversation shifts to a discussion about the book Johnny is working on, watching the Pelican Brief with Scarlett and Sam’s acting in it. Johnny talks about troubles with drugs, a visit from an old friend, and Sam reads a passage of his book. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"Sam and Me phone,” pt 2

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This side is a continuation of the discussion on the previous side. Johnny candidly talks with an unknown man about beds. The unknown man tells a story about working at a feed and pet store. Johnny talks about certain aspects of the way he was raised, what he likes about the character of Scrooge in A Christmas Carol and why it is the book of choice amongst drug users. Johnny also talks about advice his mother gave him when he was younger. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.