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"Avant- garde wacko,” pt 1

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This audiotape contains a conversation with Johnny, Sam and a friend about various and random topic such as their views on college and joining the military. They eventually bring out a guitar and write a song about an “avant- garde wacko.” Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"Avant- garde wacko,” pt 2

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This recording begins with Johnny, Sam and an unknown friend playing music on a piano, guitar and harmonica. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"Jazz"

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No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"Sam and John"

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No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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Sam talks to Johnny about being flexible and being able to move and relocate. Sam also talks about trying to sell a horse that had bad tendons and using magnets for inflammation. During a second discussion, Sam and Johnny talk about a mutual acquaintance’s trip to Spain to meet up with her ex husband and the author Juan Rulfo. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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Jerome C. Cates oral history interview

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Jerome Cates discusses his career as an educator and his time working for Texas State. He begins by describing his adolescence in Robstown, Texas, and recalling his high school, dating, working, and early teaching experiences in Beeville. Mr. 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 professor. He also outlines the college's relationship with San Marcos, from the 1950s through now, and touches on topics such as integration, LBJ, and changing student attitudes. He shares his opinions on the work of Presidents John G. Flowers, James McCrocklin, Billy Mac Jones, and Lee Smith. Mr. Cates talks about his experience serving as interim president after Billy Mac Jones's resignation, during which he encountered challenges such as the streaking phenomenon that took hold of campus.