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Photograph of an unidentified group of boys in basketball uniforms posing next to an unidentified man in plainclothes.

Photograph of an unidentified group of boys in basketball uniforms posing next to an unidentified man in plainclothes.

Catalogs contain information about the university, such as deans, accreditations, and academic policies. Includes information on admissions, yearly academic calendar, academic colleges and departments, registering, course descriptions and numbers.

Photograph of wrecked car with man looking through window.

Photograph of man showing newspaper to another man and two high school aged boys. From San Marcos Record: "Scanning the results of recent All State football balloting are (left to right) Jim McLemore of the Austin American staff and district representative of the Texas Sports Writers Association, Roddy Bagley, Coach Owen Goodnight and Kay Buckner." From January 8, 1959 issue.

1958 yearbook for Southwest Texas State Teachers College.

Photograph of a bunch of turkeys frolicking together.

Photograph of a boy dressed as a pilgrim pointing a gun at a group of turkeys.

Photograph of a boy dressed as a pilgrim pointing a gun at a group of turkeys.

Photograph of a boy dressed as a pilgrim pointing a gun at a group of turkeys.

Photograph of a boy dressed as a pilgrim pointing a gun at a group of turkeys.

Photograph of a bunch of turkeys frolicking together.

Edwin Fauver reflects on the changes he has seen on campus since he first came to the university. He talks about the challenges that have accompanied the campus's expansion and offers some information on campus buildings like the Music Building, Jowers Center, Evans Field, and the Psychology Building. He also recalls some of San Marcos's floods.

Richard Henderson talks about coming to SWTSC after serving in the Army Air Corps in WWII. He describes what campus looked like the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, detailing aspects such as university and veterans housing, the effects of the GI Bill, segregation and integration, the realities of teaching political science during McCarthyism , and the growing radicalism of the student body, illustrated by the San Marcos Ten. He also reflects on writing his book on Maury Maverick and campus figures such as Dr. James Taylor, Dr. Cecil Hahn, Prof. Green, Retta Murphy, Leland Burgum. He also discusses changes the university has undergone, with specific mention of campus buildings and layout.

William "Henry" E. Norris talks about his experiences at Texas State as both a student in the 1930s and a faculty member. He also discusses his experiences in the Navy during WWII, his own botany research, and how San Marcos has changed. He specifically mentions Sewell Park, Spring Lake, flooding, campus housing, the demonstration school, and past and current campus buildings.

A publication for the faculty and staff of Southwest Texas State University

Catalogs contain information about the university, such as deans, accreditations, and academic policies. Includes information on admissions, yearly academic calendar, academic colleges and departments, registering, course descriptions and numbers.