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Clara Louise Harrison Cape (1892-1995) was married to Edward Matthew Cape (1890-1972), son of early San Marcos settler John Matthew Cape. Her scrapbooks and knowledge of local history contributed to the research that produced "Clear Springs and Limestone Ledges: A History of San Marcos and Hays County for the Sesquicentennial." For the first part of the interview, Cape reads from a prepared statement that highlights what she remembered about San Marcos after arriving here in 1906 when she was about 15 years old. She talks about how different Texas was from Alabama, life as a student at the East End School, and the creation of Southwest Texas State Normal School. Cape then answers interviewer questions, discussing topics including the San Marcos River, native vegetation, the Depression, her family history, and being a friend of Lyndon Johnson.

Mary Sue Haynes discusses her personal background, her ancestors, and how her family came to settle in San Marcos. She shares information about the early homes in San Marcos, many of which her father built, and recalls her time in the campus elementary school. Ms. Haynes mentions the teachers and staff of the Normal School and its later iterations, including people such as Dr. Evans, Dr. Flowers, Dr. McCrocklin and Mr. Hardesty, Spurgeon Smith, Pat Norwood, Lula Hines, A.C. Burkholder, Mary Brogdon, and more. She shares anecdotes about the changes she has seen Texas State undergo in its administration, student body, discipline, and physical layout, specifically mentioning the McCrocklin Case, boarding houses, LBJ, her brother's work in San Marcos, and recreation activities.

Dr. Bain describes how the medical field and opportunities for female doctors have changed over the span of her career, especially in Austin, TX. Dr. Bain briefly discusses growing up in Centerville, attending college at the Texas State College for Women, and going to medical school at the University Medical Branch in Galveston. Beyond talking about being a woman in medical school, Dr. Bain shares her experiences working at Brackenridge Hospital and starting her private practice in Austin. She later recalls her participation in a number of medical societies, including the Travis County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association, as well as the state of healthcare and insurance in the United States.

Excerpts from FLIR footage, April 19, 1993, with analysis of "incidents" of gunfire from government agents and of one explosion in building. Analyzed by Dr. Edward Allard. Label reads "Waco FLIR test." Original on VHS tape.

Footage of federal agents boarding helicopters; agents flying and driving to Mt. Carmel; tanks and armored personnel carriers around the perimeter; Mt. Carmel burning. Label reads "Smuggled BATF Tape 209," and includes address and phone number of Underground Hotline is listed at the beginning, to order copy and catalog.

Excerpt of loudspeaker instructions from FBI negotiator Byron Sage, near the beginning of the assault on April 19, 1993. Label reads "89B-SA 38851-SVBA SA-SDTX-72 #31 4/19/93."

Excerpts from negotiations between David Koresh, Steve Schneider and FBI negotiators, discussing theology, tract on Seven Seals, fault of BATF during raid, etc; includes Byron Sage giving instructions on loudspeaker during April 19 assault.Label reads "Side A: 2nd tape of clips."

Loudspeaker instructions by FBI negotiator Byron Sage on April 19, 1993, after the fire has started. Label reads "898 SA-3851-SVBA SA WDTX-72 #32 4/19/93."

Video footage of the April 19 fire and debris of Mt. Carmel after the fire. Label reads "Fawcett/Fire - Debris." Original on VHS tape.

Video footage of Mt. Carmel debris after the April 19 fire. Label reads "Dunaway (labeled on front of tape: Mt Carmel 4-19-93 Changed copy Dunaway FTWPD no sound on original)." Original on VHS tape. No sound.

Negotiations (transcript #105). Label reads "Negotiations (transcript #105); Side A: 105- D. Jones bite"

Footage of various vehicles, helicopters, agents and police around Mt. Carmel perimeter; sign reading "No Tourist" in foreground of Mt. Carmel; medical tent and personnel treating Clive Doyle after he escaped fire, and loading a covered body into an ambulance; David Thibodeau being taken into custody after he escaped fire; Branch Davidian in orange jumpsuit and handcuffs being put into police car. Label reads "Mt Carmel 4/19/93 - Medical Treatment." Part 1 of 2; original on VHS tape.

Footage of smoldering wreckage of Mt. Carmel, with police, military men and firemen surrounding it, filming it, and gathering evidence from it. Label reads "Mt Carmel 4/19/93 Medical Treatment Compound w/ holes Changed copy no sound on original tape." Part 2 of 2; original on VHS tape.

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