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Charles Clayton talks about his Texas State experiences as both a child growing up on campus and in San Marcos and as a faculty member in the history department. He shares his memories attending the campus's laboratory school and working on the college's maintenance crew. He recalls prominent memories concerning other well-known faculty members, such as President Evans, President and Mrs. Flowers, Dr. Spurgeon Smith, J.R. Buckner, Coach Strahan, Jerome Cates, Prof. Green, James Taylor, Retta Murphy, Leland Derrick, Deacon Wright, and others. Mr. Clayton describes how the New Deal played out on campus, including the construction of certain buildings like Evans and Sayers Hall. He talks about earning his BA and MA degrees and then working as Vice Principal at San Marcos High School. He touches on other topics such as the San Marcus River, Old Main, and the changes he's seen on campus and in town.

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.

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.

Meeting minutes from the Texas State University System Board of Regents.