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William C. Pool oral history interview

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William Pool talks about his responsibilities as a history professor and baseball coach since coming to SWTSU in 1947. He relays his personal experiences and views on local politics, with specific mention of his Democratic viewpoints and work on the San Marcos City Council. He shares his memories of serving as faculty sponsor of the Student Veterans Association, serving in WWII , and working with history faculty and university presidents.

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Frederick H. Jr. Fahringer oral history interview

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Frederick Fahringer talks about growing up in Wisconsin, attending Bucknell University, and coming to Texas via the Air Force and Lackland Airfield. Beyond describing his long career with the Air Force, he shares how he became a psychology professor at SWTSU. He also discusses his personal philosophies and beliefs about students and college, and mentions little anecdotes about his teaching assistants and Dr. Clarence Schultz.

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"Sam and John, Drinking and Drugs"

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A phone conversation between Sam and Johnny about several adventures in drinking and getting “smashed." Their conversation eventually turns to drug experiences, addictions and what affects smoking grass had on them. They also discuss what books they are currently reading at the moment. Johnny also talks about his time living in Tangiers and Valencia and moving back to Connecticut. He relates the story about how he met Scarlett. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.