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Bruce Harper oral history interview
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Bruce Harper talks about growing up in San Marcos in the 1950s, including the story of how he was adopted by his parents. He emphasizes the ties between the university and San Marcos's community and local businesses. He also shares information about the Gary Job Corps and its relationship with the university and the city. He ends with discussing the business, economy, and industry of San Marcos, mentioning Wide-Lite and farming in particular.
Louis Moloney oral history interview
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Louis Moloney discusses his experiences as University Librarian and later Director of the Learning Resources Center from 1964 to present. He talks about the faculty and staff during Dr. Flowers and Dr. McCrocklin's presidential administrations, as well as the technological advances the University Library has undergone throughout his career. He discusses building construction as well, specifically mentioning the now J.C. Kellam Building.
Robert L. Hardesty oral history interview
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President Robert L. Hardesty talks about the effects recent (1986) cutbacks in university funding have had on the General Studies program at Texas State.
Dick Reavis speaking about "The Ashes of Waco," part 1
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Part 1 of Dick Reavis speaking about The Ashes of Waco on The Christian Patriot Connection, KPBC radio.Includes Adask, Al and Ellis, Michael. Label reads "Author: Dick Reavis The Ashes of Waco - An investigation into the true story of the Davidians & the massacre at Mount Carmel Tape 1 of 2."
Interview with Sheridan J. Berthiaume
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From 1999-2001, NASA partnered with History students at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State) to conduct interviews with former employees who lived in the Central Texas area. Interviewees include managers, engineers, technicians, doctors, astronauts, and other employees of NASA and aerospace contractors who served in key roles during the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle programs.