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Clarence Schultz oral history interview

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Clarence Schultz, sociology professor, shares his memories of coming to SWTSTC as an undergraduate student in the post-WWII era. Along with describing married student housing and the college's home economics program, he talks about the City of San Marcos and its businesses. He explains the class registration process and how he came to work in the university's Department of Economics and Sociology, which he joined in 1965. Mr. Schultz outlines how the Department of Sociology has evolved throughout the decades. He spends time reflecting on the university's presidents, the university's past as a teacher's college, Sewell Park's water pageants, certain faculty members like Prof. Green , Dr. James Taylor, and Dr. John Flowers, assorted student societies, and the men's faculty club.

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James Harrell oral history interview

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James Harrell talks about growing up in Waco, studying in Dallas, and working in the movie business. He relays information about how Texas has grown to better support actors and the film industry, and outlines present trends in professional acting. Along with recalling changes he has seen in the university, he also discusses the evolution of the drama department and the new Speech and Drama Building.

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Lee Hudman oral history interview

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Lee Hudman discusses how her ties with the university brought her back to San Marcos long after she graduated. She begins with describing how she and her husband lived in Dr. James Taylor's garage apartment during their studies before moving to Washington D.C. She also talks about the changes that took place in San Marcos and the university during her absence, what she believes Texas State will be like in future years, and talks about the Alumni House's history in relation to LBJ.