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Marian Meeks talks about talks about the life of her father, H.A. Nelson, who taught agriculture at Texas State for many years. She shares his own experiences attending SWTSTC in the 1930s and 1940s. She discusses aspects of campus life including literary societies, athletics, recitals, the Faculty Club, Aquarena (Spring) Lake, and shares stories about campus figures such as Mary Brogdon. Mrs. Meeks shares her early teaching experiences in Moulton, her graduate studies at UT-Austin, work in VA hospitals, and how she returned to San Marcos.

During this conversation, Sam tells Johnny about reading Great River and how the writer, Paul Horgan, has a way with writing. They also discuss continuity in life and with people and relationships. Sam talks with Johnny about moving himself to Texas. (Sound missing due to technical difficulties during digital transfer, beginning at 21:27 and ends at 22:00) Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

Bible study led by David Koresh, filmed by Australian film crew (Channel 9 "A Current Affair,") with footage of Branch Davidians entering Mt. Carmel beforehand and leaving afterward. Label reads "Australia." Original on VHS tape.

1992 yearbook for Southwest Texas State University.

1992 football media guide for Southwest Texas State University. The media guides contain football schedules, football player information and statistics, and athletic staff information.

Cover story on Big John Oaks (Big JohnÕs HanginÕ Tree Saloon)