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Edwin Fauver reflects on the changes he has seen on campus since he first came to the university. He talks about the challenges that have accompanied the campus's expansion and offers some information on campus buildings like the Music Building, Jowers Center, Evans Field, and the Psychology Building. He also recalls some of San Marcos's floods.

Richard Henderson talks about coming to SWTSC after serving in the Army Air Corps in WWII. He describes what campus looked like the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, detailing aspects such as university and veterans housing, the effects of the GI Bill, segregation and integration, the realities of teaching political science during McCarthyism , and the growing radicalism of the student body, illustrated by the San Marcos Ten. He also reflects on writing his book on Maury Maverick and campus figures such as Dr. James Taylor, Dr. Cecil Hahn, Prof. Green, Retta Murphy, Leland Burgum. He also discusses changes the university has undergone, with specific mention of campus buildings and layout.

William "Henry" E. Norris talks about his experiences at Texas State as both a student in the 1930s and a faculty member. He also discusses his experiences in the Navy during WWII, his own botany research, and how San Marcos has changed. He specifically mentions Sewell Park, Spring Lake, flooding, campus housing, the demonstration school, and past and current campus buildings.

Memorial program for Branch Davidians on anniversary of fire, April 19, 1995. News of Oklahoma City bombing is periodically brought to attendees' attention by Ron Engleman. Speakers include Ron Engleman, Jack Zimmerman, Sarah Bain, and James Pate. Label reads "95 Memorial Lucas." Part 1 of 2; original on VHS tape.

Memorial program for Branch Davidians on anniversary of fire, April 19, 1995. News of Oklahoma City bombing is periodically brought to attendees' attention by Ron Engleman. Speakers include Dick J. Reavis, Pam Hawkins, Gordon Novel, Ramsey Clark, David Thibodeau, Clive Doyle, and Bonnie Haldeman. Label reads "95 Memorial Lucas." Part 2 of 2; original on VHS tape.

A publication for the faculty and staff of Southwest Texas State University

Clive Doyle speaking at 1995 memorial service - reading names of Branch Davidian victims and circumstances of their death during the placing of white crosses in memory of them. Label reads, "Memorial Service at Mt. Carmel 2nd Anniversary of The Waco Tragedy Waco, Texas. April 19, 1995 Tape 3 of 3."

Dick Reavis speaking at 1995 Mount Carmel memorial, April 19, 1995. Label reads "Memorial Service at Mt. Carmel 2nd Anniversary of The Waco Tragedy Waco, Texas. April 19, 1995 Tape 1 of 3."

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