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Announcement of the Southwest Texas State Normal School for the Annual Session beginning September 7, 1904, and ending May 15, 1905. San Marcos, Texas

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Contains list of people at the head of the Texas State Board of Education and the local board of directors, as well as a list of faculty. Includes the academic calendar, the first annual report of the Board of Trustees, list of students that attended 1903-1904, explanations of courses, expenses and scholarships, and entrance examinations. Also includes short history of the normal school in San Marcos, Texas which mentions the Coronal Institute, and describes the purpose of a normal school.

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Gus and Betty Dressen oral history interview

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Gus and Betty Dressen discuss their German family heritage and growing up near Uhland, Texas. Along with describing what it was like to grow up on a farm, the couple share the responsibilities that come with that kind of lifestyle, such as taking care of animals, growing corn and sugar cane, and other aspects including having a blacksmith shop. They also talk about how life back then is different from now, such as paved roads, cars, electricity, and going into town.