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Robert Barton describes his early life and education in the Buda and Kyle areas, specifically recalling how his cattle-driving family came to settle in Texas, attending Buda High School, and graduating from Southwest Texas State Teachers College after serving in the military during the Korean War. He discusses buying, running, and selling the Kyle News newspaper, as well as operating the Colloquium Bookstore. He speaks about the changes San Marcos and Texas politics have gone through over time, including his work with the Hays County Democratic Party. He shares his thoughts about LBJ and discusses his own run for the Texas Legislature.

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

Program for memorial service at Mount Carmel site, April 17, 1994, including List of Distinguished Speakers, birds-eye drawing of Mount Carmel on February 28, 1993, and Floor Plan of the Mt. Carmel Center.