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Joseph Sayers Mogford Papers

  • US TxAM-C 1146
  • Collection
  • 1916-1980

This collection contains the personal letters of Dr. Joseph Sayers Mogford's (TAMU 1916) during his years as the Former Student Association's Class Agent in 1971-1980. Other documents in this collection include; a Bryan/College Station Eagle's special edition newspaper exploring the history of College Station, June 24, 1979, and Mogford's original 1916 graduation announcement.

Mogford, J. S. (Joseph Sayers), 1893-1989

J. Oscar Morgan Papers

  • US TxAM-C 1147
  • Collection
  • 1911-1912

This collection contains papers of Dr. J. Oscar Morgan who was a Professor of Agronomy at A & M College of Texas in the early 1900s. Few exact dates could be identified, but some of the papers are dated around 1911-1912.

There is no information about whether these papers were ever published as articles, or whether they were used only in the classroom.

Gideon J. Buck Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1149
  • Collection
  • 1894-1898

This collection includes letters written by Buck's friends and colleagues, recommending him for the position of President of A&M College of Texas.

Buck, Gideon J.

H. B. Stoddard Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1152
  • Collection
  • 1880-1912; Undated

This collection contains items pertaining to the life of Henry Bates Stoddard. Stoddard served on a committee designed to head the local effort to locate a proposed girls' industrial school at A&M. Stoddard was once considered for the Presidency of A&M College of Texas in 1902.

The collection contains many petitions from various citizens of Texas to the Board of Directors of Texas A&M. The petitions request the consideration of H. B. Stoddard to fill the vacant position of President of the College. (Stoddard did not, ultimately, become President.) Included herein is also Stoddard's handwritten will to his daughter and sister-in-law, a picture of Stoddard, two letters written to him, and several other items.

Marshall E. Findley Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1153
  • Collection
  • 1938-1956; Undated

This collection contains letters and photographs from Marshall Findley (Class of 1949) a graduate from Texas A&M. Findley was a member of the Corps of Cadets.

Texas A&M Club, Manila Records

  • US TxAM-C 1154
  • Collection
  • 1945-1946

This collection contains meeting documents from the A&M Club, Manila 1945-1946.

Irvin M. Atkins "Water Mills of Texas" Manuscript

  • US TxAM-C 1155
  • Collection
  • Undated

This collection includes the manuscript, Water Mills of Texas on early agriculture, and one personal letter to David Schultz from Dudley T. Smith explaining the manuscript contents.

The manuscript, unfortunately, was not completed or published before Atkins's passing and was his last major project among his many great histories. It remains unedited and "Contains considerable information about early agriculture, the use of horsepower and mechanization, and the processing of wheat and other grains into flour. The photographs are unique and the text gives insights into early foundations of industrialization in Texas- mostly along "fall lines" where numerous rivers in Texas dropped in elevation and water power could be harnessed."

The manuscript totals 69 pages, bibliography included, with the first-page giving a perspective about the paper and its goals.

Atkins, Irvin M.

Chinese Student Association Papers

  • US TxAM-C 1156
  • Collection
  • 1963; 1971-1972

This collection includes a directory from the Chinese Student Association at TAMU from 1971-1972 and information about student run events during that time. Also included is the CSA constitution, dated 1963.

Correspondence and Documents

1/1: General information about the collection and its contents

1/2: Directory of the Chinese Students Association of Texas A&M University, 1971-1972

1/3: Constitution of the Chinese Students Association of Texas A&M University, March 1963

1/4: A letter from the Constitution Review Committee to all members regarding the old constitution

1/5: Unidentifiable items that are written in Chinese

1/6: A letter from a prospective A&M student to the president of the Chinese Students Association

1/7: Items relating to the International Students’ Association
-The International Press
-Invitation to International Festival, April 7-8, 1972
-Invitation for a Reception for New International Students, January 29, 1972

1/8: A memorandum about placing a club picture in 1972 AGGIELAND.

1/9: Project questionnaire by the Student Senate to all A&M clubs.

Class of 1945 Anniversary Reunion Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1157
  • Collection
  • 1995

This collection includes documents from the Texas A&M Class of 1945 Anniversary Reunion, which took place in 1995. Materials include muster programs from 1995, a schedule of events, and a registration list.

R. N. Conolly Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1159
  • Collection
  • Undated

This collection contains personal letters from Texas A&M student R. N. Conolly, along with a letter from the Dean of the School of Agriculture congratulating Conolly's parents about their son’s achievement.

Association of Former Students (AFS) Proclamations

  • US TxAM-C 116
  • Collection

This collection contains proclamations issued by The Association of Former Students in recognition of the outstanding contributions of Texas A&M former students.

The Association of Former Students

Forest W. Cooper Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1161
  • Collection

This collection contains letters to Forest W. Cooper, an A&M student, who was elected First Lieutenant in the Corps of Cadets in 1923. The letters within were sent by Dana X. Bible, James Sullivan, and "Puny" Wilson, all who were involved with A&M athletics. Also, information about Cooper and the collection are included.

H. W. Davidson '35 Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1162
  • Collection
  • 1982

This collection includes materials relating to the 1982 A&M basketball reunion for the Class of 1935.

Eta Kappa Nu - Gamma Mu Chapter Minutes

  • US TxAM-C 1163
  • Collection
  • 1962-1966

This collection consists of a record book containing meeting minutes from the Gamma Mu Chapter at Texas A&M University of Eta Kappa Nu.

Texas A&M University, Bicycle Club Records

  • US TxAM-C 1164
  • Collection

This collection contains minutes of meetings, committee reports, financial statements, and reports of the Road Master,  from the Texas A&M Bicycle Club.

Texas A & M Bicycle Club

World War I Aggies in Service Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1166
  • Collection

This collection consists of a letter from College Alumni Secretary L. L. McInnis, to current and former students of A&M College and their families requesting information about Aggies in the service. Included is a handwritten note of times and names of Aggies who served during World War I (WWI).

Charles H. Alvord Papers

  • US TxAM-C 1167
  • Collection
  • 1909-1911; undated

This collection contains papers dealing with agricultural topics at the A&M College of Texas during Alvord's service from 1899-1945, along with a picture of the first General Agricultural and Livestock Train in Texas (1910).

Alvord, Charles H.

Charles Woodward Hutson Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1169
  • Collection
  • 1893-1900

This collection includes biographical notes about English Professor Charles Woodward Hutson, an excerpt from a letter of W. J. Walden, Class of 1900 (August 19, 1954), and a chant of the Texas A&M Class of 1898 (2 copies).

Hutson, Charles Woodward, 1840-1936

Glenn L. Sneed Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1171
  • Collection

The collection contains items pertaining to the Class of 1898 and the Semi-Centennial Celebration of the A&M College of Texas.

Sneed, Glenn L.

Mrs. Oliver P. Harris (C. P. Harris) Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1172
  • Collection
  • 1934-1950; Undated

This collection contains personal correspondence between the President of the Texas Club at Texas A&M and members. Along with Mrs. Oliver P Harris’s personal letters and papers, and references to social clubs and events during the 1930s.

Harris, Loula Bell

Hazing Investigation Files

  • US TxAM-C 1173
  • Collection
  • 1921

The collection consists of 3 volumes of hazing investigation transcripts, totalling 714 pages.

We've Never Been Licked Presentation Edition Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1174
  • Collection
  • 1943

This collection includes two binders, each with a "Presentation Edition" copy of the video and accompanying flyers/posters. There is also an extra copy of the movie.

We've Never Been Licked (1943) was a World War II spy film directed by John Rawlins and produced by Walter Wanger. Parts of the movie were shot on location at Texas A&M's campus, and the movie references many Texas A&M traditions.

W. A. Tolson Papers

  • US TxAM-C 1180
  • Collection
  • 1917-1954

This collection includes personal letters from "Doc" W. A. Tolson's life including grade reports from A&M College, personal letters dating 1918-1943, photographs from his life and family, and articles dating back to the first broadcasted A&M football game. Other included newspaper articles refer to the A&M College band, Tolson's life working in Radio RCA programs, and his teachings at Princeton.

Tolson, W. A.

Texas A&M University, Student Senate Petition Files

  • US TxAM-C 1181
  • Collection
  • 1976

This collection contains the petition, and relating documents, signed by students in protest of the Texas A&M Student Senate's passing a resolution requesting that the Gay Student Services Organization Resolution (GSSO) not be recognized by the Division of Student Services.

John C. Adams Muster Speeches Book

  • US TxAM-C 1182
  • Collection
  • 1945-1984

This collection includes muster speeches given from 1945-1984, including introductions and biographies.

Adams, John C.

Texas A&M University, Class of 1979 Records

  • US TxAM-C 1184
  • Collection
  • 1975-1979

This collection includes meeting minutes, notes, flyers, bills, and other information from the Association of Former Students Class of 1979, including flyers about the 1980s summer dance.

The Association of Former Students Class of 1979 President was Johnny Lane, the Vice-President was John Channing, the Treasurer was John Trosclair, and the Secretary was Randi Mays.

Arne A. Jakkula Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1188
  • Collection

This collection contains information about the work of A. A. Jakkula at the Texas A&M Research Foundation in the Oceanography Department. Included is a photo album with pictures, newspaper articles, and biographies of people involved in the ship "Atlantic", which was renamed "Dr. A.A. Jakkulan" because of his contribution to its development.

Jakkula, Arne A.

Texas A&M Student Concern Records

  • US TxAM-C 1189
  • Collection
  • 1932-1962

This collection deals, in part, with the issue of hazing at Texas A&M which is defined as:

“Any act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or that destroys or removes public or private property; and/ or assisting, directing, or in any way causing others to participate in degrading behaviors and/ or behavior that causes ridicule, humiliation, or embarrassment.”

Included are files relating to student complaints about hazing incidents at Texas A&M, enrollment trends, housing, reports of conditions and inspections, and resignations of students between 1932-1962.

Carl F. Jaedicke Foil Figure Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1190
  • Collection

The collection contains foil figures from the Texas A&M College Slide Rule Contest (1947). Figures included: 5 fish; 4 Texas-shaped molds; 1 figure with a circular shape with the name of the college written; and 1 wooden figure.

Jaedicke, Carl F.

Military Walk Proposed Renovation Plans

  • US TxAM-C 1192
  • Collection
  • 2006-2010

This collection includes official documents pertaining to proposed 2006 renovation plans for Texas A&M’s Military Walk including designs, presentations, firm history, engineer reports, designs, and certifications.

The Military Walk has been an important landmark since 1876 at Texas A&M. Originally the walk was a dirt road and was paved as a narrow street in the 1940s, later paved over again like a concrete sidewalk. The walk spans 1,500 feet from Sbisa Dining Hall to the Rudder/Memorial Student Center complex. The 2006-2010 renovation to the Military Walk included a brick makeover with lights, benches, and memorial plates.

The contents are as follows:
Folder 1,
Project Approach with PowerPoint Presentation
Architectural and Engineering Qualifications Booklet
Project Approach
Patterson Architects
MEP Engineer
Landscape Architect
Civil Engineer
Historical Documentation

Folder 2,
Memorandum
Edwards and Kelcey Booklet
Letter of Interest
Team Organization Chart
Related Projects Approach
Film History
Resumes
Principal in Charge
HSP/Certification
Quality of Serve

Folder 3,
Statement of Qualification Booklet

Texas A&M Stationery Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1194
  • Collection

This collection includes an assortment of Texas A&M blank stationary and special envelopes (some still in their packages) from both Texas A&M College and, later, Texas A&M University. Cartoon envelopes illustrating rivalries of both LSU and Rice versus TAMC (with mascot illustrations) are included in this collection.

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