Department of Agronomy Course Materials
- TxAM-CRS 637
- Collection
- 1937-1952
Department of Agronomy Course Materials
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (TAES) State-Owned Land and Buildings Questionnaires
This collection contains questionnaires from the State Building Commission for the status of state-owned land and buildings as reported by Texas Agricultural Experiment Stations.
This collection consists of various card/board games and role-playing game modules and gamebooks (separately cataloged) collected by MSC Nova, the now-defunct Texas A&M University student group devoted to tabletop gaming. Also included are some various objects relating to the organization.
Records of the Camarilla Collection
This collection consists of reports and other materials for chapters of the Camarilla, the official fan club of White Wolf Publishing's Vampire: The Masquerade role-playing universe. Materials include membership applications submitted to the central office, club chapter reports, membership lists, and other documentation relating to club administration and business.
The term "Camarilla" refers to one of the major vampire sects of the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. To quote White Wolf's official wiki, "The Camarilla is the most organized of the vampiric sects, an elite club that favours tradition and control of the mortal populace from behind the scenes. Across their domains, they enforce six major Traditions, chief among them being the Masquerade. All clans have an individual presence in the Ivory Tower, though a select group of pillar clans make up the core of its membership. Once the Camarilla welcomed all Kindred who obeyed its laws, but recent events have caused the leadership to adopt more exclusive membership rules. No Anarchs, Caitiff, or thin-blooded vampires are allowed to exist within the sect. In addition to preventing the growing mortals masses from discovering the existence of vampires, the Camarilla aims to maintain the status quo of Kindred society; as such, much of its structure and traditions mirror that of Cainite society in feudal Europe in the Dark Ages, and places it at odds with the agenda of the Sabbat and Anarchs, both of whom seek to overthrow archaic Kindred society. "
Vampire: The Masquerade:
The Vampire games, created by Mark Rein-Hagen and first released in 1991, are part of White Wolf's World of Darkness overall universe, set in an Earth much like ours, except that vampires, werewolves, and magic-users exist. Vampire was designed for players to be vampires rather than the more traditional player role as vampire hunters. The game is notable for the development of an elaborate social system and varied culture surrounding vampires. The game, to quote its WIkipedia entry, "uses the cursed, vampiric condition as a backdrop to explore themes of morality, depravity, the human condition (or appreciation of the human condition in its absence), salvation, and personal horror. The gloomy and exaggerated version of the real world that the vampires inhabit, called the "World of Darkness", forms an already bleak canvas against which the stories and struggles of characters are painted. The themes that the game seeks to address include retaining the character's sense of self, humanity, and sanity, as well as simply keeping from being crushed by the grim opposition of mortal and supernatural antagonists and, more poignantly, surviving the politics, treachery, and often violent ambitions of their own kind. " The game has inspired video games, novels, comic books, and the 1996 television show Kindred: The Embraced.
The term "Masquerade" refers to an ongoing disinformation campaign of self-protection directed by the Kindred (the vampires as a whole) and heavily enforced by the Camarilla to convince humans that vampires and other supernatural creatures do not really exist.
The Masquerade universe is also known for its commitment to LARP (Live Action Role-Play). LARPing is an activity in which participants not only create role-playing game characters but physically portray them in established campaigns, LARPs can be played in both public or private areas, and events can vary in size from a small handful of players to hundreds or even several thousands at once. In 1993, White Wolf released the first Vampire LARP game, Mind's Eye Theatre: The Masquerade, and a number of LARP publications based on the different World of Darkness games followed.
The Roy Craig Collection on the Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects consists of Dr. Craig's working files on all UFO reports studied by the Condon Report project team, including the field investigation notes, case writeups, physical evidence collected, Craig's appointment books for 1966-1968, a copy of the three volume Condon Report, a copy of the Bantam Books mass market reprint edition, additional notes and reports related to the UFO study, photos, recordings, and popular articles and books about UFO studies, and the manuscripts and notes for Dr. Craig's book, UFOs: An Insider's View, copies of the score and audio recordings of "The UFO Song," and other related material. The collection occupies approximately 10 linear feet.
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The Sam Moskowitz collection consists of his research files, correspondence, manuscripts, many of his books, and working documents related to his study of the history of science fiction and fantasy. Drafts of two unpublished books are included.
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Texas A&M University Zine Collection
The Texas A&M University Zine Collection is a generalized "floating" collection of zines tied to a set of particular collecting criteria:
The collection has "Texas A&M University" in the title to reflect the collecting criterion of zines created by A&M students or former students. More importantly, however, the inclusion of the A&M name in the collection title reinforces the collection's connection to the university as well as its major purpose, to help make TAMU a center for the preservation of regional alternative voices.
This collection contains correspondence, printed material, financial and legal documents, photographic material, literary productions, scrapbook material, maps, plaques, and miscellaneous material created and maintained by Gibb Gilchrist which document his personal and professional life.
The collection consists of three main file series: Personal Files, Texas State Highway Department File, and Texas A&M File.
The Personal Files is comprised of the Gilchrist papers that do not reflect his official duties at the Texas State Highway Department or at Texas A&M. For example, the correspondence is of a personal, rather than business, nature. Likewise, the topical file contains various topics of interest to Gilchrist outside his official duties.
The Texas State Highway Department File reflects Mr. Gilchrist's tenure at that agency and also reflects the work of that agency in regard to programs, finances, publications, etc. The Texas A&M File reflects Mr. Gilchrist's years at A&M as Dean of Engineering, President and Chancellor. It also reflects his involvement with A&M after his retirement as Chancellor.
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This collection includes correspondence files, clippings, personal publications, and scrapbooks regarding his career with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (TAES), mostly as chief of the Division of Range Animal Husbandry. Subjects include establishment and operation of the mohair grading and scouring plant at College Station, cooperative experiments with King Ranch, efforts to introduce Australian Shearing system into America, use of prickly pear cactus as livestock feed during drought periods, service in Ecuador and Washington, D.C., and feeding and breeding of livestock. Also included is a bibliography of Jones' many publications.
This collection contains clippings, letters, and other papers of and about Benz, a noted floral designer, and teacher of floral design.
This collection contains letters to Ethel Osborn Hill, newspaper clippings of articles she wrote as well as her weekly syndicated column "American Still Is...", and articles about her activities.
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Lt. Haynes W. Dugan Collection
This collection includes two manuscripts written by Dugan entitled The Great Class of 1934 and On My Way to the Cemetery. The first work chronicles Dugan's life at A&M College and the latter discusses his experiences in World War II (WWII).
Other items in the collection include newspaper clippings related to WWII and the Texas A&M Aggies who fought in the war, war correspondence from the 2nd and 3rd Armored Divisions, and reunion information on the 3rd Armored Division.
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This collection contains correspondence, copies of books and articles Walkinshaw authored (Sandhill Crane), and pamphlets, books and journals on ornithology.
Veterinary Medicine Student Wives Auxiliary Scrapbook
This scrapbook was created by the Auxiliary to the Texas Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association at Texas A&M.
Texas A&M Development Fund Board Minutes
This collection contains the minutes of the Texas A&M Development Fund Board between 1943 and 1959.
This collection contains original letters exchanged between George W. Ingram and his wife, Martha F. Ingram, while George was serving as an officer in the 12th Texas Cavalry during the Civil War. Typed transcripts of the letters are included.
Texas Pecan Growers Association Publications
This collection contains the printed proceedings of Texa Pecan Growers Association Meetings, Texas State Pecan Show results, and issues of Pecan Quarterly and Texas Pecan News.
Will L. Smith General Correspondence
This collection contains correspondence, clippings and publications from Beaumont Texas Legislator, Will L. Smith.
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This collection contains a copy of the Charter, by-laws, financial reports, correspondence, photographs, and news clippings from Community House, Inc. which was an organization for the promotion of community welfare and support of benevolent, charitable, and educational undertakings in College Station, Texas .
Chinese Student Association Papers
This collection includes a directory from the Chinese Student Association (CSA) at Texas A&M University from 1971-1972 and information about student run events during that time. Also included is the CSA constitution, dated 1963.
Campus Study Club Organizational Records
This collection includes minute books, yearbooks, reports, award certificates, and scrapbooks from the A&M Campus Study Club, a women's social organization.
Timothy M. Stinnett Collection
This collection consists of correspondence, speeches, articles, and books from Timothy M. Stinnett from when he was an Official of the National Education Association and Professor of Education.
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This collection mostly contains information on Wiliam Watson, his life, and his work as a nurseryman working with growing roses, and fruit trees in Texas. Other items in the collection include a nursery catalog circa 1910 (possibly Watson's?), and the Brenham Banner Press September 9, 1926 issue containing several articles written by Yates.
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The Rider Call Exhibit Collection
This small collection consists of items created for and given out to attendees of the 3-day event surrounding the opening of the April-September Cushing exhibit The Rider Call: Kristen Britain's Fantasy Work and Fan Response. The exhibit celebrated the 25th anniversary of the publication of Britain's first novel Green Rider. It showcased both Britain’s work (through her books, the manuscript materials in which the texts evolved from idea to completion, and the beautiful art that illustrates it) and examples of fanworks created by many Green Rider fans, ranging from music to art to costumes to objects.
During April 5-7, 2024, Cushing hosted the exhibit's opening event that included a lecture, reading, and signing from Britain, as well as panels relating to her and work, cosplaying, and a trivia contest. The materials in this collection were given out or used during the events.
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This collection consists of various works of fiction (reprinted from the defunct website www.corrieweb.nl) from the lesbian writer Nene Adams. Adams wrote in a number of different genres, including historical, romance, and horror.
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JeFF Stumpo - Javashock Collection
The collection covers the personal, academic, and professional life of Jeff Stumpo and his founding of the Java Shock slam poetry event held initially in College Station, but now based in Bryan, TX.
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Raiford L. Stripling Architectural Collection
This collection is made up of over 250 projects contained in 24 boxes, as well as drawings and construction documents housed in flat files in one map case. Stripling’s work consists of 327 legal size folders, each related to architecture projects, as well as 60 folders of information associated with the field of architecture and miscellaneous items.
The folders in the collection hold articles such as: contract documents, architectural services billing, contractors’ requests for payment, correspondence, brochures, pamphlets, newspaper articles, magazine articles, photographs, sketches, drawings, and miscellaneous notes.
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2nd Lieutenant Edwin Adlan Atkins Collection
This collection consists of correspondence (25 letters and 1 photograph), all with original envelopes, with the bulk of them dating from March to October 1917 sent to E. A. Atkins, known as "Tommy" or Alan, or members of his family, whilst he was serving in the East Surrey Regiment as part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in France; also when recuperating in England, and then back at his home in South Chingford, Essex.
Several concern the English involvement with the disastrous mainly Canadian troop-led battle at Fresnoy in May 1917 (part of the Arras Offensive) at which Atkins was injured and subsequently hospitalized at VAD hospitals in Exeter and in Sidmouth; letters from France to Atkin's wife, detailing his injury to the head and shoulder; letters in reply to Atkins from the British Red Cross concerning his enquiries about other soldiers caught up in the battle; from fellow soldiers and parents of soldiers also injured and nurses in the hospitals where he was recovering; from his brother Arthur after hearing of his injury, also serving in the war, who send a photograph of himself, on the back of which he has written "Taken in Camp Alexandria, August 1917"; POW card sent from Münster, Germany, from a soldier of the 1st Battalion captured at Fresnoy, detailing Atkins bravery; official mimeographed letter rejecting Atkin's claim for indemnification, postmarked Oct. 1917. Also a Red Cross postcard on his arrival at hospital in Eastleigh (from Gallipoli), postmarked Oct. 1915 when Atkins was with the 7th Battalion Essex Regiment.
This collection consists of the following items:
The script was originally the property of Edgley's, and has been heavily marked up with her acting notes and edits. It is inscribed to Jeremy Brett, to whom it was given in early 2023.
An autographed photograph of Edgley in a pose as Chiana, inscribed to Jeremy Brett and given to him in 2016 or 2017.
An autographed photograph of Edgley (in a still taken from an episode of Farscape) , inscribed to Jeremy Brett and given to him in 2016 or 2017.
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W. Somerset Maugham Collection
This collection contains correspondence with original envelopes and transcriptions both to and from Maugham as well as photographs, newspapers, a speech, a script, and a piece of written prose.
W. Somerset Maugham Manuscript Collection
Richard Costa Manuscript, An Appointment with Somerset Maugham
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (TAES) Sonora Substation Records
This collection contains general correspondence, mostly on sheet and cattle, with farmers and ranchers as well as with headquarters staff and other research scientists.
This collection consists of materials from the life and work of role-playing game and video game industries artist and designer Liz (Elizabeth T.) Danforth. Materials include correspondence, issues of fanzines and gaming magazines, convention materials such as program books and con badges, and miscellaneous other materials. Also included are several audio recordings of conversations Danforth had in the spring of 1984 with several authors concerning a possible new book series.
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Steve Perrin Collection of Society for Creative Anachronism Fanzines
This collection consists of various fanzines and newsletters produced by different "kingdoms" (administrative regions) or sub-divisions of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Materials include, among others, issues of Tournaments Illuminated, the SCA's official organ.
The living history/historical reenactment group Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) was founded in California in 1966. It defines itself, according to its mission statement as " an international non-profit volunteer educational organization. The SCA is devoted to the research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat, culture, and employing knowledge of history to enrich the lives of participants through events, demonstrations, and other educational presentations and activities."
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