LibGuides: University History: University Star

Normal Star / College Star / University Star

The links below are NOT a comprehensive list of resources. These links are provided as a sample to start your research. For assistance with archival resources, please contact the University Archives.

Up and Up for 80 Years
Time period: circa 1909-1912
An oral history of Fred Adams conducted by the graduate school of business at The University of Texas. Mr. Adams talks about being a student in San Marcos, helping to create the Normal Star and what it was like being the business manager, and memories about Thomas G. Harris, the principle of the Normal School.
The Student Editorials of Lyndon Baines Johnson
Time period: 1927-1928
Compilation of the signed student editorials of Lyndon Baines Johnson from 1927 and 1928 when he served as editor of the school newspaper, the College Star. Johnson attended SWT 1927-1930.
Normal Star / College Star / University Star Microfilm
Time period: 1911-present
The student newspaper, commonly referred to as "the Star," may include stories about significant events in department/program history. To save time, it is helpful to have specific milestones with dates in mind to narrow the search. Some early issues are now available in Digital Collections. All issues held by the library are available on microfilm in the Alkek Library (Floor 3) at AS36.T45 C6.
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Note: Although the library catalog shows separate records for each title of the publication, all microfilmed issues are located in the same drawer.

Issues of the Normal Star (1911-1923) and the College Star (1923-1934) are digitized and available on the Portal to Texas History. We are currently seeking grants and/or donations that will allow us to digitize more issues.

Digital back issues of the University Star from 2004 to the present are also available online.

Archival Resources

The Special Collections and Archives holds official university records, donated materials from friends and alumni, and subject files related to various buildings, property, programs, and events. Researchers interested in in-depth study may find these materials to be a rich source of information.

Use the Archives and Records Form to schedule an appointment and include specific information on what you are requesting and would like to view from the archives. Researchers are also welcome to schedule an initial reference consultation with an archivist to discuss research needs. Please keep in mind that while some topics are well-documented, there are still many gaps in our historical records.