A Guide to the UTSA General Information and University History Collection, 1967-2009

Historical Note

The University of Texas at San Antonio was established in 1969. As of 2009, the University comprises three campuses: UTSA's Main Campus in northwest San Antonio, its Downtown Campus, and the HemisFair Park Campus, which includes the Institute of Texan Cultures museum.

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Scope and Content Note

The collection spans the years 1967 through 2009 and includes general materials documenting the history and development of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Materials include correspondence and memoranda, programs and invitations, speeches and presentations, organizational charts, General Faculty meeting minutes, information on the conference Mission of UT System, self-study reports and accreditation files, magazine articles, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, booklets on the establishment of the university, a copy of the legislative bill that established the UTSA, a Faculty Handbook, and other materials. Materials seem to have emanated primarily from the office of the second UTSA President, Peter T. Flawn, but the collection also includes material from the offices of Presidents Arleigh Templeton, James Wagener, Samuel Kirkpatrick, and Ricardo Romo.

The collection is arranged into seven series: Establishment of UTSA, Executive Officers, Scrapbooks, Construction, Ceremonies and Events, Audiovisual materials, and Committees.

The Establishment of UTSA series includes a copy of the legislative bill establishing the UTSA, as well as magazine articles, booklets on the establishment of the University, clippings, and other materials pertaining to the university's establishment.

The Executive Officers series includes correspondence and memoranda, speeches and presentations, organizational charts, General Faculty meeting minutes, information on the conference "Mission of UT System," self-study reports on UTSA and accreditation files, magazine articles, newspaper clippings, a Faculty Handbook, and other materials. Materials in this series seem to have emanated primarily from the office of the second UTSA President, Peter T. Flawn.

The Construction series includes architects' planning guides, sketches and floor plans, blueprints, correspondence and memoranda, and reports on such topics as land use, soil, and various requirements.

The Ceremonies and Events series includes invitations, brochures, publicity materials, programs, ephemera, and other materials pertaining to university anniversaries, commencement and convocation ceremonies, dedication and groundbreaking ceremonies, award ceremonies, and other events. Also included are sound recordings of commencement ceremonies, honors convocations, and an explanation of the time capsule buried in 1983 to commemorate UTSA's 10th anniversary.

The Scrapbooks series includes four scrapbooks, assembled by an unknown entity. The scrapbooks contain newspaper and magazine clippings pertaining to UTSA.

The Audiovisual Materials comprise audiotapes and audiocassettes and include sound recordings of commencement and convocation ceremonies. Also included is an audiotape containing an explanation of a time capsule buried in 1983 in celebration of UTSA's 10th anniversary.

The Committees series is largely sub-committee reports created by the Enrollment Management Committee in July, 1997.

This collection is housed at UTSA's HemisFair Park Campus, though off-site access is also available at UTSA's John Peace Library.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

Original audiovisual materials are closed to patron use.

Usage Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

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Related Material

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], UTSA General Information and University History Collection, UA 1.01, University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.

Acquisition Information

Received from an unknown source in August 1998 (Acc. 1998-028g and 1998-028s). Additional materials collected by the University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections staff, 1993-2011 (Acc. 2011-048; 2012-045).

Processing Information

Processed by Angela McClendon Ossar, University Archivist, July 2009.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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2. Executive Officers, 1970-1993
	This series includes correspondence and memoranda, speeches and presentations, organizational charts, General Faculty meeting minutes, information on the conference "Mission of UT System," self-study reports on UTSA and accreditation files, newspaper clippings, a Faculty Handbook, and other materials.
	Arranged chronologically.
	The files in this accession were labeled Executive Officers, presumably by the originating office. Materials seem to have emanated primarily from the office of the second UTSA President, Peter T. Flawn, with some materials by Arleigh B. Templeton, first UTSA President. Some materials are labeled Library.
Box	Folder
1	7		Arleigh Templeton speeches and presentations, 1970
	8		University of Texas at San Antonio: Academic Programs and Organization: Phase One [spiral-bound booklet], circa 1970
	9		University of Texas at San Antonio: Academic Programs and Organization: Phase One: Dr. Templeton script for visuals, undated
	10		Correspondence and memoranda with the Regents' Office, 1972-1984
	11		Appointment of Peter Flawn, 1973 January
	12		Recruitment letters sent, 1973
	13		Status Report: The University of Texas at San Antonio [bound], June 19, 1973
	14		Status Report: The University of Texas at San Antonio [unbound], June 19, 1973
	15		Status Report: The University of Texas at San Antonio: appendix, June 19, 1973
	16		Proposal for Commissioner's Administrative Approval for Graduate Certificate Programs, September 1973
	17		Self-Study Report for Accreditation, August 2, 1974
	18		Self-Study Report for Accreditation: Appendix: The University of Texas at San Antonio, August 2, 1974
	19		Confidential memorandum from Peter T. Flawn to Executive Officers, September 17, 1974
	20		General Faculty meeting minutes, 1974-1975 and 1986
	21		UTSA organizational charts, 1975-1976
	22		List of University Assembly members, 1975-1976
	23		Faculty handbook, circa 1975
	24		Proposed Self-Study of the U.T. System, circa 1975
	25		UT System conference--Memoranda to Dr. Flawn regarding campus meetings to be held prior to conference, 1976
	26		UT System conference--Responses to invitations by Dr. Peter Flawn, 1976
	27		UT System conference--Response letters to President Flawn sent asking people to be panelists, 1976
	28		The Mission of the University of Texas System: Directions for the Future--issues to be emphasized at campus meetings, circa 1976
	29		UT System conference--Assorted materials, 1976
	30		The Mission of the University of Texas System: Directions for the Future [conference program] and related materials, 1976
	31		Transcript for Mission of the University of Texas System: Directions for the Future conference, 1976
	32		The Mission of the University of Texas System: Directions for the Future [report], November 1976
	33		College of Multidisciplinary Studies faculty and staff directory, Fall 1976
	34		Reponses to Dr. Flawn memorandum asking Dean and Directors to send a list of accomplishments, 1976-1977
Box	Folder
2	1		Reponses to Dr. Flawn memorandum asking Dean and Directors to send a list of accomplishments, 1976-1977
	2		Booklet, "Affirmative Action Program of the University of Texas at San Antonio," September 1977
	3-4		Institutional Self-Study Report of Teacher Preparation Programs for the use of Accreditation Teams and Review Committees, October 1977
	5-6		Institutional Self-Study Report of Teacher Preparation Programs for the use of Accreditation Teams and Review Committees: Appendix - Volume 1, October 1977
	7		Institutional Self-Study Report of Teacher Preparation Programs for the use of Accreditation Teams and Review Committees: Appendix - Volume 2, October 1977
	8		Newspaper clippings regarding executive officers, 1979-1984
	9		"Teaching Effectively at UTSA" (produced by The University Assembly Committee on Teaching Effectiveness and Development), 1985
	10		University Committees, 1990-1991
	11		Administrative calendar, 1991-1992
	12		Spiral-bound booklet, "The University of Texas at San Antonio: Institutional Briefing," 1992 View Contents
	13		Spiral-bound booklet, "The University of Texas at San Antonio: Legislative Briefing: 1993 Legislative Session," 1992
	14		Booklet, "UTSA Downtown: A Strategic Initiative," circa 1993
	15		Memorandum from Samuel Kirkpatrick to UTSA faculty and administrative staff regarding Master Plan presentation, 1993 April 20
	16		Pamphlet, "The University of Texas at San Antonio: History, Mission and Future of UTSA's Development Downtown: Executive Summary," circa 1994
	17-18		Administrative calendars, 2000-2002
	19		Strategic plan for 2001-2005 period [printout], 2003
	20		Description of UTSA Phase I, undated

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3. Construction, 1970-2002

Includes architects' planning guides, sketches and floor plans, blueprints, correspondence and memoranda, and reports on such topics as land use, soil, and various requirements.

Arranged chronologically.

Box

Folder

2

21

Projected Academic Space Requirements to Supply the Needs of the University of Texas at San Antonio with an Enrollment of 10,280 Full Time Equivalents, 1970 April 30

22

Correspondence with architecture firms, 1970-1971

23-24

Spiral-bound booklet, "The University of Texas at San Antonio: Comprehensive Planning Guide" / Ford, Powell & Carson, Architects and Bartlett Cocke & Associates, Inc.: associated architects. 1971 (2 copies)

The booklet's sections include: History & Educational Concept / The Region / The Site / Introduction to Planning / Planning / Architectural Considerations / Structural System / Mechanical & Electrical Systems / Programming Process. Includes photographs of site models, maps, and sketches.

25

University of Texas at San Antonio: Preliminary Design, Phase I, circa 1971

26

Sketches and floor plans for buildings [Multidisciplinary Studies Building (MS) and Humanities and Business Building (HB)], circa 1971

27

Sketches and floor plans for Arts Building, circa 1971

28

Preliminary Soil and Foundation Investigation report, 1971 January

Drawer

Folder

60

4

Floor plans for Koger Center Pinellas Building Levels 1-2, 1971 March

Box

Folder

2

29

Flood Plain Information: Leon Creek and Tributaries: The University of Texas at San Antonio, 1971 April

30

Presentation of UTSA concept plan to University of Texas System Board of Regents, circa 1971

Box

Folder

3

41

Letter from Stewart D. Winn (Winn & Associates) to Carlos Jones (Bartlett Cocke & Associates) regarding construction schedule, 1971 September 8

Drawer

Folder

60

2

Building excavation plan C for UTSA, 1971 October

Drawer

26

Topographical maps (includes trees) of UTSA campus prepared by K.M.N.G. and Associates [1-3], 1971-1975

Drawer

Folder

60

3

Floor plans for Levels 2, 3, 4 of Science Building, 1972 January

Drawer

Folder

39

1

Schedule of items: Graduate school library and classrooms, 1973

Box

Folder

3

42

Color photographs of UTSA site, 1975 August

Box

Folder

2

31

Long range campus development plan for UTSA: correspondence and related materials [oversize materials removed to Map Drawer 60:1], 1975-1976

Drawer

Folder

60

1

Long range campus development plan for UTSA: architectural plans, 1976

1

Existing Site Plan, 1976 January

1

UTSA Proposed Land Use Plan, 1976 June

Box

Folder

2

32

Clipping, "UTSA Construction Suit Filed," 1976 August 6

33

Correspondence regarding proposal to name building after Frank Lombardino, 1977 July

Box

Folder

3

43

Black-and-white photograph, "MS Building on a cloudy day," 1978 May 5

Drawer

26

Topographical maps (includes trees) of UTSA campus prepared by Robert H. Kovranek, 1979

Topographical survey for Engineering and Biotechnology Building, October 1986

Box

Folder

2

34

Booklet, "1993 Comprehensive Planning Guide: A Vision for the Future," 1993 View Contents

35

Booklet, "1993 Comprehensive Planning Guide: A Vision for the Future: Executive Summary" with memorandum from President Samuel Kirkpatrick, 1993 April

Box

Folder

3

1

Spiral-bound booklet, "UTSA Downtown Campus: Comprehensive Planning Guide," 1995 Fall

2

Academic III Building: Summary Report for Construction Phase Partnering Workshop, 2002 August 6

Drawer

Folder

39

2

Chart by square foot of building, undated

Drawer

26

Topographical survey of UTSA site prepared by R. Marvin Shipman and Company, undated

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