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Photograph of a group of adults and children in hobo costumes. Charles A. Cooper was the Principal (top right).

Photograph of Diane Russell and her brother Harley Russell, the winner of the Austin Soap Box Derby, inside a handmade soap box derby car.

Photograph of Harley Russell, winner of the Austin Soap Box Derby, inside a handmade soap box derby car.

Photograph of Harley Russell, winner of the Austin Soap Box Derby, posing with a trophy.

Photograph of Harley Russell, winner of the Austin Soap Box Derby, posing with a trophy.

Photograph of children playing in a boxcar near the square. From San Marcos Record: "Bobbie Davis and Richard Ludwig appeared as part of a advertisement for a contest to win a 'Bearkat gasoline powered miniature auto.' The automobile had a value of $200 and its top speed was 8 mph. The contest was sponsored by W.W. Houch Food Craft Dealer." From September 3, 1959 issue.

Photograph of children getting ready to ride a small go-kart for the Kiwanis Kid's Parade. From San Marcos October 1, 1959 issue.

Photograph of children being taught the importance of walking on crosswalks to avoid traffic with a sign that says "Stay on the crosswalks and stay alive." From San Marcos Record: "Students of campus Elementary School help Principal Bush Ewing and Mrs. A. McMullin put up one of the posters that the Business and Professional Women sponsored as part of its safety program. Left to right of the children standing – Kathy Korff, Peter Ellis, and Gina Moore. Blake Harrison is kneeling." From October 1, 1959 issue.

Photograph of Girl Scouts circled around a campfire.

Photograph of Girls Scouts preparing to partake in archery. From San Marcos Record: "Earning archery badges at the San Marcos Archery Club range on October 27th are members of Girl Scout Troop Six. They are being assisted by Joe Zimmerman, a member of the archery club. Also instructing the scouts were Mrs. Joe Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Stinson, Mr. and Mrs. George Rohrbach, Eddie Wilson and Frasier Harris. Later in the afternoon, the girls prepared dinner over a campfire for themselves and their instructors. Troop leaders were Mrs. Byron Little and Mrs. E.M. Anderson." From November 5, 1959 issue.
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Photograph of children, including Girl Scouts, partaking in archery. From San Marcos Record: "Earning archery badges at the San Marcos Archery Club range on October 27th are members of Girl Scout Troop Six. They are being assisted by Joe Zimmerman, a member of the archery club. Also instructing the scouts were Mrs. Joe Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Stinson, Mr. and Mrs. George Rohrbach, Eddie Wilson and Frasier Harris. Later in the afternoon, the girls prepared dinner over a campfire for themselves and their instructors. Troop leaders were Mrs. Byron Little and Mrs. E.M. Anderson." From November 5, 1959 issue.

Photograph of children, including Girl Scouts, partaking in archery. From San Marcos Record: "Earning archery badges at the San Marcos Archery Club range on October 27th are members of Girl Scout Troop Six. They are being assisted by Joe Zimmerman, a member of the archery club. Also instructing the scouts were Mrs. Joe Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Stinson, Mr. and Mrs. George Rohrbach, Eddie Wilson and Frasier Harris. Later in the afternoon, the girls prepared dinner over a campfire for themselves and their instructors. Troop leaders were Mrs. Byron Little and Mrs. E.M. Anderson." From November 5, 1959 issue.

Photograph of an infant, Bucky Smith, playing with a jack-o-lantern.

Photograph of children celebrating Halloween. From San Marcos Record: "Larry and Beverly Bales trying to decide which Halloween costumes to choose from the assortment of Jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, funny hats and terrifying masks." From October 29, 1959 issue.

Photograph of children celebrating Halloween. From San Marcos Record: "Larry and Beverly Bales trying to decide which Halloween costumes to choose from the assortment of Jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, funny hats and terrifying masks." From October 29, 1959 issue.

Photograph of a group of children gathered around some toys on a table. From San Marcos Record: "Halloween carnival preparations at Travis Elementary School. The "Doll Walk" will be one of the main attractions. Martha Gayle Grusendorf, David Howard, Jerry Murry, Bonnie Harper Scott Russell and Nancy Newborn are getting ready for the big event." From October 29, 1959 issue.

Photograph of a group of children gathered around some toys on a table. From San Marcos Record: "Halloween carnival preparations at Travis Elementary School. The "Doll Walk" will be one of the main attractions. Martha Gayle Grusendorf, David Howard, Jerry Murry, Bonnie Harper Scott Russell and Nancy Newborn are getting ready for the big event." From October 29, 1959 issue.

Photograph of a group of unidentified boys sitting at picnic table outside.

Photograph of young Suzanne Buckner standing on bottom rail of wooden fence looking over fence with her back to the camera.

Photograph of children learn to swim at the city park.