Finding aid prepared by Alberto Coss This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit September 09, 206 University Archives, Texas State University April, 2005 Alkek Library Room 580 60 University Drive San Marcos, Texas, 78666 UnivArchives@txstate.edu
Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Biographical/Historical note... 4 Scope and Contents note... 4 Arrangement note...6 Administrative Information...6 Collection Inventory... 7 Correspondence...7 Organizational affiliations... 7 Newspaper clippings...7 Photographs...7 Printed material...7 Multimedia... 7 Biographical material...7 Scrapbooks... 8 - Page 2 -
Summary Information Repository University Archives, Texas State University Title C. Ervin Doyle papers Date [inclusive] 930-985 Extent 5.33 Linear feet document box, 4 oversized boxes, and oversized photograph in EZ File Location note Materials may be stored off-site. Advance notice may be required for use. Language English Preferred Citation note C. Ervin Doyle papers. (Series 90.00.Alumni.983.Doyle). University Archives, Texas State University. - Page 3 -
Biographical/Historical note C. Erwin Doyle was born on June 22, 906 in Cuero, Texas. His parents, William and Peggy, moved their eight children to San Marcos in 90. Doyle briefly attended West End Elementary until he was chosen to attend the Teacher training school on the campus of Southwest Texas State Normal School. He continued his education at Southwest Texas until he graduated with a Bachelor s degree in 93. He returned for his Master s degree, which he received in 940. While attending classes, he befriended future U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and SWT president, C.E. Evans. After graduation, Doyle taught throughout the state as a Spanish teacher and doubled as a coach for a few years. He was later elected Superintendent of Jefferson County schools in 934. He would hold this office, based in Beaumont, Texas, at various times until his retirement in 963. The Second World War had a profound effect on Mr. Doyle. He joined the Army Air Corps in 940 and served in Europe during the latter part of the war. Captain Doyle received the Bronze Star Medal for service in 944. He returned to his position as superintendent after the war, but was recalled to active duty shortly thereafter in 947. During his service he was the military science instructor in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Program at the University of Puerto Rico. He drew upon his experiences as a teacher and his proficiency in Spanish. He retired as a colonel in 959. Doyle returned to Beaumont to resume his post as superintendent, until he relocated to Louisiana to become the chairman of a chain of photography studios in 963. He retired from that position in 969, and relocated back to San Marcos. Doyle played an important role in the establishment in SWT s alumni foundation and served as its first chairman. In that position, he was instrumental in acquiring what would become the L.B.J. alumni house. For his contribution to the University, he was named a distinguished alumnus in 974. He continued to remain active in the alumni foundation until he died in January 24, 983. Scope and Contents note Correspondence, printed material, newspaper clippings, photographs, ephemera, and audiovisual materials document the professional career of C. Ervin Doyle. The collection is arranged into eight series: Biographical Material, Correspondence, Organizational Affiliations, Newspaper Clippings, Photographs, Printed Material, Multimedia, and Scrapbooks. Series I: This series is divided into two subseries, Personal Items and Certificates & Awards. Most items are related to Doyle s professional and military career. Personal Items include the bible he carried during WWII and the name plaque that adorned his desk while in the military. The second subseries, Certificates - Page 4 -
& Awards includes various citations such as his Cross of Military Service and Personalities of the South certificates. Series II: The Correspondence series is arranged alphabetically and is subdivided between personal and official. Doyle corresponded with his family during WWII and with his sister Mamie in his later years. The bulk of his correspondence are letters sent during his military career to various military figures. A large portion of the letters relates directly to the time he spent as faculty of the University of Puerto Rico. The remainder were to Jefferson County, where he was employed as superintendent, and to the US Senate. Among the Senate correspondence were letters from future U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Johnson family sent a letter of condolence upon Doyle s death in 983. Series III: This series includes directories and newsletters from local organizations, as well as materials related to SWTSC Alumni Association and the inauguration of President Hardesty. Also included is a small U.S. Army sewing kit containing dogtags, cufflinks, and pins from various organizations Doyle was a member of. This box is included in 3 with the WWII scrapbook. Series IV: A collection of loose newspaper clippings compiled from various newspapers and spans several decades. The series is organized chronologically to provide a more concise narrative of events. The majority can be directly linked to C.E. Doyle, from his position in the SWT Alumni organization to his own obituary. His death received numerous articles in various newspapers. An article devoted to the dedication of the LBJ Alumni house had a photo with Doyle and Lyndon Johnson seated next to each other. One of his brother s obituaries was included, as well as his sisters affiliation with the SWT Alumni organization. Some of the newspapers included are the Austin American Statesman, Houston Chronicle, Hillviews, and the San Marcos Record. Series V: The majority of the 55 photographs in this series were of Doyle s service in the military. Most of the photographs are undated. Two of the photographs are photocopies, dated 956 and 982. A few photographs of Doyle as a child and as a retiree are also included. One of the photographs has been separated out and is located in the E-Z oversized case. A photocopy of this photo is included in the file. Series VI: The majority of the printed material are periodicals that either relate to Doyle's military service or to Southwest Texas State University. They are organized alphabetically. Various titles such as The Air Reservist and the history of the Air Force ROTC program in the University of Puerto Rico elaborated on his military service. During his retirement he collected a number of Hillviews. Series VII: This series contains Characters I Have Know, a collection of films created by Mr. Doyle. There are two copies, one in Beta Max and the other in reel to reel format. The film is noteworthy because interviews with Lyndon B. Johnson and C.E. Evans are included. Series VIII: This series contains four large scrapbooks. The first scrapbook chronicles his career as a superintendent for Jefferson County, Texas. Newspaper clippings detailing his candidacy for office, and ephemera associated with his election are included. Also included are ephemera relating to the individual school plays that he played a role in organizing. The second scrapbook is of his service in the World War II. The third is of his service in Puerto Rico during the 950s.The final scrapbook is a family scrapbook that documents his life from the time that he was a child to the last years of his life. Letters from LBJ are included. - Page 5 -
Arrangement note This accession is arranged into eight series by type of material. Series I: Biographical material; Series II: Correspondence; Series III: Organizational affiliations; Series IV: Newspaper clippings; Series V: Photographs; Series VI: Printed material; Series VII: Multimedia; Series VIII: Scrapbooks. Administrative Information Publication Information University Archives, Texas State University April, 2005 Conditions Governing Access note Open to researchers without restriction. Immediate Source of Acquisition note Gift donated by Mamie Doyle Clayton. - Page 6 -
Correspondence Collection Inventory Correspondence 929-983 Personal 940-983 3 Official 929-983 4 Organizational affiliations 967-983 3 5 Newspaper clippings 929-983 6 Photographs 920-982 7 Map-case Printed material 949-979 Military 949-953 8 Hillviews & various materials 955-979 9 Multimedia 983-985 0 Biographical material 936-972 Personal items Certificates & awards 939-973 2 - Page 7 -
Scrapbooks Scrapbooks 934-978 2 3 4 5 - Page 8 -