Briscoe Center Receives 175-foot Historic Belo Mural The Briscoe Center has received a historic mural, commissioned in the 1940s by the A. H. Belo Corporation, owners of the Dallas Morning News. Painted by the acclaimed muralist Perry Nichols with assistance from other Texas artists, the 175-foot mural depicts Texas history… read more
Renovation Updates: Exhibits and Reopenings
New Exhibits Set to Inaugurate Renovation Completion The Briscoe Center’s public service spaces, located in Sid Richardson Hall Unit 2 on the University of Texas at Austin campus, will reopen Monday April, 10. The newly renovated spaces include a reading room and three distinct areas for exhibitions—the exhibit hall, the… read more
The John Dominis Photographic Archive
The John Dominis Photographic Archive The Briscoe Center has acquired the photographic archive of John Dominis, one of Life magazine’s most celebrated photojournalists. Perhaps his best-known photograph is from the Mexico Olympics of 1968, showing American Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos giving the Black Power salute during the national… read more
Rare 1844 Election Ribbon Acquired
Rare 1844 Election Ribbon Acquired The Briscoe Center has acquired a rare campaign ribbon from the 1844 presidential election. It was made in support of Whig candidate Henry Clay, who opposed plans for annexation of the Republic of Texas by the United States. “Between the Texas Revolution in 1836 and… read more
Quilt Exhibit at Winedale
Comfort and Glory to be displayed at the Winedale Historical Complex February 13—25, 2017 Location: Winedale Historical Complex 3738 FM2714 Round Top, TX 78954 Exhibit Dates: February 13—25, 2017, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. This year’s annual Winedale quilt exhibition showcases thirteen quilt treasures from the Briscoe Center’s Winedale Quilt Collection.… read more
In Memoriam: Whitney Smith
In Memoriam: Whitney Smith The Briscoe Center pays tribute to Dr. Whitney Smith, who died on November 17, 2016. He was 76 years old. Dr. Smith was the world’s preeminent scholar on the history of flags and heraldry (Vexillology) and the founder of the Flag Research Center, whose archives were… read more
Center Acquires the Bill Helmer Papers
Center Acquires the Bill Helmer Papers The Briscoe Center has acquired the papers of veteran writer and editor Bill Helmer, who was a pioneer of the underground university press in the 1950s and ‘60s. Helmer’s papers include documentation related to his time at UT Austin editing The Texas Ranger, as… read more
Center Acquires the Bob McNeely Photographic Archive
Robert McNeely Photographic Archive The Briscoe Center has acquired the Robert McNeely Photographic Archive. McNeely’s career in photojournalism includes work as a White House photographer in the administrations of presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. His new book, The Making of Hillary Clinton, will be published in December by the… read more
In Memoriam: William Dean Justice
In Memoriam: William Dean Justice The Briscoe Center is saddened by news of the death of William Dean Justice at the age of 88. Justice, a longtime friend of the center, was the first director of the Frank Erwin Center at the University of Texas at Austin. “Dean was a… read more
Center Acquires the Ferorelli Photographic Archive
Center Acquires the Ferorelli Photographic Archive The Briscoe Center has acquired the archive of photojournalist Enrico Ferorelli, who was a major contributor to many publications including Life, National Geographic, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated and Vanity Fair. His career, spanning the 1960s through the 2000s, is captured through over 750,000… read more
