Briscoe Center Helping Spearhead Software Preservation Network The Briscoe Center, along with the California Polytechnic State University, is spearheading a national project to ensure that obsolete software programs and files can continue to be accessed by archivists and researchers. “Born-digital archival material is nothing new, but the pace of technological… read more
The Briscoe Center Acquires a Rare Daguerreotype Portrait of James C. Gaither and Florida Townsend Gaither
The Briscoe Center Acquires a Rare Daguerreotype Portrait of James C. Gaither and Florida Townsend Gaither April 26, 2016 James C. Gaither and Florida Townsend Gaither AUSTIN, Texas — The Briscoe Center has acquired a rare daguerreotype portrait of James C. Gaither and Florida Townsend Gaither. James Gaither was a… read more
In Memoriam: Philip Scheffler
In Memoriam: Philip Scheffler Philip Scheffler. Courtesy of CBS News The Briscoe Center is saddened by news of the death of Philip Scheffler, CBS News’ first television street reporter and executive editor of “60 Minutes” for many years. Scheffler’s papers are housed at the Briscoe Center. “Philip Scheffler rose through the ranks at… read more
Briscoe Center Acquires a Collection of Bruce Morton’s Papers
Briscoe Center Acquires a Collection of Bruce Morton’s Papers The Briscoe Center has acquired a collection of Bruce Morton’s papers. Morton was a legendary television correspondent who anchored "CBS Morning News" in the 1970s and was a national correspondent for CNN in the 1990s. "This collection of Bruce Morton’s papers… read more
Vietnam: Evidence of War Now on Display at LBJ Library.
Vietnam: Evidence of War now on display at the LBJ Presidential Library U.S. First Cavalry Division soldiers race through Viet Cong sniper fire to reach a helicopter in Haoi Chau, 1966. Eddie Adams Photographic Archive Austin, Texas — The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas… read more
Save the Date: “An Evening in Old Uvalde”
Save the Date: “An Evening in Old Uvalde” The Friends of the Briscoe–Garner Museum and UT Austin’s Briscoe Center for American History present “An Evening in Old Uvalde” on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Ticketed guests will enjoy a private reception under the oak trees of the Briscoe–Garner Museum, with entertainment… read more
Deep in The Heart to be displayed at the Winedale Historical Complex
Deep in The Heart to be displayed at the Winedale Historical Complex Detail from Captain Tom, A Tall Texan, Shirley Stevenson The Winedale Historical Complex, a division of the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin, proudly presents Deep in the Heart: Texas-Themed Quilts… read more
Briscoe Center Acquires Three Robert E. Lee Letters
Briscoe Center Acquires Three Robert E. Lee Letters Lithograph of Robert E. Lee, di_02468. The Briscoe Center has acquired three letters written by Robert E. Lee in 1858 and 1860. The 1858 letters are written from Virginia while the 1860 letter was written as Lee was stationed with the U.S.… read more
New Rayburn Exhibit Opens
Fannin County Courthouse, Bonham, Texas 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr, Bonham, TX 75418 Photo by Allen Rich New Rayburn Exhibit at the Fannin County Courthouse The Sam Rayburn Museum in Bonham has installed a new permanent exhibit at the Fannin County Courthouse. The Leadership of Mr. Sam explores the career… read more
The Maxfield Memorabilia Collection
Maxfield Autograph and Memorabilia Collection Donated to the Center The Jim and Marjorie Maxfield Autograph and Memorabilia Collection has been generously donated to the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin. The collection, which took years to amass and was formerly exhibited in Houston,… read more
