In Memoriam: Dee J. Kelly Sr. The Briscoe Center mourns the passing of Dee J. Kelly Sr., a prominent Fort Worth attorney and a dedicated patron of the center’s Sam Rayburn Museum in Bonham, Texas. Kelly was a trustee and former chair of the Sam Rayburn Foundation, which operated the… read more
Center Announces Stekler Documentary Archive
Briscoe Center acquires the Paul Stekler Film Archive The Briscoe Center has acquired the archive of award-winning filmmaker Paul Stekler, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, Stekler’s documentaries have been broadcast across PBS stations frequently over the last three decades. “Paul Stekler’s archive represents a unique visual… read more
Center Acquires The Jess Hay Papers
Briscoe Center Acquires the Jess Hay Papers The Briscoe Center has acquired the papers of former University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Jess Hay. A successful businessman and political fundraiser, Hay was a confidant to many Texas politicians in the 1970s and 1980s. “Just like his time, efforts,… read more
In Memoriam: Dan Burck
In Memoriam: Dan Burck "Dan was a personal friend of mine. I worked with him for over 25 years at UT and saw firsthand what a tremendously gifted and generous person he was," said Don Carleton, executive director of the Briscoe Center. "Dan was one of those rare people who… read more
In Memoriam: Bob Johnston
In Memoriam: Bob Johnston August 25, 2015 The Briscoe Center is saddened by the death of legendary producer Bob Johnston. Johnston, who was born in Hillsboro, Texas, began life as a musician but later produced a string of hit records, bringing stars such as Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Leonard… read more
Center Acquires the Al Satterwhite Photographic Archive
Center Acquires the Al Satterwhite Photographic Archive Muhammad Ali, ca. 1970-71, Al Satterwhite Photographic Archive Hunter S. Thompson, 1974, Al Satterwhite Photographic Archive Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1976, Al Satterwhite Photographic Archive The Briscoe Center has acquired the Al Satterwhite Photographic Archive. Satterwhite’s varied career has spanned the worlds of photojournalism, political… read more
In Depth: The George Peddy Papers.
In Depth: The George Peddy Papers Bridging the Gap Between Total War and Lasting Peace Peddy (far left) with colleagues, personal scrapbook, 1945. On May 8, 1945, Great Britain, the United States and their allies accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, formally bringing an end to fighting in Europe.… read more
Briscoe Center Acquires Acclaimed Photographer John Bryson’s Archive
Briscoe Center Acquires Acclaimed Photographer John Bryson’s Archive The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin has acquired the John Bryson Photographic Archive. Bryson spent many years photographing the Hollywood elite, and his archive includes images of Frank Sinatra, Clint Eastwood, Norman Mailer and… read more
In Memoriam: Howard N. Richards
In Memoriam: Howard N. Richards, 1934–2015 The Briscoe Center for American History mourns the death of Howard N. Richards, a former member of the University of Texas Board of Regents and the Briscoe Center’s Advisory Council. Richards died on April 27, 2015. “Howard Richards was crucial to the effort that… read more
New Dolph Briscoe Jr. Exhibit Now on Display at the Briscoe–Garner Museum
New Dolph Briscoe Jr. Exhibit Now on Display at the Briscoe–Garner Museum Uvalde, Texas—The Briscoe–Garner Museum, a division of the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin, proudly presents the new permanent exhibit Dolph Briscoe: Texan. The exhibit is displayed on the refurbished second… read more