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
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
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
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
In Memoriam: Jess Hay
In Memoriam: Jess Hay The Briscoe Center is saddened by news of the death of Jess Hay, who passed away at home in Dallas, Texas, on April 13. He was 84 years old. “To quote his close friend, Governor Dolph Briscoe, Jess Hay was a man of ‘absolute integrity’” said… read more
Stephen Jones Archive Open for Research
Stephen Jones Archive Open for Research The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin has fully processed and catalogued the Stephen Jones Oklahoma City Bombing Archive. Stephen Jones was appointed in May 1995 to serve as the lead defense attorney for Timothy McVeigh in… read more
Briscoe Center to Participate in Farenthold Conference
Briscoe Center to Participate in Farenthold Conference The Briscoe Center is proud to support the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice as it presents: Frances T. “Sissy” Farenthold: A Noble Citizen Date: April 23-24, 2015 Location: University of Texas School of Law Free and Open to… read more
