Clifford Irving Papers Available for Research Oct. 16, 2014 AUSTIN, TX — The Briscoe Center has acquired the papers of controversial author and investigative journalist Clifford Irving. A highly regarded writer, Irving may be best known for his 1972 conviction for fraud after elaborately faking an autobiography of Howard Hughes.… read more
Nineteenth-Century Folklife Christmas at Winedale on December 13, 2014
Nineteenth-Century Folklife Christmas at Winedale on December 13, 2014 September 30, 2014 ROUND TOP, Texas — Join us for “Christmas at Winedale,” Saturday, December 13, 2014, from noon to 4 p.m. Take a ride on horse drawn carriages and wagons as you view the way the countryside might have looked… read more
The Briscoe Center has acquired the archive of Pulitzer Prize–nominated photojournalist Ron Bennett.
Briscoe Center Acquires the Ron Bennett Photographic ArchivePulitzer Prize Nominee Covered Nixon Resignation, Robert Kennedy Assassination September 16, 2014 AUSTIN, Texas — The Briscoe Center has acquired the archive of Pulitzer Prize–nominated photojournalist Ron Bennett. Bennett was on the scene in June 1968 when Senator Robert F. Kennedy was fatally… read more
The Briscoe Center has acquired the papers of journalist, author and polemicist Alexander Cockburn.
Briscoe Center Acquires Alexander Cockburn Papers Archive of Polemicist Adds to Growing Intellectual Resources July 28, 2014 AUSTIN, Texas — The Briscoe Center has acquired the papers of journalist, author and polemicist Alexander Cockburn. In a career spanning five decades, Cockburn became one of the most popular intellectual columnists in… read more
Sam Rayburn Museum Gears Up for the 2014 Bonham Quilt Hop
Bonham Quilt Hop: July 25–26, 2014 Sam Rayburn Museum Gears up for the 2014 Bonham Quilt Hop Location: Sam Rayburn Museum 800 W. Sam Rayburn Drive Bonham, Texas 75418 Bonham Visitor Center 327 N. Main Bonham, TX 75418 Special Exhibit Hours: July 25 Friday 1:00pm – 4:30pm Opening Ceremony (Rayburn… read more
Briscoe Center Acquires Willie Nelson Collection
Briscoe Center Acquires Willie Nelson Collection May 8, 2014 Material culture archive to be exhibited on campus, adds to center’s music collections AUSTIN, Texas — Internationally famous singer-songwriter Willie Nelson has donated major portions of his collection of correspondence, manuscripts, records and awards to the Dolph Briscoe Center for American… read more
The Briscoe Center has acquired the papers of Harry McPherson. McPherson was a White House counsel and speechwriter for President Lyndon Johnson from 1965 to 1969.
Briscoe Center Acquires Papers of Harry McPherson LBJ Speechwriter and Counsel’s Papers Add to Congressional and Political Collections April 30, 2014 Harry McPhearson and President Johnson, White House photo AUSTIN, Texas — The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin has acquired the papers… read more
Briscoe Center Opens Exhibit of Spider Martin’s Iconic Civil Rights Photographs. April 8, 2014—December 19, 2014.
Briscoe Center Opens Exhibit of Spider Martin’s Iconic Civil Rights Photographs April 8, 2014—December 19, 2014 Location: Dolph Briscoe Center for American History The University of Texas at Austin 2313 Red River Sid Richardson Hall, Unit 2 Austin, Texas Exhibit Hours: Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday:… read more
Rayburn Chandelier Restored to Former Glory
Rayburn Chandelier Restored to Former Glory Part of a larger conservation effort taking place at the museum March 20, 2014 Restored Rayburn Chandelier BONHAM, Texas — The Sam Rayburn Museum’s New England Colonial style chandelier has been successfully restored and rehung in the museum’s foyer. The Rayburn Museum is a… read more
The Briscoe Center has begun research to learn more about Texas Star, a politically themed quilt given to U.S. Vice President-elect John Nance Garner in 1932
Briscoe Center Begins Research on Presidential Quilt Quilt Uncovered During the Briscoe–Garner Museum Renovation February 25, 2014 AUSTIN, Texas — The Briscoe Center has begun research to learn more about Texas Star, a politically themed quilt in its collections. “It was a gift to U.S. Vice President-elect John Nance Garner… read more
