Dennis Brack: A Career in Photojournalism Dennis Brack prepares to photograph from the top of the Washington Monument. On Tuesday, February 4, 2014, the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History will host, Dennis Brack: A Career in Photojournalism. From 5:30p.m., guests will enjoy enjoy light refreshments as they view an… read more
The University of Texas at Austin’s History Department’s Littlefield Lecture Series will take place on Feb. 19–20 and will be given by Dr. David B. Gracy II.
Littlefield Lecture Series: February 19–20, 2014 The Briscoe Center is proud to publicize the History Department’s upcoming Littlefield Lecture Series, which focuses on Southern history. The lectures will take place on Feb. 19–20 and will be given by Dr. David B. Gracy II, the Governor Bill Daniel Professor in Archival… read more
UT Day at the LBJ on February 17 includes free admission for UT students/faculty/staff and access to News to History: Photojournalism and the Presidency from the Briscoe Center.
UT Day at the LBJ – February 17 Free admission for UT students/faculty/staff. Includes access to News to History: Photojournalism and the Presidency from the Briscoe Center. January 29, 2013 The LBJ Presidential Library is inviting UT students, faculty, and staff to experience new innovative, state-of-the art exhibits giving visitors… read more
In Memoriam: Joyce Gross, 1924-2012
In Memoriam: Joyce Gross, 1924-2012 Joyce Gross at the opening of “A Legacy of Quilts: The Briscoe Center’s Joyce Gross Collection” held at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Photo by Harry Cabluck. In 1969, a University of California at Berkeley history major named Joyce Gross joined a quilting… read more
When I Rise featured in Texas Independent Film Network Spring 2013 program
When I Rise featured by Texas Independent Film Network’s Spring 2013 program “I cannot thank you enough for “When I Rise.” It is very effective in Texas history courses, at least the way I teach Texas history.” — Professor Philip Smith (History Faculty, A&M) Austin, TX – The Texas… read more
Briscoe Center Acquires Archives of Renowned Photojournalist Matthew Naythons.
Briscoe Center Acquires Archives of Renowned Photojournalist Matthew NaythonsNaythons’ work chronicled war and revolution; featured in Time, Newsweek December 12, 2012 Matthew Naythons Naythons, Vietnam, 1975 Naythons, Nicaragua, 1979 AUSTIN, Texas — The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History has acquired the archives of award-winning TIME magazine photojournalist Matthew Naythons.… read more
Cain Foundation grant leads fundraising initiative for the Thomas M. Hatfield Seminar Room
Cain Foundation grant leads fundraising initiative for the Thomas M. Hatfield Seminar Room December 10, 2012 Dr. Thomas M. Hatfield. Photograph by Marsha Miller. The Briscoe Center kicked off its fundraising initiative for the Thomas M. Hatfield Seminar Room as part of the Campaign to Make History by announcing a… read more
Christmas at Winedale Just Around the Corner
Christmas at Winedale Just Around the Corner19th Century Folklife experience set for December 8 ROUND TOP, Texas — The Winedale Folklife Christmas event is set to take place on Saturday, December 8, 2012, from 12- 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be… read more
In Memoriam: Jack Brooks, 1922-2012
In Memoriam: Jack Brooks, 1922-2012 December 5, 2012 President John F. Kennedy, Congressman Jack Brooks, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Jack Brooks Congressional Collection, Briscoe Center for American History. AUSTIN, Texas — The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin mourns the passing of… read more
The Sam Rayburn Museum reopened Sunday, November 11.
Sam Rayburn Museum: Reimagined and Reopened November 13, 2012 View local stories: KXII News, North Texas e-News, Fannin County Leader BONHAM, Texas — The Sam Rayburn Museum reopened Sunday, November 11, after a comprehensive renovation of its permanent exhibit, the first major overhaul of the exhibit since the museum opened… read more
