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
Darrell K Royal: An Appreciation
Darrell K Royal: An Appreciation Coach Darrell Royal, photograph by Russell Lee. Darrell K Royal Papers, Briscoe Center, di_01546. Facebook Album On “Only a Game” John Wheat remembers Coach Royal Darrell K Royal is a legend in University of Texas football history. However, his success on the field was matched… read more
Texas Furniture, Volume Two The Cabinetmakers and Their Work, 1840-1880, Book Signing and Reception
Texas Furniture Book Signing, November 13 Texas Furniture, Volume Two The Cabinetmakers and Their Work, 1840-1880, Book Signing and Reception 7:00 – 9:00 pm Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Bullock Texas State History Museum Texas Spirit Theater (2nd Floor) 1800 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 Celebrate the release of the updated… read more
Sam Rayburn Museum: Reimagined and Reopened
Sam Rayburn Museum: Reimagined and Reopened Briscoe Center, Congressman Ralph Hall to reopen museum after comprehensive renovation November 2, 2012 BONHAM, Texas — The Sam Rayburn Museum will reopen Sunday, November 11, after a comprehensive renovation of its permanent exhibit, the first major overhaul of the exhibit since the museum… read more
Sam Rayburn Museum Temporarily Closed for Exhibit Upgrades
Sam Rayburn Museum Temporarily Closed for Exhibit Upgrades September 27, 2012 BONHAM, Texas — The Sam Rayburn Museum, located in Bonham, Texas, is temporarily closed to the public for major exhibit upgrades. The new exhibits will include interactive components, restored archival treasures, and a fresh look at the life and… read more
Briscoe Center screens For the Sake of the Song with a live musical performance, on October 5, 2012
Briscoe Center screens For the Sake of the Song with a live musical performance Friday, October 5, 2012 Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Screening and short program beginning at 7:00 p.m. KLRU Studio 2504-B Whitis Ave. Austin, Texas 78712 The Briscoe Center invites you to attend a screening of For… read more
David Taylor’s Photos of Historic Border Monuments Donated to Briscoe Center
David Taylor’s Photos of Historic Border Monuments Donated to Briscoe Center September 19, 2012 Austin, Texas – The Briscoe Center has received four photos by acclaimed photographer David Taylor, a gift of Michael and Jeanne Klein of Austin, Texas. The four signed, limited edition photos are part of Taylor’s series… read more
In Memoriam: Robert A. Gammage, 1938-2012
In Memoriam: Robert A. Gammage, 1938-2012 September 12, 2012 Robert A. Gammage Austin, Texas – The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin mourns the passing of Robert A. Gammage, whose career featured service in all three branches of the Texas government, including the… read more
“Forged in Flames” Making the Stories of the 2011 Labor Day Wildfires Available to the Community
“Forged in Flames” Making the Stories of the 2011 Labor Day Wildfires Available to the Community September 6, 2012 A view of the Bastrop fire from Highway 71. September 5, 2011. Photo by Lizzie Chen for KUT News and ReportingTexas.com. AUSTIN, Texas — KUT News will host “Forged in Flames,”… read more
