The Briscoe Center for American History and The Bugle Boy Foundation present documentary film "When I Rise" September 16, 2010 LA GRANGE, Texas–"When I Rise," a documentary film about Barbara Smith Conrad, an opera singer who overcame racial discrimination to achieve international stardom, will be presented free of charge to… read more
Panel Discussion and Book Signing to celebrate the release of Conversations with Cronkite
Conversations with Cronkite Panel Discussion and Book Signing Austin, TX – Please join the Briscoe Center for American History and the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum on September 23 for a program and book signing celebrating the release of Conversations with Cronkite, a new book by Dr. Don Carleton. Conversations… read more
LBJ Library and Briscoe Center Present “An Evening With Morley Safer and Lesley Stahl”
LBJ Library and Briscoe Center Present “An Evening With Morley Safer and Lesley Stahl” September 16 Morley Safer AUSTIN, Tx. – The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum and The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History will host “An Evening With Morley Safer and Lesley Stahl” on September 16, 2010. In… read more
Memorial Service for Gov. Dolph Briscoe to be held Aug. 1 at Texas State Capitol
Memorial Service for Gov. Dolph Briscoe to be held Aug. 1 at Texas State Capitol July 21, 2010 EVENT: Memorial Service for Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr. WHEN: Aug. 1, 1 p.m. WHERE: Texas State Senate Chamber, Texas State Capitol BACKGROUND: A memorial service for the late Texas Gov. Dolph… read more
Briscoe Center Documentary “When I Rise” Selected for Indianapolis and New York City Film Festivals
Briscoe Center Documentary “When I Rise” Selected for Indianapolis and New York City Film Festivals Barbara Conrad performs in the rotunda of the Texas State Capitol, 2009. Related Sites:When I Rise Official Site When I Rise Project Site The Indianapolis International Film Festival New York City International Film Festival AUSTIN,… read more
Briscoe Center Announces 2010-11 Smith Research Travel Awards
Briscoe Center Announces 2010-11 Smith Research Travel Awards Date: June 29 AUSTIN, Texas – The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin is now receiving applications for the 2010-11 William and Madeline Smith Research Travel Awards. Five fellowships of up to $1,000 each will… read more
In Memoriam: Gov. Dolph Briscoe, 1923-2010
In Memoriam: Gov. Dolph Briscoe, 1923-2010 June 28, 2010 Dolph and Janey Briscoe in front of the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. Dolph Briscoe Papers, Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin; di_03921. AUSTIN, Texas — The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History mourns the death of… read more
Northeast Texas Gets Exclusive Preview of Documentary about Center Point’s Barbara Smith Conrad, Opera Singer Who Overcame Discrimination
Northeast Texas Gets Exclusive Preview of Documentary about Center Point’s Barbara Smith Conrad, Opera Singer Who Overcame Discrimination Barbara Conrad performs in the rotunda of the Texas State Capitol, 2009. Related Sites:When I Rise Official Site When I Rise Project Site AUSTIN, Texas–”When I Rise,” a new documentary film about… read more
The LBJ Museum and the Briscoe Center for American History Present Cronkite: Eyewitness to a Century
The LBJ Library and Museum and the Briscoe Center for American History Present Cronkite: Eyewitness to a Century New Exhibit Opens May 15 at the LBJ Library & Museum AUSTIN, Tx. – The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum and The University of Texas at Austin’s Dolph Briscoe Center for American… read more
Graduate students delve into Briscoe Center’s collections for enriching, hands-on seminar course
Graduate students delve into Briscoe Center’s collections for enriching, hands-on seminar course Dr. Jacqueline Jones, photograph courtesy of the Department of History, University of Texas at Austin. Is it possible, in fifteen short weeks, for a group of graduate students to gain a deep appreciation of the Briscoe Center’s vast… read more
