In Memoriam Molly Ivins, 1944–2007 Contact: Ramona Kelly, Associate Director Center for American History Phone: (512) 825-5632 Fax: (512) 475-9468 ramonakelly@mail.utexas.edu Date: February 2, 2007 The Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin pays tribute to Molly Ivins, nationally syndicated political columnist, author, and lecturer who… read more
The Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin presents a program and panel discussion to be held on February 1, 2007, featuring “Mennonites in Texas: The Quiet in the Land,” a photo documentary exhibit.
“Mennonites in Texas: The Quiet in the Land” program and photo exhibit open to the public AUSTIN, TEXAS – January 12, 2007 – The Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin presents a program and panel discussion featuring “Mennonites in Texas: The Quiet in the Land,”… read more
The Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin announces the February 5 opening of a new quilt exhibit, Put a Roof Over Our Head.
Center for American History announces Put a Roof Over Our Head quilt exhibit AUSTIN, TEXAS – January 12, 2007 – The Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin announces the February 5 opening of a new quilt exhibit, Put a Roof Over Our Head. The exhibit,… read more
Center for American History launches The Texas Book with panel discussion and book signing on November 17
Center for American History launches The Texas Book with panel discussion and book signing on November 17 AUSTIN, TX – November 9, 2006 – The Center for American History will celebrate the publication of The Texas Book: Profiles, History, and Reminiscences of the University with a reception, panel discussion, and… read more
Belgian Resistance and U.S. P-47 Pilot featured in “Last Best Hope,” a PBS documentary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Ramona Kelly Associate Director Center for American History (512) 495-4696 ramonakelly@mail.utexas.edu Belgian Resistance and U.S. P-47 Pilot featured in “Last Best Hope,” a PBS documentary, October 30, 2006 AUSTIN, TX—September 13, 2006—Sixty-one years after the end of WWII, a gripping, poignant, and little known war story has emerged… read more
Henry B Gonzalez: “Voice of the People”
HENRY B. GONZALEZ “Voice of the People” “Voice of the People,” a celebration of the legacy of the late Texas Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez, will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Wednesday, October 25. The program will be hosted by the University of Texas at Austin… read more
In Memoriam: Ann Richards, 1933–2006
IN MEMORIAM Ann Richards, 1933-2006 Contact: Ramona Kelly, Associate Director Center for American History Phone: (512) 825-5632 Fax: (512) 475-9468 ramonakelly@mail.utexas.edu Date: September 14, 2006 The staff of the University of Texas Center for American History pay tribute to the Honorable Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas, 1991-1995. “Government touches… read more
State Fair: A Top Photojournalist’s Odyssey Through Fairs in Ten States
State Fair: Exhibition of Photographs by Arthur Grace on Display at the Center for American History Contact: Alison Beck, Associate Director Center for American History Phone: (512) 495-4515 Fax: (512) 495-4542 al.beck@mail.utexas.edu Date: June 9, 2006 “I couldn’t help thinking that if aliens ever landed on earth and you only… read more
In Memoriam Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr., 1921–2006
IN MEMORIAM Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr., 1921-2006 Contact: Alison Beck, Associate Director Center for American History Phone: (512) 495-4515 Fax: (512) 495-4542 al.beck@mail.utexas.edu Date: May 24, 2006 The staff of the University of Texas Center for American History pay tribute to the Honorable Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr., former U.S. Senator… read more
Leading Photojournalist Arthur Grace Donates Archive to the Center for American History
Leading Photojournalist Arthur Grace Donates Archive to the Center for American History (Austin, Tx)– Award-winning photojournalist Arthur Grace, who covered stories worldwide for Time and Newsweek magazines, has given his photographic archive to the University of Texas Center for American History. Grace’s donation comprises more than 40,000 color transparencies and… read more
