Briscoe Center @BriscoeCenter
The Briscoe Center for American History is one of the nation’s leading research centers for historical study and is part of The University of Texas at Austin. briscoecenter.org Austin, Texas Joined October 2012-
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#MuseumWeek The center operates Winedale, near Round Top, with 19th-century structures that include the Lewis-Wagner house (tours by appointment only). And Shakespeare at Winedale is back in July with a new series of plays performed by @UTAustin students. briscoecenter.org/winedale/
#MuseumWeek The Briscoe-Garner Museum in Uvalde is dedicated to two of the 20th century's most influential Texans: Vice President John Nance Garner and Governor Dolph Briscoe. Join us for festivities on July 1, including a bike parade and family fun! fb.me/e/U0DwbXgN
For #MuseumWeek, let's head to Bonham, TX, where the center operates the Sam Rayburn Museum. Exhibits cover the life and career of the political powerhouse. On display: the Speaker’s rostrum that stood in the U.S. House from 1857 until 1950. ow.ly/rIi350OHbM8
Happy #MuseumWeek2023! The Briscoe Center joins our fellow cultural institutions around the world in celebration of the 10th year of MuseumWeek. We'll visit our museums across Texas, including our @UTAustin location in Sid Richardson Hall! @MuseumWeek
ICYMI: "Bringing Lincoln to Life," with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and sculptor Ivan Schwartz, explored how their depictions of Lincoln have created meaningful interpretations of this iconic American. Co-sponsored by the @LBJLibrary. ow.ly/2mbg50OhwJT
It's collections maintenance week at our Research & Collections division, so our Reading Room in Sid Richardson Hall is closed to the public May 8-12, 2023. But don't despair! We have great online resources to help you with your research on our website: briscoecenter.org/research/
#MayThe4thBeWithYou! Enjoy these portraits of George Lucas and Yoda by Tom Zimberoff, ca. 1989. Zimberoff recalled, "I couldn’t do better than to capture the Grand Master Jedi posing with his George, his protégé." ©1990/2023 Tom Zimberoff.
Happy birthday to @WillieNelson! We are proud to be the home of this Texas icon's artifact collection. His history is woven throughout our music and photography holdings, like this gem of Willie (and Trigger) from the Soap Creek Saloon records. briscoecenter.org/collections/mu…
The Briscoe Center is saddened by the death of Harry Belafonte. The singer, actor, and civil rights leader is seen here during the 1965 Selma march (photo from the Charles Moore collection). Belafonte graciously appeared in our film "When I Rise." briscoecenter.org/projects/when-…
Happy 100th birthday to Gov. Dolph Briscoe! Born on April 23, 1923, his legacy of public service and integrity is a touchstone for our efforts. We are grateful for his generosity and devotion to the history of Texas and the U.S. Read more about his life: ow.ly/zxXO50NPpEt
Blue laws, Prohibition, and the evils of liquor "by the drink": Michael Barnes (@outandabout) on the history of cocktails in Texas. The article features fantastic first-person insights from Joe Christie and context from our own Don Carleton. Cheers!
Blue laws, Prohibition, and the evils of liquor "by the drink": Michael Barnes (@outandabout) on the history of cocktails in Texas. The article features fantastic first-person insights from Joe Christie and context from our own Don Carleton. Cheers!
The Briscoe Center joins the entire @UTAustin community in this spring's online fundraiser. Thanks to all of you who have made gifts, especially those in honor of our amazing staff! There's still time: #UT40for40 ends at 10 p.m. Make your gift today: ow.ly/yizW50NIEAE
Thank you, @jbmilliken, for a wonderful evening! Learn more about the Goodwin papers at the Briscoe Center: ow.ly/CAHJ50NIkkm
Thank you, @jbmilliken, for a wonderful evening! Learn more about the Goodwin papers at the Briscoe Center: ow.ly/CAHJ50NIkkm
On April 12, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died in his home in Warm Springs, Ga. This letter from Speaker Sam Rayburn to his sister, Katie, discusses the death of FDR and the progress of the new president, Harry Truman. #OnThisDay #OTD ow.ly/3hw450NHe6e
Big Bird is always invited to the party! This delightful photo of Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer for Big Bird, was taken by famed photojournalist Eddie Adams ca. 2001. #ArchivesForTheBirds #ArchivesHashtagParty
Flip Schulke took this photo during a Jacques Cousteau-led expedition in Madagascar, 1970. #ArchivesHashtagParty #ArchivesForTheBirds
A few fine feathered friends for the #ArchivesHashtagParty! This charming photo of a girl feeding pigeons was taken by Russell Lee in Bologna, Italy, 1960. #ArchivesForTheBirds
An engrossing exhibit explores the discovery of 1910-era racist signage in Battle Hall. Great work by @TDudleyPhD and @UTSOA. It features materials from our collections and is open through April 14. You can also check out this great write-up by @axios. ow.ly/9xzz50NCFVI
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A man on a street corner in Brownsville, 1942. Is it just me, or does he look like a wise, old, placid Buddha? A kindly man who has seen everything in his life and who has a whole lot of practical knowledge about many different things and when you look into his face you can…
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Courtesy the FABULOUS @BriscoeCenter Farrah Fawcett, far left, in the Mayfair House dorm at UT-Austin, 1967. My friend John McDonald was at UT then and said to me "She really was all that. I swear the air smelled sweeter for 15 minutes after she walked by." He also said that…
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Celebrate #FlagDay by exploring the evolution of Old Glory in this @BriscoeCenter collection: utex.as/43WIOzQ
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Thank you to the staff at the @BriscoeCenter for sending me copies of Casey Hayden's correspondence with Tom Hayden from the early-1960s!
With #MuseumWeek in full swing, be sure to visit some of the museums, cultural centers and learning facilities at and in partnership with UT institutions! @BlantonMuseum @BriscoeCenter @CrowMuseum @LBJLibrary @NoelArtMuseum @TexanCultures @ransomcenter @sfmsfa @UTAPlanetarium
Great pic of Waco, Texas (1939) by Russell Lee. Have a nice afternoon, friends.
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And a happy 90th birthday to the country music icon!
We’re thrilled to announce the @WillieNelson Endowment at the LBJ School to empower rural America and cement the Texas legend’s legacy. #WillieNelson90 Learn more: bit.ly/lbjwillienelson
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