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The 1981 PATCO Strike

PATCO's ill-fated 1981 strike was a major event in labor history with repercussions felt to this… Read more

Group of strikers with picket signs standing in a picket line along a curb with a metal fence in the background. Orange and blue "The Compass Rose' logo in the bottom left corner.
James Terrill using telephone, approximately 1910s. Compass Rose Logo at top right.

Today in History: The First Transatlantic Phone Call

Smartphones connect us to the people across the world and information across the internet, but… more

A Royal 'Howdy': Queen Elizabeth II's Visit to Texas in 1991

A look back at Queen Elizabeth II's tour of the United States and visit to Texas in 1991

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A collage of student artwork with a title that reads "Retro Remix: Archives-Inspired Student Art" and has the Compass Rose logo underneath

What Did They Create? Student Art Contest Winners

In 2023, UTA Special Collections opened our archives up to inspire... how did it go?

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Special Collections in 2024: 1st Quarterly Review

A look back at highlights from the last quarter of activity in Special Collections

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It’s Preservation Time in Texas!

UTA Special Collections is excited to announce that the Texas Rangers World Series Collection is now accessible on the Digital Archive!

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Special Collections in 2023: 4th Quarterly Review

A look back at highlights from the last quarter of activity in Special Collections

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