Priscilla Escobedo
Special Collections and Archives
Contact Information
priscilla.escobedo@uta.edu
817-272-7158
Central Library, Room 609F
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favorite quote is:
“You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.”
My Recent Posts
The Hayataka Family Photo Album
Family photo albums provide a unique and profound perspective on everyday families. Check out our introduction of the Hayataka Family Photo Album and learn about this adventure-lovig Japanese American family.
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Navigating the 1950 Census
Census Records can offer us vital information on family genealogy and local history. These records can be challenging to navigate and understand, so read ahead to learn how to best use Census Records in your research!
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80 Years On: Special Collections Remembers the Beginning of WWII
On December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor plunged the United States into WWII. Texans from every community answered the call to serve in the military, and here in the archives we hold records of their valiant service.
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Visit Ye Arlington Inn!
Are you looking for a new vacation spot? A place to unwind, enjoy the outdoors, and enjoy the latest amenities our modern age can offer? Look no further than Ye Arlington Inn! (You'll need a time machine to get here, heads up.)
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The Codex Borgia - Codex Yoalli Ehēcatl
This Hispanic Heritage Month, learn a bit about Indigenous religions by checking out a few pages from the Codex Borgia - Codex Yoalli Ehēcatl, one of the few surviving Aztec religious texts.
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Morality, Education, and Finances: Mrs. Josie Hall's Guide
At the turn of the 19th century, Black American leaders sought ways to uplift their communities in an era of increasing discriminatory laws, legal practices, and at time outright violence. Mrs. Josie Hall wrote her book as a way of offering solutions to the racism faced by Black Americans.
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The Pinkie J. Harris Collection: HBCU Connections
Pinkie J. Harris was a Texas Educator who had a social, familial, and academic network that spanned Texas. The letters her and her son, Thompson Harris, exchanged with HBCUs offer a fascinating glimpse into College and University life nearly 100 years ago.
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The Boydstun Family Legacy
Millions of families faced devastating losses during WWII. The Boydstun family lost three of their own in service, and their response to their losses left behind a legacy of care and communication in their Fort Worth community.
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