“Here there be monsters”: The Art of the Mapmaker during the Age of Exploration
A highlight of some artistic details from our cartographic collections
Four classic UTA dormitories and their afterlives
Photos and brief histories of now-lost dormitories on the UTA campus.
Special Collections in 2021: 2nd Quarterly Review
A look back at highlights from the last quarter of new acquisitions and image reproductions
LGBTQ+ History in the Archives
June is Pride Month! To celebrate we are sharing some LGBTQ+ related materials from Special Collections.
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…
1946 Fort Worth Convair strike
Recounting the history of the strike with Fort Worth Star-Telegram photos.
Adina De Zavala and the “Second Battle for the Alamo”
To celebrate Historic Preservation Month we are sharing the story of Adina De Zavala and her role in preserving an important piece of the Alamo…
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
UTA's ROTC and military science heritage
In honor of Memorial Day later this month, this post highlights photos of UTA's ROTC and military science heritage.
Cartooning Crime: Etta Hulme’s Depictions of Fort Worth’s Sensational Stories
Cartoonist Etta Hulme depicted some of the most infamous moments in Fort Worth history
Perspectives on Preservation
The ongoing significance of conservation measures undertaken by Special Collections