History Preserved
As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is the case, the roughly 1,000 images on film negatives documenting President…
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,…
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
Teddy Roosevelt's "Deelightful" Visit to Texas in 1905
A look back at President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Texas in 1905
Ann Richards and the "New Texas"
A profile of the life and legacy of Ann Richards, former Texas Governor, for Women's History Month.
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…
Highlights from the Archives: The Francisco "Pancho" Medrano Papers
Francisco "Pancho" Medrano was one of Dallas' prominent leaders. He was a Civil Rights and Labor Rights activist, and his impact on DFW and Texas…
Highlights from the Archives: The Mexican-American Farm Workers' Movement Collection
Learn about the Mexican Farm Workers' Movement collection! These papers offer a glimpse into the fight for farm workers' rights in Texas during…