An engrossing exhibit explores the discovery of 1910-era racist signage in Battle Hall. Great work by Tara A Dudley and Texas Architecture. 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

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

Flip Schulke took this photo during a Jacques Cousteau-led expedition in Madagascar, 1970. #ArchivesHashtagParty #ArchivesForTheBirds

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

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

Thank you, James B. Milliken, for a wonderful evening! Learn more about the Goodwin papers at the Briscoe Center: ow.ly/CAHJ50NIkkm

The Briscoe Center joins the entire UT Austin 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

Blue laws, Prohibition, and the evils of liquor "by the drink": Michael Barnes (Michael Barnes) 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!

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

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 birthday to Willie Nelson! 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…

#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.

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/

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 LBJ Library. ow.ly/2mbg50OhwJT

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 UT Austin location in Sid Richardson Hall! ᴍᴜsᴇᴜᴍᴡᴇᴇᴋ 🏛

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

#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

#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 UT Austin students. briscoecenter.org/winedale/