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Evolution of Expressions and Exploitations of Heritage in Theater
This exhibit examines two case studies of the Jack Sidney Family Production Company that attributes their success through vaudeville USO show, which…
Examining the Influential Power of Music Festivals: A South by Southwest Case Study
This collection explores the early days of the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas through the lens of different publications, ranging from…
French-American Identity in Texas
Interviews done by François Lagarde for his book French in Texas: History Migration and Culture
Helen Marr Kirby: Co-education at UT Austin
Remembrances of the contributions of Helen Marr Kirby, the first Dean of Women at UT Austin, on facilitating coeducation at the university.
Hybridity: Revolution in Latinx Performing Arts
From the intersection of heritage and theatre, "Ollantay" fosters revolution in 1944 Chile, 1990 New York City, and 2004 California. It is linked to…
Contributors: Leona Mariel Hernandez
Impact of the Indian War on Native Americans
Conflict between the Indigenous peoples of the Americans and the whites traces its roots back to the beginning of colonialism in the Americas.…
Iranian Hostage Situation
A narrative from the American perspective on decisions made after 52 U.S. embassy employees were held for 444 days.
Jewish Storytelling in the Arts
What makes a story “read Jewish”? Reading Jewish is understanding certain elements of a story that can be viewed from a Jewish lens and holds certain…
John L. Spivak and the Role of Investigative Journalism in Exposing Mass Incarceration as New Slavery
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Juanita Jewel Craft and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
The Juanita Jewel Craft collection contains correspondence, photographs, and miscellaneous documentation from the National Association for the…