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Economy Company Furniture Strike

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This collection explores the resistance of the Austin Chicano huelguistas in their strike against the 1968-1971 Economy Furniture Company.

Contributors: Alex Goralski

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El Precio del Engaño

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This fotonovela is an educational resource published in 1988-1989. The short dramatic story in Spanish educates members of the Latino community how…

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El Tejano Enamorado: Oscar Martinez and His Orchestra

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The items included convey how the Oscar Martinez Orchestra exists as one of many undervalued, unrecognized cultural contributions from Mexican…

Contributors: Justice Morris
Steven Antonio Guajardo [watermarks]

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Establishing Identity Among Filipino Texans

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This collection details the experiences of Filipino Texans in establishing their identity among majority cultures.

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Evolution of Expressions and Exploitations of Heritage in Theater

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This exhibit examines two case studies of the Jack Sidney Family Production Company that attributes their success through vaudeville USO show, which…

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Examining the Influential Power of Music Festivals: A South by Southwest Case Study

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This collection explores the early days of the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas through the lens of different publications, ranging from…

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Folklore/Folkart and Women Collection

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Oral Ethnography's and Wood Engraving Prints

Contributors: Ashley Raumaker

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French-American Identity in Texas

Interviews done by François Lagarde for his book French in Texas: History Migration and Culture 

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Grace Mirabella and the Launch of Mirabella Magazine

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A collection of five archival items documenting the launch of Mirabella magazine, by Grace Mirabella, and the netional press coverage surrounding her…

Contributors: Noa Miller

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Helen Marr Kirby: Co-education at UT Austin

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Remembrances of the contributions of Helen Marr Kirby, the first Dean of Women at UT Austin, on facilitating coeducation at the university.

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