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What was Dallas like for African Americans during Segregation and the Civil Rights movement?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Texas History Specialist

Beginning in the mid-1940s, Dallas newspaper and commercial photographer Marion Butts, Sr. (1924-2002), recorded various facets of African-American community life in Dallas for almost sixty years.  The rich collection documents not only segregation and civil rights events, but also the … Continue reading →

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Exhibit: The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book – His and Her Gifts: the First Twenty Years

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Texas History Specialist

The Exhibit: The Texas and Dallas History Collection houses the Neiman Marcus Archive Collection (MA 82.5) covering 1907 to 2002. The collection contains over 320 cubic feet of material, including the NM Christmas Books. Our 2012 Christmas exhibit displays the … Continue reading →

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Fretz Park Exhibit: Local Resident’s Inspiring Trek to the Top of Mt. Everest

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Fretz Park Branch

During August, visitors to the Fretz Park Branch will have the opportunity to trek to the top of Mt. Everest.  An exhibit by Walter Patterson features stunning photography and artifacts of the Nepalese people.  Four years ago, Mr. Patterson, a … Continue reading →

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How can I find information about antique and collectible clocks and watches?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Fine Arts Specialist

Both the Fine Arts and Business and Technology Divisions have books about watch and clock history and about collectibles.  However, between July and December 2012, you’ll also have an especially fine opportunity to see a very large exhibit of antique … Continue reading →

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Exhibit: Mud & Magic: The Mixed-up Art of Tina Weger

Posted on July 7, 2012 by andrew.anderson

Keep that Circus Quiet In There! The Bradshaw Gallery, the art gallery on the Central Library’s 4th floor, hosts shows by artists who are, for the most part, local and otherwise without gallery representation. The month of July features two- … Continue reading →

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