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Liberty, TX – The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty welcomes a special guest for an evening with the namesake of the Center, Sam Houston himself.
Liberty, TX – Have you ever wondered how to take care of your family’s treasures, like old photographs, letters, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings and journals? Have you ever wondered how to learn more about the ancestors in those heirlooms?
Austin, TX – The latest exhibit at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), Extra! Extra! Eyes of the World on Texas, opening Monday, Feb. 26, reminds us of moments in history when the nation’s spotlight shone on our state as major events unfolded through the media for a worldwide audience.
The exhibit is now on display at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building in the Capitol Complex in downtown Austin and online at www.tsl.texas.gov/extraextra.
Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has loaned the famous letter written by William Barret Travis on Feb. 24, 1836, signed “Victory or Death,” to the Alamo Trust. The public is invited to view this iconic Texas Treasure from Feb. 23 through March 24, 2024, at the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collection Center, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX. Details regarding the exhibit can be found at www.thealamo.org/visit/return-of-the-travis-letter.
Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced the latest in its ongoing series of free research webinars, with six new videos to debut throughout 2024. The webinars will be available as on-demand recordings on the TSLAC website at www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/workshops and YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/tslac starting Feb. 23. Full topics and dates are listed below.
Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is now accepting applications for its 2024 Research Fellowship in Texas History.
Liberty, TX – The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center (SHC), part of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, has announced that it will host a new quarterly book club starting Feb. 27.
Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced that it is accepting applications for its state fiscal year 2025 Texas Reads competitive grant program.
Sam Houston Center to Close for Renovations, Jan. 22-29
Liberty, TX – The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center has announced that it will be closed to the public Jan. 22 – 29, 2024, as the facilities undergo renovations. The Center is scheduled to reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
Austin, TX
December 5, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Susan Floyd
Communications Officer
info@tsl.texas.gov
512-463-5514
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