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Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Austin, TX Texas State Library and Archives Commission Names Sarah Swanson General Counsel

A photograpah of General Counsel Sarah Swanson

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has named Sarah I. Swanson as its new General Counsel, effective September 1.

Friday, August 16, 2019 Liberty, TX Sam Houston Center “Special Selections from the Stacks” Exhibit to Close August 31

A picnic style blanket with colorful patterns, roses, keys, and hands with red hearts on them

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Austin, TX [VIDEO] The Texas Great Read for 2019 is "What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan" by Chris Barton, illustrated by Ekua Holmes

Chris Barton Photo Credit: Sam Bond

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Austin, TX Collections on the Move! Summer Changes Coming to TSLAC Reading Rooms

Photograph of the reference reading room showing stairs and desks with rolling chairs

Monday, July 22, 2019 Austin, TX Texas Historical Records Advisory Board Invites Nominations for 2019 Archival Award of Excellence

National Archives - National Historical Publications & Records Commission Circular THRAB logo with a star in the center surrounded by smaller stars Austin, TX – The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) invites nomi

Monday, July 8, 2019 Austin, TX Texas State Library and Archives Commission Announces “E-Read Texas” Electronic Books

Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) announces a new program, E-Read Texas, to bring electronic books to Texans served by small community libraries in all parts of the state beginning September 1. The E-Read Texas program will provide an easy-to-use platform to access e-books provided by TSLAC alongside materials purchased by local libraries.

Friday, June 14, 2019 Austin, TX Texas Talking Book Program Announces Third Annual Poetry Writing Contest

The Texas Talking Book Program (TBP) is proud to announce its third annual poetry writing contest. The contest will run from June through September 30, 2019.

There are three contest levels: TBPL #1: ages 0-10; TBPL #2: ages 11-18; and TBPL #3: age 19 and above. Winners will be announced in the TBP Winter Newsletter in early 2020 and featured on the website of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Austin, TX Texas Center for the Book Seeking Nominations for $2,000 Literacy Award

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Austin, TX Grand Opening and Panel Talk on Women's Suffrage to Be Held on June 18 at TSLAC in conjunction with “Women’s Power, Women’s Vote” exhibit

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will unveil its new exhibit, “Women’s Power, Women’s Vote” with a special reception on Tuesday, June 18, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building in Austin.

The grand opening event will include refreshments, special activities, and selected items on view from our collections, in addition to the main exhibit. We will also host a panel discussion, featuring:

Thursday, May 23, 2019 Austin, TX Exhibit on Women's Suffrage Opens June 17 at TSLAC: "Women’s Power, Women’s Vote"

Women's Power. Women's Vote - Exhibit Opens June 17, 2019

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will unveil its new exhibit, “Women’s Power, Women’s Vote” on Monday, June 17, 2019.

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