I moved around a lot when I was growing up. Fortunately, I was able to see much of the world at a young age; unfortunately, I was never able to put down roots anywhere. I missed out on joining teams, clubs, and school organizations. The Girl Scouts was one group I wish I could have…Continue Reading A Woman’s Work is Never Done-Happy Birthday Girl Scouts
Horton Foote
This week we remember Horton Foote’s birthday on March 14, 1916. Foote was a Texas playwright and screenwriter, whose award-winning work includes the play A Young Man in Atlanta, and the films To Kill a Mockingbird and Tender Mercies. He is also known for his play and film, The Trip to Bountiful, which has been…Continue Reading Horton Foote
Octavio Medellin and the St. Bernard Church of Clairvaux mural project
“The art of this church has been the largest and most important commission given to me in the 30 years that I have been pioneering art in Texas.” On December 7, 1958, the Dallas Morning News published the above quote by Octavio Medellin in reference to his commission at the Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic…Continue Reading Octavio Medellin and the St. Bernard Church of Clairvaux mural project
A Woman’s Work is Never Done-Vivian Castleberry
Born in Lindale, Texas, as the oldest child and only daughter of William and Jesse Anderson, Vivian Lou Anderson was raised on the family dairy farm in East Texas. Determined at a young age to become a writer, Castleberry taught herself to read before entering school. She attended high school in Athens, Texas, and earned…Continue Reading A Woman’s Work is Never Done-Vivian Castleberry
G. William Jones Film and Video Collection – Winter 2019 Update
News We thankfully survived the fall and winter months of 2019, so that we can ring in the new year and celebrate the Jones Collection’s 50th anniversary! Reporter Chris Sadeghi, along with a film crew from WFAA, came down to the vault to film a promotional piece for Sadeghi’s REWIND series, which features footage from…Continue Reading G. William Jones Film and Video Collection – Winter 2019 Update
SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: February 2020
In February 2020, SMU Libraries uploaded 759 items into SMU Libraries Digital Collections. Highlights include: 83 photographs and pamphlets, 1861-1940s. This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Grant Number TXT-20008). (2020). These items include promotional materials for towns…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: February 2020