News from the DeGolyer Library March 2020 Southern Methodist University Visit our Website The Degolyer Library, along with the SMU Libraries, closed to visitors on Wednesday, March 17th, and staff began the transition to working from home. While the physical building may be closed, the DeGolyer Library is still open to patrons and visitors, virtually….Continue Reading News from the DeGolyer Library March 2020
Remember the Alamo
It’s been 184 years since the battle of the Alamo was fought between February 23 and March 6, 1836 in San Antonio, Texas. Stephen Hardin’s Handbook of Texas article explains the context of these thirteen days that eventually led to Texas’ independence from Mexico. Lon Tinkle’s papers contain manuscripts for his 1958 book, 13 Days…Continue Reading Remember the Alamo
Kirk Douglas, Passing of a Hollywood Icon
One of the last survivors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Kirk Douglas died on February 5, 2020 at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 103. After an impoverished childhood with Jewish immigrant parents and six sisters, Douglas made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Douglas’s rugged…Continue Reading Kirk Douglas, Passing of a Hollywood Icon
Impeachment Season
Impeachment of the President of the United States has been rare. Only three presidents have been impeached for “high crimes and misdemeanors”: Andrew Johnson (1868), Bill Clinton (1998), and Donald Trump (2019). Richard Nixon resigned from office before he almost certainly would have been impeached by the House and likely convicted by the Senate. Presidential…Continue Reading Impeachment Season
News from the DeGolyer Library February 2020
News from the DeGolyer Library February 2020 Southern Methodist University Visit our Website Our Upcoming Exhibit The World at War, 1939-1945: Stories and Images Coming March 2020 For the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, the DeGolyer Library will draw on its holdings to examine the conflict through the experience of participants, in…Continue Reading News from the DeGolyer Library February 2020
And the Award Goes To…
It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about a time of goal setting, resolution making, and making plans for the future. It is the time of year where I am reminded of just how many movies, actors and actresses I am currently unaware of, and what I have missed in popular culture…Continue Reading And the Award Goes To…
News from the DeGolyer Library January 2020
News from the DeGolyer Library January 2020 Southern Methodist University Visit our Website Our Current Exhibit Andy Hanson: Picturing Dallas, 1960-2008 From January 2 to January 29 Hillcrest Foundation Exhibit Hall, Fondren Library Celebrate Andy Hanson’s long career in Dallas, where he was a staff photographer for the Dallas Times Herald , covering society, politics, the performing…Continue Reading News from the DeGolyer Library January 2020
Hollywood Bookshelves
It’s always fun to come across evidence of provenance in our collection. From bookplates belonging to eighteenth century aristocrats, to the carefully written name of a young reader on the front page of a nineteenth century children’s book, I can’t help but imagine the life of a book’s previous owners. For our newly accessioned copy…Continue Reading Hollywood Bookshelves
Something’s Cooking
Post by Archives of Women of the Southwest intern Melissa Calderon. Ah yes, the smell of freshly baked apple crumb pie or fiery Texas chili. Creating recipes for both sweet and savory dishes was June Crozier Towers’ specialty. She definitely knew her way around the kitchen and was able to make a longtime career out…Continue Reading Something’s Cooking
News from the DeGolyer Library December 2019
News from the DeGolyer Library December 2019 Southern Methodist University Visit our Website The DeGolyer Library will close December 23 for the holidays. We’ll reopen on January 2, 2020. Our exhibit Andy Hanson: Picturing Dallas, 1960-2008 will also be closed at this time. Our Current Exhibit Andy Hanson: Picturing Dallas, 1960-2008 From January 2 to January 29…Continue Reading News from the DeGolyer Library December 2019