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
News from the DeGolyer-November 2019
Upcoming Events Andy Hanson: Picturing Dallas, 1960-2008 Exhibit Opening Thursday, December 5th Hillcrest Foundation Exhibit Hall, Fondren Library The reception will start at 5:30 as we celebrate the holiday season and Andy Hanson’s long career in Dallas, where he was a staff photographer for the Dallas Times Herald, covering society, politics, the performing arts, and the…Continue Reading News from the DeGolyer-November 2019
Someone’s In the Kitchen
The holiday season is upon us! For many that means cookies, cakes, and pies…oh my. I have some very distinct wonderful memories of holiday baking with both my mother and grandmother. Scattered throughout the Archives of Women of the Southwest and the manuscript holdings of the DeGolyer are countless recipes and cookbooks ranging from Caroline…Continue Reading Someone’s In the Kitchen
This Court Is Adjourned
By Archives of the Women of the Southwest intern Melissa Calderon. In today’s world, women are seen more in the law community either by being attorneys or judges. It is fair to say that women have been committed to making their presence known in the male dominated field that is law. Paula Sue Waddle, a…Continue Reading This Court Is Adjourned