It might seem strange that an assistant to curators at a 19th century-focused academic library is also a producer on a documentary about the “Father of Modern Space Art.” But that’s just one of the interesting things you learn when you talk to Melvin Schuetz about his interest in the art of Chesley Bonestell. Schuetz recently served as a co-producer…
Month: April 2018
(Digital Collections) Visions of Rapture 2018: The Online Exhibit
The third annual Visions of Rapture exhibit celebrates the music from Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Restoration Project, specifically the 45 rpm discs that were released without cover art during their original pressings. Working with students in Prof. Andrew Baker’s ART 3333 course on Type and Design, the project showcases their visions of what cover art would look like for these…
(Digital Collections) Remembering the West Explosion, Five Years Later (Classic Post)
On April 17, 2013, the course of history for the town of West, TX was changed forever. The following day, we wrote a brief blog post on the nature of recovery, perseverance and the fleeting nature of memory, data and life in general. Today, on the fifth anniversary of that devastating day, we are reposting that article in its entirety.…
(Texas) Research Ready, March 2018
Research Ready: March 2018
(Poage) After the Pioneers – A Chisholm Trail Story
After the Pioneers: A Chisolm Trail Story
(Poage) Public Service, Private Lives – Politicians as People
Public Service, Private Lives: Politicians as People
What a Difference a Day Makes! Photos After Demo Day 1
What a Difference A Day Makes! Photos After Demo Day 1
Moody 104 Renovations Begin, Expected to Last Several Months
Moody 104 Renovations Begin Today (March 26th), Expected to Last Several Months