Author: debbietodd
As the Bullock Archivist at the Poage Legislative Library, I am the keeper of an important era in modern Texas political history. Bob Bullock, a native of Hillsboro and a graduate of Baylor Law School, served the people of Texas for over 40 years.
Compact Shelving, Part II
Here is Part II of the Poage’s 1st floor transformation: Wow, what a difference a few weeks make! Now the real fun begins, arranging and organizing our collections into their new locations.
Compact Shelving, Part 1
Drum roll, please! Our compact shelving is here and installed! Like any construction project, it had its ups and downs, but the team persevered. We are grateful for all the donations to this important project and for the safety of our construction crew throughout the installation. Here is the first part our journey to compact…
The Standing Committee Luncheon 2013
Last Friday, October 11, over 60 of our dearest friends came to lunch at the Poage Legislative Library. These special folks make-up our friends of the library group called The Standing Committee. It was our annual get-together to recognize the commitment of our supporters and to take a look back at the Poage’s year-in-review. The…
American Archives Month
Happy American Archives Month y’all! This is a collaborative effort by professional organizations and repositories around the nation to highlight the importance of records of enduring value. Archivists are professionals who assess, collect, organize, preserve, maintain control of, and provide access to information that has lasting value, and they help people find and understand the…
Welcome!
The campus is once again buzzing with activity! Our new students are moving in and classes will begin on Monday. For me, as an “adopted Bear,” this kicks off my first full Fall semester at Baylor. I am excited to see all the new faces around campus. As many of you have heard (and hopefully…
In Memoriam: Jack English Hightower (1926-2013)
One of Poage Legislative Library’s best friends, Judge Jack Hightower, passed away last week. He had struggled for several years with failing health following two falls. Even though he slowly recovered from broken bones, other health issues eventually took their toll. I first met Judge Hightower in the early 1990s when he was on the…
Exhibit Sneak Peak!
Measuring, matting, and leveling are just a few of the tasks taking place in the W.R. Poage Exhibit Gallery. Curator Beth Hair and student assistants, Hannah and Stephanie, are hard at work installing our newest exhibit, John F. Kennedy: His Life – His Presidency – His Legacy. The exhibit is set to open September 3. …
We’re on TV!
This past weekend, our own W.R. Poage Distinguished Chair for Public Service, former Rep. Chet Edwards was on American HistoryTV on C-SPAN. Here is the description from the program guide: Former U.S. Representatives Chet Edwards, Jim Kolbe, and Vic Snyder join Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer to discuss how political history is documented in Congressional…
Happy Birthday!
Today we celebrate Bob Bullock’s birthday! The late Lt. Governor would have been 84 today. He was born on July 10, 1929, in Hillsboro, Texas at 4:10am and named Robert “Bobby” Douglas Bullock. These details come from one of my favorite items in the Bullock Archive, Gov. Bullock’s baby book. His mother, Ruth Mitchell Bullock, carefully…