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that wanders too far from related themes. We are frequently contacted by
organizations that would like us to become their repository. One area of
"almost open door status" is that of material related to the historically significant
ranchingfamily history. We welcome that type of material and the
photos, diaries, and letters that accompany them.
One of the biggest surprisesfor the Haley Library was the acquisition of
the Dan L. Thrapp collection. We received a call from one of his children
in Phoenix stating that the estate had sold Dans house, and his will had
directed that his research library andpapers were to go to the Haley Library
in Midland. The sale of the house was to close in less than one week, and
allpersonal belongings were to be removed. We had to rent a U-Haul truck
and send three staff members to retrieve the material and unload it in the
Library in less than four days. The task was accomplished and provided the
Library with an expanded geographical coverage.
Several anchors from the collections form a short "most important" list.
Certainly the Alamo mission bell is an important artifact to Texas history.
J. Evetts Haleys interviews are also unique and exclusive in their nature, as
well as the vintage photography collection of Erwin E. Smith.
The Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library and History Center is
open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and no admission
is charged. See www.haleylibrary.com for more information, or call
432-682-5785.A statue of a mounted cowboy welcomes visitors to the Haley Library in Midland.
Once inside, guests can see Western artwork, research material from noted authors,
correspondence, and even one of the four known bells to have hung over the Alamo.
Images provided by the Haley Library.t-:e __l .
Capturing Nature
The Cement Sculpture of Dionicio Rodriguez
PATSY LIGHT
"Brilliantly conceived, thoroughly researched, and handsomely illustrated, Patsy
Light's book on Mexican-American folk artist Dionicio Rodriguez clearly defines the
artist as an ingenious designer, a superb craftsman, and a valuable cultural
0 broker.-Her publication is essential to the libraries of those interested in folk
art, Texas history, Mexican-American studies, landscape architecture,
cultural frontiers, and a host of other subjects."-Marion Oettinger Jr.,
The Betty and Bob Kelso Director, San Antonio Museum of Art
91/2x10. 125 color, 20 b&w photos. $30.00 clothnwqgzJ y ~ The History of Texas Music
GARY HARTMAN
"The music of Texas is as broad, diverse, and culturally rich as the state itself.
While the subject is complex and daunting, Hartman has done a masterful job of
compiling the most salient traits and performers of each genre-from country to
jazz-and has at the same time shown how these forms have interrelated with,
and enriched, each other.... Hartman helps us to understand both the beauties
of these musical genres and the ways in which they have reflected and helped to
define the unique Texas character."-Bill C. Malone
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