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- Alumni Spotlight #4: Diamond Eagles Society with Debbie Smatresk, Dr. Cathy Bryce, and Nicole Sprowl
- Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumni Debbie Smatresk and Dr. Cathy Bryce, co-founders of the UNT Diamond Eagles Society, and the group's organizer, Nicole Sprowl. They discuss the process of creating the Diamond Eagles Society, as well as the goals, operations, and accomplishments of the organization. They also discuss the focus of the organization's grants for 2020.
- [Beyond Books: Janelle Foster's Library Career Unveiled]
- The fascinating narrative of Janelle Foster's library career in this insightful interview with Sara Wilson. Janelle shares the story of her journey into the world of libraries, exploring the moments that ignited her passion for this profession. Join the conversation as she reflects on her experiences, the evolving landscape of library services, and the unique aspects that have shaped her trajectory.
- Byrd Williams Family Photography Collection Digitization Project Phase III
- Data management plan for the TSLAC TexTreasures Grant for the Byrd Williams Family Photography Collection Digitization Project Phase III. This project will allow for the addition of 3,000 historical Texas images to the Portal to Texas History. The images selected for inclusion will focus on the work of Byrd Williams III and Byrd Williams IV, with an emphasis on unique and notable people and places in north Texas between the years 1930-2010.
- [Class of children and a teacher seated on log stools in a circle outside]
- Photograph of about thirteen children and one adult from a school class sitting in a circle on stools made of logs around a red and white stripe rug outdoors. Two other adults, who appear to be parents, stand in the top-left of the image. The children are eating popsicles and have their face masks partially hanging on their ear or tucked under their chins. The child in the foreground of the image raises his hand signaling the teacher who is looking to his right.
- [Cloth face masks made by Ada Ramirez]
- Photograph of 10 home made cloth face masks made of fabric various patterned fabrics.
- [COVID-19 conspiracy signage at Flat Earth house]
- Photograph of a yard sign reading, "Refuse the mask!" along with an inflatable poop emoji wearing a disposable face mask.
- [COVID-19 conspiracy signage at Flat Earth house]
- Photograph of a house with yard signs reading "COVID SCAM" and "Refuse the mask!" along with an inflatable poop emoji wearing a disposable face mask. The house is painted with slogans supporting flat earth conspiracy theories.
- [COVID-19 conspiracy signage at Flat Earth house]
- Photograph of a house with yard signs reading "COVID SCAM" and "Refuse the mask!" along with an inflatable poop emoji wearing a disposable face mask. The house and the truck in the driveway are painted with slogans supporting flat earth conspiracy theories.
- [COVID-19 conspiracy signage at Flat Earth house]
- Photograph of a house with yard signs reading "COVID SCAM" and "Refuse the mask!" along with an inflatable poop emoji wearing a disposable face mask. The house and truck in the driveway are painted with slogans supporting flat earth conspiracy theories.
- Digitize and Preserve Recordings of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters
- Data management plan for the National Archives grant for Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects, "Digitize and Preserve Recordings of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters." This project will digitize 1,804 hours of audio-visual material from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters and transcribe 250 hours of speeches, lectures and literary readings drawn from African, African American and Caribbean arts and letters recorded between 1977 and 2013.
- [Discarded face mask on UNT campus]
- Photograph of discarded disposable, pink face mask in grass on University of North Texas's campus.
- [Downtown Gruene, Texas]
- Photograph of downtown Gruene, Texas taken at sunset. There are cars parked along the road next to different businesses.
- Episode 48: Documenting Iraq's Missing Modern Art with Dr. Nada Shabout
- Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Nada Shabout, Professor of Art History and Coordinator of the Contemporary Arab and Muslim Cultural Studies Initiative at UNT. Susan and Dr. Shabout discuss a project run by the Association for Modern and Contemporary Art of the Arab World, Iran, and Turkey (AMCA) to map the teaching of Art History related areas. They also discuss various aspects of modern art in the Arab world, including colonialism and the documentation of works that went missing from Iraq's Museum of Modern Art after the fall of Baghdad in 2003.
- Episode 49: Photojournalism In Times Of War with Thorne Anderson
- Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Thorne Anderson, Endowed Chair for Narrative & Multimedia Journalism in the Mayborn School of Journalism at UNT. Susan and Thorne discuss his motivation behind being a photojournalist in war-stricken areas, and reflect on his experiences in the field.
- Episode 50: Human Trafficking In America with Dr. Given Kachepa
- Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Given Kachepa, owner of Inwood Dental in Dallas. Susan and Dr. Kachepa discuss his childhood experience as a victim of human trafficking, and the importance of educating people on the topic in order to help other human trafficking victims.
- Episode 51: The Search for Black Holes and Quasars with Dr. Ohad Shemmer
- Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Ohad Shemmer, astrophysicist and Associate Professor at UNT. Susan and Dr. Shemmer discuss terms related to astrophysics, including the difference between being an astronomer and an astrophysicist, and the relation between black holes and quasars. They also discuss his inspiration behind becoming an astrophysicist, and how discoveries in the field allow scientists to understand the universe.
- An Evening with Dory Wiley: Kennedy Assassination, The Ultimate "Who done it?"
- Video of a presentation by Dory Wiley providing an overview of the lecture series about the 60th anniversary of the assassination of JFK. He also discusses the day of the assassination, with a summary of research, investigations, and the discovery of new material during the last sixty years.
- [Germany Pavilion at EPCOT]
- Photograph of the Germany pavilion in the World Showcase in EPCOT at Walt Disney World.
- [Hannah Hatch journal]
- Typed journal entries written by Hannah Hatch after learning that her roommate tested positive for COVID-19. The entries cover two days in which Hatch learns that her roommate has tested positive, gets tested for COVID-19 herself, and chooses to quarantine at her parents' home.
- [Interior of Cinderella's Castle]
- Photograph of the interior of Cinderella's Castle at Disney World.
- [Japan Pavilion at EPCOT]
- Photograph of the Japan pavilion in the World Showcase in EPCOT at Walt Disney World.
- [Jennifer Sanders and other ER nurses]
- Photograph of Jennifer Sanders and two other emergency room nurses wearing scrubs and face masks in a hospital in McAllen, Texas.
- [Jennifer Sanders wearing a face mask]
- Selfie of Jennifer Sanders in a hospital in McAllen, Texas, wearing a face mask featuring photos of her dogs.
- [Katy Allred and Emily Kitchens at Disney World]
- Photograph of Katy Allred (left) and her wife, Emily Kitchens wearing face masks and posing in front of in front of Cinderella's Castle at Disney World.
- [Katy Allred, Emily Kitchens, and Loretta Jackson at Disney World]
- Photograph of Katy Allred (center), her wife Emily Kitchens (left), and Loretta Jackson (right) wearing face masks and posing in front of the Tree of Life at Disney World.
- [Manatee County Public Library System: Palmetto Branch Library staff painting face masks]
- Photograph of five library staff workers standing and sitting around a large semi-circular table painting face masks. All five staff members are wearing face masks and are standing a couple of feet apart. The table has a white plastic tablecloth set on top. The table contains large plastic freezer bags, small bottles with paint, a box of gloves, and the face masks being painted. The area where the staff are in looks is a large carpeted room with a sink, countertop, and shelves visible in the background, as well as two double doors.
- [Margie Loraine Cooper Montgomery memorial card and envelope, September 12, 2020]
- Margie Loraine Cooper Montgomery memorial card and envelope, September 12, 2020.
- [Minutes for the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter meeting: September 12, 2020]
- Minutes from the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington chapter virtual meeting on September 12, 2020.
- [Navigating the Library Realm: Seti Keshmiripour's Career Odyssey]
- Audio recording of an interview with Seti Keshmiripour as she shares the fascinating story of her library career journey. Delve into the beginnings of Seti's path, exploring the motivations and experiences that ignited her passion for library services. This engaging conversation provides a unique perspective on the enriching and dynamic nature of a career in libraries.
- North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 3, 2020
- Weekly student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state, national, and campus news along with advertising.
- North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 10, 2020
- Weekly student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state, national, and campus news along with advertising.
- North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 17, 2020
- Weekly student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state, national, and campus news along with advertising.
- North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 24, 2020
- Weekly student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state, national, and campus news along with advertising.
- [Student attending Zoom lecture while sitting on porch]
- Photograph of a teenager looking at a tablet while sitting on a patio bench on a porch.
- [Tweet regarding UNT's response to COVID-19]
- Screenshot of a tweet from Twitter user @selyngholm criticizing the University of North Texas's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tweet specifically mentions the university's decision to continue holding football games and marching band rehearsals. Two replies are visible in the screenshot.
- [TXSSAR McKinney Chapter #63 meeting minutes: September 17, 2020]
- Minutes for the September 17, 2020 TXSSAR virtual meeting, held by the McKinney chapter. Photographs have been included in the document.
- [United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT]
- Photograph of the United Kingdom pavilion in the World Showcase in EPCOT at Walt Disney World.
- [UNT Founder's Day speakers on stage and attendees]
- Photograph of UNT's Founders Day stage in the Library Mall situated in front of the Hurley Administration Building. One speaker is shown at the podium with three other people seated on stage. The photograph also shows attendees of the event seated at tables in front of the stage and standing on the sidewalk facing the stage.
- [Unveiling Perspectives: Julie Leuzinger's Library Journey]
- Audio recording of an interview with Julie Leuzinger as Sara Wilson explores the beginnings and milestones of her library career. Julie shares captivating insights into her professional journey, shedding light on the unique factors that fueled her passion for libraries.
- [Wesley Phelps interview with Dick Peeples, September 8, 2022]
- Audio interview from the Wes Phelps Podcast Interviews Collection recorded on September 8th, 2022 in Denton, TX. Phelps interviews Dick Peeples on his involvement with gay activism in Dallas in the 1970s and 1980s. Peeples speaks his involvement with the Dallas Gay Political Caucus alongside Steve Wilkins, Louise Young, and Don Baker. He then covers the trial of Baker v. Wade, explaining his efforts to challenge penal code 21.06, a discriminatory code which criminalized homosexual acts, alongside Don Baker and attorney Jim Barber.
- [Wesley Phelps interview with Lauren Gutterman, September 15, 2022]
- Audio interview from the Wes Phelps Podcast Interviews Collection recorded on September 15th, 2022 in Austin, TX. Phelps interviews Lauren Gutterman, discussing her research on queer women in the post World War II period. Gutterman discusses the ways in which women during the post-war period, despite being married to men, engaged within the lesbian community, often forming romantic and sexual relationships out of intimate friendships. She discusses major differences in the social experiences of queer men and women, as well as experiences of coming out in the 1950s and 1960s. Gutterman continues to discuss changes in divorce and child custody laws which occurred in the 1970s and their effects on the lives of women. The custody trial Risher v. Risher is heavily discussed, as well as the supreme court case Roe v. Wade.
- [Wesley Phelps interview with Linda Morales, September 30, 2022]
- Audio interview from the Wes Phelps Podcast Interviews Collection recorded on September 30th, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Phelps interviews Linda Morales on her life as a dedicated activist and plaintiff in Morales v. Texas. She speaks on her experiences with racism and discrimination in the LGBT community in Houston, and her creation of the Latina lesbian AMIGA organization. Morales also speaks on discrimination faced by the LGBT community due to penal code 21.06, a discriminatory sodomy law which made "homosexual conduct" illegal in the state of Texas.
- [Wesley Phelps interview with Marco Roberts, September 22, 2022]
- Audio interview from the Wes Phelps Podcast Interviews Collection recorded on September 22nd, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Phelps interviews Marco Roberts on his involvement with the Gay Student Services organization at Texas A&M University. Roberts speaks on the lawsuit Gay Student Services v. Texas A&M University, through which his group fought to be recognized as an official Texas A&M student organization. Roberts, as former president of the Gay Student Services, speaks on his experiences with political tensions in the group during the 1980s.
- [Wesley Phelps interview with Todd Camp, September 23, 2022]
- Audio interview from the Wes Phelps Podcast Interviews Collection recorded on September 23rd, 2022 in Denton, TX. Phelps interviews Todd Camp over his efforts to document gay history in Fort Worth. Camp speaks on his involvement with the QCinema Film Festival and covers the history of gay and lesbian bars in Dallas and Fort Worth, specifically covering the affects sodomy laws had on such establishments. Camp discusses police behavior which led to court cases like Cyr v. Walls, a civil suit made against the Fort Worth Police Department due to their harassment of members at the Texas Gay Rights Conference in 1974.
- [Wesley Phelps interview with William Waybourn, September 27, 2022]
- Audio interview from the Wes Phelps Podcast Interviews Collection recorded on September 29th, 2022 in Washington D.C. Phelps interviews William Waybourn over his experiences as a gay activist in Dallas in the 1970s and 1980s. Waybourn discusses the roll the Dallas Gay Political Caucus played in delivering services to the Dallas LGBT population. Waybourn also speaks on major events in Dallas LGBT history such as the case of Baker v. Wade, Mica England's battle against discrimination in the Dallas Police Department, and the AIDS crisis.
- Witnesses to History: A Conversation with Norman F. Gant, Jr.
- Video of an interview of Dr. Norman Gant regarding his rememberances of being a Dallas medical student at the time of the assassination of JFK, including his participation in removing a bullet from the body of officer J. D. Tippit.