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@UTArlington Special Collections specializes in historical materials relating to Texas, the U.S. War with Mexico, the cartographic history of Texas, and more!
Arlington, TX
Joined April 2009
New on Archives Test Kitchen! ๐งโ๐ณ๐ช This week, we recreate two recipes from Fort Worth legend Lucille Bishop Smith's "Treasure Chest of Fine Foods" recipe box! ๐ [Read it here: https://t.co/DytO4iKvK4]
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New on The Compass Rose! ๐๏ธ This latest quarterly review blog highlights recent acquisitions, activities, and reproductions of materials from our collections from January-March 2025! โก๏ธ Read it here: https://t.co/SeyK5sZHwL
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In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, @spcouta's latest mini-exhibit, "Women's Work: Visualizing 20th Century Women in the Archives," showcases how women are represented in our collections! Stop by the 6th Floor of UTA's Central Library through March 31 to learn more!
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UTA Special Collections presents its latest mini-exhibit on the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Buena Vista. This mini-exhibit showcases firsthand accounts from soldiers, hand-drawn maps, sheet music, & newspaper articles that tell the story of the battle from both sides.
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In celebration of #ValentinesDay, our latest mini-exhibit showcases items in our collection relating toย expressions of friendship & romance through a variety of historical artifacts! ๐ On view until Feb. 28 on the 6th floor of UTA's Central Library! https://t.co/0upWNYQ6hc
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New on Archives Test Kitchen! ๐จโ๐ณ๐ช This week, we recreate a recipe from @dallascowboys' Jerry Jones that can be used as a dish for a #SuperBowl party! ๐ [Read it here โก๏ธ https://t.co/zSz5AB3NdM]
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New on The Compass Rose! ๐ This blog pays homage to three local members of the 6888th Battalion from Fort Worth, Texas ๐บ๐ธ #BlackHistoryMonth #6888thBattalion โก๏ธ Read it here: https://t.co/cZcx4iBIFq
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New on The Compass Rose! ๐ This blog announces the 2026 Virginia Garrett Lectures theme and ways in which students and faculty can get involved! โก๏ธ Read it here: https://t.co/SeMVGA8bRP
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It's opening day of the 2025 @FWSSR! ๐ค Legendary rodeo performer Tad Lucas, pictured at the 1945 Southwestern Exposition & Fat Stock Show, is seen lounging with rodeo clown Homer Holcomb & his trick mule, Parkurkarkus. [๐ธ: Star-Telegram Collection, https://t.co/E1fApc0li7]
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New on The Compass Rose! ๐ This blog reflects on the highlights of the 14th biennial Virginia Garrett Lecture Series held last Fall. โก๏ธ Read it here: https://t.co/58RAGsg8D7
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We are excited to announce our latest blog series: Archives Test Kitchen! ๐จโ๐ณ๐ช Our team at @spcouta will be testing out historic recipes to highlight culinary treasures within our collections. This week, we explore a 1924 chili recipe! [Read it here โก๏ธ: https://t.co/fXMUDXseRY]
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We are saddened by this news from @CAStateParks. Will Rogers' historic ranch house was destroyed in the #PalisadesFire. Pictured are photos of the home's interior from December 1935 from our Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection: https://t.co/EVh0z3fSse
Devastating news to share. ๐ฅThe #PalisadesFire has destroyed historic homes & buildings at Will Rogers SHP & Topanga State Park. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the current wildfires in Southern California. ๐ More info โก๏ธ https://t.co/JDsnOSdaUA
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us for the rest of the week ๐ฅถ stay warm, y'all! [๐ธ: 7 mo. old Wallace Gordon Tingley with his grandmother Mrs. E. R. Walker. They are attending the North Side-Highland Park football game at Farrington Field in Fort Worth, Texas, 12/15/1945; https://t.co/A1RjM2Iozv]
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โจ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ โจ UTA Special Collections will be closed from 12/21-1/1. We will resume normal operating hours on January 2 & look forward to assisting with your research then! [๐ผ๏ธ: Holiday card from the Federation Bilingual Training Resource Center]
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New on The Compass Rose! ๐๏ธ This latest quarterly review blog highlights recent acquisitions, activities, and reproductions of materials from our collections from October-December 2024! โก๏ธ Read it here: https://t.co/TY0XzHGoVt
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Congratulations to all of the Fall 2024 @UTArlington graduates! ๐๐ Pictured here are scenes from graduations in the 1970s from our UTA News Service Photograph Collection! [See more: https://t.co/KSD1S0SemW]
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โ๏ธ Hours update: we'll be closed 12PM-5PM on Wednesday (11/27) and all day Thursday & Friday (11/28-29) for Thanksgiving. We will return to regular hours on Tuesday, 12/3! ๐ฆ [๐ธ: https://t.co/89j5wLtIiY]
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