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A New Building for a New Century of Service to Texans

Capital Campaign for the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building

Building a state-of-the-art State Library and Archives for the People of Texas

The Texas Legislature committed $17.3 million to renovate and modernize the Commission’s flagship building, the 50-year-old Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, located just east of the State Capitol. The Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas has undertaken a $10 million Capital Campaign to enhance this effort. Read more

Houston Endowment $1.3 Million Challenge

The Houston Endowment has challenged the Friends to raise $1.3 million by March 2010! Support the creation of a 21st Century Library and Archives for the people of Texas.

With your help—

  • stepping into the Lorenzo de Zavala building will be like stepping into Texas history.
  • we can build a Library and Archives that reflects the grandeur of Texas history of which we can all be proud.
  • we can make the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library a building worthy of the special and unique collections it contains and services it provides.

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Leadership Gifts and Naming Opportunities

Why should you contribute?

Because the Texas State Library and Archives Commission contributes directly to the quality of life for all of the people of Texas. Libraries in Texas are better because of the Commission. You can help by making the dream of a state-of-the-art state library and archives a reality.

Your tax-deductible donation will assist in creating a first-class library and archives for the State of Texas.


Select "Friends of Libraries & Archives Fund" from the drop down menu.

OR

Download a Friends Contribution Form and send your check to:

Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas
PO Box 12983
Austin, TX 78711

Your generosity will be recognized on the Web site and newsletter of the Friends. In addition, donors of an amount greater than the cost of membership will also receive a membership to the Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas.

For further information, contact the Friends by telephone at 512-936-2505, or by e-mail at friends@tsl.state.tx.us.