"Taste of Texas Treasures" 2007
The Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas hosted the second biennial Taste of Texas Treasures event in honor of the Texas Legislature, Feb. 6, 2007. Guests were invited to become acquainted with ten of the historic battle flags of Texas, in the collection of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Archivists explained the relevance and history of each flag. More than 300 legislators, library supporters and other invited guests attended. Nadine Craddick delivered the welcome, and entertainment was provided by Angelina Eberly (played by local actress Barbara Chisholm). Guests were also encouraged to tour the Talking Book Program Volunteer Recording Studio.
Taste of Texas Treasures is an educational but also an advocacy event to raise awareness of the needs of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Embarking on a two-year renovation, the state library needs to raise $10 million to realize its vision of a 21st Century library.
"Taste of Texas Treasures" 2005
The Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas hosted a special event in honor of the Texas Legislature on Feb. 16, 2005. Billed "Taste of Texas Treasures," the event was to garner support for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. More than 30 historically significant treasures from the Texas State Archives were on display, with archivists on hand to give a context for the documents. Approximately 250 legislators, library supporters and other invited guests attended. Guests were also encouraged to tour the Talking Book Program Volunteer Recording Studio. Word of Mouth Catering provided the food and beverages.
The state library has asked the legislature to authorize bonds for the purpose of renovating the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building. The building does not have adequate storage space for the State Archives, and consequently, several thousand cubic feet of records are being stored at an offsite facility which wasn't designed for archival storage.
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 Visitors wait to view archival documents on display |
 Emily Morgan converses with library advocate Cathy Dean |
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 Coffee and desserts were served from the Talking Book Program Volunteer Recording Studio |
 State Archivist Chris LaPlante visits with Representative Fred Hill |
 Friends President JoAnne Moore gets a closer look at one of the documents |
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 Senator Gonzalo Barrientos listens to Archivist Donaly Brice talk about the history of the documents |
 Sam Houston, Emily Morgan, Angelina Eberly, and Lorenzo de Zavala were on hand to greet guests. State Library Commissioner Cruz Hernandez impersonated Lorenzo de Zavala |
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Please Pass the Biscuits, Pappy
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas hosted a photograph exhibition and private reception in honor of the Friends membership. Twenty-six exhibition prints from the Texas State Archives was displayed at Oswald Gallery, in Austin, on November 5, 2004, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The photographs reveal enlightening details about the daily life of Texans during the 1940s, as photographers trailed Governor W. Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel on the campaign trail.
The reception also included a book signing and talk from the authors of "Please Pass the Biscuits, Pappy: Pictures of Governor W. Lee 'Pappy' O'Daniel." A public reception was held on November 6, 2004. For more information, call 512-463-5514.
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