November 17, 2011, Filed Under: Exhibitions + EventsCanadian makes semi-annual pilgrimage to the Ransom Center’s galleries Alain Dame may very well be the Ransom Center’s biggest fan. The letter carrier from Quebec, Canada, visits the Center about twice a year and spends days (yes, days) in the galleries exploring the exhibitions. In a scenario that exhibition curators can usually only dream about, he takes the time… read more
October 17, 2011, Filed Under: Film, Research + TeachingFilmmaker Nicholas Ray’s archive opens for research The archive of film director Nicholas Ray (1911–1979), best known for his film, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), is now open for research. Spanning more than 35 years, materials in the collection include original treatments, annotated scripts, photographs, journals, notes, audio reels, video recordings and film that provide an account… read more
October 17, 2011, Filed Under: Exhibitions + EventsGet the best seat in the house With over 7,300 square feet of exhibition space, an average of 300 items per exhibition, and tours lasting an hour or longer, it’s easy to see why you might like to take a seat in the Ransom Center galleries. The Center is currently raising funds for 40 portable gallery seats… read more
