May 5, 2014, Filed Under: Exhibitions + Events, FilmWorld War I Film Series highlights films made during and about the First World War In conjunction with the current exhibition The World at War, 1914–1918, the Ransom Center, Austin Film Society, and Paramount Theatre are presenting a series of 13 films centered around World War I. The films will be screened from May through July at the Ransom Center, Paramount Theatre, and Marchesa… read more
April 29, 2014, Filed Under: Authors, Books + Manuscripts, Exhibitions + EventsShakespeare scholar explores the Bard’s role in American culture James Shapiro, Larry Miller Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, discusses Shakespeare in America at 7 p.m. this Thursday, May 1, at the Harry Ransom Center. A reception and book signing follow, and books will be available for sale. Shapiro’s newest work, Shakespeare in America: An… read more
April 8, 2014, Filed Under: Photography, Research + Teaching, Theatre + Performing ArtsScholar explores rich collections of stage photographs David S. Shields, the McClintock Professor of Southern Letters at the University of South Carolina, visited the Ransom Center this year to research the history of theatrical photography in North America. The Ransom Center houses large collections of stage photographs, such as the Ziegfeld photographs, the dance collection, the card… read more
