October 28, 2013, Filed Under: CatalogingCarson McCullers, Style Icon Costumes and personal effects at the Ransom Center have the potential to create a unique portrait of an author or artist, and can aid in understanding the anatomy and mechanics of an actor’s performance. Graduate intern Jenn Shapland reflects on her experience of cataloging and examining objects in the Carson… read more
May 14, 2013, Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, CatalogingThe storied escapes of René Belbenoit If under some truly unfortunate circumstances you found yourself imprisoned on a penal colony thousands of miles from home and infamous worldwide for its unlivable conditions, a talent for writing might be your best bet for survival. A considerable amount of perseverance and good luck would also come in handy.… read more
February 7, 2013, Filed Under: Art, Cataloging, Research + TeachingFrank Reaugh project reveals new details of the artist’s process The Ransom Center is currently engaged in a one-year, grant-funded project to digitize, catalog, process and make the Frank Reaugh art collection available online, which will be the first complete collection of the Ransom Center’s new digital asset management system. The project is ongoing and is expected to be completed… read more
