New initiative is designed to protect cultural collections across the The University of Texas at Austin In the 140 years since The University of Texas at Austin was founded, valuable collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, art, and much more have come to the university through generous gifts and purchased acquisitions.… read more
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Michael Gilmore’s Life in Objects
Michael Gilmore’s tenure at the Ransom Center began in 1982, after a transfer from UT’s Perry-Castañeda Library on the advice of a friend. “That’s how I ended up over here with rare books and manuscripts,” he says. “It was just a delight.” Through it all, he’s been a passionate advocate… read more
Lois Kim Appointed Chief Development Officer for the Harry Ransom Center
The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin has selected Lois Kim to lead its comprehensive development program aimed at advancing the Center’s strategic initiatives.