December 20, 2023, Filed Under: Film, Research + TeachingThe Papers of Film Producer Denis O’Brien Join the Ransom Center’s Collections The Ransom Center is delighted to be the home of the papers of film producer Denis O’Brien, which were recently donated to the Center. Denis O’Brien (1941–2021) was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended Northwestern University and the Washington University School of Law. After working for the Coudert Frères/Coudert… read more
December 19, 2023, Filed Under: Art, Conservation, Exhibitions + EventsUnrolling Works by Charles Henri Ford Preserving items that were intended to be ephemeral, like posters, can pose a challenge. Movie posters and advertisements were sometimes adhered to a wall, torn, and left with adhesive remnants on their backing when removed. The inks and papers used in traditional posters can be glossy, and they are often… read more
December 11, 2023, Filed Under: Authors, Books + ManuscriptsLucinda Williams’s memoir reveals deep connection with her father, poet Miller Williams Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You by LUCINDA WILLIAMS Legendary rock, folk, and country music singer Lucinda Williams has been nominated for 17 Grammy Awards and has won three. She was named “America’s best songwriter” by Time and one of the “100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time” by… read more
