November 6, 2013, Filed Under: Authors, Books + Manuscripts, Exhibitions + EventsJames Salter speaks this week at the Ransom Center Writer James Salter, whose archive resides at the Ransom Center, will discuss his life and work with Professor Thomas F. Staley on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. Salter is the author of A Sport and a Pastime and the acclaimed new novel All That Is. He received the… read more
May 15, 2013, Filed Under: Research + TeachingMore than 65 research fellowships awarded The Harry Ransom Center has awarded more than 65 research fellowships for 2013-14. The fellowships support research projects in the humanities that require substantial on-site use of the Center’s collections of manuscripts, rare books, film, photography, art, and performing arts materials. The fellowship recipients, half of whom will be coming… read more
April 8, 2013, Filed Under: Meet the StaffUniversity appoints new director of the Ransom Center The University of Texas at Austin has appointed head librarian of the Folger Shakespeare Library Stephen Enniss as the new director of the Ransom Center. Enniss will take over the duties of current Director Thomas F. Staley, who will retire August 31. Staley, who has been responsible for scores of… read more
