Category: <span>News</span>

Category: News

Uruline Academy Brings Its History to the DFW Archives Bazaar

Did you know that secondary education institutions also have archives? You do now! Ursuline Academy of Dallas will be participating in this year’s DFW Archives Bazaar. Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women in grades 9-12. Educating students for 144 years, the Academy is the oldest continuously …

Old Red Museum Aims to Educate and Inspire

Our next participant in this year’s DFW Archives Bazaar is Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture. The mission of the Old Red Museum is to inspire and educate people with the rich cultural, economic, political and social history of the Dallas County area, showcasing the many cultures that together have …

The One of a Kind African American Museum of Dallas Will Be At the DFW Archives Bazaar

We are excited to announce that the African American Museum of Dallas will be participating in this year’s DFW Archives Bazaar The African American Museum of Dallas was founded in 1974 as a part of the Special Collections at Bishop College, a Historically Black College that closed in 1988. The Museum has operated independently since …

The DCCCD at the DFW Archives Bazaar

Dallas County Community College District is the next participant in the DFW Archives Bazaar! The Dallas County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. Since 1965, it has served more than 3 million people. The seven independently accredited colleges of Dallas County Community …

UNT Special Collections Brings The Largest LGBTQ Archive in the Southwest to Dallas

The next participant in the DFW Archives Bazaar is UNT Special Collections! UNT Special Collections department, part of the UNT Libraries, collects and preserves rare and unique materials including rare books, oral histories, maps, manuscripts, and artifacts. UNT Special Collections is located in the Willis Library, where students, faculty, and the public are welcome …

Texas State Library and Archives Commission Collects the History of Texas

Texas State Library and Archives Commission will have a booth at this year’s DFW Archives Bazaar! Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) preserves and documents the shared heritage and culture of Texas by identifying and making available the official archival records of Texas government. From historical treasures, such as the first Texas …

Diocese of Dallas, Archives and Museum Will Be At The DFW Archives Bazaar

We are excited to announce the next participant in the DFW Archives Bazaar, the Archives and Diocesan Museum. Part of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, the mission of the Archives and Diocesan Museum is to preserve the records and cultural heritage of the church. The archives collects, organizes and preserves records, documents, …

UNT Eagle Commons Library Shows Gov Docs Are Important and Fun

If you’re interested in local, state, and federal history, you’re in luck! UNT Eagle Commons Library will have a booth at the DFW Archives Bazaar to share their Government Documents Collections. The UNT Libraries were designated a federal depository library in 1948. The Government Documents collection, located in UNT Eagle Commons Library serves the 26th Congressional …

Fort Worth Public Library Showcases the Storied History of Cowtown

The Fort Worth Public Library is our next participant in the DFW Archives Bazaar! The Fort Worth Public Library Genealogy, Local History, and Archives unit was founded in 1949 to coincide with Fort Worth’s Centennial Celebration. The Archives is the official Fort Worth Municipal Archives in addition to holding collections …

Dallas Jewish Historical Society Preserves the Legacy of the Jewish Community in Dallas

Announcing the next participant in the DFW Archives Bazaar – Dallas Jewish Historical Society! The Dallas Jewish Historical Society was established in 1971 with the mission of ‘preserving the precious past as a living legacy for our community.’ Currently located in the Jewish Community Center, the DJHS features a climate-controlled vault, allowing for …