Spring 2012 - Texas State Historical Association

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The Newsletter of the Texas State Historical Association
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Spring 2012
board of directors
Welcome Officers and New Board Members
A
t the Annual Meeting’s
business meeting on March 2,
the 2012–2013 Second Vice
President and six Directors of the
Association were elected. They are John
L. Nau III, Second Vice President, and
board members Kay Bailey Hutchison
of Dallas, Mary Margaret McAllen
Amberson of San Antonio, Jane Cook
Barnhill of Brenham, James H. Clement
Jr. of Dallas, Lynn Denton of Austin,
and Emilio Zamora of Austin.
Each brings valuable knowledge and
a passion for Texas history and the
Association to the Board.
Details about the new board members and their many accomplishments
will appear in the Collection section of
the July issue of the Southwestern Historical Quarterly. Biographical information
about all board members is posted at
www.TSHAonline.org.
Kay Bailey
Hutchison, Dallas,
courtesy U.S. Senate.
Jane Cook Barnhill,
Brenham.
Lynn Denton,
Austin.
Mary Margaret
McAllen Amberson,
San Antonio.
James H. Clement
Jr., Dallas.
Emilio Zamora,
Austin.
2012 Board of Directors
Watson C. Arnold
President
Fort Worth
Gregg Cantrell
First Vice President
Fort Worth
John L. Nau, III
Second Vice President
Houston
Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson,
San Antonio (2012–2013)
Jane Cook Barnhill, Brenham (2012–2015)
Carlos Blanton, College Station (2010–2013)
James H. Clement Jr., Dallas (2012–2015)
Stephen C. Cook, Houston (2011–2014)
Lynn Denton, Austin (2012–2015)
Jeffrey Dunn, Dallas (2010–2013)
David A. Gravelle, Dallas (2011–2014)
Albert “Boo” Hausser, San Antonio (2011–2014)
Merline Pitre
Past President (2011)
Houston
Dianne Garrett Powell
Past President (2010)
San Antonio
Kay Bailey Hutchison, Dallas (2012–2015)
Benjamin Johnson, Dallas (2010–2013)
Richard B. McCaslin, Denton (2011–2014)
Mary Kelley Scheer, Beaumont (2010–2013)
Rebecca Sharpless, Fort Worth (2010–2013)
Cecil E. (Eddie) Weller Jr., Houston (2010–2013)
Emilio Zamora, Austin (2012–2015)
J. P. Bryan, Houston, Honorary Life Board Member
John W. Crain, Dallas, Honorary Life Board Member
annual meeting
New Fellows Announced and Awards Presented
O
n March 2 at
the 2012 Annual
Meeting, the
Association honored those
who have excelled in Texas
history research, teaching,
and scholarship as thenSecond Vice President
Gregg Cantrell presided
at the Fellows Luncheon.
Bruce A. Glasrud, chair of
the Fellows Committee,
announced the 2012 Fellows: J. P. Bryan of Houston, Cynthia E. Orozco
of Eastern New Mexico
University at Ruidoso, and Frances
Brannen Vick of Dallas.
Recognized for his development
and dissemination of Texas history, Mr.
Bryan demonstrates exemplary scholarly
activity. His determination to strengthen
TSHA and his encouragement of others
to write and publish have contributed
to the appreciation of Texas history by
a broad cross-section of the public. A
long-time advocate of Texas historical
and preservation efforts, he has served
as president of the Association (19821983), president and chairman of the
Texas Historical Foundation, chairman
on the Development/Advisory Board for
the Institute of Texas Cultures, trustee
for the Nita Stewart Haley Memorial
Library, and commissioner for the Texas
Historical Commission. His collecting
activities and his preservation of materials support the writing and publication
of others so that he has affected, directly
or indirectly, the scholarly activities of
those who write or will write on Texas.
Professor Orozco, currently Chair
of the History and Humanities Department at Eastern New Mexico University
at Ruidoso, has a distinguished career in
academia that spans more than twentyfive years in which she has become an
influential figure in Mexican American
scholarship. With numerous contribu-
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2012 Fellows, Frances Brannen Vick, J. P.
Bryan, and Cynthia E. Orozco (l-r).
Tyler Award recipients Stephen Bogener (l)
and William Tydeman (r) with Tyler Award
Committee Chair Paula Marks (center).
Harold L. Smith (l) receives Carroll Award
from Committee Chair F. Todd Smith (r).
tions to historical investigation, she is best known
for her acclaimed book,
No Mexicans, Women, or
Dogs Allowed. Her scholarly research on women
has been recognized by
civic organizations, among
them LULAC, which has
several times bestowed
awards for her work. Dr.
Orozco’s achievements
demonstrate a scholar’s
“special aptitude for
historical investigation”
and her record ranks
among those who best exemplify Texas
scholarship.
Held in high esteem for writing and
editing, and for leadership in publishing, Ms. Vick has written books and
numerous articles on Texas history. In
her distinguished work as an editor, she
has helped many, including current and
past Fellows, succeed in publishing.
Having established and led two presses,
she has been involved in publishing
more than 200 books, many of which
have received state and national awards.
Voted to membership in the Texas Institute of Letters, Fran Vick also holds an
honorary doctorate from UNT. She has
served as TSHA president (2008–2009)
and also as president for many learned
organ­izations inTexas. With her leadership, fine publications, and voluminous
editorial output, Fran Vick has made
enormous and far-reaching contributions to Texas history.
Chief Historian Randolph B. “Mike”
Campbell announced the recipients of
the Association’s Awards and Fellowships. Information appears on the website at www.TSHAonline.org and will be
featured in the Collection section of the
July issue of the Southwestern Historical
Quarterly. The Association congratulates
all new Fellows and those who received
awards and fellowships.
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Phil Collins The Alamo and Beyond Reception at Torch Collection on May 9
J
P. Bryan and the Association will
hold a private book signing and
reception featuring renowned
musician and Texana collector Phil
Collins and his new book, The Alamo and
Beyond: A Collector’s Journey on May 9
from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Torch
Energy Advisors in
Houston. Tickets
for the event
will include a
numbered and
signed copy of the
limited edition
book with slipcase,
which is published
by State House
Press. Attendees
will tour the Torch
Collection amassed by
J. P. Bryan. With more
than 27,000 pieces, it is
the largest private collection
of Texana. Hosted by Torch
Energy Advisors, the event will
include mariachis, margaritas, and a
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The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey by Phil Collins with illustrations by Gary S.
Zaboly, limited edition, numbered signed, with slip case.
Mexican food buffet. A portion of the
ticket price will support TSHA. As
space is limited, early reservations are
n avid student of the battle of the Alamo since his boyhood, musician
Phil Collins began building his impressive Alamo and Texas
Revolution collection. His book,
The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey,
tells the story of the Texas Revolution
through artifacts and documents from
his private collection. Here, for the first
time in history, are the artifacts, relics, and
documents that compose the Phil Collins
collection, presented in a beautifully
designed color book with slip case. Collins
describes what each piece in this impressive
assemblage means to him, with photographs
by Ben Powell and Gary Zaboly’s pen-andink drawings. Essays by Texas historians
Bruce Winders, Don Frazier, and Stephen
Courtesy of Phil Collins and State
Hardin provide historical background to
House Press.
the collection.
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suggested. The Association is grateful to
Phil Collins and to J.P. Bryan for making
the fund-raising event possible.
The Alamo and Beyond with
Phil Collins Book Signing and
Reception
May 9, 2012, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Torch Energy Advisors
1331 Lamar, Suite 1450, Houston
Tickets: $395 for individual
or $495 for couple
includes one numbered and signed
limited edition book in slipcase.
Mariachis/Margaritas/Mexican Food
A portion of the ticket price will be tax
deductible and will support the TSHA.
To purchase tickets or for information,
call (940) 369-5200 or email
TSHAonline@TSHAonline.org
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Members Attend Handbook of Texas Music Launch
Former Texas State Historian Light Cummins
attends launch. Pictured are Casey Monahan,
Laurie Jasinski, Augie Meyers, Light
Cummins, and Ann Smith.
M
embers of the Association
attended the launch festivities
for The Handbook of Texas
Music, Second Edition on March 17, at
the Bob Bullock Texas State History
Museum in Austin. Victoria and Light
Cummins, Ruth and Frank Kiel, Betty
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TSHA member Ruth Keil with Gary
Hartman. Courtesy of Ann Smith.
Laurie Jasinski and Casey Monahan prepare
to sign books at the launch. Courtesy of Donald
Olson.
and Ron Patterson, Dave Oliphant, and
Donald Olson offered congratulations
as their books were signed. Joining
book editor Laurie E. Jasinski in signing
books were Casey Monahan, who
wrote the introduction; Gary Hartman,
Director of the Center for Texas Music
History at Texas State University; and
Ann Smith, Handbook Data Management
Editor. Held in conjunction with the
opening of the museum exhibit “Texas
Music Roadtrip” curated by Hartman,
the event included a free concert by the
Texas Tornados.
Attend San Jacinto Symposium April 14
Attend Free San Jacinto Day Festival April 21
San Jacinto Symposium 2012
Linking the Present to the Past: Preserving a Great Texas
Battlefield
Saturday, April 14, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Houston Club
811 Rusk
Houston, TX 77002
$55 covers speakers, lunch,
valet parking in The Houston Club
Building, exhibits, book dealers
and fellowship with
Texas history buffs.
For additional information, call (713) 237-8997,
email sjba-texas@usa.net, or visit
www.sanjacintoconservancy.org
San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment
Saturday, April 21, 2012
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Battle Reenactment at 3:00 p.m.
Free Admission
San Jacinto Museum of History,
One Monument Circle, La Porte
For information call (281) 479-2421 or visit
www.sanjacinto-museum.org
✁
ONE FREE ADMISSION
In celebration of the 76th anniversary of the completion of the Monument, the
San Jacinto Museum is offering one free adult admission to the elevator ride
to the top, the movie Texas Forever!!, AND entrance to the special exhibit.
Valid through March 2013. One coupon per family.
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annual meeting
Highlights of 2012 Meeting in Houston
Cary Wintz, Bernadette Pruitt, Merline Pitre,
Darlene Clark Hine, and Ramona Houston
(l-r) gather before Hine’s Keynote Address.
M
ore than 650 history scholars
and enthusiasts assembled for
the 116th Annual Meeting
on March 1–3, 2012, at the Omni
Houston Hotel in Houston. The 41
informational sessions, 3 workshops,
and an array of events—highlighted by
the Keynote Address—contributed to a
memorable meeting.
Open to all at no charge, the Keynote
Address given by Darlene Clark
Hine and hosted by Texas Southern
University on March 1, was supported
in part by grants from Humanities
Texas and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
TSHA Executive Director Kent Calder
provided introductory remarks before
Hine’s presentation on Civil Rights
in Texas. President Merline Pitre was
instrumental in securing the celebrated
speaker and the venue at TSU.
Festivities had begun at noon on
Merline Pitre prepares to address the audience
at the Presidential Banquet.
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Stephen Duffy, Victoria Buenger, Vice
President Gregg Cantrell, Past President
(2008) Frank de la Teja, and Stephanie Cole,
(l-r), enjoy the Presidential Reception at the
Torch Collection.
Kent Calder, Judith McArthur, and Merline
Pitre (l-r) prepare to address the Women in
Texas History Luncheon audience.
March 1 with the Women in Texas
History Luncheon, as Judith N.
McArthur presented Maternity Wars:
the Battle over the Sheppard-Towner Act
in Texas. After Thursday’s afternoon
sessions, the Presidential Reception was
held at Torch Energy to honor incoming
President Watson Arnold. Before
Merline Pitre introduced Dr. Arnold,
attendees enjoyed a tour of the Torch
Collection and brief remarks by
J. P. Bryan. Guests then proceeded to
the Keynote Address at TSU.
Friday morning started with the
Book Lovers’ and Texana Collectors’
Breakfast as Sally Anne Schmidt, curator
of the Nau Civil War Collection,
discussed Collecting the Civil War with
images from the vast collection. At
noon, during the Fellows Luncheon,
the Association honored research,
teaching, and scholarship in Texas
history. After the 2012 Fellows were
inducted and the Association’s awards
and fellowships were announced, Joseph
A. Pratt of the University of Houston
presented Houston: Energy Capital of
the World? for consideration. During
the business meeting that followed,
Executive Director Kent Calder and
Chief Historian Randolph B. Campbell
reported on the Association’s activities
during the past year.
After the afternoon sessions, the
Graduate Student Mixer gathered
TSHA Fellows and graduate students.
Bidders hurried to place final bids in
the Silent Auction before it concluded.
The Presidential Banquet followed
as the Association honored the year’s
accomplishments of Merline Pitre.
Introduced by Watson Arnold, Dr.
Pitre spoke on Texas and the Master
Civil Rights Narrative: A Case Study of
Black Females in Houston before dinner
was served.
As the sessions ended on Saturday,
three optional tours of Houston began.
Later that afternoon, the Live Auction,
hosted by Heritage Auctions, opened
to spirited bidding. A portion of the
proceeds will benefit TSHA.
Please mark your calendars for the
117th Annual Meeting on February
28–March 2, 2013 at the Renaissance
Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth.
Watson Arnold with Tricia Arnold (center) and
their guests at the Presidential Banquet.
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education
Webb Society Convenes in Houston
Lee College Chapter members celebrate award for best Chapter Project
with sponsor John Britt (center).
Lower Division Caldwell Award winners Lynna McGuyer, (l), first
place, and Cheryl Dabney (r), second place, pose with Steve Cure.
T
he Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society met on March 2–3 in
Houston for the Spring Business
Meeting, scholarly presentations, and
Awards Ceremony that were held in
conjunction with the TSHA Annual
Meeting. Chaired by Marcus Turner of
San Jacinto College-Central Campus,
the Business Meeting on Friday was attended by chapter representatives from
Sam Houston State University, San
Jacinto College-South Campus, Lamar
University, Lee College, Northeast
Texas Community College, San Jacinto
College-Central Campus, Jacksonville
College, San Jacinto College-North
Campus, University of North Texas,
Tyler Junior College, and the University of Houston-Downtown. Chapters
presented brief synopses of their past
and upcoming activities for the year and
discussed their experiences.
Saturday’s activities began with the
session History in Action: The College
Classroom in 2012 during which the work
of two 2011 Caldwell Memorial Award
recipients, Carlos Mendez of Northeast
Texas Community College and Zachary
Scott of the University of HoustonClear Lake, was presented. The session
concluded as TSHA Fellow and First
Vice President Gregg Cantrell, of Texas
Christian University, inspired Webb
Society members with his insights as
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Andrew P. Yox of Northeast Texas Community
College (r) receives congratulations from Steve
Cure (l) for winning the DeBoe Award.
Graduate Division Caldwell Award winners
Debbie Liles, (l), first place; and Karen Wisely
(r), second place; pose with their advising professor, Elizabeth Turner (center) of UNT.
a professional historian.
At the Awards Ceremony the C. M.
and Cora Caldwell Memorial Awards for
outstanding research and writing were
presented in addition to the David C.
DeBoe Memorial Award for outstanding
sponsorship of a Webb Society Chapter.
Andrew P. Yox received the 2012 DeBoe
Award for his outstanding sponsorship of the Chapter at Northeast Texas
Community College. The Lee College
Chapter won the Caldwell Award for the
best Chapter Project. Of the numerous
entries submitted in the 2012 Caldwell
Writing Competition, the following
received awards: in the Lower Division,
undergraduates with less than 60 hours,
First Place went to Lynna McGuyer,
Second Place to Cheryl Dabney, Third
Place to Rebeca Izaguirre, and Fourth
Place to Sarah Thomas; in the Upper
Division, undergraduates with 60 or
more hours, First Place went to Bradley
Hasse, Second Place to I. Jacqueline
Zamora, Third Place to Victoria Davila,
and Fourth Place to Cameron Smith;
and in the Graduate Division, First
Place went to Debbie Liles and Second
Place to Karen Wisely. All 2012 Junior
and Senior Division Caldwell Award
entries will be considered for publication
in the Society’s journal Touchstone.
The Webb Society would like to
encourage ALL college or university
students to participate in the Caldwell
Writing Competition. For more information, visit www.tshaonline.org or call
at (940) 369-5200.
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education
2012 Mary Jon and J. P. Bryan Leadership in Education Award
T
he Association
including the Southeast Council,
takes great pride
World Affairs Council of
in recognizing
Houston, the Houston Holocaust
outstanding educators
Museum, and will serve as the
whose contributions
2012 President of the Texas
have had a significant
Council for the Social Studies.
impact on history
Susan’s students benefit from her
education, especially
experiences and travel abroad.
Texas history. Thanks to
She has traveled as a Fulbright
the ongoing generosity
Fellow to both China and India
of Mary Jon and
and has served as a member of
J. P. Bryan, we are able
the ambassadorial delegation to
to accompany this
Australia, England, Scotland,
award with a $5,000.00
Greece, Italy, and France. Susan
monetary prize, the
has made outstanding contributions
largest of all TSHA
to her community, serving as
prize amounts. Of
J.P. Bryan presents the Mary Jon and J. P. Bryan Leadership in Education a volunteer at the Houston
the many outstanding
Holocaust Museum and the Sam
Award to Susan Locklear at the 2012 Annual Meeting.
nominees considered,
Houston Museum, participating
this year the committee
in the Relay for Life Cancer Walk
extend far beyond her middle school
selected Susan Locklear to receive this
and
the
Lions Club Walk for Sight, and
classroom in Pasadena Independent
prestigious award.
for
the
last
25 years has served as a Bible
School District. She is a member
Susan Locklear’s contributions
Class
teacher.
of various professional associations,
Texas History Day 2012 Call
for Judges
T
his year, more
than eleven
hundred students
will participate at the
state level of the Texas
History Day contest,
submitting more than
five hundred entries. As the sponsor of
the program, the Association depends
on our volunteers to provide the rising
historians with a quality experience.
As one of the largest and most
successful History Day programs in the
nation, we require a substantial number
of judges. The past two years have
seen explosive growth in the Web Site
category, thereby requiring even more
qualified judges than in previous years.
We ask for your help at History
Day 2012. There are two ways to judge
History Day projects. For those living
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in or able to travel to Austin, we need
on-site judges May 4–5. The largest
number of judges is needed early on
Saturday, May 5. If you cannot be in
Austin, we are always in need of Paper
and Web Site judges. If you choose this
option, you can evaluate History Day
projects prior to May 4 from your home
or office.
Information about this year’s event
is available at www.TSHAonline.org or
by calling (940)369-5200. To volunteer,
request, complete, and return a judge
information form or visit http://tx.nhd.
org/ud/templates/register.php to signup online.
Even long-time judges are astounded
each year by the quality of historical
research conducted by the middle school
and high school students in the History
Day program. We invite you to spend
part of May 4–5 with us evaluating the
best student historical research in the
country.
Still Time to Get the Final
Texas Insights Issue of
2011–2012
T
exas Insights is the online
e-newsletter of the Association
specifically for Texas history
educators. Each issue highlights
resources found on TeachingTexas.
org as well as historical content
and updates about upcoming
opportunities. Visit www.
teachingtexas.org/enewsletter to
see past issues and to sign up to
receive email notification of issues
as they are posted. The next issue,
arriving in early May, focuses on
late 20th Century history content as
well as summer staff development
opportunities, so sign up today!
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