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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2006
Contact:
, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442
Register Today for Free January Oral History Workshop
Austin and Austinites during World War II
Registration Limited to First 40 Registrants
On Saturday, January 28, 2006, the Austin History Center Association and the Texas Historical Commission are co-hosting a workshop for the public from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Austin History Center Reception Room. There is no charge, but the workshop is limited to 40 persons, and reservations are required.
Titled “Voice of World War II in Texas,” the workshop will train attendees to conduct oral histories relating to the war years in Austin and Travis County. Presenters include: Dan K. Utley, Chief Historian, Texas Historical Commission; William A. McWhorter, Military History Sites Coordinator, Texas Historical Commission; and Cynthia J. Beeman, Director, History Programs Division, Texas Historical Commission. Register by emailing sharmyn.lilly@ahca.net or by calling 974-7383 to register, leaving the name(s) of the persons attending, email addresses, and telephone numbers. The first 40 members to register will be confirmed.
Note: The photos in this email are from an Austin History Center exhibit “Red Points and Ration Cards: Life in Austin during World War II,” available online at http://www.cityofaustin.org/library/ahc/redpoints/. Also see http://www.thc.state.tx.us/oralhistory/ohdefault.html for more information about conducting oral histories.
The Austin History Center, the local history archives of the Austin Public Library, collects, preserves, and makes available to the public materials documenting the history of Austin and Travis County. It is located at 810 Guadalupe St. The Austin History Center Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization of citizens interested in supporting the Austin History Center and preserving Austin’s unique and diverse history. For membership information, visit www.ahca-store.com or call 974-7499.
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