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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 2, 2007
Contact:
, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442
Veterans of Austin and Travis County: Service & Sacrifice
An Austin History Center Exhibit Honoring the Contributions
of our Military Men and Women
Exhibit Opening Reception Saturday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m.
The Austin History Center, Austin Public Library exhibit Veterans of Austin and Travis County: Service & Sacrifice pays tribute to our military men and women will open on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. This exhibit grew out of a partnership with local veterans groups and the Austin History Center to preserve the names, stories and experiences of the veterans of Austin and Travis County who have given much and asked little. The Veterans of Austin and Travis County Collection brings together new materials for future research. The exhibit highlights specific portions of this new collection, along with unique items from the archives of the Austin History Center providing a glimpse into the unique experience of our military men and women. The “Service & Sacrifice” will be on exhibit from July 21 through January 11, 2008, in the Grand Hallway and Lobby of the Austin History, 810 Guadalupe. The opening reception will include the presentation of colors, music, and food. Special guests will read proclamations and make remarks honoring our military service men and women. The event is free and open to the public.
This exhibit was made possible by support from several veterans organizations who formed a steering committee to guide the work. Dan Arellano, Commander of the Tejanos in Action, is Chairman of the Austin-Travis County Veterans’ Exhibit Steering Committee.
About the Austin History Center
As the local history collection of the Austin Public Library, the Austin History Center provides the public with information about the history, current events, and activities of Austin and Travis County. The Austin History Center collects and preserves information about local governments, businesses, residents, institutions, and neighborhoods so that generations to come will have access to our history. The Austin History Center is located at 810 Guadalupe Street, on the southwest corner of Guadalupe and 9th Streets in downtown Austin. The Austin History is open to the public Mon-Wed: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun: 12 noon -6 p.m. (except holidays). For additional information visit www.cityofaustin.org/library or call (512) 974-7400.
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