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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2008
Contact:
, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7379
Fax: (512) 974-7379
TexTreasures Grant Awarded to the Austin History Center
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) awarded a $12,889 TexTreasures grant to the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, for the purpose of digitizing the complete Hubert Jones collection of 471 glass plate negatives. Hubert Jones, an Austin resident and University of Texas Professor, donated the glass plates in the 1950s. The Hubert Jones collection compliments the Austin History Center’s existing 19th century photograph collection and includes portraits and examples of the style of dress at that time. The extremely delicate nature of glass plate negatives has hitherto made these images unavailable to the public. The TexTreasures funded digitization will finally allow patrons access to these unique images from our local history.
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 please call (512) 974-7400 or visit www.cityofaustin.org/library.
About the TexTreasures Grant
“The TexTreasures grant program focuses on making unique library collections accessible through a wide range of activities, such as organizing, cataloging, indexing, or digitizing local materials.” said TexShare Program Coordinator Ann Mason. The grants are a component of the TexShare Program of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. TexShare emphasizes the benefits of statewide library resource sharing so that Texans can acquire the widest possible range of information. Other components of TexShare include online research databases, a library card that allows for statewide borrowing of materials, and a courier service that affords quick delivery between libraries.
About the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC)
TSLAC helps Texans find the information they seek. The people of Texas utilize TSLAC services and programs to effectively use information and materials that improve their lives, the lives of their families, and their communities. Since 1909, TSLAC has carried out a commitment of making information work for all Texans by providing history and genealogical services, federal and state government documents, electronic research, and library services to Texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities. For more information, go to http://www.tsl.state.tx.us or email pio@tsl.state.tx.us.
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