Events
-
-
From Louisiana, to Texas, to Spain: Searching in Spanish Archives for an American Story
Fort Worth Library 500 W. Third St., Fort Worth, TX, United StatesCenter for Texas Studies Director, Dr. Gene Allen Smith, will describe his journey as he follows the trail a Frenchman in Louisiana into Spanish Texas through the Spanish Archivo de Indies http://www.mecd.gob.es/cultura-mecd/en/areas-cultura/archivos.html. It is far more than tapas, cervezas, and wonderful jamon iberico. Gene Smith is a professor of history at TCU specializing in American... Read more »
-
-
How to Research and Publish a Family History Narrative
Fort Worth Library 500 W. Third St., Fort Worth, TX, United StatesDo you have family stories that need to be recorded? Did some of your ancestors lead interesting lives which should be shared? Join us to get tips and tricks from Edward Wright who has researched, written, and published two books based on the family lore of two of his great-grandfathers. Edward Wright, an electrical engineer... Read more »
-
Assessing the 2016 Election: Historical and Contemporary Lessons
Texas Christian University 3015 Merida Ave., Fort Worth, TX, United StatesTCU political science professor James Riddlesperger will share historical patterns and current polling data to shed light on the upcoming election on November 8 in this two-evening course. Dates are October 4 & 6 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Tuition $63. Discounts available for seniors and TCU faculty, staff, and students.