Center for Texas Studies

Who were the original Populists and how did they shape American politics? Gregg Cantrell, author of The People's Revolt and the Roots of American Liberalism, will explore the historical roots of Texas populism and the hallmarks of the movement. He will contrast historic populists' contribution to the development of American liberalism with the identity of populists in politics today. Gregg Cantrell holds... Read more »

This second in a three-part survey course of Fort Worth history explores the city's transition from frontier town to 20th century industrial center, and includes discussion of the development of the Stockyards, labor and social challenges, the Depression, Frontier Centennial, and the World War Two years The class is divided into two evenings of lecture... Read more »