Dr. Patrick L. Cox
Center for American History
University of Texas
Austin, TX 78712-0332
(512) 295-4533
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Topics of Expertise
Business and Economic
Texas' Role in 20th Century Events
Texas Arts and Culture
Texas Government and Politics
Resource Preservation
Presentations
1.
Mr. Sam - The Legacy of Speaker Sam Rayburn
Summary:
Examine the most powerful and influential Speaker of the House of Representatives whose congressional career covered the period
from WWI to the Space Age.
Length:
45-60 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Adult
Setup Requirements:
LCD projector and screen preferred
2.
Cactus Jack - John Nance Garner as the Godfather of Modern Texas Politics
Summary:
The former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and Vice President who mentored Sam Rayburn, Lyndon Baines
Johnson and many other Texas and national leaders. Known for his candor and acidic remarks, he once stated that "The vice
presidency isn't worth a bucket of warm spit."
Length:
45-60 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Adult
Setup Requirements:
LCD projector and screen preferred
3.
Texas - A Media Creation
Summary:
Discover how a small group of influential Texas newspaper publishers shaped the modern image of Texas.
Length:
45-60 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Adult
Setup Requirements:
LCD projector and screen preferred
4.
Treasures of the Center for American History
Summary:
Discover the rare historic documents from the Spanish colonial era through modern Texas housed in the collections of The University
of Texas Center for American History. Information about the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum, the John Nance Garner Museum,
and the Winedale will also be shared.
Length:
45-60 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Adult
Setup Requirements:
LCD projector and screen preferred
5.
Ralph W. Yarborough and the Liberal Legacy of Texas
Summary:
Understanding the legacy of Senator Ralph Yarborough and his impact on liberal politics in Texas.
Length:
45-60 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Adult
Setup Requirements:
LCD projector and screen preferred
Areas of Service
Anywhere within Texas
Within 150 Miles of Abilene
Within 150 Miles of Amarillo
Within 150 Miles of Brownsville
Within 150 Miles of Dallas/Fort Worth
Within 150 Miles of El Paso
Within 150 Miles of Houston
Within 150 Miles of San Antonio
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