UT Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Center for American History to be Named For Former Governor Dolph Briscoe News release, read more at http://www.utexas.edu/news/2008/12/01/cah_briscoe/  December 1, 2008 It begins   "AUSTIN, Texas — The Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin will be named for Dolph Briscoe, former governor of Texas, following gifts totaling $15 million. The naming of the "Dolph Briscoe Center for American History" recognizes his support for preserving and promoting Texas and U.S. history. The gift is the largest in the history of the Center, and follows Briscoe's previous financial and in-kind support for the Center's programs and collections." 22 minute video at: http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/2008/12/02/briscoe-cah/