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Showing posts with label Alamo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alamo. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

New DRT Library Librarian and Archivist

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library at the Alamo announce some personnel transitions.  Elaine Burns, a wonderful person and librarian, is retiring from her ten years as Library Director, and Leslie Stapleton is promoted to that position.  Caitlin Donnelly has been appointed as archivist.  See the stories at


Monday, July 21, 2008

Theater - Alamo

A play entitled: 'The Phantom Of The Alamo,'
The show began back on June 18th 2008 and runs through July 25th 2008.
Days and times for this event are: Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and Fridays at 7:00 PM. For tickets, you can call: 210-227-2751 and enjoy!
Phantom Of The Alamo
Magik Theatre
420 South Alamo
San Antonio, Tx. 78205
Telephone: 210-227-2751

Sunday, July 06, 2008

Interactive Alamo?

Learn American History Through Online Time Machine by Lily Chaos

Lily informs us a an interactive game, invented by a Houstonian, through which kids will learn history, as if they'd been there.  One of the illustrations is of the Alamo.
 

Friday, June 06, 2008

DRT Library Director at Alamo

http://www.lisjobs.com/jobs/item.asp?ID=38628

The description begins
"Responsibilities:
Provides direction and administration of the Texas history research library located on the Alamo Historical Complex. Responsible for collection development and its security, physical maintenance, and preservation. Promotes the library's collections through tours and presentations and plans public forums. Oversees accessioning, cataloging, processing, preparation of finding aids, reference services, and automated library network. Responsible for budget development and maintenance of financial records. Prepares grant proposals and supervises fundraising efforts. Responsible for public relations with potential library donors, DRT members, and public presentations. Supervises staff of four professionals and three paraprofessionals. Reports to the Library Committee of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas."