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Texas Philosophical Society Book Award
Herman Ehrenberg’s memoir of the Texas Revolution, originally published in Germany in 1843 as Texas und seine Revolution [Texas and its Revolution] is considered to be the most thorough account of the Texas Revolution that exists and therefore is incredibly important as a primary source. But it is problematic. The Handbook of Texas has this to say about Ehrenberg: “…As … Continue reading Texas Philosophical Society Book Award
Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour
The Nesbitt Memorial Library hosted the annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery tour in the old cemetery in Columbus this past weekend (November 4th and 5th). The weather was mild. the rain held off, and the tour sold out. Volunteers dressed up in period costumes and told the stories of interesting men and women who … Continue reading Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour
H. Bailey Carroll award
Book Opening at the Bob Bullock Museum
On June 7th, 2023, the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin hosted a book opening for myself and my co-author William(Bill) Clamurro for our book, Duty to Serve, Duty to Conscience: The Story of two Conscientious Objector Combat Medics during the Vietnam War. It was by all accounts very successful. About fifty people showed up for … Continue reading Book Opening at the Bob Bullock Museum
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