At the Annual Meeting’s business meeting on March 2, the 2012–2013 Second Vice

President and six Directors of the Association were elected. They are John L. Nau III, Second Vice President, and board members Kay Bailey Hutchison

of Dallas, Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson of San Antonio, Jane Cook Barnhill of Brenham, James H. Clement Jr. of Dallas, Lynn Denton of Austin, and Emilio Zamora of Austin. Each brings valuable knowledge and a passion for Texas history and the Association to the Board.

Details about the new board mem-bers and their many accomplishments will appear in the Collection section of the July issue of the Southwestern Histori-cal Quarterly. Biographical information about all board members is posted at www.TSHAonline.org.

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boArd of directorsWelcome Officers and New Board Members

Kay Bailey Hutchison, Dallas, courtesy U.S. Senate.

Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson, San Antonio.

Jane Cook Barnhill, Brenham.

James H. Clement Jr., Dallas.

Lynn Denton, Austin.

Emilio Zamora, Austin.

2012 Board of Directors

Watson C. ArnoldPresident

Fort Worth

Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson, San Antonio (2012–2013)

Jane Cook Barnhill, Brenham (2012–2015)Carlos Blanton, College Station (2010–2013)James H. Clement Jr., Dallas (2012–2015)Stephen C. Cook, Houston (2011–2014)Lynn Denton, Austin (2012–2015)Jeffrey Dunn, Dallas (2010–2013)David A. Gravelle, Dallas (2011–2014)Albert “Boo” Hausser, San Antonio (2011–2014)

Kay Bailey Hutchison, Dallas (2012–2015)Benjamin Johnson, Dallas (2010–2013)Richard B. McCaslin, Denton (2011–2014)Mary Kelley Scheer, Beaumont (2010–2013)Rebecca Sharpless, Fort Worth (2010–2013)Cecil E. (Eddie) Weller Jr., Houston (2010–2013)Emilio Zamora, Austin (2012–2015)J. P. Bryan, Houston, Honorary Life Board MemberJohn W. Crain, Dallas, Honorary Life Board Member

Gregg CantrellFirst Vice President

Fort Worth

John L. Nau, III Second Vice President

Houston

Merline PitrePast President (2011)

Houston

Dianne Garrett PowellPast President (2010)

San Antonio

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New Fellows Announced and Awards Presented

on March 2 at the 2012 Annual Meeting, the

Association honored those who have excelled in Texas history research, teaching, and scholarship as then-Second Vice President Gregg Cantrell presided at the Fellows Luncheon. Bruce A. Glasrud, chair of the Fellows Committee, announced the 2012 Fel-lows: J. P. Bryan of Hous-ton, Cynthia E. Orozco of Eastern New Mexico University at Ruidoso, and Frances Brannen Vick of Dallas.

Recognized for his development and dissemination of Texas history, Mr. Bryan demonstrates exemplary scholarly activity. His determination to strengthen TSHA and his encouragement of others to write and publish have contributed to the appreciation of Texas history by a broad cross-section of the public. A long-time advocate of Texas historical and preservation efforts, he has served as president of the Association (1982-1983), president and chairman of the Texas Historical Foundation, chairman on the Development/Advisory Board for the Institute of Texas Cultures, trustee for the Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library, and commissioner for the Texas Historical Commission. His collecting activities and his preservation of materi-als support the writing and publication of others so that he has affected, directly or indirectly, the scholarly activities of those who write or will write on Texas.

Professor Orozco, currently Chair of the History and Humanities Depart-ment at Eastern New Mexico University at Ruidoso, has a distinguished career in academia that spans more than twenty-five years in which she has become an influential figure in Mexican American scholarship. With numerous contribu-

tions to historical investi-gation, she is best known for her acclaimed book, No Mexicans, Women, or Dogs Allowed. Her schol-arly research on women has been recognized by civic organizations, among them LULAC, which has several times bestowed awards for her work. Dr. Orozco’s achievements demonstrate a scholar’s “special aptitude for historical investigation” and her record ranks

among those who best exemplify Texas scholarship.

Held in high esteem for writing and editing, and for leadership in publish-ing, Ms. Vick has written books and numerous articles on Texas history. In her distinguished work as an editor, she has helped many, including current and past Fellows, succeed in publishing. Having established and led two presses, she has been involved in publishing more than 200 books, many of which have received state and national awards. Voted to membership in the Texas Insti-tute of Letters, Fran Vick also holds an honorary doctorate from UNT. She has served as TSHA president (2008–2009) and also as president for many learned organ izations inTexas. With her leader-ship, fine publications, and voluminous editorial output, Fran Vick has made enormous and far-reaching contribu-tions to Texas history.

Chief Historian Randolph B. “Mike” Campbell announced the recipients of the Association’s Awards and Fellow-ships. Information appears on the web-site at www.TSHAonline.org and will be featured in the Collection section of the July issue of the Southwestern Historical Quarterly. The Association congratulates all new Fellows and those who received awards and fellowships.

H. Bailey Carroll Award for Best Article in the Southwestern Historical Quarterly: “‘All Good Things Start with the Women’: The Origin of the Texas Birth Control Movement, 1933–1945,” by Harold L. Smith. Vol. CXIV, No. 3

Hernández Fellowship: Alexander MendozaHughes Fellowship: Ava PurkissJenkins Fellowship: Allison SchottensteinSteinfeldt Fellowship: Noel Harris FreezeJones Fellowship: Curtis Milbourn

Harold L. Smith (l) receives Carroll Award from Committee Chair F. Todd Smith (r).

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2012 Fellows, Frances Brannen Vick, J. P. Bryan, and Cynthia E. Orozco (l-r).

Tyler Award recipients Stephen Bogener (l) and William Tydeman (r) with Tyler Award Committee Chair Paula Marks (center).

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Phil Collins The Alamo and Beyond Reception at Torch Collection on May 9

JP. Bryan and the Association will hold a private book signing and reception featuring renowned

musician and Texana collector Phil Collins and his new book, The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey on May 9

from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Torch Energy Advisors in

Houston. Tickets for the event will include a numbered and signed copy of the limited edition book with slipcase, which is published by State House Press. Attendees

will tour the Torch Collection amassed by

J. P. Bryan. With more than 27,000 pieces, it is

the largest private collection of Texana. Hosted by Torch

Energy Advisors, the event will include mariachis, margaritas, and a

Mexican food buffet. A portion of the ticket price will support TSHA. As space is limited, early reservations are

suggested. The Association is grateful to Phil Collins and to J.P. Bryan for making the fund-raising event possible.

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An avid student of the battle of the Alamo since his boyhood, musician Phil Collins began building his impressive Alamo and Texas Revolution collection. His book,

The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey, tells the story of the Texas Revolution through artifacts and documents from his private collection. Here, for the first time in history, are the artifacts, relics, and documents that compose the Phil Collins collection, presented in a beautifully designed color book with slip case. Collins describes what each piece in this impressive assemblage means to him, with photographs by Ben Powell and Gary Zaboly’s pen-and-ink drawings. Essays by Texas historians Bruce Winders, Don Frazier, and Stephen Hardin provide historical background to the collection.

The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey by Phil Collins with illustrations by Gary S. Zaboly, limited edition, numbered signed, with slip case.

Courtesy of Phil Collins and State House Press.

The Alamo and Beyond with Phil Collins Book Signing and

Reception

May 9, 2012, 5:30–7:30 p.m.Torch Energy Advisors

1331 Lamar, Suite 1450, HoustonTickets: $395 for individual

or $495 for coupleincludes one numbered and signed

limited edition book in slipcase.Mariachis/Margaritas/Mexican Food

A portion of the ticket price will be tax deductible and will support the TSHA.To purchase tickets or for information,

call (940) 369-5200 or email TSHAonline@TSHAonline.org

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members of the Association attended the launch festivities for The Handbook of Texas

Music, Second Edition on March 17, at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. Victoria and Light Cummins, Ruth and Frank Kiel, Betty

and Ron Patterson, Dave Oliphant, and Donald Olson offered congratulations as their books were signed. Joining book editor Laurie E. Jasinski in signing books were Casey Monahan, who wrote the introduction; Gary Hartman, Director of the Center for Texas Music

History at Texas State University; and Ann Smith, Handbook Data Management Editor. Held in conjunction with the opening of the museum exhibit “Texas Music Roadtrip” curated by Hartman, the event included a free concert by the Texas Tornados.

in the spotlightMembers Attend Handbook of Texas Music Launch

Attend San Jacinto Symposium April 14

San Jacinto Symposium 2012Linking the Present to the Past: Preserving a Great Texas

BattlefieldSaturday, April 14, 20129:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Houston Club811 Rusk

Houston, TX 77002$55 covers speakers, lunch,

valet parking in The Houston ClubBuilding, exhibits, book dealers

and fellowship withTexas history buffs.

For additional information, call (713) 237-8997, email sjba-texas@usa.net, or visit www.sanjacintoconservancy.org

Attend Free San Jacinto Day Festival April 21

San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle ReenactmentSaturday, April 21, 2012

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Battle Reenactment at 3:00 p.m.

Free AdmissionSan Jacinto Museum of History, One Monument Circle, La Porte

For information call (281) 479-2421 or visit www.sanjacinto-museum.org

O N E F R E E A D M I S S I O N

In celebration of the 76th anniversary of the completion of the Monument, the San Jacinto Museum is offering one free adult admission to the elevator ride

to the top, the movie Texas Forever!!, AND entrance to the special exhibit. Valid through March 2013. One coupon per family.

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Laurie Jasinski and Casey Monahan prepare to sign books at the launch. Courtesy of Donald Olson.

Former Texas State Historian Light Cummins attends launch. Pictured are Casey Monahan, Laurie Jasinski, Augie Meyers, Light Cummins, and Ann Smith.

TSHA member Ruth Keil with Gary Hartman. Courtesy of Ann Smith.

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Highlights of 2012 Meeting in Houston

Cary Wintz, Bernadette Pruitt, Merline Pitre, Darlene Clark Hine, and Ramona Houston (l-r) gather before Hine’s Keynote Address.

Stephen Duffy, Victoria Buenger, Vice President Gregg Cantrell, Past President (2008) Frank de la Teja, and Stephanie Cole, (l-r), enjoy the Presidential Reception at the Torch Collection.

Kent Calder, Judith McArthur, and Merline Pitre (l-r) prepare to address the Women in Texas History Luncheon audience.

more than 650 history scholars and enthusiasts assembled for the 116th Annual Meeting

on March 1–3, 2012, at the Omni Houston Hotel in Houston. The 41 informational sessions, 3 workshops, and an array of events—highlighted by the Keynote Address—contributed to a memorable meeting.

Open to all at no charge, the Keynote Address given by Darlene Clark Hine and hosted by Texas Southern University on March 1, was supported in part by grants from Humanities Texas and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. TSHA Executive Director Kent Calder provided introductory remarks before Hine’s presentation on Civil Rights in Texas. President Merline Pitre was instrumental in securing the celebrated speaker and the venue at TSU.

Festivities had begun at noon on

March 1 with the Women in Texas History Luncheon, as Judith N. McArthur presented Maternity Wars: the Battle over the Sheppard-Towner Act in Texas. After Thursday’s afternoon sessions, the Presidential Reception was held at Torch Energy to honor incoming President Watson Arnold. Before Merline Pitre introduced Dr. Arnold, attendees enjoyed a tour of the Torch Collection and brief remarks by J. P. Bryan. Guests then proceeded to the Keynote Address at TSU.

Friday morning started with the Book Lovers’ and Texana Collectors’ Breakfast as Sally Anne Schmidt, curator of the Nau Civil War Collection, discussed Collecting the Civil War with images from the vast collection. At noon, during the Fellows Luncheon, the Association honored research, teaching, and scholarship in Texas history. After the 2012 Fellows were inducted and the Association’s awards and fellowships were announced, Joseph A. Pratt of the University of Houston presented Houston: Energy Capital of the World? for consideration. During the business meeting that followed, Executive Director Kent Calder and Chief Historian Randolph B. Campbell reported on the Association’s activities during the past year.

After the afternoon sessions, the Graduate Student Mixer gathered

TSHA Fellows and graduate students. Bidders hurried to place final bids in the Silent Auction before it concluded.The Presidential Banquet followed as the Association honored the year’s accomplishments of Merline Pitre. Introduced by Watson Arnold, Dr. Pitre spoke on Texas and the Master Civil Rights Narrative: A Case Study of Black Females in Houston before dinner was served.

As the sessions ended on Saturday, three optional tours of Houston began. Later that afternoon, the Live Auction, hosted by Heritage Auctions, opened to spirited bidding. A portion of the proceeds will benefit TSHA.

Please mark your calendars for the 117th Annual Meeting on February 28–March 2, 2013 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth.

Watson Arnold with Tricia Arnold (center) and their guests at the Presidential Banquet.

Merline Pitre prepares to address the audience at the Presidential Banquet.

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education

the Walter Prescott Webb Histori-cal Society met on March 2–3 in Houston for the Spring Business

Meeting, scholarly presentations, and Awards Ceremony that were held in conjunction with the TSHA Annual Meeting. Chaired by Marcus Turner of San Jacinto College-Central Campus, the Business Meeting on Friday was at-tended by chapter representatives from Sam Houston State University, San Jacinto College-South Campus, Lamar University, Lee College, Northeast Texas Community College, San Jacinto College-Central Campus, Jacksonville College, San Jacinto College-North Campus, University of North Texas, Tyler Junior College, and the Univer-sity of Houston-Downtown. Chapters presented brief synopses of their past and upcoming activities for the year and discussed their experiences.

Saturday’s activities began with the session History in Action: The College Classroom in 2012 during which the work of two 2011 Caldwell Memorial Award recipients, Carlos Mendez of Northeast Texas Community College and Zachary Scott of the University of Houston-Clear Lake, was presented. The session concluded as TSHA Fellow and First Vice President Gregg Cantrell, of Texas Christian University, inspired Webb Society members with his insights as

a professional historian.At the Awards Ceremony the C. M.

and Cora Caldwell Memorial Awards for outstanding research and writing were presented in addition to the David C. DeBoe Memorial Award for outstanding sponsorship of a Webb Society Chapter. Andrew P. Yox received the 2012 DeBoe Award for his outstanding sponsor-ship of the Chapter at Northeast Texas Community College. The Lee College Chapter won the Caldwell Award for the best Chapter Project. Of the numerous entries submitted in the 2012 Caldwell Writing Competition, the following received awards: in the Lower Division, undergraduates with less than 60 hours, First Place went to Lynna McGuyer, Second Place to Cheryl Dabney, Third

Place to Rebeca Izaguirre, and Fourth Place to Sarah Thomas; in the Upper Division, undergraduates with 60 or more hours, First Place went to Bradley Hasse, Second Place to I. Jacqueline Zamora, Third Place to Victoria Davila, and Fourth Place to Cameron Smith; and in the Graduate Division, First Place went to Debbie Liles and Second Place to Karen Wisely. All 2012 Junior and Senior Division Caldwell Award entries will be considered for publication in the Society’s journal Touchstone.

The Webb Society would like to encourage ALL college or university students to participate in the Caldwell Writing Competition. For more infor-mation, visit www.tshaonline.org or call at (940) 369-5200.

Andrew P. Yox of Northeast Texas Community College (r) receives congratulations from Steve Cure (l) for winning the DeBoe Award.

Graduate Division Caldwell Award winners Debbie Liles, (l), first place; and Karen Wisely (r), second place; pose with their advising profes-sor, Elizabeth Turner (center) of UNT.

Webb Society Convenes in Houston

Lee College Chapter members celebrate award for best Chapter Project with sponsor John Britt (center).

Lower Division Caldwell Award winners Lynna McGuyer, (l), first place, and Cheryl Dabney (r), second place, pose with Steve Cure.

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educAtion2012 Mary Jon and J. P. Bryan Leadership in Education Award

the Association takes great pride in recognizing

outstanding educators whose contributions have had a significant impact on history education, especially Texas history. Thanks to the ongoing generosity of Mary Jon and J. P. Bryan, we are able to accompany this award with a $5,000.00

largest of all TSHA prize amounts. Of the many outstanding nominees considered, this year the committee selected Susan Locklear to receive this prestigious award.

extend far beyond her middle school classroom in Pasadena Independent School District. She is a member of various professional associations,

including the Southeast Council, World Affairs Council of Houston, the Houston Holocaust Museum, and will serve as the 2012 President of the Texas Council for the Social Studies. Susan’s students benefit from her experiences and travel abroad. She has traveled as a Fulbright Fellow to both China and India and has served as a member of the ambassadorial delegation to Australia, England, Scotland, Greece, Italy, and France. Susan

to her community, serving as a volunteer at the Houston Holocaust Museum and the Sam Houston Museum, participating in the Relay for Life Cancer Walk

and the Lions Club Walk for Sight, and

Class teacher.

J.P. Bryan presents the Mary Jon and J. P. Bryan Leadership in Education Award to Susan Locklear at the 2012 Annual Meeting.

Texas History Day 2012 Call for Judges

this year, more than eleven

hundred students will participate at the

History Day contest, submitting more than five hundred entries. As the sponsor of the program, the Association depends

historians with a quality experience. As one of the largest and most

successful History Day programs in the nation, we require a substantial number of judges. The past two years have seen explosive growth in the Web Site category, thereby requiring even more qualified judges than in previous years.

We ask for your help at History Day 2012. There are two ways to judge History Day projects. For those living

in or able to travel to Austin, we need on-site judges May 4–5. The largest number of judges is needed early on Saturday, May 5. If you cannot be in Austin, we are always in need of Paper and Web Site judges. If you choose this option, you can evaluate History Day projects prior to May 4 from your home or office.

Information about this year’s event is available at www.TSHAonline.org or by calling (940)369-5200. To volunteer, request, complete, and return a judge information form or visit http://tx.nhd.org/ud/templates/register.php to sign-up online.

Even long-time judges are astounded each year by the quality of historical research conducted by the middle school and high school students in the History Day program. We invite you to spend part of May 4–5 with us evaluating the best student historical research in the country.

Still Time to Get the Final Texas Insights Issue of 2011–2012

texas Insights is the online e-newsletter of the Association

specifically for Texas history educators. Each issue highlights resources found on TeachingTexas.org as well as historical content and updates about upcoming opportunities. Visit www.teachingtexas.org/enewsletter to see past issues and to sign up to receive email notification of issues

late 20th Century history content as well as summer staff development opportunities, so sign up today!

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