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Graphic for Revolutions and Constitutions: Nation-Building in the Americas after 1776
Revolutions and Constitutions: Nation-Building in the Americas after 1776
Feb. 27 to Dec. 14, All Day
Benson Latin American Collection
Explore how the ideals of 1776 helped spark independence movements and new constitutions across Latin America, reshaping the political map of the Americas. Created in collaboration with UT Austin undergraduate history students and faculty.
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Scheduled
Square promotional graphic with a soft gradient background blending orange, yellow, green and blue tones. Large centered white text with a dark outline reads: “Comics and Zines: Staff Picks from the Benson Collection.” The Texas Libraries logo appears in white at the bottom center.
Comics and Zines: Staff Picks from the Benson Collection
July 21, 2026 to March 12, 2027, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Benson Latin American Collection
Comics & Zines: Staff Picks from the Benson Collection, explores Latin American and U.S. Latinx visual culture through the unique perspectives of the Benson staff who build, process, and care for these archives.
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Scheduled
Promotional graphic for a Texas Libraries event titled “Texas to Chile: Dave Oliphant Across the Poetic Bridge.” The design features a yellow-to-orange gradient background with large white title text. Event details are displayed in blue and dark gray banners with calendar, clock, and location icons: Oct. 29, 4–5:30 p.m., at the Benson Latin American Collection. The Texas Libraries logo appears centered at the bottom of the graphic.
Closing Reception for "Texas to Chile: Dave Oliphant across the poetic bridge" Exhibition
Oct. 29, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Benson Latin American Collection
Celebrating Dave Oliphant's six decades of literary exchange, translation, and university service.