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Publisher: University of Texas at Austin Advertising World 
 A browsable and searchable directory, arranged topically, of briefly annotated links for advertising and marketing professionals, students, and teachers. From the University of Texas at Austin, Department of Advertising. http://advertising.utexas.edu/world/ Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Business Last updated Jan 10, 2005 Afghanistan Maps
Collection of maps of the country and of individual cities (Herat and Kabul), detailed maps of specific regions, thematic maps (such as ethnolinguistic groups and population), and historical maps. Also provides numerous links to maps on other sites. From the Perry Castañeda Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/afghanistan.html Topics: Maps by Place, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 4, 2004 Migrant Labor Camps (Texas, Date Unknown)
Digitized photographs, with annotations, documenting conditions in Texas migrant labor camps in the 1930s. From The George I. Sánchez Papers, Benson Latin American Collection of The University of Texas at Austin. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/photodraw/sanchez/migrant_camps.html Topics: Agriculture, Labor, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Apr 23, 2002 Archive of Indigenous Languages of Latin America (AILLA)
AILLA is a searchable and browsable "archive of recordings and texts in and about the indigenous languages of Latin America." Features "recordings of naturally-occurring discourse in a wide range of genres, including narratives, ceremonies, oratory, conversations, and songs. Many of these recordings are accompanied by transcriptions." Also includes information about the hundreds of indigenous languages. Registration (free) required. Some materials have access restrictions. From the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.ailla.utexas.org/ Topics: Archives, Internet, Languages, Music, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 24, 2005 Russian and East European Network Information Center (REENIC)
The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Texas has created a directory of resources that includes associations, libraries, languages, literature, etc. Browsable by country or topic, and also searchable. http://reenic.utexas.edu/reenic/index.html Topics: Regions of the World, Social Science Last updated Nov 21, 2006 William Morris and His Circle
This online version of the Ransom Center exhibit incorporates images and text on Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti; examples of the Kelmscott Press's work; and links to other resources. From the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/web/morris/ Topics: Authors by Region, Schools of Art Last updated Jan 16, 2008 Asian Studies Network Information Center (ASNIC)
This site features links to sites about specific countries in Asia, as well as to information about Asian regions, studying abroad in Asia, and doing business in India. Searchable. From the Department of Asian Studies, University of Texas at Austin. http://asnic.utexas.edu/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 29, 2008 The Gutenberg Bible at the Ransom Center
Digital images of the entire Gutenberg Bible, along with illustrated essays on topics such as book publishing before the use of movable type, the spread of printing, and the anatomy of a page of the Gutenberg Bible. The Bible is located at the University of Texas and "is one of only five complete examples in the United States." http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/permanent/gutenberg/ Topics: History By Place, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Religion, Technology Last updated Aug 4, 2003 The Roots of Tejano and Conjunto Music
"Music excerpts, liner notes, and photos" about the music of Mexican-Americans. Includes information on Tejanos; Norteños; musical styles of conjunto , orquesta tejana , Tex-Mex, and La Onda Chicana (The Chicano Wave); musicians Beto Villa, Isidro Lopez, Narciso Martínez, and Lydia Mendoza; early commercial recordings; record producers Armando Marroquín and Hymie Wolf; and accordions. Originally appeared on recordings from El Cerrito, California-based Arhoolie Records. From Craig Schroer, a librarian at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/benson/border/arhoolie2/raices.html Topics: Music, Musical Genres Last updated Jun 4, 2002 Gone With the Wind Online Exhibit
An online exhibition telling the story of the planning and making of one of the most popular films in American history. The search for the actress who would portray Scarlett O'Hara, how the costumes and make-up were selected, and the struggle to purchase the rights to the book are told using images, memos, and other primary sources. From the Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/web/gwtw/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Holidays & Observances, Literature: Fiction, Nonfiction by Genre, Recreation Last updated Jan 16, 2008 Digital Morphology
This site "is a dynamic archive of information on digital morphology and high-resolution X-ray computed tomography of biological specimens. Browse through the site and see spectacular imagery and animations and details on the morphology of many representatives of the Earth's biota." Includes images and information about living and extinct plants and animals. Searchable, and browsable by scientific name, common name, or classification. Part of the National Science Foundation Digital Libraries Initiative. http://digimorph.org/ Topics: Plants Last updated Aug 19, 2003 Web U.S. Universities, by State
List of regionally-accredited U.S. colleges and universities organized by state, with links to each institution's primary Web site. Only four year institutions are listed. Also browsable in alphabetical order by name or system to which it belongs. http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state/ Topics: College and University Education Last updated Feb 15, 2003 The Texas Constitutions Digitization Project
Contains digitized original documents and transcripts of Texas constitutions from 1824 through 1876. Includes bibliography, and links to related sites. Searchable. http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/constitutions/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 3, 2004 Bob Woodward (1943- ) and Carl Bernstein (1944- ) Watergate Papers, 1964-2001 (Bulk 1972-1976)
This finding aid to the Woodward and Bernstein Watergate papers collection features a biographical sketch of these Washington Post journalists, an overview of the collection, a detailed contents list, an index of correspondents, and a list of associated materials. Coverage includes their days at the Washington Post, material used for their co-written books, "All the President's Men" (1974) and "The Final Days" (1976), film treatments, and more. From the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/research/fa/woodstein.hp.html Topics: Communications, Mysteries and More, News, Presidents by Name, United States History Last updated Jun 2, 2005 The Woodward and Bernstein Watergate Papers
These selections from the Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein Watergate Papers exhibit include images of newspaper articles, notes, letters, and related documents from the collection of these Washington Post journalists relating to their newspaper articles and their books, "All The President's Men" and "The Final Days." Includes annotations. The "finding aid" provides brief biographies and a full description of the collection. From the Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/web/woodstein/ Topics: Communications, Correspondence, Mysteries and More, News, Presidents by Name, United States History Last updated Jan 16, 2008 Virtual Computer Library
This searchable directory for online information about computers and computing includes links to academic computing, documentation, book reviews, Internet information, conferences, journals, user groups, vendors, and more. From the University of Texas at Austin. https://webcms.utexas.edu/vcl/ Topics: Computers, Computers Last updated Jun 7, 2006 Castro Speech Data Base
"A database containing the full text of English translations of speeches, interviews, and press conferences by Fidel Castro [from 1959 to 1996], based upon the records of the Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS), a U.S. government agency responsible for monitoring broadcast and print media in countries throughout the world." Searchable and browsable. From the Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) at the University of Texas at Austin. http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/cb/cuba/castro.html Topics: Government, Heads of State, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 10, 2006 Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
A searchable directory of websites covering Latin American society and culture, including economics, education, government, media, technology, recreation, history, and development. Browse by individual country or region (Caribbean, Central America, or Latin America). Sites are in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. LANIC is affiliated with the Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. http://lanic.utexas.edu/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 31, 2005 Indian Ocean Maps
A collection of digitized maps of the Indian Ocean region, including maps of individual countries and detailed maps of specific regions such as Sri Lanka, the Seychelles, the Maldives, Madagascar, and Mauritius. Many of the maps are from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/indian_ocean.html Topics: Geology, Maps by Place Last updated Jan 5, 2005 Indonesia Maps
A collection of digitized maps of the Indonesia region, including country and city (Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya) maps, as well as historical maps. Also includes links to maps of Indonesian countries, islands, regions, and cities on other Web sites. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/indonesia.html Topics: Maps by Place Last updated Jan 4, 2005 Middle East Network Information Center
MENIC is a comprehensive directory of the major information sources, divided into subject categories and by country/region, about and from the Middle East. From the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Not annotated. A Virtual Library site. http://menic.utexas.edu/menic/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2001 StarDate Online
This educational site includes stargazing and planet viewing tips, a sky almanac, FAQ, news, images, an Astroglossary, and solar system, constellation, star, and galaxy guides. Other resources include their StarDate radio program and magazine (archived back to 1997). Also available in Spanish as Universo Online. From the University of Texas McDonald Observatory. http://stardate.org/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Jan 7, 2008 Cuba: Academic Research Resources
A directory of sites about Cuba, browsable by topic including scholarly resources, arts and humanities, economy and trade, government, human rights, sports, and travel and tourism. Also covers magazines and newspapers, network and information services, news, radio and television, and directories and search engines. From the Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) at the University of Texas at Austin. http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/cb/cuba/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Aug 7, 2005 Haiti
This subject directory organizes links on Haiti under several headings, including academic research resources, economy, government, health, history, radio and television, and organizations. The listings in this up-to-date directory could benefit from more annotation. From the Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) at the University of Texas at Austin. http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/cb/haiti/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Mar 8, 2004 Teaching Gutenberg
This site explores two topics related to the Gutenberg Bible at the University of Texas. The "Invention" section explores Johann Gutenberg's creation of the first book printed with movable type, and "Books Before and After Gutenberg" considers the development of written materials from clay tablets to facts about modern printing. Includes images, lesson plans, and a glossary. From the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/educator/modules/gutenberg/ Topics: Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Religion Last updated Jan 16, 2008 The Papers of Justice Tom C. Clark
These papers "contain a comprehensive record of Justice Clark's activities as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, public servant, and advocate for improved judicial administration. ... [M]ost of it dates from Clark's appointment to the Supreme Court in 1949 until his death in 1977." This site features images of selected court documents relating to desegregation, school prayer, voting rights, Mexican American civil rights, and more. From the University of Texas at Austin. http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/clark/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Law Last updated Jun 8, 2007 Cuba Maps
Digital maps of Cuba, including country maps, city maps for Havana, and detailed maps of Guantanamo Bay and Santiago de Cuba. Also provides historical maps, and maps showing economic activity, land utilization, population, and sugar industry operations. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/cuba.html Topics: Maps by Place Last updated Aug 7, 2006 Maps Relating to September 11, 2001 and Later Events
Collection of links to maps related to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and subsequent events. Includes a historically interesting link to "This Web Page as preserved in the Internet Archive 2001-2005." From the Perry Castañeda Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/wtc.html Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 11, 2006 The Presidential Timeline of the Twentieth Century
This website "provides a single point of access to an ever-growing selection of digitized assets from the collections of the twelve Presidential Libraries of the National Archives." Contains biographical material, photos, and thematic exhibits for Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. From the University of Texas at Austin College of Education. http://www.presidentialtimeline.org Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Jun 6, 2007 Law of the Sea: Institute Researcher Helps Map Arctic Seafloor
This November 2007 article describes techniques used for mapping the Arctic seafloor and continental shelves and the relationship of a scientific expedition mapping the Arctic seafloor and claims by Russia and other countries to ownership of the seafloor (which Russia, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and the United States have potential claims to under the Law of the Sea Convention). From the Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/news/feats/2007/law_of_sea.html Topics: Geography, Geology, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 7, 2008 On the Road With the Beats
Companion to a 2008 exhibition that "explores the lives and works of the artists who made up the 'Beat Generation.'" Features a slideshow about Jack Kerouac's scroll manuscript of "On the Road," photos and other images from the exhibit, a "Beatnik questionnaire" from 1960 for you to fill out, and some original Beatnik poems visitors recently composed. From the Harry Ransome Center, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/2008/beats/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods Last updated Jun 24, 2008 The First Photograph
Background about and image of the "First Photograph" taken in 1826 by Joesph Nicéphore Niépce. "Fascinated with the craze for the newly-invented art of lithography which swept over France in 1813, [Niépce] began his initial experiments by 1816," which included the use of light-sensitive varnish. He called the process "Heliography." Also includes images of reproductions of the photo. From the Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/permanent/wfp/ Topics: Photography Last updated Apr 30, 2009 Danteworlds
"[A]n integrated multimedia journey -- combining artistic images, textual commentary, and audio recordings -- through the three realms of the afterlife (Inferno, Purgatory, Paradise) presented in Dante's 'Divine Comedy.'" Find material about the nine circles of hell, the seven terraces of purgatory, the ten celestial heavens (including the seven planetary spheres), and other areas discussed in Dante's epic poem. From the University of Texas at Austin. http://danteworlds.laits.utexas.edu/ Topics: Poetry Last updated Mar 16, 2009 |
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