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Amateur Astronomy Night at the Sam Houston Center, June 14

The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center, part of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, invites you to stargaze with Village Creek State Park Interpreter Alex Stamatis on Friday, June 14 at the Center’s Amateur Astronomy Night.

Stamatis will lead visitors on a tour of the night sky from 8:30 p.m. until approximately 10 p.m. Learn to locate constellations and view some of the season’s most fascinating celestial objects using telescopes, binoculars, and the naked eye!

Join the fun on the Center’s grounds at 650 FM 1011, Liberty, Texas. (Back-Up Date for Inclement Weather/Cloud Cover is Friday, June 21).

For more information: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/node/69508

Nominations open for 2024 THRAB Archival Awards

Do you know an outstanding archivist, archive, or related organization? Nominate them for the 2024 THRAB Archival Awards!

These annual awards honor archival institutions, programs, and individuals in Texas for their service to the profession. The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board grants awards in the categories of excellence, advocacy, and distinguished service. Nominations will be accepted through June 20. Learn more: www.tsl.texas.gov/archivalaward

Society of Southwest Archivists Virtual Annual Meeting, May 1-3

The Society of Southwest Archivists is having a virtual Annual Meeting May 1-3, 2024. For more information and registration: https://societyofsouthwestarchivists.wildapricot.org/annual-meeting-2024.