Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, and are each holding a microphone in their hands. The man is holding a folded sheet of paper in his left hand. He appears to be speaking. The woman is facing to the left of the camera and smiling.

Photograph of attendees sitting at table 22 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the group can be seen sitting next to each other, facing to the left of the camera. Several individuals are clapping. Other event attendees can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background of the photograph. Staff members are walking throughout the room.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille with guests at table 19 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Bataille can be seen standing in the center of the photograph, looking at the man next to her and smiling. The man is standing on the right side of the photograph and appears to be speaking. Another man and woman are sitting at the table on the left side of the photograph, looking up at the man who is talking. Other event attendees can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background.

Photograph of a mariachi band performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Three guitarists can be seen lined up in the foreground of the photograph with their backs turned to the camera. A woman is standing in the background on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera and holding a violin. They are all wearing black charro suits. Members of the audience can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of a mariachi band performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. A woman in a charro outfit can be seen standing in the foreground on the right side of the photograph, facing away from the camera. She is holding a violin. Members of the audience are sitting around dining tables, facing the woman. UNT President Gretchen Bataille can be seen among the crowd, clapping. Several others are also clapping.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille sitting at table 1 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Bataille can be seen in the center of the photograph, looking at the camera. She appears to be laughing. A man can be seen in the foreground on the right side of the photograph, but is out of focus. Other event attendees are sitting around dining tables in the background.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille speaking at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Bataille can be seen standing on stage in the center of the photograph, behind a microphone. She is looking to the left of the camera and smiling. A man can be seen in the background on the left side of the photograph, and a woman can be seen on the right.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille (left) with another woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The pair can be seen standing on stage in the center of the photograph, smiling. Bataille is resting her left hand on the other woman's left shoulder. She is holding a sheet of paper in her right hand.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille (2nd left) with Chancellor Lee Jackson (2nd right) and two others at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. A banner hanging behind the group reads, "UNT [--] University of North Texas [--] Discover the power of ideas."

Photograph of eight individuals with swing band Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the group are standing in two staggered rows, facing the camera and smiling. Individuals have been identified as: (front, l-r) David Sanger, Jason Roberts, Gretchen Bataille, [unidentified], Gail Graves, O. Finley Graves, [unidentified]; (back, l-r) David Miller, John Michael Whitby, [unidentified], Ray Benson, Lee Jackson, [unidentified], Eddie Rivers, and Elizabeth McQueen.

Photograph of musician Ray Benson (right) with a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side in a hallway, facing the camera. Benson is looking off to the right of the camera and appears to be speaking. The woman is looking at him, motioning with her left hand, and appears to be laughing.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille (center) with two women at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Bataille has her right arm around the shoulders of the woman on the left. A sign that reads, "Atrium Lounge," can be seen in the background on the right side of the photograph. Other event attendees can be seen conversing in the background.

Photograph of Ray Benson performing with Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Benson can be seen standing in the center of the photograph, playing a guitar. He is looking down and to the right of the camera. A microphone can be seen in front of him on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) dancing during a performance by Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The couple can be seen standing on the left side of the photograph, facing each other and smiling. They are holding hands. Ray Benson can be seen playing guitar and singing on stage in the background of the photograph. David miller can be seen playing bass behind him.

Photograph of attendees dancing during a performance by Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Three couples can be seen dancing in front of a stage. One man on the right side of the photograph is looking at the woman in front of him and making a surprised face. (l-r) Ray Benson, Jason Roberts, and Elizabeth McQueen can be seen playing their instruments on stage in the background.

Photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia (right) dancing with another woman (left) during a performance by Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The couple can be seen facing each other in the center of the photograph, looking toward the camera and smiling. Their hands are resting on each other's arms. Another couple can be seen dancing behind them on the left side of the photograph. Attendees are sitting around dining tables in the background.

Photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia (right) dancing with another woman (left) during a performance by Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Garcia can be seen in the center of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera and smiling. She is raising her right arm in the air to hold the hand of the woman next to her. She appears to be twirling. The other woman can be seen on the left side of the photograph, facing in the same direction. Other event attendees are sitting around dining tables in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of Elizabeth McQueen (right) and Jason Roberts (left) performing with Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The pair can be seen standing side by side, facing to the left of the camera and singing into microphones. McQueen is playing an acoustic guitar. Roberts is playing the fiddle.

Photograph of a man standing at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man can be seen on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera and looking down at the table in front of him. Auction lots 20 and 22 are visible on the table, displaying a framed picture of a wolf, a turquoise necklace, and a jacket, among other items. Framed descriptions and bidding forms have been placed next to several items on the table.

Photograph of a man (right) and a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. A projection of the event logo can be seen on a wall in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of the "Balenciaga and His Legacy: Haute Couture from the Texas Fashion Collection" exhibit at the Meadows Museum in Dallas on May 21, 2007. A large sign titled, "Dallas' Fashion Authority: Bert de Winter," can be seen hanging among four photographs on a wall. The photographs depict Bert de Winter in couture gowns at various events.

Photograph of the "Balenciaga and His Legacy: Haute Couture from the Texas Fashion Collection" exhibit at the Meadows Museum in Dallas on May 21, 2007. The photograph shows three mannequin forms on platforms, lined up side by side. Each of the mannequins has been placed in a Balenciaga dress.

Photograph of the "Balenciaga and His Legacy: Haute Couture from the Texas Fashion Collection" exhibit at the Meadows Museum in Dallas on May 21, 2007. Mannequin forms can be seen on a two-tiered platform, displaying Balenciaga dresses. They are facing to the left of the camera. Two mannequins have been placed on the top tier of the platform. Four more mannequins have been positioned on the bottom tier. Across from the display, a sweater is hanging behind a panel of glass on the left wall of the room.

Photograph of the "Balenciaga and His Legacy: Haute Couture from the Texas Fashion Collection" exhibit at the Meadows Museum in Dallas on May 21, 2007. Cover pages from Harper's Bazaar can be seen lined up on a wall. Each cover shows a model wearing a Balenciaga design.