Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. The woman can be seen on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. She is holding a western boot up with both hands. The man is standing next to her, looking down at the boot. The auction table can be seen in front of them on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees sitting at table 36 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are sitting side by side, looking to the left of the camera. One man on the far right side of the photograph is looking directly at the camera. Other event attendees can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background.

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 down at a woman who is sitting. The woman is looking up at her and smiling. A man is standing next to Bataille on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. He is also looking down at the woman. A second man is sitting at the table on the left side of the photograph, looking at the camera with a straight face. Two more guests are conversing at the table in the bottom left corner of the photograph. Other event attendees can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background.

Photograph of a mariachi band performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Five members of the group can be seen lined up in a row, playing their instruments. Four women are playing violin. One man in the back of the group is playing trumpet. The woman in the front of the group is looking off to the left of the camera and smiling. They are all wearing black and blue charro suits.

Photograph of a mariachi band performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the group can be seen lined up in front of a stage, playing their instruments. Individuals on the right side of the photograph are playing various types of guitars, including guitarróns and vihuelas. The guitarists appear to be singing. Two men in the center of the group are holding trumpets, but are not playing them. A group of women can be seen playing violins on the left side of the photograph. They are all wearing black and blue charro suits.

Photograph of guests sitting at table 19 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man and a woman can be seen sitting next to each other, facing to the right of the camera, away from the table. The woman is resting her left elbow and right hand on the back of her chair. She is smiling. Two other guests can be seen sitting at the table on the left side of the photograph. Other attendees are sitting around dining tables in the background of the photograph.

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 to the right of the camera. A man and woman are sitting across from Bataille in the foreground with their backs turned to the camera. They are out of focus. Other attendees can be seen sitting around another dining table in the background.

Photograph of a woman on stage at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The woman can be seen standing on the right side of the photograph, behind a microphone. She is facing to the left of the camera and appears to be speaking. UNT President Gretchen Bataille can be seen in the background on the left side of the photograph, looking down at a sheet of paper in her hands.

Photograph of two men on stage at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Both men can be seen standing behind music stands and microphones. The man in the center of the photograph is motioning with his left hand, and appears to be singing. The man on the right is looking at him and smiling. A third man can be seen in the background on the left side of the photograph, playing a piano.

Photograph of nine individuals at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing in two rows, facing the camera and smiling. UNT President Gretchen Bataille (front left), Ray Benson (back, 2nd left), Chancellor Lee Jackson (center back), O. Finley Graves, Dean of the College of Business Administration (2nd from right), and Gail Graves (front, 3rd from right) can be identified among the group.

Photograph of Gretchen Bataille, President of UNT (center), and musician Ray Benson (left) with a group of unidentified individuals at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the group can be seen in a hallway with their backs turned to the camera, and appear to be walking.

Photograph of attendees in front of silent auction tables at the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man and woman can be seen conversing on the right side of the photograph, in front of a painting. The woman is facing the camera and appears to be laughing. The man has his back turned to the camera. They are each reaching out for the other person's arm. Another man and woman can be seen standing on the left side of the photograph, looking at the painting in the background. The painting depicts a woman in western clothing riding on the back of an animal. The animal has been obstructed from view by the woman on the right. Other auction lots can be seen in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of swing band Asleep at the Wheel performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members can be seen on stage, facing to the left of the camera and playing their instruments. Individuals have been identified as: (right to left) Eddie Rivers, Elizabeth McQueen, David Miller (background), Jason Roberts, and Ray Benson.

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. Each couple is facing each other and holding their hands out to the right. The men have their right hands on the backs of the women. One man on the right side of the photograph is looking at the camera and smiling. (l-r) David Miller, Ray Benson, Jason Roberts, and Elizabeth McQueen can be seen playing their instruments on stage in the background.

Photograph of a couple dancing during a performance by Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. A woman can be seen in the center of the photograph, looking at the camera and smiling. A man is standing next to her on the left side of the photograph, facing away from the camera. Their arms are extended around each other. The band can be seen performing in the background.

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 facing each other, holding hands. The woman is looking out to the left of the camera and smiling. Dr. Gilda Garcia can be seen dancing behind them on the right side of the photograph. Other event attendees are sitting around dining tables in the background.

Photograph of Eddie Rivers performing with Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Rivers can be seen in the center of the photograph, looking down at the steel guitar in front of him. He is playing the instrument with both hands. David Sanger can be seen playing drums in the background on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of swing band Asleep at the Wheel performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members can be seen on stage, facing to the right of the camera and playing their instruments. Individuals have been identified as: (l-r) David Sanger (background), Ray Benson, Elizabeth McQueen, and Jason Roberts. Event attendees can be seen gathered in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia (left) with another woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. The woman has her right arm around Garcia's shoulders.

Photograph of a red carpet at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The carpet can be seen in the center of the photograph, running alongside an exterior wall of the UNT Union building. A white canopy with curtains and overhead lightbulbs has been pitched above the carpet.

Photograph of a red carpet at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The carpet can be seen on the sidewalk in the center of the photograph, turning to the right. A white canopy with curtains and overhead lightbulbs has been pitched over the carpet. A large plywood cutout of a western boot can be seen on the left side of the photograph, partially obstructed from view by a curtain. A group of people can be seen at the starting end of the red carpet in the background of the photograph.