Photograph of Christopher Wynn, the arts and culture editor at The Dallas Morning News, standing and speaking during an event at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. He is motioning with his hands while he speaks. The conference took place at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Dave Patterson, a literary agent who is speaking on the "7 Ways About Getting Your Book Published" panel, turned towards Farley Chase, a literary agent and fellow panelist. They appear to be speaking to each other. The panel was held during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Debbie Williams, first place winner of the Ten Spurs Personal Essay award for "Duet", standing with Mike Wilson, editor of 'The Dallas Morning News', in front of a UNT Mayborn School of Journalism backdrop. Williams was presented with the award at a formal dinner during the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, which was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center.

Photograph of Dianne Solis, a senior writer at The Dallas Morning News and a former foreign correspondent with The Wall Street Journal, and Alia Malek, a journalist and civil rights lawyer, speaking during the panel "Telling the Tales of Refugees and Immigrants in an Age of Trump". Behind them is a screen that was used to share images and other relevant material. The panel was held during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Dianne Solis, a senior writer with The Dallas Morning News and a former foreign correspondent with The Wall Street Journal, laughing while sitting at the panelist table. She is speaking on the "Telling the Tales of Refugees and Immigrants in an Age of Trump" panel. The event was held as part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of a display case with various forms of photography set up inside. The case was a part of the "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" exhibit, which was housed in the Special Collections room in Willis Library during the Fall 2016 Semester.

Photograph of a display case against the wall of the Special Collections room. Inside are three vintage cameras as well as photographs from the times of the cameras. Also housed inside are artifacts from the times of the photos including an old stereoscope (left, third down), an Anheuser-Busch crate, a box, and an old book. All were a part of the "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" collection.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland (green), the dean of the UNT Mayborn School of Journalism, standing with two attendees during one of the formal dinners at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. They are at a standing table in the Vineyard dining area at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland, the dean of the Mayborn School of Journalism, helping one of the attendees of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference down stairs that were in a conference room. Other attendees are seated to the sides, including Andrea Arterbery on the right. The conference was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland, the dean of the Mayborn School of Journalism, standing at a podium during a formal dinner. The podium reads "The Power of Words; themayborn literary nonfiction conference; #maybornlitcon17". The dinner and 2017 conference both took place at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland standing behind a podium and speaking to those gathered at the Southwestern Soiree during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Attached to the podium is a poster that reads "Pulitzer A Century of Excellence: People, Politics, Public Affairs #TheMayborn16". The event was held in the Austin Ranch Banquet hall on the grounds of the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland standing behind a podium and speaking to those gathered at the Southwestern Soiree during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Attached to the podium is a poster that reads "Pulitzer A Century of Excellence: People, Politics, Public Affairs #TheMayborn16". The event was held in the Austin Ranch Banquet hall on the grounds of the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland, the Dean of Mayborn School of Journalism, standing next to Joe Dealy, Jr., a consultant with Mayborn, during an Advisory Board meeting. The meeting was held during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of an attendee, Dorothy Bland, dean of the Mayborn School of Journalism, and Sue Mayborn, president of the Frank and Sue Mayborn Foundation, during a formal dinner in the Vineyard dining room at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The events were held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland, the dean of the Mayborn School of Journalism, standing at a podium on stage during a formal dinner and awards ceremonies. The sign on the front of the podium reads "The Power of Words; the mayborn literary nonfiction conference; #maybornlitcon17". She is holding two medals with red ribbons in her hands and John McCaa, a WFAA Anchor and member of the Mayborn Board of Advisors, is standing behind her. The events were part of the final night of the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, which was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of (L-R) Elise Brooking, an unidentified attendee, George Getschow, Sarah Perry, and another unidentified attendee at a formal dinner during the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Other guests are seated at tables behind them and the event as well as conference was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of a standing banner that reads "Pulitzer A Century of Excellence: People Politics and Public Affairs" with a prompt at the bottom that reads "Follow the events #TheMayborn16". The banner was a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Farley Chase, a literary agent, at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference centered around The Power of Words. He is speaking on the "7 Ways About Getting Your Book Published" panel. The conference was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of a Former Substance Abuser and other participants seated in chairs at the 2015 Human Library event held at the University of North Texas Willis Library. Instead of print or electronic resources, the books in the Human Library are people who have experienced prejudice because of their race, gender, age, disability, ethnic origin, class, sexual preference, gender identity, or lifestyle choices.

Photograph of four participants in the Manuscript Workshop sitting at tables and they appear to be having a conversation. Two names are visible on the tables in front of them, the woman in gray is Caroline Gill and the man in blue's first name is David. The workshop was a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference that was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Gary Payne (right) side hugging Transportation Services Employee Nicole. Payne is a Manager of Photography and Video at University of North Texas.

Photograph of one of the attendees of the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference standing with his arm around George Getschow, the co-founder and writer-in-residence at the conference. Sheri Broyles is visible behind them speaking to another guest of the evening. They are standing in The Vineyard dining room at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX where the conference was held.

Photograph of George Getschow, Eric Nishimoto, and Mike Mooney standing together during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. They are in an auditorium where a presentation will be given. The conference was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of an attendee of the conference standing and speaking to George Getschow in the hallway between talks. Getschow is holding a stack of papers and on top is the 2017 Ten Spurs anthology. They are at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.