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[Banner from Proof exhibit]

Photograph of one of the informational banners that was hung in the Special Collections room while the exhibit "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" was housed there. It reads "Byrd Williams Photography; Byrd Photo; Byrd Williams III worked for Kodak and several other photography companies in addition to being involved in lens manufacturing prior to starting his business in Fort Worth. Through these jobs he gained the skill necessary to launch Byrd Photo which also included a portrait studio and photo lab. Studio work included work for a wide variety of clients including the city crime lab, architects, and magazines. Customers could have a photography painted over in oils, giving it the appearance of a painting - or oil paintings, based on these photographs.; Proof: Photographs from Four Generations of a Texas Family; Customers who came to Byrd Photo to have their portrait made would invariably be presented with a proof -- a photo print they could see before they placed their order for additional photographs. The Williams Collection is filled with photo proofs like these, but it's filled with proof of another kind as well-- proof of four lives spent in an unceasing attempt to capture our world, …
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Jaimi Parker and Martin Halbert at Proof exhibit]

Photograph of Jaimi Parker (black cardigan) and Martin Halbert (suit) standing near a desk in the Special Collections room in Willis Library. They are attending the reception for the "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" exhibit.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Two attendees of the Proof exhibit look at photos]

Photograph of two attendees at the exhibit reception held for "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive". Along the wall in front of them are six photographs that are part of the exhibit.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Kevin Yanowski looking at display]

Photograph of Kevin Yanowski, a UNT Librarian, looking into a display case on the floor of the Special Collections room in Willis Library. The exhibit is called "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" and was held there through the Fall of 2016.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Attendees of the Byrd Williams Lecture]

Photograph of the attendees of the Byrd Williams lecture, seated during the talk. Some have notebooks in their laps or laptops, likely for notes. Williams is out of frame.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Display case at Proof exhibit]

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.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Informative banner from Proof exhibit]

Photograph of an informational banner hung on the wall during the "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" exhibit. It was housed in the Special Collections room at Willis Library during the fall semester of 2016. The banner reads "Introduction; An archive is a story which hasn't been written. Within each box and folder are photos, letters, scrapbooks and artifacts. Individually they are curiosities, but combined, they are interconnected evidence of the past. The Byrd Williams Family Photography Collection was created by four photographers, all named Byrd Moore Williams, over four successive generations beginning in 1890 and continuing through the present day. The collection is proof of four lives, lived in vivid detail. The story is yet to be told.; The archive, acquired by UNT Libraries in 2014, contains over 300,000 unique images, ranging from snapshots to studio portraits to street photography. Subject matter is diverse too; in this collection the landscapes of Yosemite site alongside televangelists, professional hockey players and Fort Worth city landmarks new and old. The history of the Williams Family is told within the collection through letters, postcards, diaries and artifacts such as cameras and significant personal effects." Also on the banner are several examples of …
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Byrd Williams Timeline Banner displayed at exhibit]

Photograph of a banner displayed at the "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive". On it are images of each Byrd Williams next to names and a synopsis of their life. The banner reads "Byrd Williams Timeline; Byrd Moore Williams; Byrd Moore Williams owned a hardware store in Gainesville, Texas that sold photography equipment. His early prints were developed in a darkroom in the family's home. His work includes stunningly detailed images of his hardware store, photos of family members and places around Gainesville.; Byrd Moore Williams, Jr.; Byrd Williams II studied at the University of Texas (1905-1907), worked as an engineer, and expanded on family tradition by incorporating imagery in forms other than portraiture, which included landscapes and city scenery. His work includes documentation of civil engineering projects including the San Antonio River Walk. Byrd II's surveying equipment and notebooks are included in the collection as well as fragile nitrate based negatives featuring early scenes of Yosemite National Park.; Byrd Williams III; Byrd Williams III explored photography on his own terms as a fine art as well as a commercial enterprise. He owned a photo service in Fort Worth and in the 1930s created an expansive series of women …
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Cathy Hartman and Byrd Williams]

Photograph of Cathy N. Hartman (left) and Byrd M. Williams (right) behind a table holding a collection of the PROOF books. Williams is signing one of the books for Hartman. Both are looking towards the camera.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Hospital] (open access)

[News Script: Hospital]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story.
Date: December 22, 1968
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Tahoka fire] (open access)

[News Script: Tahoka fire]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a broadcast news story.
Date: December 22, 1968
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Byrd Williams speaking with attendees]

Photograph of Byrd Williams (blue blazer) speaking to some of the Proof exhibit attendees. Williams is turned around in his chair in order to speak to them.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Rick Stewart to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, January 22, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Rick Stewart to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, January 22, 1996]

Photocopy of a letter from Rick Stewart, Director of the Amon Carter Museum, to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter accepting a position on the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts (NTIEVA) Advisory Committee. He expresses support for NTIEVA.
Date: January 22, 1996
Creator: Stewart, Rick
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[RE: Nominations for Getty Center Orientation Film, August 22, 1996] (open access)

[RE: Nominations for Getty Center Orientation Film, August 22, 1996]

Photocopy of a letter from Julie Abel, the Getty Center, to Lila Crespin and the Regional Institute Grant Directors. Requesting information about possibly locations which to film the Getty Center's mission / programs and to show the visitors the film which will orients the Center's goals. The film will be fifteen minutes long, comprised of three segments that will highlight the important parts of their programs. Enclosed in the letter are details about the three segments and the ideas behind how the filming should take place. Copied on the letter are Leilani Lattin Duke, Val Marmillion and Kathy Talley-Jones.
Date: August 22, 1996
Creator: Abel, Julie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Note from Bill McCarter to Leilani Lattin Duke, January 1, 1996] (open access)

[Note from Bill McCarter to Leilani Lattin Duke, January 1, 1996]

Photocopy of a note from Bill McCarter, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Leilani Lattin Duke, Director of the Getty Center Institute for Education in the Arts, saying the "Trip to Austin went very well - thanks for your good advice. We shall see what happens. - Bill"
Date: January 22, 1996
Creator: McCarter, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bill McCarter to Jan Schronk, May 22, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Bill McCarter to Jan Schronk, May 22, 1992]

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Jan Schronk, Art Supervisor for Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. To discuss the hard work done by a number of Art Specialists in Hurst-Euless-Bedford district, and that Pam Stephens took leadership and excelled in planning the 1992 Institute. As HEB ISD goes forward to build their budget for the next two years, McCarter writes if it is possible to build additional compensation for a position similar to one Pam had assumed that year, the goals of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts is that districts take on leadership in planning and holding their own Institutes. Enclosed with the letter are two invoices.
Date: May 22, 1992
Creator: McCarter, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bill McCarter and Nancy Walkup Reynolds to Leilani Lattin Duke, July 22, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Bill McCarter and Nancy Walkup Reynolds to Leilani Lattin Duke, July 22, 1996]

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter and Nancy Walkup Reynolds, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Leilani Lattin Duke, Director of the Getty Center. In regards to a brief description of their curriculum and their lesson units. The letter goes into greater details about the curriculum units and the intended desire of what NTIEVA program wants to accomplish. Copied on the letter are, Jack Davis, Sally McRorie, Jim Hutchen, Julie Abel and Blanche Rubin.
Date: July 22, 1996
Creator: McCarter, William & Reynolds, Nancy
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Display case from Proof exhibit in Special Collections room]

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.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photographs in the Proof exhibit]

Photograph of five photos displayed in the "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" exhibit. The show was held in the Special Collections room of Willis Library in the Fall of 2016. To the left of the photo two attendees of the reception can be seen.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Vintage camera in display case]

Photograph of a vintage camera owned by the Byrd Williams family. It was on display at the "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" exhibit held in the Special Collections room in Willis Library. In the background are other displays as well as attendees of the exhibit.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Gary Payne and Nicole]

Photograph of Gary Payne (right) side hugging Transportation Services Employee Nicole. Payne is a Manager of Photography and Video at University of North Texas.
Date: March 22, 2017
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Attendees view the Proof exhibit]

Photograph of the Byrd Williams lecture attendees looking at displays from the "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" exhibit. They were housed in the Special Collections room in Willis Library.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Byrd Williams gives a lecture]

Photograph of Byrd Williams standing at the front of a conference room giving a lecture about a book called PROOF. The book was the subject of an exhibit held with the help of the UNT Special Collections. Pictured on the screen behind Williams is the book.
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Byrd Williams with two attendees of the lecture]

Photograph of Byrd Williams with two attendees of his lecture on the book PROOF, which is a collection of what was displayed in the Special Collections exhibit "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive".
Date: November 22, 2016
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library