Photograph of V. Lane Rawlins, former President of the University of North Texas until his retirement in February 2014, standing next to Morganne Cameron and three unidentified conference attendees, all posing for photographs. Attending the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of George Getschow, a professor at the University of North Texas and the writer-in-residence for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Professor Getschow is visible speaking to conference attendees and holding a book titled "Operation Paperclip" and an blue book with an obscured title. The 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge occurred from July 19-July 20.

Photograph of David Quammen being handed a book to autograph by an unknown woman. In attendance of the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX. The book being handed to Quammen is his novel, "Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic". Other conference attendees are seen in the background conversing among each other.

Photograph of Lindsey Bacon Bertrand (left) of Fredericksburg, Texas, and Robert "Bob" Mong, the University of North Texas at Dallas President. Trophy reads, "Ten Spurs Lindsay Bacon Bertrand First Place - 2014 Reported Narrative The Mayborn, UNT". Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Lindsey Bacon Bertrand won first place for "What Remains," in the reported narrative category.

Photograph of Sue Mayborn, a philanthropist and one of the namesakes of the UNT Mayborn School of Journalism, at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. Mayborn can be seen smiling at an unknown subject.

Photograph of George Getschow (center, in black vest and blue shirt), a professor at the University of North Texas and the writer-in-residence for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Professor Getschow is visible speaking to conference attendees and holding a book titled "The Spurs". The 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge occurred from July 19-July 20.

Photograph of a group of students sitting at a table with refreshments at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. The students appear to be listening to something or someone outside of the image frame.

Photograph of Sue Mayborn (left), a philanthropist and one of the namesakes of the UNT's Mayborn School of Journalism, and George Getschow (center), co-founder and writer-in-residence for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Attending the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of unidentified guest speakers attending the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX. They can be seen engaging with one another and their audience.

Photograph of Sue Mayborn (center, in black and white striped sweater) with participants at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. Dorothy Bland (center, in red dress), Mayborn Dean and Graduate Institute Director, is also present in the group.

Photograph of High School Students participating in the Multimedia High School Workshop at the 2014 Mayborn Conference which took place from July 18 - 20. Individuals can be seen using laptops and their phones in the photo.

Photograph of David Quammen autographing books at The 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX. A line of people waiting for their turn to get their books autographed.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland, (center) Mayborn Dean and Graduate Institute Director, smiling at a group of conference attendees, the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX

Photograph of David Quammen autographing books at The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. A line of people waiting for their turn to get their books autographed. Two ladies are seen conversing.

Photograph of David Quammen autographing books at The 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX. A line of people waiting for their turn to get their books autographed.

Photograph of an unknown man attending the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. An unidentified woman is partially visible in the foreground of the image.

Photograph of Junebug Clark, an independent photojournalist and consultant for the University of North Texas, speaking to students at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. An unknown seated student (female, center, in the white sweater) appears to be the focal point of the photo.

Photograph of Lauren Levine at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. Ms. Levine appears to be smiling at a subject/object outside of the photograph's frame. A hair clip is visible in her hair.

Photograph of Sheri Fink, author of "Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital", talking into microphone at The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Fink is seen holding up her hands in expressive motion.

Photograph of George Getschow (left), co-founder and writer-in-residence for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference and Albert Samaha (right) of New York City, NY. Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Albert Samaha is a staff writer at the Village Voice. He won second place with his "Never ran, never will," for the Book Manuscript competition.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland (left) and Alex Helm (right) at the awards ceremony for the Mayborn Multimedia High School Journalism Summer Workshop. Helm is holding her award for outstanding performance.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland (left) and Sarah Sarder (right) at the awards ceremony for the Mayborn Multimedia High School Journalism Summer Workshop. Both are holding Sarder's award for outstanding performance.

Photograph of an unknown woman speaking to students at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. The students are listening and utilizing laptops while the female speaker gestures with her hands.

Photograph of Robin Underdahl (left) of Dallas, Texas, Anshel Brusilow (center) retired University of North Texas Director of Orchestral Studies and Unknown third (right). Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Trophy reads "Robin Underdahl First Place - 2014 Literary Excellence". Robin Underdahl received the top prize of $3,000 and a provisional book contract with the University of North Texas Press in the Book Manuscript competition for her "Shoot the Conductor."