An enlightening newspaper column penned by guest columnist Amy Lewis. Titled "Art Education Builds Critical Thinking Skills," this insightful piece explores the profound impact of art education in nurturing and enhancing critical thinking skills among students. Lewis articulates the connection between artistic expression and cognitive development, highlighting the invaluable role of art in shaping well-rounded individuals.

A documented news article, capturing the essence of an "Area Art Awakening Becomes Elementary" initiative and more.

Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Morning News arts and television section published on July 31st, 1997. The clipping features a main article on Chinese exchange students experiencing Texas rodeo culture followed by a second tier article written by Ellen Sweets that includes an interview with George Harris and Jack Evans. This article, which links this clipping to the collection, centers on the Stonewall Professional and Business Associations guest speaker and author Hunter Madsens address on "After the Ball: How America Will Conquer Its Fear and Hatred of Gays in the '90s".

Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of Marjorie Wakeham as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and her great leadership as a major in the U.S. Air Force.

Clipping from the Silver Wings newsletter with an article on Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Bernice "Bee" Haydu, being given a front row seat to dedication of the Women in Military Service Memorial at Arlington. The clipping features other articles of interest to Silver Wings members, such as letters from members, member deaths, and organization news.

Copy of a newspaper clipping describing Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet former Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service Memorial program.

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet with former U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial program.

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet with former U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno, in regards to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial program.

Newspaper clipping describing Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet former Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service Memorial program. There are several advertisements and articles included on this clipping.

Newspaper clipping discussing the life of Amelia Earhart, her adventures flying, and the records she set as a woman pilot. The clipping also includes puzzles and games related to remembering the pilot.

2-page newspaper clipping of story "Peaceful Pressure: Gay and Lesbian Alliance marks 20 years of pushing for acceptance, protection" by Brooks Egerton in the Dallas Morning News, dated Saturday, June 7, 1997, pages 35A and 38A.

Newspaper clipping about a group of Oklahoman female veterans supporting the building of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial

Newspaper clipping about female veterans visiting the newly built Women in Military Service for America Memorial.

Newspaper clipping of an article about funds being collected for building of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial.

Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial to women who have served in the military. Other articles are included.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on Barry Munitz, California State University Chanceller, who has accepted his new position as president and chief executive of the J. Paul Getty Trust, a private foundation devoted to the visual arts, the humanities and the organizations that run the J. Paul Getty Trust Museum. Munitz is set to take over for Harold M. Williams.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on California State University chancellor Barry Munitz will leave the university and accept his new position as president and chief executive of the $4.2 billion J. Paul Getty Trust. Munitz will take the position over from Harold M. Williams who is said to retire on his 70th birthday just three-weeks after the opening of the Getty Center in Brentwood.

Photocopy of a clipping from Parade Magazine, featuring an article titled, "10 Things You Can Do To Make Our Schools Better," by Vartan Gregorian. Gregorian will become the President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York in June, 1997. Gregorian is one of the leading authorities on education in America and has written a list about some things concerned individuals can do right now to better the schools and education in the area. The 10th thing on Gregorian's list is to restore the arts as a major element in education. "We've made a tremendous mistake in diminishing or eliminating art, music and dance as fluff or frills."

A letter from Leilani Lattin Duke to past and present Regional Institute Directors, in regards to the notification of the Getty's new president and CEO. The new president named is Dr. Barry Munitz, who Duke and colleagues say are delighted because of Munitz distinguishes career as an educator. cc'd are Julie Abel and Vicki Rosenberg.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on Barry Munitz, California State University Chancellor, who is leaving the University and accepting his position as President and CEO of the Getty Trust. Cal State trustees are confident in finding a good candidate to take over the position left by Munitz, in part because Munitz had boosted their system's image.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on the University of North Texas partnering with the Annenberg Foundation, the Getty Education Institute for the Arts, the National Arts Education Consortium to bring six metroplex elementary schools and thirty others nationwide in a $15 million experiment for education reform. The five-year grant will provide professional development, implementation of arts curricula and school reform strategies.

A article published in In House, a University of North Texas newsletter, Vol. 6, No. 2, title "Berry named art educator of year," by Nancy Cochran LeMay. The article is about Nancy Berry, an assistant professor of visual arts being named Higher Education art Educator of the Year by the Texas Art Education Association, she received the award at the association's annual conference.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on the newly constructed Getty Center, the massive $1 billion complex scheduled to open late December. The J. Paul Getty Trust' aims to become a public advocate for the arts, humanities and education in the United States. The Getty has named Barry Munitz the president and chief executive of the Getty Trust in January, replacing Harold M. Williams who announced his retirement.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on Shady Brook Elementary studying artists such as O'Keefee, Renoir and Dali and reproductions made by the elementary students. Students at Shady Brook Elementary use the hallways like galleries, when new work goes up the old comes down. Shady Brooke is one of the thirty-six elementary schools nationwide that accepted to take part in the Transforming Education Through the Arts Challenge and will receive $200,000 to support the program.