Photograph of a desk with a computer in the Sarah T. Hughes reading room. This desk and computer are featured in the A.M. Willis, Jr. Library - Archives - Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room Dedication, 1996.

Photograph of an emblem on wood for the Texas Bar Foundation. The emblem reads, "To recognize the gift of [the] Texas Bar Foundation." This emblem is featured in the A.M. Willis, Jr. Library - Archives - Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room Dedication, 1996.

Photograph of a chair in the Sarah T. Hughes reading room. This wooden chair is featured in the A.M. Willis, Jr. Library - Archives - Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room Dedication, 1996.

Photograph of the outside view of the Sarah T. Hughes reading room. The glass door in the photo reads, "Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room." This glass door is featured in the A.M. Willis, Jr. Library - Archives - Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room Dedication, 1996.

Photograph of a desk chair in the Sarah T. Hughes reading room. This blue desk chair is featured in the A.M. Willis, Jr. Library - Archives - Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room Dedication, 1996.

Photograph of a plaque on a wooden table that reads, "To recognize the gift of Constance Tilghman Dudley." This wooden table is featured in the A. M. Willis, Jr. Library - Archives - Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room Dedication, 1996.

Photograph of a seal placed into wood in recognition of the donation from the Texas Bar Foundation. The gift was used in the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room project in Willis Library.

Photograph of a donor plaque on a lamp in the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room in Willis Library on the UNT campus. The plaque reads "To Recognize the Gift of Judge Annette Stewart". The back of the photo has a handwritten note attached that reads "A. M. Willis Library - Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room - 1996".

Photograph of Dorothy Barta, the artist of the Sarah T. Hughes painted portrait, and Dr. Lois Swan Jones, a donor to the reading room project. They are guests at the dedication of the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room in Willis Library. On the back of the photograph are two handwritten notes reading "A. M. Willis Library" and "Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room Dedication - Dorothy Barta (L), Dr. Lois Swan Jones (R) - 1996".

Photograph of a plaque that announces the establishment of the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room and lists the Hoblitzelle Foundation as the grant provider followed by the other donors to the project. It was located in the reading room beside a portrait of Hughes and another plaque.

Photograph of the corner display case in the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room in Willis Library on the UNT campus. The case holds photos and writing from Hughes and the chair next to it belonged to her. On the back of the photo is a handwritten note that reads "A. M. Willis Library - Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room - 1996".

Photograph of a plaque commemorating the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room in Willis Library on the UNT campus. It reads "The Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room established September 1996 to honor the leadership and works of Sarah Tilghman Hughes August 2, 1896 - April 23, 1985; 'It is the responsibility of every individual to measure up, to grow in concern for community, nation, and world, in order to assure any role whatever for individual freedom.' - Judge Hughes; As she believed, she lived. When elected in 1930, Sarah T. Hughes was the youngest woman to serve in the Texas House of Representatives. In 1935 she became the first woman to serve as a Texas District Judge. She was elected every four years until 1961, when she became the first woman justice of the United States District Court of North Texas and the second woman to serve as a District Judge in the United States. She was the only woman to give the oath of office to a President of the United States, swearing in Lyndon B. Johnson in 1963. She also was an active community and professional leader, serving as a founding member of Hoblitzelle Foundation and as …

Photograph of one of the stained glass windows in the Edna Mae Sandborn Music Room in Willis Library. There is recessed lighting right above it and display cases with music materials are visible on either side. On the back of the print is a handwritten note that reads "A. M. Willis - Sandborne Room - 1996".

Photograph of former UNT Chancellor Alfred Hurley and Owsley Foundation president David Owsley revealing a plaque in the new Owsley Foyer at Willis Library. They are standing on either side of it and both are lifting the cloth.

Photograph of a display case that was part of the Owsley Exhibit. Inside are photo prints and a top hat next to descriptions. The exhibit was opened during the Owsley Foyer dedication at the Willis Library.

Photograph of Greg Sidlerry and Judge Barefoot Sanders at the reception for the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room dedication. On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "A. M. Willis Library Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room Dedication - Barefoot Sanders (Right), Greg Sidlerry (Left)".

Photograph of a portrait of Judge Sarah Tilghman Hughes, painted by Dorothy Barta, located in the Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room at the Willis Library. On either side of the portrait are commemorative plaques relating to the reading room.

Photograph of the plaque at the base of a lamp in the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room at Willis Library. The plaque reads "To Recognize the Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green" who were donors to the project.

Photograph of a plaque that reads "To recognize the gift of David A. Webb", a donor that contributed to the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room project in Willis Library. The plaque is located on the base of an item in the room.

Photograph of David Owsley, Ms. Owsley, Ms. Laird, and Jack Paris (standing) in the Owsley Foyer after the dedication ceremony. There is a bookcase and some hanging pictures on the wall behind them.

Photograph of a plaque that announces the establishment of the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room and lists the Hoblitzelle Foundation and other donors to the project. It was located in the reading room beside a portrait and another plaque.

Photograph of Lillian Bradshaw, the then Director of the Dallas Public Library, at the reception following the dedication of the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room reception. On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "A. M. Willis Library Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room Dedication - Lillian Bradshaw, Director of the Dallas Public Library - 1996".

Photograph of one of the larger display cases in the Edna Mae Sandborn Music Room at Willis Library. Inside are several music related items including books and records and even a photograph. On the back of the print is a handwritten note that reads "A. M. Willis - Sandborne Room - 1996".

Photograph of a display cabinet in the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room that was used for the Owsley Exhibit after the dedication of the Owsley Foyer in Willis Library. In the display case are photos, documents, and a hat from Alvin Owsley and the family. There is a chair next to the case. On the back of the print is a handwritten note that reads "A. M. Willis Library - Owsley Foyer Dedication - Owsley Exhibit - 12-16-1996 0025".