Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille (left) with a man (center) and a woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Bataille is holding a wine glass in her left hand. The other woman is holding a sheet of paper and a clutch. Other event attendees can be seen conversing in the background on the right side of the photograph.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille (center) with two women at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Bataille has her right arm around the shoulders of the woman on the left. A sign that reads, "Atrium Lounge," can be seen in the background on the right side of the photograph. Other event attendees can be seen conversing in the background.

Photograph of eight individuals with swing band Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the group are standing in two staggered rows, facing the camera and smiling. Individuals have been identified as: (front, l-r) David Sanger, Jason Roberts, Gretchen Bataille, [unidentified], Gail Graves, O. Finley Graves, [unidentified]; (back, l-r) David Miller, John Michael Whitby, [unidentified], Ray Benson, Lee Jackson, [unidentified], Eddie Rivers, and Elizabeth McQueen.

Photograph of nine individuals at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing in two rows, facing the camera and smiling. UNT President Gretchen Bataille (front left), Ray Benson (back, 2nd left), Chancellor Lee Jackson (center back), O. Finley Graves, Dean of the College of Business Administration (2nd from right), and Gail Graves (front, 3rd from right) can be identified among the group.

Photograph of guests sitting at table 19 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man and a woman can be seen sitting next to each other, facing to the right of the camera, away from the table. The woman is resting her left elbow and right hand on the back of her chair. She is smiling. Two other guests can be seen sitting at the table on the left side of the photograph. Other attendees are sitting around dining tables in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees sitting at table 22 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the group can be seen sitting next to each other, facing to the left of the camera. Several individuals are clapping. Other event attendees can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background of the photograph. Staff members are walking throughout the room.

Photograph of attendees sitting at table 36 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are sitting side by side, looking to the left of the camera. One man on the far right side of the photograph is looking directly at the camera. Other event attendees can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background.

Photograph of an ice sculpture at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The sculpture depicts a pair of western boots with floral arrangements protruding from their tops. One boot is facing toward the camera, and the other is facing away. They both read, "UNT."

Photograph of a Justin Boots display at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The display consists of a large plywood cutout of a western boot that has been painted beige and blue with red and white detailing. The Justin Boots logo can be seen on the upper portion of the boot. String lights have been added to the outline of the cutout. Wooten Hall and the Baptist Student Center can be seen in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of Lee Jackson, Chancellor of UNT (2nd left), and Margaret Jackson (left) with a man and a woman at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of a man (center) with two women at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The woman on the left is looking back at the man, and appears to be speaking. The man and the second woman are facing the camera and smiling. The man is resting his left elbow on the carpeted structure next to him. The woman on the right is holding a wine glass in her left hand.

Photograph of a man and a woman at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. The pair can be seen standing in the center of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. They are looking down at the table in front of them. "Journeys Through the Winds of Time" by Bill Worrell can be seen among other items on the table. Attendees can be seen looking at a second auction table in the background on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) dancing during a performance by Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The couple can be seen standing on the left side of the photograph, facing each other and smiling. They are holding hands. Ray Benson can be seen playing guitar and singing on stage in the background of the photograph. David miller can be seen playing bass behind him.

Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. The woman can be seen on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. She is holding a western boot up with both hands. The man is standing next to her, looking down at the boot. The auction table can be seen in front of them on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of a man and a woman viewing "A Book of Photographs from Lonesome Dove" by William Wittliff at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man can be seen on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. He is looking down at the open book in his hands. The woman can be seen standing next to him in the center of the photograph, looking at the book. Other event attendees can be seen socializing in the background.

Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, and are each holding a microphone in their hands. The man is holding a folded sheet of paper in his left hand. He appears to be speaking. The woman is facing to the left of the camera and smiling.

Photograph of a man (right) and a woman (left) walking down a red carpet at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man is looking at the camera and smiling, and the woman is looking down and to the right of the camera. They are interlocking arms. A white canopy with curtains has been pitched over the red carpet. Wooten Hall and the Baptist Student Center can be seen in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of a man at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man can be seen in the center of the photograph, looking at the camera and smiling. Two women are standing in the foreground on the left and right sides of the photograph, facing each other. They are both smiling. Other event attendees can be seen conversing in the background.

Photograph of a man standing at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man can be seen on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera and looking down at the table in front of him. Auction lots 20 and 22 are visible on the table, displaying a framed picture of a wolf, a turquoise necklace, and a jacket, among other items. Framed descriptions and bidding forms have been placed next to several items on the table.

Photograph of a man bidding on an auction lot at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man can be seen in the center of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera and leaning over a silent auction table. He is filling out a bidding form on the table in front of him. A woman is standing next to him on the right side of the photograph. She is also leaning over the table. Auction items can be seen on the table in the bottom portion of the photograph.

Photograph of a mariachi band performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Five members of the group can be seen lined up in a row, playing their instruments. Four women are playing violin. One man in the back of the group is playing trumpet. The woman in the front of the group is looking off to the left of the camera and smiling. They are all wearing black and blue charro suits.

Photograph of a mariachi band performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Three guitarists can be seen lined up in the foreground of the photograph with their backs turned to the camera. A woman is standing in the background on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera and holding a violin. They are all wearing black charro suits. Members of the audience can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of a mariachi band performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the group can be seen lined up in front of a stage, playing their instruments. Individuals on the right side of the photograph are playing various types of guitars, including guitarróns and vihuelas. The guitarists appear to be singing. Two men in the center of the group are holding trumpets, but are not playing them. A group of women can be seen playing violins on the left side of the photograph. They are all wearing black and blue charro suits.

Photograph of a mariachi band performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. A woman in a charro outfit can be seen standing in the foreground on the right side of the photograph, facing away from the camera. She is holding a violin. Members of the audience are sitting around dining tables, facing the woman. UNT President Gretchen Bataille can be seen among the crowd, clapping. Several others are also clapping.