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 UNT President Gretchen Bataille with guests at table 19 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Bataille can be seen standing in the center of the photograph, looking down at a woman who is sitting. The woman is looking up at her and smiling. A man is standing next to Bataille on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. He is also looking down at the woman. A second man is sitting at the table on the left side of the photograph, looking at the camera with a straight face. Two more guests are conversing at the table in the bottom left corner of the photograph. Other event attendees can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background.

Photograph of two women at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. They are each holding a wine glass in their hand. Other event attendees can be seen in the background on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of a woman holding a western boot 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 the boot up with her right hand. The matching boot can be seen on the table, among other auction items.

Photograph of a man (right) and a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. They are each wearing a black western hat.

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 (left) and a woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. A glass of wine is sitting on a table in front of each of them. Members of the UNT Brazilian Ensemble can be seen walking in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of Gretchen Bataille (center) conversing with a man (right) and a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man and woman are standing across from Bataille with their backs turned to the camera. Bataille is looking at the man and motioning with her left hand. She appears to be speaking.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille (right) conversing with a man (left) and a woman (center) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Bataille and the man are standing side by side with their backs turned to the camera. They are looking over at each other and smiling. The second woman is standing across from them in the center of the photograph, looking at Bataille and smiling. A police officer and another man can be seen standing in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of two women (2nd left, right) and two men (left, 2nd right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are all facing the camera and smiling. The women are both holding glasses of wine in their hands.

Photograph of the UNT Brazilian Ensemble performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the ensemble can be seen in the upper left corner of the photograph, walking up a brick staircase and onto the upper floor. Event attendees can be seen walking up the staircase in pairs. Others can be seen gathered on the lower floor on the right side of the photograph.

Photograph of the UNT Brazilian Ensemble performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the ensemble can be seen walking up a staircase, carrying percussion instruments. A man is standing on the staircase on the left side of the photograph, holding a film camera.

Photograph of the UNT Brazilian Ensemble performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the ensemble can be seen walking in the direction of the camera, playing percussion instruments. Event attendees can be seen entering the second floor from a staircase in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Individuals can be seen gathered around the table, facing the camera. Pairs of western boots can be seen among other items on the table.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Individuals can be seen standing in front of the table, facing to the right of the camera. One woman is filling out a bidding form in the background. Three pairs of western boots can be seen among other items on the table.

Photograph of attendees at the 2008 Emerald Ball, taken from above. Individuals can be seen gathered around the room, conversing. A large brick staircase can be seen on the left side of the photograph. An ice sculpture holding two floral arrangements can be seen in the bottom right portion of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man and a woman can be seen standing on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. They are looking down at the table in front of them. The woman is pointing to auction lot 7 with her right hand. Other event attendees can be seen gathered around the table in the background of the photograph. Pairs of western boots can be seen among other items on the table.

Photograph of the UNT Brazilian Ensemble performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the ensemble can be seen walking up a brick staircase with their backs turned to the camera. They are each holding a percussion instrument. Event attendees can be seen below the staircase on the right 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 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 (left) and a woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, facing the camera and smiling.

Photograph of a man (right) and a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man and woman can be seen standing behind a table in the center of the photograph, facing each other. A woman is standing next to them on the right side of the photograph. Lots 32 and 34 can be seen on the table, containing "Journeys Through the Winds of Time" by Bill Worrell and a framed painting of cattle, among other items. Other attendees are gathered around a second auction table in the background of the photograph. Several members of the group are holding drinks in their hands.

Photograph of two men (left, right) and two women (2nd left, 2nd right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Three members of the group are holding glasses of wine.