Photograph of a red carpet at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The carpet can be seen in the center of the photograph, running alongside an exterior wall of the UNT Union building. A white canopy with curtains and overhead lightbulbs has been pitched above the carpet.

Photograph of a red carpet at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The carpet can be seen on the sidewalk in the center of the photograph, turning to the right. A white canopy with curtains and overhead lightbulbs has been pitched over the carpet. A large plywood cutout of a western boot can be seen on the left side of the photograph, partially obstructed from view by a curtain. A group of people can be seen at the starting end of the red carpet in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of two men at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The men are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Their nametags read, "Anuwat" (left), and, "Pongsai" (right).

Photograph of a man (left) and two women at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The individuals are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Their nametags read, (l-r) "Anuwat," "Sirikul," and, "Nanta."

Photograph of swing band Asleep at the Wheel performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members can be seen on stage, facing to the left of the camera and playing their instruments. Individuals have been identified as: (right to left) Eddie Rivers, Elizabeth McQueen, David Miller (background), Jason Roberts, and Ray Benson.

Photograph of swing band Asleep at the Wheel performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members can be seen on stage, facing to the right of the camera and playing their instruments. Individuals have been identified as: (l-r) David Sanger (background), Ray Benson, Elizabeth McQueen, and Jason Roberts. Event attendees can be seen gathered in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees at the 2008 Emerald Ball, taken from above. People can be seen socializing around two silent auction tables in the One O'clock Lounge. Several individuals are standing in front of the tables, viewing auction items. A waiter is standing in the center of the photograph, holding a tray with refreshments on it.

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 can be seen standing on the right side of the photograph with his back turned to the camera. He is holding a sheet of paper in his left hand. Three people can be seen on the opposite side of the table in the background of the photograph, looking down at auction items. Framed photographs and artwork can be seen among other items on the table.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man can be seen standing on the right side of the photograph, looking down at the table in front of him. Other attendees can be looking at auction lots in the background. A western pillow and a book can be seen among other items on the table.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man can be seen standing on the left side of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. He is looking down at a book in his hands. A second man is standing on the opposite side of the table in the right portion of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. A western pillow and a book can be seen among other items on the table.

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 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 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 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 meeting during a UNT delegation's trip to the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) in Thailand. Individuals can be seen sitting around a rectangular conference table in the background of the photograph. They appear to be conversing. Earl Gibbons, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for International Education (left), and UNT President Gretchen Bataille (2nd left) can be identified among the group. Desktop computers have been placed on the table in front of each person.

Photograph of attendees at a meeting during a UNT delegation's trip to Thailand. Individuals can be seen sitting around a rectangular conference table. (l-r) Charn Uswachoke, Vish Prasad, Earl Gibbons, and Gretchen Bataille are sitting on the left side of the table, facing to the right of the camera. A group of women are sitting across from them on the right side of the table. Two women can be seen writing on sheets of paper.

Photograph of attendees at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. Members of the crowd can be seen sitting around dining tables, eating and conversing.

Photograph of attendees at a meeting during a UNT delegation's trip to Thailand. Individuals can be seen sitting around a conference table, conversing. UNT President Gretchen Bataille and Vish Prasad, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, can be seen sitting on the right side of the table, facing to the left of the camera. Bataille is motioning with both hands and smiling. Charn Uswachoke can be seen sitting next to a woman on the left side of the table, across from Bataille. Another man is sitting at the far end of the table.

Photograph of attendees in front of silent auction tables at the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man and woman can be seen conversing on the right side of the photograph, in front of a painting. The woman is facing the camera and appears to be laughing. The man has his back turned to the camera. They are each reaching out for the other person's arm. Another man and woman can be seen standing on the left side of the photograph, looking at the painting in the background. The painting depicts a woman in western clothing riding on the back of an animal. The animal has been obstructed from view by the woman on the right. Other auction lots can be seen in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees dancing during a performance by Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Three couples can be seen dancing in front of a stage. Each couple is facing each other and holding their hands out to the right. The men have their right hands on the backs of the women. One man on the right side of the photograph is looking at the camera and smiling. (l-r) David Miller, Ray Benson, Jason Roberts, and Elizabeth McQueen can be seen playing their instruments on stage in the background.

Photograph of attendees dancing during a performance by Asleep at the Wheel at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Three couples can be seen dancing in front of a stage. One man on the right side of the photograph is looking at the woman in front of him and making a surprised face. (l-r) Ray Benson, Jason Roberts, and Elizabeth McQueen can be seen playing their instruments on stage in the background.

Photograph of attendees at a meeting during the UNT delegation's trip to Thailand in December 2009. Individuals are sitting around a rectangular conference table, facing to the right of the camera. UNT President Gretchen Bataille can be seen sitting in the background on the right side of the photograph, at the far end of the table. She is looking over at the man next to her. Charn Uswachoke, Vish Prasad, and Earl Gibbons can be identified among the group on the left side of the table.

Photograph of attendees at a meeting during the UNT delegation's trip to Thailand in December 2009. UNT President Gretchen Bataille can be seen sitting in the background on the left side of the photograph, at the far end of a rectangular conference table. Individuals are sitting around the table, looking over at Bataille.