urn:taro:utexas.cah.01015 A Guide to the Raye Virginia Allen Collection, 1964-1978, 1997 Original EAD encoding by Shelley Rowland according to TARO 2 EAD 2002 Editing Instructions. May 2008 Finding aid written in English. Descriptive Summary Allen, Raye Virginia Raye Virginia Allen Collection 1964-1978, 1997 Materials are written in English. 2007-077; 2008-122 2 feet, 8 inches Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Contains a copy of Allen's book on Gordon Conway and the photographic plates used to print it, as well as papers, ephemera, slides and films related to the 1976 American Revolution Bicentennial celebrations in Texas. Biographical Note

Raye Virginia Allen is a cultural historian, author and lecturer specializing in American studies. She completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, where she also later conducted post-M.A. graduate studies, focusing on an interdisciplinary approach to American studies. In 1997, Allen published an illustrated biography profiling Texas-born costume designer, fashion artist and illustrator Gordon Conway. Titled Gordon Conway: Fashioning a New Woman, the book was awarded the Liz Carpenter Women's History Award from the Texas State Historical Association and the Violet Crown Non-Fiction Award from the Austin Writers' League.

In addition to her research and writing, Allen has held many civic service and leadership roles. In the late 1950’s, she co-founded the Cultural Activities Center in Temple, Texas. In 1971, the Governor of Texas appointed her to the Texas Commission for the American Revolution Bicentennial. She was appointed to serve as a founding trustee of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress in 1975 and also served a founding trustee of the Fund for Folk Culture.

 Scope and Contents

The collection contains a signed copy of Allen’s book on Gordon Conway, as well as the photographic press plates used to print the book. The majority of the collection documents events and activities associated with the 1976 American Revolution Bicentennial celebration, particularly events held in Temple, Texas. This material includes films, slides, ephemera, calendars and papers. Also included are open reel audiotapes from the 1960’s of the Christian Layman’s Leadership Institute and color slides of the installation of Episcopalian Bishop John E. Hines in Washington, D.C. in 1965.

 Access Restrictions

Unrestricted access.

Use of audiovisual material by appointment only; please contact repository for further information.

 Preferred Citation

Raye Virginia Allen Collection, 1964-1978, 1997, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.

 Detailed Description of the Papers Publications – Raye Virginia Allen Book, Gordon Conway: Fashioning a New Woman. Austin: University of Texas Press, 1997 2.325/Oversize Photographic press plates from Gordon Conway: Fashioning a New Woman, 1997 American Revolution Bicentennial 2G126 Temple Bicentennial Commission (TBC) 2G126 Summary of organization and projects, February 5, 1974 2G126 Meeting with Temple Independent School District representatives, May 9, 1974 2G126 “Bicentennial Express,” TBC newsletter, January and December, 1975 2G126 “Bicentennial Calendar,” brochure, May-July 1976 2G126 Program, Pioneer Day and Temple’s 95th Birthday celebration, June 29, 1976 2G126 Broadsides and fliers 2G126 Letterhead 2G126 Blank service awards 2G126 Temple Bicentennial Commission – Raye Virginia Allen 2G126 Correspondence (photocopies), 1965, 1975, 1978 2G126 Memo, re. July 4, 1976, “A Religious Day in Central Texas” 2G126 Invoices for Bicentennial purchases, 1975-1976 2G126 American Bicentennial events in Temple, Texas 2G126 Clippings, March 1976 2G126 Brochures 2G126 “The Dawn of Freedom,” undated 2G126 “Yankee Doodle: A Musical Revue,” UT Austin Department of Drama, 1976 2G126 “Tanglefoot Junction,” Temple High School Auditorium, December 1975 2G126 “Concert of American Music,” Choral Music Department, Temple High School, undated 2G126 Temple Junior College 50th Anniversary, April 7, 1976 2G126 “The Ceremonial Weavings of Guatemala,” exhibition brochure, Texas Cultural Alliance 2G126 Arbor Day Ceremony, program and brochures, January 1976 2G126 Bicentennial edition of “The Rambler,” publication of Temple High School, February 22, 1974 2G126 “American Bonanza of Women’s Art: Folklore Cookbook”, American Business Women’s Association, Bell Chapter, July 1974 2G126 American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas 2G126 Illustrated booklet, re. mission and projects, circa 1971 2G126 “Remember the Alamo… and a whole lot more” brochure/poster, undated 2G126 “Bicentennial in Texas,” quarterly publication, Fall 1972 and Spring 1973 2G126 “Emergence ’76,” quarterly publication, Winter/Spring 1974 2G126 Stickers with bicentennial logo, 1976 2G126 American Revolution Bicentennial Administration 2G126 Brochures, 1974-1975 and undated 2G126 “Bicentennial Times,” publication, August 1975 2G126 Publications mailing list application 2G126 American Bicentennial-related events and publications, Texas and United States 2G126 Brochures: Bay City and San Antonio, Texas, 1975-1976 2G126 Report: “Tacoma,” re. pilot project conducted with Washington State Arts Commission and the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, circa 1974 2G126 Serial publications 2G126 Time magazine, July 19, 1976 and “September 26, 1789 Special Bicentennial Issue” 2G126 The American Legion Magazine, April 1975 2G126 Calendars 2G126 Bicentennial Project, American Association of University Women, Temple, Texas branch 2G126 “Temple: Bicentennial City,” 1974 2G126 “Twelve from Temple,” 1975 2G126 Texas Christian University, 1975-1976 2G126 Bicentennial Calendar, King’s Daughters Hospital, Temple, Texas, 1976 2.325/V69a Oversize material 2.325/V69a Broadsides and posters 2.325/V69a Temple Bicentennial Event, 1976 2.325/V69a “American Issues Forum,” brochure, circa 1974 2.325/V69a “A Final Report to the People,” advertisement and poster, undated 2.325/V69a “A Bicentennial Declaration,” National Committee for the Bicentennial Era, undated 2.325/V69a Historic stamps, United States Postal Service, 1975 2.325/V69a “American Focus Film Series,” Texas Union Theatre Committee, University of Texas at Austin, 1975-1976 2.325/V69a Bicentennial Season, CinemaTexas, Department of Radio/Television/Film, University of Texas at Austin, Spring 1976 2.325/V69a “The Spirit of ’76: Shiner, Texas – American Bicentennial,” 1976 2.325/V69a “New Braunfels,” pen and ink sketches by Terry Nicholas, undated 2.325/V69a Poster and postcard, Native American artwork by Blue Eagle, undated 2.325/V69a Serial publications – Oversize 2.325/V69a “The Evening Star,” special edition to accompany the Bicentennial Exhibition, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1976 2.325/V69a “Oklahoma Bicentennial Newsletter: Revelations on the Revolution,” July 4, 1976 2.325/V69a Calendar, United States House of Representatives, from Congressman Jack Brooks, 9th District of Texas, 1974 2.325/V69a Award for service, Virginia Raye Allen, American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas (photocopy), October 21, 1975 2/Film D11 Audiovisual material - American Bicentennial celebration 2/Film D11 Films (16mm) 2/Film D11 “Is It Always Right to Be Right?”, [1970?] 2/Film D12 “America the Beautiful.” National Audiovisual Center, [circa 1925?] 2/Film D13 The River, [1938?] 2/Film D23 “Bicentennial, USA.” Produced by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, distributed by the National Audiovisual Center, circa 1976 2.325/D44 Record album, 7” vinyl disc: “Celebrate! The Spirit of ’76,” Bobby Farrar, presented by Air Force Recruiters 2.325/D44 Audiovisual educational presentations, Institute of Texas Cultures, University of Texas at San Antonio. All with accompanying viewing notes, teacher’s supplement and image catalogue. 2.325/D44 “What Is a Texan?” [Ethnic diversity], 80 color slides, Kodak Carousel 80; audio cassette tape, 1971 2.325/D44 “The Indian Texans,” 78 color slides, Kodak Carousel 80; Ampex 60 high frequency audio cassette tape, 1971 2.325/D44 “The Mexican Texans to 1865,” 79 color slides, Kodak Carousel 140; Ampex 60 high frequency audio cassette tape, 1972 2.325/D44 “The Negro Texans to 1900,”:79 color slides, Kodak Carousel 140; Ampex 60 high frequency audio cassette tape, 1974 2.325/D44 “A Visit to Colonial Williamsburg,” slide presentation, Film Distribution Section, Colonial Williamsburg, 51 color slides and lecture notes, circa 1970’s 2/Film D11 “200 Is a Lot of Years,” audiovisual educational program for children on the American Bicentennial, 35mm filmstrip and audio cassette tape, circa 1976 Assorted audiovisual material 2G126 7” open reel tapes 2G126 Layman’s Leadership Institute, 1964 2G126 3 – Dick Van Dyke, Akbar Haqq 2G126 Layman’s Leadership Institute, 1965 2G126 Dr. Armand Nicroli, Fred Smith 2G126 2 – Jim Vaus, Bill Lawson 2G126 3 – Kenneth Chafin, Bill Glass 2G126 6 – Howard Butt 2G126 Major Sean Thomas, 1965 2G126 Layman’s Leadership Institute, 1966 2G126 1 – Howard Butt #1, Charles J. Brown II 2G126 2 – Dan Liu, Joseph Blinco #1 & #2 2G126 3 – Ron York, Walter Hearn, Richard Halverson 2G126 4 – Herbert Taylor, Eugene Nida 2G126 5 – Joseph Blinco #3, Mrs. and Mrs. Robert C. Williams 2G126 6 – Vonda Kay Van Dyke, Howard Butt #2 2G126 Fall Laymen’s Conference, Rev. N. R. H. Moor, Camp Lakeview, Palestine, Texas, Tapes 1 and 2, September 23-25, 1966 2G126 Fall Laymen’s Conference, Robert B. Doing, Camp Allen, Reels 1 and 2, September 8-10, 1967 2G126 62 L6 – Earnest Shippam, Keith Miller 2G126 64 L2 – Brown, Mrs. Warrick 2G126 5” open reel tapes: “Finance” and “Howard Roast,” undated 2G126 35mm color slides: Installation of John E. Hines as the 22nd Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States, Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Washington, D.C., 50 slides, circa 1965