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    The Mystique of the Archive

    The Mystique of the Archive

    Presented by Harry Ransom Center at Harry Ransom Center

    September 2, 2008-January 4, 2009

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    This exhibition attempts to embody the mystique of the archive. It uses the lens of the Harry Ransom Center to explore both the archiving of our culture and the culture surrounding archives themselves. Drawing on the Center's extensive holdings of the imaginative creations of writers and artists, the exhibition illustrates the diverse nature of archives and their myriad uses. In the process, the exhibition traces the life of an archive in an institution, demonstrating how collections are acquired, accounted for, cataloged, preserved, and, most importantly, how they support the quest for knowledge and endlessly yield new discovery.


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        Harry Ransom Center

        300 West 21st Street
        Austin, TX 78712

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        Tickets: Free Admission

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        Dates:
        September 2, 2008-January 4, 2009

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        Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm

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