Category: History

Interview with Phil Collins for Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Posted on by stephensiwinski in Education, History

My office was honored to host Grammy Award winning recording artist and Texas history buff, Phil Collins, for a private viewing of the William B. Travis “Victory or Death” Letter. Collins, an avid collector of Alamo memorabilia, also had the chance to view other treasured items in the TSLAC collection including the William Travis family Bible and correspondence sent by Travis prior to the drafting of his famed letter. I had the chance to sit down with Collins to ask him about his love of Texas history and the importance of the kind of work that archives do to ensure future generations have access to our shared past.

Texans’ Struggle for Freedom and Equality

Posted on by stephensiwinski in Design, Digital, Education, History, human rights, Resume, Video

Video I produced for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s latest exhibit, Texans’ Struggle for Freedom and Equality which offers visitors the opportunity to view documents and images integral to Texas’ social history, illustrating the heroic efforts of early Texas settlers, the consequences of Indian and Mexican conflicts, demands for civil rights for African-Americans and Tejanos and the campaign for women’s suffrage.

2013-2014 Texas State Library and Archives Biennial Report

Posted on by stephensiwinski in Design, Education, History, Print

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The 2013-2014 TSLAC Biennial Report comprises highlights of data presented in a graphical form from the most recent two years of operation of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The data includes information from the Texas State Library, Texas State Archive, Library Development and Networking Services and Texas Talking Book Program. The design falls directly in line with the new graphic standards I have implemented at the agency as Communications Officer.

Texas State Library and Archives Commission Logo Redesign

Posted on by stephensiwinski in Design, Education, History, Resume, Style

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As Communications officer of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, I recently took on the task of re-designing and re-branding the image of the agency. The mission of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is to safeguard significant resources, provide information services that inspire and support research, education and reading, and enhance the capacity for achievement of current and future generations. The new logo incorporates our iconic deco-style building into three options of a logo that is now used on all agency collateral, letterhead and external media.