Second Annual Dallas History Conference
October 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Speakers at the Dallas History Conference will examine people and institutions that helped Dallas develop into a major American city during the twentieth century. Topics include the founding of SMU, winning the Federal Reserve Bank, and the creation of the Dallas Foundation. Former Texas Governor William P. Clements will be the luncheon speaker, reminiscing about growing up in the Park Cities and attending SMU during the 1930's.

The conference will be held in Hughes-Trigg Student Center on the Campus of SMU. Cost to attend the conference, including lunch, is $25 if received by October 11. Registration for students is $15 with a copy of student id.

Registration should be directed to: Old City Park, attn: Mike Hazel, 1717 Gano St. Dallas, TX 75215.

SCHEDULE

8:30 - Registration and Refreshments
9:00 - Introduction
"An Unbiased Account of the Founding of SMU - From the Hyer Family Prespective" by Robert H. Thomas

9:45 - "Banking on Politics: Winning the Federal Reserve Bank for Dallas, 1914" by Cynthia Northrup, TCU

10:30 - Break

10:45 - "Representative Case Studies of the Early Mexican Migrant Community in Dallas, 1910-1950" by Laura Gonzalez-Martinez and Dr. Bobby C. Alexander, UTD

11:30 - Break for Lunch

12:15 - Luncheon Address: Gov. William P. Clements shares his memories of growing up in University Park and attending SMU in the 1930's

1:15 - "Charity Begins at Home: Creating the Dallas Foundation, 1929" by Mary Kelley, TCU

2:00 - "Race Relations in Dallas Since 1960" by Dr. Marvin Dulaney, Avery Research Center and College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

2:45 - Break 3:00 - "origins of Nation's Most Successful Inner-City Neighborhood Revitalization, Dallas 1975" by Douglas Newby

3:45 - Conclusion and opportunity to view special exhibit at DeGolyer Library

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