State Library and Archives Commission meeting files 1909-2005

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State Library and Archives Commission meeting files 1909-2005

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The mandates of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission include the following: to preserve the record of government for public scrutiny, to secure and make accessible historically significant records and other valuable resources, to meet the reading needs of Texans with disabilities, and to build and sustain statewide partnerships to improve library programs and services. The functions are documented in the minutes, agenda, and other meeting materials of the governing body--the Texas Library and Historical Commission (1909-1979), and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (1979-2005). Minutes of the Texas Library and Historical Commission date 1909-1979; minutes of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission date 1979-2005; agenda are filed with the minutes dating 1988-2005; and indexes of minutes date 1951-1993. The supporting documentation dates 1989 and 1995-2001.

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The modern history of the Texas State Library begins with the creation of the Texas Library and Historical Commission in 1909 (House Bill 142, 31st Texas Legislature, Regular Session). The Commission was charged with the control and administration of the State Library whose functions would include historical work, legislative reference, and encouragement of library development in Texas. E. W. Winkler was appointed State Librarian at the Commission's first meeting, March 29, 1909. ...

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