Shown are books and images about the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II fame. In March the History of Aviation Collection in McDermott Library presented Dr. J. Todd Moye, a professor at the University of North Texas who discussed his book, Freedom Flyers: The Tuskegee Airmen of World War II.

Carol Oshel and Loreen Henry also fashioned a pertinent display in front of the Juvenile Literature Collection. It showcases award–winning juvenile books such as the winners of the Randolph Caldeott Medal that goes to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children; the Newbery Medal presented annually by the American Library Association to the year’s most distinguished contribution to American literature for children; the ALA Coretta Scott King Awards for African American children's authors and illustrators; and the ALA Batchelder Award presented to the most outstanding foreign language children’s book translated into English.

This display features the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit published by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This government agency oversees lawful immigration to the United States. It is a component of the Department of Homeland Security. One of the services provided by USCIS includes overseeing the naturalization process for individuals who wish to become U.S. citizens. The toolkit provides several resources and learning tools such as a DVD, CD and paper guides welcoming new immigrants to the United States. A pocket copy of the U.S. Constitution is also included. A set of civics flash cards provides a quick and fun way to learn the answers to the questions included on the Naturalization Test. The display also provides a brief overview of the mission and services of the USCIS.

This History of Aviation Collection display highlights the LZ-129 Hindenburg, the Hindenburg Disaster, and postal mails sent by airships. It also includes material about Clara Adams, a woman famous for attending the first flights of many historic aircraft, and a passenger on the Hindenburg’s 1936 inaugural flight to the United States. The materials are from the Vice Admiral Charles E. Rosendahl Collection (the base commander of Naval Air Station Lakehurst at the time of the Hindenburg disaster and a key figure in the resulting investigations), Clara Adams Collection, Ronald Day Collection (A collector of memorabilia and information related to airships), and books from the History of Aviation Collection and The Wineburgh Philatelic Research Library.

The display features Holocaust books written by UT Dallas distinguished faculty and information about the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies. Also featured is a selection of books and DVDs to help you learn more about the Holocaust. All titles shown can be checked out from McDermott Library.

The exhibit features items that can be found in McDermott Library’s 28,000-item map collection. Shown are maps relating to earthquake risks, geologic quadrangle, the Gila National Forest, North Korea, and the 2008 U.S. Electoral Vote. In addition, the collection includes topographical, wall, road, federal, Texas, and digital maps such as those by the Sanborn Map Co. Various world, country and topical atlases are available in the reference collection.
For help check Maps Subject Guide.