Austin, Texas, June 26, 2019 – The Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) is pleased to announce its newest web exhibit, “Power: Glimpses of Boomtown Texas,” www.boomtowntexas.org, a visual guide through the oil and gas industry of Texas.
After the first major gusher occurring in Beaumont in 1901, the Lone Star State transformed from a bountiful source of cattle and cotton to a global economic authority. Curated from the online archive, www.texasarchive.org, the exhibit delves into decades of the industry, from production and corporations to the economic impact and cultural influences.
“The exhibit is a great example of the Texas Archive of the Moving Image’s mission to showcase Texas’ film and television heritage,” said TAMI’s Executive Director, Dr. Caroline Frick. “The archive’s collection of newsreels, home movies, and more helps illustrate a multi-faceted perspective on the impact of the oil industry on Texas and Texans.”
Home movies show the impact on real Texas oil tycoons, roughnecks, and truckers. Industrial and promotional films illustrate the pitches made to entice individuals and businesses to the booming state. Newsreels and local television often highlight the dangers posed to oil workers, while educational and government films soberly consider lasting economic and environmental effects. The exhibit would not be complete without a look at the cultural impact of the industry. From community events and sport team names to the iconic portrayal by Hollywood, the Texas oil and gas industry has ignited our imaginations.
“Many of today’s Texans have grown up in communities with strong connections to the oil and gas industry,” said exhibit curator Katharine Austin. With its focus on moving images, the exhibit brings a new point of view to well-known stories as well as shares personal histories that have largely remained untold. Films dating back to almost a century ago offer us a new perspective of history in motion.”
“Power: Glimpses of Boomtown Texas,” is available for free and online at www.boomtowntexas.org.
The Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) is an independent non-profit organization founded in 2002 to discover, preserve, make accessible, and serve community interest in Texas’ moving image heritage. By partnering with institutions and individuals across the state, the organization digitizes and provides web access to thousands of moving images that offer insight to Texas history and culture. To learn more about the Texas Archive of the Moving Image, visit www.texasarchive.org.
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