Texas Archive of the Moving Image

Texas Archive of the Moving Image The Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in serving Texas. linktr.ee/texasarchive

Founded in 2002 by film archivist and University of Texas at Austin professor Dr. Caroline Frick, the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to discover, preserve, provide access to, and educate the community about Texas’ film heritage. TAMI’s ever-growing online collection includes home movies, amateur films, advertisements, local television, industr

ial and corporate productions, as well as Hollywood and internationally produced moving images of Texas. By partnering with institutions and individuals across the state, TAMI digitizes and provides web access to thousands of moving images that offer insight to Texas’ history and culture. TAMI’s educational programs promote the sharing of Texas moving images via screenings, demonstrations, and lectures at venues across the state. TAMI also works with educators to encourage the use of Texas film in the K-12 social studies classroom.

09/01/2026

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Before texts and emails, friendships grew one letter at a time. This 1983 PM Magazine segment follows lifelong pen pals Rosemary and Gwen as they reunite in Southeast Texas and reflect on a friendship built through handwritten letters.

✉️ Watch Pen Pals Reunion (1983) from the Tyrrell Historical Library Collection.

08/30/2026

🏈 One Texas invention changed football forever.

In this 1981 PM Magazine segment, Beaumont inventor Byron Donzis shares the story behind the flak jacket—a piece of protective equipment that revolutionized quarterback safety and is still worn by NFL quarterbacks today.

Discover how Texas innovators helped shape the game in our new web exhibit, GAME FILM: Texas Football Culture in Motion.

🎒 Class is back in session—and we’re bringing 16mm on the 16th! 🎥Join TAMI and legendary film archivist Skip Elsheimer o...
08/29/2026

🎒 Class is back in session—and we’re bringing 16mm on the 16th! 🎥

Join TAMI and legendary film archivist Skip Elsheimer of A/V Geeks on Wednesday, September 16 for a night of vintage 16mm educational films made right here in Texas!

📍 Baker Center, Austin
🕕 Doors: 6 p.m. | 🎞️ Films: 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy live 16mm projection, archive tours, vintage AV oddities, snacks, and more—all while supporting TAMI’s work to preserve Texas film history.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Save your seat at the link in our bio!

08/27/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday to Texas native Lyndon B. Johnson!

On his 57th birthday, August 27, 1964, President Johnson accepted the Democratic nomination for president before the Democratic National Convention. In his remarks, he called for national unity as he prepared for the campaign that would lead to one of the largest presidential election victories in U.S. history.

08/27/2026

We’re mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, a true icon whose extraordinary talent, generosity, and unmistakable voice touched generations of people around the world. ❤️

We’re grateful to have this special piece of Texas film history preserved in the Jim Ruddy Collection. In this behind-the-scenes footage from Wild Texas Wind (1991), Dolly performs “On the Road Again” alongside Willie Nelson on the set of the Austin-filmed television movie.

Rest in peace, Dolly. Thank you for the music. 🤍

08/26/2026

📣 Today, on Women's Equality Day, we look back at a pivotal moment in Texas history.

This 1977 KPRC-TV news segment captures hundreds of supporters gathered outside Houston City Hall to rally for the Equal Rights Amendment during the National Women's Conference—the first and only federally funded conference on women's rights in U.S. history.

Their voices remind us that the fight for equality has always been powered by people willing to stand up and be heard.

08/25/2026

🌄 Today we're celebrating National Park Service Founder's Day!

Established on August 25, 1916, the National Park Service has spent more than a century protecting America's most treasured landscapes for future generations.

One of Texas' greatest treasures is Big Bend National Park, where rugged desert landscapes, the Chisos Mountains, and the Rio Grande come together in one of the most breathtaking corners of the state. This 1967 home movie captures a family's journey through the park, preserving the timeless beauty that continues to inspire visitors today.

08/22/2026

🏈 Every great football game tells a story.

This recap of the 1972 Sun Bowl captures one of the most exciting postseason matchups of its era, as Texas Tech faced North Carolina in a game packed with momentum swings and unforgettable moments.

Featured in our new web exhibit, GAME FILM: Texas Football Culture in Motion, this film explores how bowl games became some of Texas' biggest storytelling stages.

08/20/2026

📻 Before playlists and podcasts, Austin tuned in to rooms like this.

For National Radio Day, we're revisiting KTBC's 1960 open house tour with legendary broadcaster Cactus Pryor. From tape cartridges and turntables to the control board that kept Radio 59 on the air, this film captures a moment when local radio was truly the soundtrack of the city.

Happy National Radio Day!

08/19/2026

✈️ Before he became one of Hollywood's most famous filmmakers, Howard Hughes made history in the skies.

This 1976 KPRC-TV tribute looks back at the Houston native's legacy as a pioneering aviator, record-setting pilot, and aviation innovator whose 1938 around-the-world flight captured the world's attention.

Happy National Aviation Day! 🛩️

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