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Library Exhibits


Lobby Display Case - 2nd Floor

McDermott Library recognizes the Summer Olympic Games held in Beijing, People's Republic of China during August. On display are several books about the Olympic Games. There are several books about the 1936 Games held in Berlin, Germany under the regime of Adolph Hitler. Of particular interest in the exhibit are copies from a German 1936 Olympics promotional book presented to U.S. Navy Admiral Charles E. Rosendahl. Added to the inside page leafs are two pages of actual signatures of 1936 gold medal winners, including that of U.S. track and field star Jesse Owens (4 golds) and also that of 17-year old Dutch swimmer Rie Mastenbroek (3 golds).

Display Cases - 4th Floor

McDermott Library recognizes National Library Week by showcasing award-winning books and famous librarians in the 4th Floor cases.

Air America
Special Collections
honors the UTD visit of Air America


Display Case - 3rd Floor

From August 6-10, 2008 the Air America 2nd Generation will be holding a reunion in Dallas, Texas. The 2nd Generation consists of the children and relatives of Air America employees. In honor of this event the History of Aviation Collection, has organized a display showcasing items from The Air America Collection relating to the 2nd Generation. A special focus of the display is the Air America School. Established for the dependents of Air America employees, the Air America School in Udorn, Thailand offers educational instruction from elementary to high school.