Retired Faculty and Staff Association
Holland Authors The Texas Book

     Richard Holland, curator of the Texas State's Southwestern Writers Collection from 1986 until his retirement in 1997, is the author of The Texas Book: Profiles, History, and Reminiscences of the University, published November 1, 2006, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the University of Texas. An ideal Christmas gift for Tea-Sips and Texas history buffs alike, this profusely-illustrated collection of historical essays is available from the University of Texas Press for $29.95 or somewhat less from Amazon.com. See the review in the Austin American-Statesman (November 5, 2006) or read excerpts at on the U.T. Press Website.