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[Willis speaking with someone]

Description: Photograph of Archille Murat Willis, Jr. speaking with a woman outside of Willis Library. Willis was elected chairman of the Board of Regents in 1969 and served for nine years. During his tenure, the university underwent many cultural movements facilitated by students concerning civil rights, anti-Vietnam War protests, free speech, academic policies, and a new library. The Willis Library is named after him.
Date: August 25, 1978
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A voter standing at a voting station]

Description: Photograph of someone filling out a ballot form at a voting station for an amendment to the state's constitution. They ride on bicycles throughout the university. During this time, a constitutional convention was held to revise the Texas Constitution, excluding the Bill of Rights. After passing through the legislature, the voters approved Article 17 Section 2 of the state's constitution concerning how to make amendments to the document.
Date: February 27, 1974
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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