Dougherty Arts Center
It Was in 1910, Not 1917
RECEIVED Sun., Dec. 9, 2007
Dear Editor,
Re: “UT's Brackenridge Tract” [News, Dec. 7]: Brackenridge donated the 500 acres on June 17, 1910 – not in 1917. A copy of the deed may be found in Walter Long's book For All Time to Come, page 27.
Re: “UT's Brackenridge Tract” [News, Dec. 7]: Brackenridge donated the 500 acres on June 17, 1910 – not in 1917. A copy of the deed may be found in Walter Long's book For All Time to Come, page 27.
Richard Robertson
[News Editor Michael King replies: Richard Robertson is correct: The accurate date is 1910. Thanks for the sharp eyes.]
