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    World & Culture

    Where undergrads find a spark for creativity

    By Harry Ransom Center
    Published: April 2, 2012

    Whether a first-year student or a graduating senior, students can explore and be inspired by the offerings of the Harry Ransom Center, the university’s humanities research library and museum.

    Through exposure to and interaction with collection materials — whether it be a manuscript, photograph, artwork or rare book — students can open the door to the creative process.

    Watch this video about what the Ransom Center offers students and how its collections can spark the imagination.

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      Ann Neubery said on May 15, 2012 at 7:54 p.m.
      It's great to see the younger generations being influenced by the past to help shape their future especially in the arts. The Harry Ransom Collections really adds to the spirit. Ann
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