Distinguished Alumni of the University of Texas: Suggested Readings

Distinguished Alumni of the University of Texas can only list a fraction of the remarkable men and women who have made the University of Texas such a great institution. For further reading on the Distinguished Alumni, visit the following sites:

University of Texas Resources

The official list of the University of Texas Distinguished Alumni, from 1958 to the present.
The official site of the University of Texas.

General Biographical Resources

Famous Texans outlines the lives of some great Texans.
Another Famous Texans list with plenty of useful links.
The Texas Handbook has many resources related to all things Texan.

Individual Biographies

The official Department of Treasury biography of Robert Anderson.
Sam Rayburn is profiled in Famous Texans. You can also visit The Friends of Sam Rayburn, a non-profit organization that supports Sam Rayburn House Museum & the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum.
Governor John Connally is profiled on the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. John Connally also has a biography with the Department of Treasury.
The Texas Archival Resources has a concise biography of Allan Shivers. The Texas Handbook has also profiled Allan Shivers.
You can learn more about distinguished history professor Walter P. Webb on the Texas Archival Resources.
Former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes is profiled on The Texas Blue. Ben Barnes was also interviewed by Charlie Rose. Excerpts from Ben Barnes’ memoir, Barn Burning Barn Building, were used in this site.
William S. White, Pulitzer Prize winning author, is profiled by the New York Times.
Check out the Bill Moyers’ Journal for the latest work from on this preeminent journalist. Bill Moyers is also profiled on The Museum of Broadcast Communications.
Senator Lloyd Bentsen’s biography can be found on Biographical Directory of the US Congress. The Department of Treasury also has a biography of Lloyd Bentsen.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has a profile of Tom Landry. The Sporting News has a collection of photographs of Coach Tom Landry.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has a biography of Walter Cronkite. You can also watch the emotional video of Walter Cronkite announcing the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Jere W. Thompson is currently President of the Williamsburg Corporation.
The Collectors outlines the artistic acquisitions of Ima Hogg. Ima Hogg is also profiled on Famous Texans.
The Boston Globe profiled oilman and philanthropist Perry R. Bass. Nancy Lee Bass and Perry Bass founded the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall.
The McCombs School of Business of the University of Texas has a short biography of John P. Harbin.