UTA Center for Southwestern Studies

In Memoriam: George Norris Green, 1939-2026

The Center for Greater Southwestern Studies is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of historian George Norris Green. Joining the UTA faculty in 1966, George served as a Center Fellow from 1991 until his retirement in 2011.

Receiving his PhD from Florida State University in 1966, George was one of the state’s foremost authorities on labor and economic history. During the course of a career spanning 45 years, George authored more than 25 scholarly articles, various essays, and multiple books, including The Establishment in Texas Politics: The Primitive Years (Praeger, 1979). He was also a historian of the metroplex, authoring books on the Hurst Euless Bedford area, and Richland Hills.

In 2003 the Texas State Historical Association bestowed upon George its highest honor, naming him as its president for 2003-04. His presidential address, "The Texas Labor Movement, 1870–1920," was subsequently published by the Southwestern Historical Quarterly.

One of George's proudest achievements was his role spearheading the creation of the UTA Special Collection’s Texas Labor Archives, which has grown to become a nationally recognized research resource documenting the experiences of working Texans and the organizations that represented them. Dr. Green spent decades traveling across the state, meeting with labor leaders and union officials, building relationships that would help grow the collection and ensure that future researchers would have access to these important historical materials. The collection includes organizational records, photographs, publications, correspondence and oral histories that preserve firsthand accounts of workers and labor advocates whose stories might otherwise have been lost. Through these materials, researchers can examine the experiences of workers, the development of labor movements and the relationship between labor and the political, economic and social history of Texas.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the archive in 2017, UTA Special Collections presented an exhibit curated by Dr, Green, titled “Walking the Line: The Diverse History of Organized Labor in Texas.” In conjunction with the exhibit, the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies hosted the George Green Labor History Awards, recognizing four UTA students doing research in the field.

A memorial service will be held on July 25 at 10:00 am at Wade Funeral Home, located at 4140 Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Schieffer Endowment at the UTA Library in his memory.

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Another Alliance for Texas History conference is in the books!

Pictured are: Center director Sam Haynes, with Amy Earhardt (Texas A&M), and Jeffrey Littlejohn (Sam Houston State) at their session, “Interethnic Violence in the Digital Age;” UTA Phd student Bob Rogers, who gave a paper on US-Mexico War soldier Washington Sawtelle; Center fellow Kelsey Hanson, who moderated the panel “Histories in the Land: A Collaborative Project at Paint Rock.”; and Center post-doc research associate Ted Banks (center) gave a paper titled “Taught by Southern Men: The Lost Cause at the University of Texas.”

A new digital exhibit is on the way from UTA Libraries and the Department of History & Geography, launching July 4.

“Mapping a Nation” tells the story of the United States through a powerful collection of maps spanning from 1776 to the present. Each map featured in the exhibit was thoughtfully selected by a student, faculty member, donor, or history enthusiast, accompanied by a personal reflection sharing what the map reveals and why it resonated with them.

This exhibit highlights how maps can serve as more than historical records; they are tools for learning, interpretation, and connection. For students, researchers, and the public, this digital experience offers valuable context for academic work, creative projects, and a deeper understanding of how place and identity evolve over time.

We are grateful to everyone who contributed to this collaborative project and helped bring these perspectives together in one meaningful collection.

Read more about the exhibit:
https://libraries.uta.edu/news/uta-libraries-and-history-geography-department-launch-mapping-nation-digital-exhibit

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