State House Press

A centennial to celebrate . . .

Enter with Hope Schreiner University at 100

Tim Summerlin

Schreiner University, started as a military institute in 1923, is a landmark institution in the state of Texas. Schreiner at 100 tells the story of the last quarter century of the university’s 100 years. The narrative interprets the institutional journey in terms of its enduring traits including a holistic learning commitment, its emphasis on relationships, and the value of outcomes over inputs. Above all, this book tells a story of a tough and resilient little school in the hill country that stands for something while also being flexible enough to weather all the vicissitudes of higher education. Engraved on the entrance of Schreiner University are the phrases “Enter with Hope, Leave with Achievement”. This is no mere slogan—this is the ethos of Schreiner University.

Filled with vintage photographs and contemporary images of this gorgeous place, Schreiner at 100 leaves readers with a glimpse of an amazing university deep in the heart of Texas.

TIM SUMMERLIN served as the fifth president of Schreiner University from 2002–2017. He oversaw the largest expansion of both enrollment and campus facilities in the history of the university. He first joined then-Schreiner College as provost and vice president for academic affairs 1999–2001. Schreiner became a four-year college in 1982 and a university in 2001. He is a graduate of Abilene Christian University with a PhD. in English from Yale University.

978-1-64967-019-9 cloth $69.95 11x81/2. 270 pp. 200 illus. and maps. Bib. Index. Education History. Texas History. November

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A Texas history classic, available again . . .

The Alamo and Beyond

A Collector’s Journey

Phil Collins

Essays by Donald S. Frazier, Stephen L. Hardin, and Richard Bruce Winders

Phil Collins received a birthday present that would change his life: a receipt for a saddle signed by an Alamo defender. From that point forward, the drummer began building his impressive Alamo and Texas Revolution collection. “I didn’t know this stuff was out there, that you could own it,” the rock-n-roll legend said. “It had never occurred to me.” Before long, he had amassed nearly 500 items!

These priceless artifacts are now housed at the Alamo’s brand new Ralston Family Collections Center behind the iconic Alamo Church and the venerable Gift Shop amid the tranquil setting of the Alamo gardens. This 24,000 square foot facility showcases not only Phil’s great collection immortalized is this his book, but are joined by his remarkable narrated presentation of the siege and battle of the Alamo built around the masterpiece scale replica of the compound first created by artist Mark Lemon for the State House Press book The Illustrated Alamo: A Photographic Journey

The Alamo and Beyond, now in a third printing in partnership with The Texas Center at Schreiner University, is your way of taking Phil’s collection home with you.

“The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey brings Phil Collins’ love for the Alamo and the Texas Revolution to life. His collection of artifacts and documents allows the reader to truly understand the significance of the Texas Revolution. Phil is not only a world-famous musician, but he is also a very generous individual that gifted this incredible collection to the Alamo and the people of Texas. His collection is brought to life through his explanations and passion for the items. A must for any Alamo enthusiast.”—Ernesto Rodriguez, III, Senior Curator and Historian, The Alamo Trust, Inc.

978-1-933337-81-4 ebook

11x81/2. 416 pp. 150 Artifacts. 150 documents. 25 illustrations. 2 maps. 10 photos. Bib. Index. Texas History. Revolution/Republic. Military History. Photography.

August PHIL COLLINS, drummer, actor, singer, producer, and now author, has been constantly active in all manner of contradictory and unlikely projects. His history with Genesis is well documented from their art-house beginnings to multiplatinum status as the band grew up. Collins launched his solo career twenty-nine years ago, picking up numerous awards that include eight Grammys, three Oscar® nominations, and two Golden Globes. Collins has written songs for Disney’s Tarzan and Brother Bear. “You’ll Be in My Heart” from Tarzan won a Golden Globe Award for “Best Song Written for a Film.” This song, in addition to the soundtrack, was also nominated for Grammys and won for “Best Original Song in a Movie.” Collins also won an Oscar for the same song in March 2000. An avid student of the battle of the Alamo since his boyhood, Collins has now turned his gifted pen to writing history. His first book, The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey, takes this passion and tells the story of the Texas Revolution through artifacts and documents from his private collection.