Mark K. Updegrove Director of the LBJ Library & Museum and Dr. Don Carleton Executive Director of The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, invite you to Behind the Lens: White House Photography from LBJ to Obama, Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 6:00 p.m. LBJ Auditorium
The LBJ Library and The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History invite you to attend Behind the Lens: White House Photography from LBJ to Obama on January 20, 2010, marking the year anniversary of President Obama’s inauguration.
Four White House photographers - David Kennerly (Ford), David Valdez (George Bush), Robert McNeely (Clinton), and Eric Draper (George W. Bush) - will share their experiences and their best, most revealing work inside the White House.
McNeely and Kennerly, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1971, will also share work from their book, Barack Obama: The Official Inauguration Book, and will sign copies, available for purchase outside the Auditorium beginning at 5:15 p.m. Guests may place advance orders with the LBJ Museum Store by calling (512) 232-2396.
Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. A coffee and dessert reception in the Great Hall will follow the presentation. Please return the postcard enclosed with your invitation or email your RSVP to friends@lbjlibrary.net by January 11. Seating is limited; please RSVP and arrive early to ensure Auditorium seating.
The LBJ Auditorium is located on the lower level of the LBJ Complex. Access to the Auditorium will be through the lobby of the LBJ School of Public Affairs or through the main entrance to the LBJ Library. Free parking is available in the LBJ Library visitors' lot (lot #38) and the neighboring parking lots (lots #37 and #39) for one night only. If necessarry, overflow parking is available in Manor Garage on Robert Dedman Drive for a charge of $5-10.