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Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.edu

CANYON, Texas – Hollywood’s exaggerations of a pivotal moment in Texas history take center stage for the next installment of West Texas A&M University’s Great Books series.

Dr. Jean Stuntz, former WT history professor, will lead the discussion on “Myth, Legend, John Wayne and the Alamo” at 7pm. August 9 via Zoom.

The discussion series — sponsored by the Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages ​​— is generally open to those who have or have not read the book, said Dr. Daniel Bloom, organizer of Great Books and associate professor of philosophy.

However, for this month, the common text is Wayne’s 1960 directorial debut, “The Alamo,” an epic take on battle that isn’t known for its scrupulous attention to historical accuracy.

Stuntz, a Texas history expert who retired this spring after 21 years at the WT, said that while Wayne’s films are generally worth watching, “The Alamo” does not reflect what actually took place in San Antonio in 1836.

“Many people across America learned about the Alamo through Wayne’s film, but I want to discuss the real reasons behind the Battle of the Alamo,” Stuntz said. “Texas history is much more interesting when you know what really happened.”

Stuntz is the author of a novel that does not claim to be historically accurate: “The Alamo and Zombies”.

WT professors and guest speakers lead the monthly Great Books discussions.

The series began in 2011 and is traditionally held in person on the second Tuesday of the month at Burrowing Owl Books, 7406 S.W. 34th Ave., Suite 2B, in Amarillo. Switched to Zoom during the Covid-19 pandemic; the return to face-to-face meetings is scheduled to take place in September.

To subscribe to the August discussion, email Dr. Patricia Tyrer at ptyrer@wtamu.edu.

The series is one way in which WT serves the region, offering engagement with a variety of literary and philosophical texts. Being a student-centered university is a fundamental tenet of the university’s long-term plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.

This plan is fueled by the historic One West comprehensive $125 million fundraising campaign. To date, the five-year campaign — launched publicly on September 23 — has raised about $110 million.

About West Texas A&M University

WT is located in Canyon, Texas on a 342-acre residential campus. Founded in 1910, the University has been part of the Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Service Institution since 2016, has an enrollment of nearly 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate programs and more than 40 graduate degrees. , including two doctoral degrees. The University is also home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the state’s largest history museum and home to one of the best art collections in the Southwest. The Buffaloes are members of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offer 14 programs in men’s and women’s track and field.

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