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Harry Ransom Center vs LBJ Presidential Library
Both are rated highly by writers. Overall, LBJ Presidential Library scores slightly better than Harry Ransom Center. LBJ Presidential Library ranks #3 in Austin with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Harry Ransom Center
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21st and Guadalupe, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78713-7219
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Fodor's
"Part of the University of Texas, this is one of the world's greatest collectors and exhibitors of important literary papers and other artifacts related to the arts and humanities."
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"The Harry Ransom Center, on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, has an enormous collection of literary manuscripts."
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Time Out
"Past showings comprised pieces ranging from the whimsical artwork of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to photographer Eli Reed’s intense The Lost Boys of Sudan. "
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Afar Magazine
"Visiting scholars and the public turn to the research center’s wealth of resources and archives to learn about everything from ancient Mexico to the works of great artists and writers."
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"The Harry Ransom Center, on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, has an enormous collection of literary manuscripts."
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LBJ Presidential Library
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2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705
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"The 30-plus hours of tape recordings include ruminations on Vietnam, economic inflation, and a New York City transit strike."
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Travel + Leisure
"Walking around the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum at the University of Texas is a touching experience."
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"More than 45 million pages, an extensive collection of audio recordings, and 2,000 interviews fill a four-story glass-encased research room from floor to ceiling. "
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Located on the UT campus, this monumental facility honors the Hill Country's most famous native son."
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Afar Magazine
"This impressive modernist building, designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft, houses the legacy of the 36th president of the United States of America."
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