Michael C. Miller

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Michael C. Miller

Michael C. Miller


 Michael C. Miller, CA, is an independent historian and archivist based in Austin, Texas and in January 2026 will begin a new role as the Director of Public Services for Archives & Records at the Texas General Land Office. He most recently served as the Executive Director of the Rosenberg Library Association where he oversaw all operations of the Library, Museum, and the Galveston & Texas History Center. This essentially meant he went to a lot of meetings, and his staff did most of the fun work. Prior to that, he served as the city archivist for the City of Austin and manager of the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, the local archives division of the public library dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Austin and Travis County. Prior to coming to the History Center, he worked as the Special Collections Librarian in the Texas/Dallas History & Archives Division of the Dallas Public Library where he curated the Historic Maps and Kennedy Assassination collections. He has a BA in history from St. Edward's University, an MA in history and MS in information science from the University of North Texas and is a Certified Archivist. He has authored or co-authored four books: Austin’s First Cookbook, Historic Austin Movie Houses, and Texas On Ice, a 2-volume set documenting the story of ice sports in Texas. Miller is also president of the Texas Hockey History Society and working with co-author Chuck Swanlund on his 5th book, Pucks on the Prairie: 100 Years of Ice Hockey in Texas, under contract with Texas A&M Press.

TSHA Committees

Archives Committee
Gail and Chuck Swanlund Award Committee

Commemorating 250 years of American independence through the stories, people, and places that shaped Texas and the nation.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, Texans have a unique opportunity to reflect on the state’s role in the American story. Through exhibitions, programs, educational initiatives, and community events across Texas, Texas America250 encourages celebration, reflection, and commemoration at both local and statewide levels. At the Texas State Historical Association, we are proud to support this important moment through our mission-driven work in history education and public engagement, including Texas History Day, and we invite students, educators, and communities to explore this milestone in meaningful ways.

On July 4, 2026, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the greatest nation in the history of the world. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Long may these ideals live in the heart of every Texan and every American. May God bless all who have defended our freedoms that we enjoy each day. And God bless the United States of America.

Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

Commemorating 250 years of American independence through the stories, people, and places that shaped Texas and the nation.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, Texans have a unique opportunity to reflect on the state’s role in the American story. Through exhibitions, programs, educational initiatives, and community events across Texas, Texas America250 encourages celebration, reflection, and commemoration at both local and statewide levels. At the Texas State Historical Association, we are proud to support this important moment through our mission-driven work in history education and public engagement, including Texas History Day, and we invite students, educators, and communities to explore this milestone in meaningful ways.

On July 4, 2026, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the greatest nation in the history of the world. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Long may these ideals live in the heart of every Texan and every American. May God bless all who have defended our freedoms that we enjoy each day. And God bless the United States of America.

Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

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