Third Braniff History and Architecture Conference
Your Braniff International Super Jet is ready! On Saturday, September 14, 2019, join us for the Third Braniff History and Architecture Conference. Sponsored by Braniff Airways Foundation and Preservation Dallas, this exciting event will feature Braniff International Art Fashion Design and highlight the Designers and Architects of Braniff.
september 14, 2019 // 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
with
Lawrence Azerrad
Laura Addison
Henry Harteveldt
Annette Becker
Bob Meckfessel
and
Michael Graves
featuring
David Preziosi
and
Brad Ackland
BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL
ART FASHION DESIGN
Tickets for the THIRD BRANIFF HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE are now available for sale for $49.95 USD per person, which includes a full-course meal with two entrees and limitless beverages. This year will be the BIGGEST conference we have ever attempted with a cast of high-profile speakers that will easily bill this presentation as one of the finest airline events in the world!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
And this year, for the first time, we will present live entertainment during key segments of the show. These unique additions will be presented at the beginning of the event, during the Fashion Show and just before lunch begins. This will truly be the Braniff Conference that everyone will remember for a lifetime.
BRANIFF FROM THE NEWS DESK
This year very special film clips will be presented throughout the day. These clips are from local news archives and will ensure an entertaining and informative part of the show.
BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL ART FASHION DESIGN
Our theme this year is “Braniff International Art Fashion Design” featuring the Designers and Architects of Braniff. The underlying theme will include a Salute to Braniff Concorde service and Braniff’s South America, which includes live entertainment and luncheon cuisine from that region along with a colorful presentation.
CONCORDE 40 YEARS OF BRANIFF SUPERSONIC TRAVEL
Mr. Lawrence Azerrad
International author and noted Los Angeles designer, Mr. Lawrence Azerrad will discuss his new book, Supersonic, which is a tribute to 50th Anniversary of Concorde and the 40th Anniversary of Braniff Concorde service. Mr. Azerrad will also conduct a book signing event. A special Concorde reveal: for the first time, since 1979, a magnificent Braniff model discovery!
THE DESIGNERS OF BRANIFF
Ms. Laura Addison
This year’s conference will emphasize the design of Braniff’s End of the Plain Plane Campaign through the Halston Ultra Campaign. Our next guest speaker is Ms. Laura Addison, Curator of European & American Folk Art Collections at the Museum of New Mexico Alexander Girard International Folk Art Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will begin her presentation with the arrival of Mr. Girard at Braniff International in the summer of 1965. Ms. Addison will also discuss her organization’s role in curating the colorful legacy of Mr. Girard and his groundbreaking Braniff era.
ALEXANDER GIRARD DOCUMENTARY DEBUT
During the morning History Section, we will have the honor of debuting a new short-film about the life and legend of Alexander Girard. Braniff Airways Foundation provided the materials and photos for the colorful Braniff section.
AN EXCITING CALDER REVEAL
Mr. Henry Harteveldt
Master Artist Alexander Calder changed the world of art with his designs that were painted on two Braniff jetliners. Mr. Calder’s time with Braniff will be presented with a very special reveal that will create a reunion for the first time ever on any stage, which will honor Mr. Calder’s work for Braniff International. Internationally noted airline industry consultant and CNN personality Henry Harteveldt, President and Founder of Atmosphere Research Group of San Francisco, California, will present what will be a remarkable part of the show.
A RUNWAY OF FASHION
Mr. Brad Ackland, Master of Ceremonies
Ms. Annette Becker
This year’s Fashion Show Segment, will be like nothing you have ever seen before – this will truly be unforgettable!!!!!! Singer and Entertainer Brad Ackland will MC this unique part of the day.
Opening this segment will be Ms. Annette Becker, the Chief Curator of the Texas Fashion Collection of The University of North Texas at Denton. Ms. Becker will bring a very special and exciting Braniff reveal along with her discussion of her very unique and immensely thorough collection of fashion garments. Ms. Becker is bringing with her a very special Braniff part of the Texas Fashion Collection to reveal during A Runway of Fashion!
CELEBRATING BRANIFF’S SOUTH AMERICA
Immediately following A Runway of Fashion, a very special live tribute will include the celebration of Braniff’s five decades of service between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. And just before lunch, a special honor of all of the countries served by Braniff will be presented by a very special group of young people.
BRANIFF AIRWAYS FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Mr. David Preziosi, Master of Ceremonies
Ms. Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, Presenter
Immediately, after A Runway of Fashion segment, the Foundation will induct five very special inductees into the Braniff Airways Foundation Hall of Fame. This year’s recipients are:
Mr. Paul Revere Braniff (posthumously)
Mr. James B. Lawrence (posthumously)
Mr. Robert E. Culp
Ms. Helen Adair
Mr. Don Maynard
BRANIFF INFLIGHT SERVICE
This year’s Conference luncheon will excite the pallet because the menu was taken directly from a Braniff menu presented to passengers flying between the US Mainland and South America. Included in your ticket price is this scrumptious menu from Braniff International’s South America:
Grilled Citrus Salmon Filet
Chicken Piccata
Creamy Orzo Pasta
Green Beans Almandine
Whole Wheat Rolls with Butter
Chocolate Cream Pie and Sliced Carrot Cake
Iced Tea and Freshly Brewed House Coffee
AFTERNOON ARCHITECTURE SECTION
BRANIFF’S ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTH AMERICA
Mr. Bob Meckfessel
The afternoon Architecture Section will truly be an experience with the presentation of Braniff’s Airport and Building Architecture in South America. This exciting part of the show will be presented by Mr. Bob Meckfessel FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, internationally acclaimed architect and Vice President of DOCOMOMO US.
THE RESTORATION OF BRANIFF 7701
Mr. Michael Graves
Architect Michael Graves, President of Gravity Company, will present his firm’s restoration of the famed Braniff International Operations and Maintenance Base at Dallas Love Field. Mr. Graves leads the restoration of one of Braniff’s most iconic building and he will discuss the new uses for this amazing mid century icon.
THE DESIGN OF BRANIFF TOWER AT EXCHANGE PARK
Mr. David Preziosi
Braniff’s Exchange Park Headquarters building, Braniff Tower, will be discussed by Mr. David Preziosi. Earlier in 2019, he authored a highly informative article about Braniff’s former home, which is now part of the UTSouthwestern System. He will share his research about this amazing building and groundbreaking office complex during his presentation.
Additional speakers will also be presenting and an array of exciting events will take place during this year’s conference. Additional details will be released throughout the summer months.
LUXURY HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS ONSITE
Guests of the Braniff Conference will be able to stay onsite at the Braniff House/Thryv Hotel and Conference Center. This luxurious hotel facility was originally founded by Braniff International Hotels, Inc., in December 1978 and has operated continuously since that time.
A very special Braniff Conference room rate of only $89.00 USD is available to all conference patrons. Please call the Braniff House/Thryv Hotel and Conference Center at 800-731-6131 to make reservations. Ask for the Braniff Conference Rate. These luxury rooms tend to fill up quickly so make your reservations as soon as possible.
Follow the link below for additional information about Braniff House Thryv Hotel and Conference Center:
https://www.acc-thryvhotelandconferencecenter.com
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BRANIFF HOUSE THRYV HOTEL SPONSORS BRANIFF CONFERENCE
Braniff Airways Foundation would like to thank Braniff House/Thryv Hotel and Conference Center for their kindness and generosity. The hotel has donated the rooms for our guest speakers in addition to the fantastic patron room rate!
THE BEST OF BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL
Come stay in luxury at Braniff House/Thryv Hotel and spend an exciting day of fun, entertainment, wonderful food and best of all seeing old friends while celebrating the legacy and future of Braniff International!