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The Wittliff Acquires Papers of John Rechy, Pioneer of American, LGBT, and Chicano Literature

Steve Davis August 1, 2019

The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University have acquired the complete archive of internationally acclaimed author John Rechy, praised as “one of the few original American writers of the last century,” by Gore Vidal, and as “one of Mexican‑American literature’s …

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In Luck with the Red Headed Stranger

The Wittliff July 9, 2019

The Wittliff joined Willie Nelson and hundreds of his fans for a screening of a newly restored copy of the 1986 film “Red Headed Stranger” at his Luck ranch outside of Austin. The ranch buildings were constructed for the film, …

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Reflections on Bill Wittliff and “The Collections”

David Coleman June 17, 2019

I came to The Wittliff in October 2011, and most of my days since that time have begun with a call from Bill Wittliff. After he and Sally received honorary doctorates from Texas State In 2014, I’d always greet him …

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Susannah Broyles discusses “The Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection.”

The Wittliff June 5, 2019

The Wittliff has recently acquired the extensive Tejano music archive of Ramón Hernández, a San Antonio publicist, journalist, and photographer. The collection includes music memorabilia consisting of various artist’s costumes, records, original marketing posters, handwritten sheets of music, personal photographs, …

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The Wittliff expands its legacy of Native American photography with Will Wilson acquisition.

Carla Ellard April 30, 2019

In 2017, The Wittliff exhibited a selection of images from Edward Curtis The North American Indian. Soon thereafter, we were contacted by Dr. John Mckiernan-Gonzalez, Director of the Center for the Study of the Southwest, who recommended that we look at the …

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Naomi Shihab Nye wins Prestigious Literary Award.

Steve Davis April 16, 2019

The Wittliff is proud to share the news that Naomi Shihab Nye has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Institute of Letters. This is the highest honor given by the TIL, which was established in 1936 to recognize …

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Major Dobie collector’s extraordinary new gift.

Steve Davis March 14, 2019

Last November at the annual “Dobie Dichos” literary festival in South Texas, I got to meet William Allison, a Houston attorney who specializes in environmental law and who has emerged as one of the great modern collectors of J. Frank …

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Texas Historical Foundation announces grant.

The Wittliff March 6, 2019

The Texas Historical Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant in support of The Wittliff Collections new book project. Rivers of Texas: A Literary Companion will showcase the best writing on Texas rivers and waterways from a number of the state’s …

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“Recuerdos” And Souvenir Postcards From Mexico

Carla Ellard March 5, 2019

In 2013, Susan Toomey Frost donated her collection of Mexican Border Town postcards representing 22 Mexican cities and towns along the 1,969-mile border between the U.S. and Mexico. The collection consists of 3,857 images, including real photo postcards and printed …

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“Keith Carter Fifty Years” celebrated at The Wittliff

The Wittliff February 19, 2019

Recently The Wittliff played host to hundreds of fans eager to meet famed photographer Keith Carter. The room was filled to capacity with dignitaries, authors and respected photographers from across the state. Among the photographers in attendance were Wyatt McSpadden, …

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