The “spirit of place” comes alive at the Albert B. Alkek Library on the campus of Texas State University-San Marcos. Housed in an attractive suite of research, gallery, and office space on the 7th floor, The Wittliff Collections—which include the Southwestern Writers Collection and the Southwestern & Mexican Photography Collection—provide access to some of the library’s most unique resources and attest to the tremendous diversity of creative expression among the region’s writers and photographers.

The Southwestern Writers Collection preserves and exhibits the literary papers and memorabilia of the Southwest’s leading authors, screenwriters, and songwriters. Manuscripts, research notes and journals, drafts, correspondence, interview tapes, snapshots, movie props, art works, rare books, and personal artifacts are part of the wealth of intriguing resources available to students and researchers on a non-circulating basis.

The Southwestern & Mexican Photography Collection is a photo archive and creative center devoted to the photographic arts and culture of Mexico and the southwestern United States, showcasing the works of distinguished photographers whose images will delight and inspire those exploring the visual heritage of the region. Important serial publications, books, videos, and ephemera are also collected and made available.

Please note: Wittliff Collections materials cannot be checked out. Additional copies of a desired publication may be available in the library's circulating collection. Read the catalog screen closely for location information.