The Southwestern Writers Collection preserves and exhibits the literary papers and artifacts of the Southwest’s leading authors, screenwriters, and songwriters. Collecting strengths are Literature & Drama, Film & Television, and the Texas Music Collection.
Film and television archives are essential to the Southwestern Writers Collection, and to a full understanding of the creative depths of this region. The filmmaking process is documented in several collections including:
The Wittliff Collections are located on the 7th Floor of the Alkek Library at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.
Hours vary throughout the year
Please call ahead: 512.245.2313.
To make an appointment to conduct research in the archives or meet with an archivist, visit the Research section of our website.