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The Keystone THE KEYSTONE THE WITTLIFF COLLECTIONS FALL 2011 | SOUTHWESTERN WRITERS COLLECTION | SOUTHWESTERN & MEXICAN PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION CELEBRATING 25 YEARS ® UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS A member of The Texas State University System our new DIRECTOR WE’RE CELEBRATING YEARS WE ARE PLEASED to announce the appointment of DR. DAVID Among the donated pieces in the silent auction are COLEMAN as the Wittliff Collections’ new director. David joins works by Jayne Hinds Bidaut, Kate Breakey, Keith Carter, 25 Texas State from the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center Robb Kendrick, Tom Lea, Russell Lee, David Johndrow, at the University of Texas at Austin, where he served as the chief Larry McMurtry, Michael O’Brien, Patrick Oliphant, Rocky curator for photography. He earned his doctorate in Art History Schenck, Julie Speed, Antonio Turok, Bob “Daddy-O” Wade, (above) Dr. David Coleman from UT in 2005 and has worked at the Ransom Center since 1996. Bill Wittliff, and Mariana Yam polsky, and a signed copy of “The addition of David Coleman to our staff promises to move Michener’s Texas from UT Press. In all, over 100 fine-art and (below) Sam Shepard, 1992, Bill Wittliff the Wittliff forward as we build upon the Collections’ success to other items will be up for bid at the event. Gala auction items: date and further its vision for the future,” said Joan Heath, Until a few years ago, the Wittliff’s growth stemmed (right) Opuntia #13, Associate Vice President for the University Library. mostly from the donations of generous writers and artists 2005, Robb Kendrick “It’s an honor to become the new Director of the Wittliff along with the steady support of Texas State, which contin - (far right) Los Brutos Collections,” said Coleman. “I have long admired many things ues to provide the Collections’ day-to-day operating budget. series, Rancho Tule, Mexico, from Vaquero, about the Wittliff, from its clearly defined mission, its outstanding But with libraries and special collections now being asked to c. 1972, Bill Wittliff collections, its beautiful public spaces, and its dedicated staff. pay substantial prices for archives, private contributions are There is a tremendous spirit that emanates from the Wittliff, and I the SPIRIT OF look forward to nurturing that spirit while leading the organi - PLACE GALA zation through its continuing evolution.” COMMITTEE Of the appointment, founding donor Bill Wittliff said, “David TH E # CO-CHAIRS has that wonderful combination of experience and passion that so Mary Margaret Farabee nicely dovetails with the Collections’ commitment to preserve Dan Bullock OF and celebrate our region's literary and photographic heritage— # COMMITTEE that, and he is one terrifically nice guy to boot, one we're all RECENT AWARDS Susan Bailey delighted to welcome into the Collections’ ever-growing family of N NOVEMBER 13 , we will toast the Wittliff Jayne Barrett & Mack THE WITTLIFF’S SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA kindred spirits .” Meet David at our open house—see page 4. # Collections’ Silver Anniversary with the Spirit of The Wittliff is proud to Ray Hernandez announce awards in all Becky Beaver Place, a gala event at the Four Seasons Hotel in pir i ac five categories of the Austin. With the support of our Presen ting Sponsors, critical to the Wittliff’s ability to acquire and preserve the life and works of this American literary giant. Guy Bob Buschman The SPIRIT of PLACE GALA SPONSORS recent Wilder Design Mary Lockwood JERRY D. & LINDA GREGG FIELDS and PATSY & essential literary and photographic treasures inspired by our The McCarthy acquisition—along with the Wittliff’s # PRESENTING # Compe tition, presented Crouch JACK MARTIN , the evening will celebrate the cultur al region’s spirit of place. growing reputation as one of the world’s foremost Linda Gregg & Jerry D. Fields | Patsy & Jack Martin by the Texas Associ a - Katy Flato # # legacy unique to Texas, the Southwest, and Mexico and Donations helped make possible the purchase of the institutions devoted to the photographic arts of Mexico and tion of Museums to Cina Forgason PLATINUM SILVER under score the importance of protecting our region’s Cormac McCarthy Papers three years ago. The impact of this the Southwest—also served to strengthen our reputation recognize achievement Craig Hester Dan Bullock creative heritage. The evening also honors the vision single acquisition has been extraordinary, securing the among prominent artists of the region, many of whom are and encourage quality Susan Longley Guy Bob & Cindy Buschman Eleanor Butt Crook in graphic design and Jack Martin Stephen L. Clark Gallery and creativity of BILL & SALLY WITTLIFF . Wittliff’s position as a major literary collection in the now considering the Wittliff as the home for their archives. Cina Alexander Forgason media production. Barbara Morgan Mary Lockwood Crouch Pulitzer Prize winner SAM SHEPARD —a Wittliff Southwest and the United States, as well as internationally. To be competi tive in an increasingly aggressive market, Nona Niland Mary Margaret & Ray Farabee donor, Oscar-nominated actor, and one of America’s Scholars from around the world visit the Wittliff to research acces sible funds for acquisitions are paramount. Books: Painted Light – Rosalba Ojeda Katy & Ted Flato Gold (designed by Ellen Gloria Ingram / Bonnie Longcope most influential playwrights of the 20th cen tury—will Funds generated by the gala will support several key Sam Pfiester Alice & Eric Foultz McKie of UT Press, Bill / Dedee Roberts / Cathy headline the program. Oscar-nominated screen writer Wittliff Collections initiatives: # building and growing the Susan Toomey Frost Janis Pinnelli Supple / Bonnie Tilton and former Newsweek and Texas Monthly editor, most comprehensive resources for the study and appre - Wittliff, Kate Breakey) Shannon Ratliff, Jr. Regan & Bill Gammon Sally & Bill Wittliff WILLIAM BROYLES, JR. (also a donor, see pp. 10 –11), ciation of two writers, Pulitzer Prize winners Cormac Invitations: Cormac Dedee Roberts / Mary & Tim Herman # McCarthy Exhibition Carol & Pat Robertson GOLD Cormac McCarthy Society will serve as emcee. Texas State alumnus and distin - McCarthy and Sam Shepard, and five photographers, most Event Invitation* – Jake Silverstein Susan Crews Bailey Barbara Morgan & Jerry Galow guished actor G.W. BAILEY (The Closer, M*A*S*H ) of whose major collections are housed at the Wittliff: Keith Gold + Judges’ Favorite Sunny & Shelton Smith Ramona & Lee Bass Nona F. Niland Foundation will read, and Texas country music icon JERRY JEFF Carter, Kate Breakey, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Graciela Allison & Vince Becky Beaver / Nancy Scanlan Sam & Rebecca Pfiester WALKER will perform. With such a fantastic line-up, Iturbide, and Marco Antonio Cruz; # acquiring the 13,000- Marketing Materials: J. P. & Mary Jon Bryan Remi & Shannon Ratliff Poster Series* for 2010 Spencer cock tails, dinner, and a stellar fine-art silent auction, volume research library of one of the foremost authors and Dan Bullock / Sara McIntosh / Susan & Reid Wittliff Connie Todd # Visiting Writers – Silver Hester Capital Management, LLC Kathy Sangster this should be an evening to remember. historians of the Southwest, Marc Simmons; and Marc Winkelman Newsletters: The Frost Bank Brandon Shuler We would like to publicly thank our many conserving three 28' x 6' mural panels painted by Texas artist Sally & Bill Wittliff Keystone , Fall 2010* Jeanne & Michael Klein Sunny & Shelton Smith sponsors, including our Presenting Sponsors James Buchanan “Buck” Winn. Susan & Reid Wittliff – Silver (*designed by Susan Longley Sherry Smith & Marcus Corley mentioned above, our Platinum, Gold, and Silver We hope all who desire to safeguard the cultural artifacts Michele Miller) / Janis & Joe Pinnelli Texas Disposal Systems contributors listed at left, and our Media Sponsor Texas of our region will support the Wittliff’s efforts on behalf of ON THE COVER Lynn & Tom Meredith Texas State University Non-print Media: Cosmos , taken in 1995 Monthly . Our deep gratitude goes to gala co-chairs these significant projects to help keep the “spirit of place” / Suzanne & Marc Winkelman Mary & Howard Yancy The Wittliff Collections by Keith Carter, was the Mary Margaret Farabee and Dan Bullock and to our alive. This event is sold out, however tickets may become Louise O’Connor Web site – Merit first photograph to be # MEDIA SPONSOR dedicated committee members (see sidebar, left) for available. To inquire, please contact Beverly Fondren at mounted in the Wittliff Wells Fargo Private Bank (designed by Wittliff # photography galleries 2 their hard work in making this event a success. [email protected] or 512.245.9058. 3 staff and Jolly Design) A 25TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION TWENTY-FIVE (right, top to bottom) From the FIrSt step of Spanish explorer TO MARK OUR 25-year milestone, (above) ¿Ojos para volar? things to know about the / Eyes to Fly With? Selena, from the May Cabeza de Vaca on what is now Galveston Island to the here are 25 things to know about the (detail), Coyoacán, 1995 cover of Texas assassination of John F. Kennedy, Texas has had no shortage Wittliff Collections and the exhibi - Mexico, 1991, Monthly, John Dyer of dramatic moments. In recognition of the Wittliff’s 25th tions, events, research opportunities, Graciela Iturbide Ann Richards, late 1980s Anniversary, this exhibition highlights the Collections’ and many other ways we instruct, WITTLIFF View of Mt. Carmel from impressive reach by focusing on 25 major historical events. illuminate, and inspire the university an FBI
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