Larry McMurtry by Bill Wittliff.Â
Photo courtesy of The Wittliff Collections
The Wittliff Collections at Texas State and literary community are paying tribute to author and long-time exhibit donor Larry McMurtry, a Texan novelist, essayist, bookseller and screenwriter.
McMurtry, the author of works such as âLonesome Dove,â âTerms of Endearmentâ and âBrokeback Mountain,â died on March 25 at the age of 84. The collection honors his works and influence on Texas culture.
The entrance to the Lonesome Dove exhibit, Monday, April 5, 2021, at The Wittliff Collections.
Douglas Smith
A slate from the production of Lonesome Dove sits in a display case, Monday, April 5, 2021, at The Wittliff Collections.