The Jerry Bywaters Special Collections Wing is located in the Jake and Nancy Hamon Arts Library and holds materials on the cultural history of the American Southwest.
These archival collections, focused on the the visual and performing arts primarily in the 20th century, particularly highlight wonderful Texas artists such as Jerry Bywaters, Otis and Velma Dozier, Janet Turner, Octavio Medellin and Everett Spruce (among many others).
For a research appointment, contact us at bywatersspecialcollections@smu.edu.