Piper Memorial Wing
September 19, 2009 - January 3, 2010

 

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the historic television miniseries “Lonesome Dove.”
Get a glimpse into the making of this critically acclaimed classic through
Lonesome Dove: Photographs by Bill Wittliff.

 

 

The exhibit features more than 60 photographic images taken during filming by Bill Wittliff, the screenwriter of the mini-series based on Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer-Prize winning book.

Several props from the show are also on view including the wrapped body of Augustus “Gus” McCrae, as he appeared after his death, and his replica
Colt Walker revolver.




© Bill Wittliff 1988, courtesy of the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University-San Marcos

 

This exhibit is included free with museum admission.