WHO WE ARE

The mission of the Research Center for the Southwest is to collect, store, preserve, and make accessible historical books, manuscripts, records, oral histories, artwork, maps, architectural drawings, and other materials related to the history of the Southwest, Texas, Abilene, and the region.

In addition, the Center is the primary depository for documenats and records concerning the founding, history, develpment, and operations of Hardin-Simmons University.