About the Harry Ransom Center
The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, with extensive collections in literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts.
Mission and Values
The Ransom Center encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and advances understanding of the humanities for a broad and diverse audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections. We strive to emulate our values of Collection Development and Stewardship, Public Service and Engagement, Creativity and Innovation, Positive Work Environment, and Diversity through our daily operations, interactions, and the research and exhibition experiences we provide.
