Thomas W. Southall is an American author, curator, and photographer who has contributed significantly to the documentation of photography history. He served as a Curator of Photography at several institutions, including the Spencer Museum of Art and the Amon Carter Museum of Western Art. His work often involves writing essays and compiling publications on notable photographers such as Diane Arbus, Walker Evans, and Eliot Porter. He is known for his scholarly approach to photographic archives and has authored numerous books and exhibition catalogues.[1]
