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Certificate of Appreciation from the Country Music Association to Asleep at the Wheel and Lifetime Achievement Award from Texas Dance Hall Preservation to Benson, October 26, 2017

 File — Box: 2814, Folder: 2

Abstract

From the Series:

Archival materials donated by musician, Ray Benson, as additions to his collection following his music career from 1957-2015. Majority of the addition are photographs of Asleep at the Wheel and headshots of Benson; news clippings and magazine articles on Asleep at the Wheel; and concert promotional materials such as posters and flyers. Included in the collection are handwritten song lyrics; Benson’s guitar, cowboy hat, and concert shirt; and photographs of Benson with former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.

Dates

  • October 26, 2017

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Series: 12 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English