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Anton J. Bek papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2017-006
Abstract

This collection contains materials related to Anton J. Bek, and the School of Music at Texas State University. It includes music scores, photos, clippings and one artifact. Many of the musical scores were created by Bek himself using a record player. He copied the music by ear onto blank sheet music, a process that could take from three to seven days, as there was no music program at that time.

Dates: circa 1940s-1991

Antone's: Home of the Blues Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-095
Abstract

Material related to the production and marketing of Antone’s: Home of the Blues, including 318 DV cam tapes of raw footage used in the production of the film, DVD viewing copies of the DV cam tapes, one commercial DVD copy of the documentary, one poster for the premiere, critical reviews, press releases, short bios and a list of the cast, video trailer, TV news report, and a VHS copy of the first cut that premiered at the South by Southwest film festival in March 2004.

Dates: 2003 - 2004

Bill Arhos Additions

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Identifier: UPWC-13045
Abstract

This donation includes nine boxes of items documenting Bill Arhos’ life and his work as the founder of “Austin City Limits.”

Dates: 1935-2008

Bill Arhos Papers

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Identifier: SWWC-067
Abstract

The Bill Arhos Papers contains documents and artifacts relevant to Austin City Limits and artists connected to the show, gathered by Bill Arhos, co-creator, executive producer, and program director. It includes press clippings, publicity materials, photographs, correspondence, galley proofs for the book Austin City Limits by Cliff Endres, and memorabilia.

Dates: 1974-2002

Marcia Ball Papers

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Identifier: SWWC-144
Abstract

The papers of singer, songwriter, and performer, Marcia Ball, span 1970 to 2018 and document her long career in music. It is arranged into the following series: 1) Publicity, 2) Photographs, 3) Posters, 4) Oversized Material, 5) Personal Papers, and 6) Published Material

Dates: 1970 - 2018

Ray Benson Accessions

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Identifier: UPWC-18025
Abstract

Ray Benson's archive contains materials documenting his entire career, featuring records, photographs, instruments, wardrobe, awards and other memorabilia dating from 1951-2018.

Dates: 1951-2018

Bobby Bridger Accessions

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Identifier: UPWC-18087
Abstract

Archival materials relating to the career and personal life of musician/playwright/author, Bobby Bridger from 1944-2018. Included are photographs (including a photo of Bridger with Lady Bird Johnson); promotional material for A Ballad of the West; handwritten lyrics such as Heal in the Wisdom; and Bridger’s vinyl records of Merging of our Minds, And I Wanted to Sing for the People, and Heal in the Wisdom. Also, included in the collection is a screenplay for Shakespeare and the Indians.

Dates: 1944 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1963 - 2003

Earl Casey Accessions

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Identifier: UPWC-21094
Abstract

This collection consists of research documents and taped interviews with transcipts conducted with Jerry Jeff Walker, Walker’s family, friends and other musicians. Materials were compiled by Earl Casey as research for the book Gypsy Songman.

Dates: 1964-1990

Tamara Saviano Collection of Guy and Susanna Clark

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Identifier: SWWC-132
Abstract The Tamara Saviano Collection of Guy and Susanna Clark spans the life and careers of both Guy and Susanna Clark with the main focus being on Guy. The collection comprises of Saviano’s research for her biography, Without Getting Killed or Caught; interviews, family histories, magazine articles, and donated materials from Guy and Susanna Clark. The organization of the collection is both organic and artificial as the research is left in the order given by Tamara Saviano whereas the personal...
Dates: 1965 - 2015

John T. Davis Accessions

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Identifier: UPWC-10133
Abstract

Multiple accessions from music writer, John T Davis include a wide expanse of Davis’s articles from 1980-2010, including articles from Davis’s music column in the Austin-American Statesman and extensive subject files. Also present are numerous files from SXSW and ACL, as well as manuscript drafts and other materials relating to Davis's book, Austin City Limits: 25 Years of Music.

Dates: 1980 - 2010

Terri Hendrix Accessions

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Identifier: UPWC-18033
Abstract The archive of musician Terri Hendrix includes correspondence, photographs, programs and flyers, awards, articles about Hendrix, composition notebooks, lyrics, sheet music, recordings, artifacts, and posters. Correspondence includes greeting cards, letters, and fan mail – many from young students. Awards includes her 2016 induction into the San Marcos Women’s Hall of Fame and contains the nomination packet put together by Richard Skanse. The recordings are arranged by format: 2” reel studio...
Dates: 1982 - 2007

Cenobio Hernández Accessions

 Collection
Identifier: UPWC-05114
Abstract

Materials documenting the music career of Cenobio Hernández.

Dates: May 14, 2005, undated

Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-141
Abstract The Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection spans from 1922-2019 and is organized into twelve series. The collection documents the history of Tejano, conjunto, and orquesta music predominately in Texas (although musicians from around the world are represented). The bulk of the material relates to musicians’ publicity material, but all aspects of the business of Tejano music, including record labels, media outlets, publications, and events are also well-represented. The costume collection...
Dates: 1922-2019, undated

It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll Collection

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Identifier: SWWC-135
Abstract

Ron Young, longtime music journalist, songwriter and, musician grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and was the founder and publisher of the pioneering indie music newspaper It’s Only Rock ’N’ Roll. The publication chronicled the rise of punk and New Wave music in San Antonio and Austin, as well as local and regional rock ’n’ roll, blues and heavy metal acts.

Dates: 1978 - 1982

Sam Kindrick Papers

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Identifier: SWWC-134
Abstract

The papers of reporter, photographer, and publisher, Sam Kindrick, span 1934-2018, and are arranged into three series: Photographs, Kindrick’s Personal Papers, and Action Magazine. The bulk of the collection relates to Action Magazine, a monthly newspaper Kindrick launched in 1975. Included are approximately 4,000 photographs from the publication, and a near-complete run of the paper. Kindrick’s personal papers include copies of his column from the San Antonio Express News, 1968-1974.

Dates: 1934-2018; Majority of material found within 1968-2018

Gover Lewis Additions

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Identifier: UPWC-21099
Abstract

Archival material relating to the life, writing career, and death of Rolling Stone and Texas Monthly journalist, Grover Lewis’ dating 1962-2015.

Dates: 1962-2015

Grover Lewis Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-085
Abstract

The papers of journalist Grover Lewis span the years 1955 to 2005 and are arranged into seven series: Personal Papers, Correspondence, Published Works, Unpublished Works, Works by Others, Audio Tapes, and Oversized Items

Dates: 1955-2005

James McMurtry Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-153
Abstract The archives of Texas singer-songwriter James McMurtry include a career- spanning (from 1984 up to and including his 2021 album, The Horses and the Hounds) collection of personal papers and original song lyrics, press clippings, photographs, master audio recordings, and video cassettes. The collection is divided into nine series, with Series I-VIII comprising all of the papers, notepads and photographs (and some small personal items) and Series IX all of the...
Dates: 1984 - 2021

Margaret Moser Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-128
Abstract

The Margaret Moser collection spans 1974-2014 and documents the role and influence she had in the Austin and the broader Texas music scenes. It is organized into seven series: 1) photographs, 2) correspondence, 3) writings, 4) printed material, 5) publications, 6) event posters, and 7) cassette tapes.

Dates: 1966 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1974 - 2014

Willie Nelson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-021
Abstract

This collection documents Willie Nelson's career in music, especially as a lyricist and a performing artist. The early years of Farm Aid are also well-documented.

Dates: 1975-1994

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