Country music

Series Description From the Series: These audio cassettes primarily feature Willie Nelson, though there are several of other recording artists. The cassettes are in varying condition, some have been recorded over multiple times and the labels are not always descriptive of what is on the tape. The series of audio recordings has been divided into 5 subseries; Jody Fischer recordings, Willie Nelson studio recordings, Willie Nelson dated live recordings, Willie Nelson undated live recordings, and other recording artists. The...

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This series contains a near-complete run of the newspaper from 1975-2019.

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

Series Description From the Series: The photographs are arranged alphabetically, and notable artists and personalities include Asleep at the Wheel, Moe Bandy, Johnny Bush, Johnny Cash, Hondo Crouch, Joe Ely, Freddy Fender, Kinky Friedman, John Lee Hooker, Waylon Jennings & Jessie Colter, Steve Jordan, Augie Meyers, Willie Nelson, Johnny Rodriguez, Leon Russell, Doug Sahm, Billy Joe Shave, Jimmy Spacek, and Jerry Jeff Walker. The Willie Nelson photographs are substantial in number, and of note are some images of his father,...

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Majority of the scrapbook contains 48 snapshots documenting the “My Brother and Me” tour in January 2002 (with brother Bruce Robison), and April 2002 in Gruene Hall, and in May 2002 at the Lee County Fair. Scrapbook was compiled by Missy Schuelke and contains her captions.

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Contains 13 photographs of Robison performing and numerous newspaper and magazine clippings.

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Contains 12 photographs and numerous newspaper and magazine clippings. Also included is a program from a 2002 “My Brother and Me” concert in Wharton, Texas, with Bruce Robison; a 2000 letter from M.J., co-owner of Gruene Hall, and a 2001 letter from Jeca Salas at 99.5 The Wolf. Also of note are 2 sets of handwritten song lyrics: “Life of the Party” (4 pages), and “Beautiful Day” (1 page).

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Contains 14 photographs of Robison – mostly performing, but some off stage, as well as 2 photos of brother Bruce. 24 newspaper and magazine clippings document concerts and tours including ones with wife Emily Robison, and Bruce. Of note is a 1999 brochure for Nørdens største Countryfestival in Norway.

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Contains 20 photographs of Robison performing solo and with brother Bruce, as well as numerous magazine and newspaper clippings. Also included is a 2009 email forward of a review of Robison’s performance at a New York nightclub.

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Contains 16 photographs of Robison performing and with fans. The rest of the scrapbook is comprised of newspaper and magazine clippings about Robison, his wife Emily, and brother Bruce.

Description Contains 53 photographs of Robison performing with Two Hoots and a Holler, as well as at parties and hanging out with friends. Also included are 12 concert ticket stubs (Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Jones, Dwight Yoakum, Rodney Crowell, Stray Cats, Carl Perkins, and others). Other items of note include a dollar bill signed by Stevie Ray Vaughan; 2 flyers for Two Hoots and a Holler concerts; a set list for George Jones; and a contract for Two Hoots and a Holler performance at the State Fair of...

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The Oversized Materials series contains larger format photographs, Lone Star Beer articles and advertisements, posters (including several for Willie Nelson concerts), album covers, and a scrapbook.

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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.

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This series is composed of material relating to Nelson's career as a singer, songwriter and performer. It contains Nelson's own song compositions, scripts for possible movie projects, letters to Nelson suggesting songs and other projects, and Nelson's tour itineraries. Of interest are Nelson's handwritten lyrics, some scribbled on paper scraps, napkins, and hotel stationery.

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This series is composed of material relating to Nelson's career as a singer, songwriter and performer. It contains Nelson's own song compositions, scripts for possible movie projects, letters to Nelson suggesting songs and other projects, and Nelson's tour itineraries. Of interest are Nelson's handwritten lyrics, some scribbled on paper scraps, napkins, and hotel stationery.

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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.

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Posters are divided into Willie Nelson and non-Willie Nelson subseries. The Nelson posters include ones for the sixth annual Fourth of July picnic; Honeysuckle Rose, and two advertising concerts. The bulk of the non-Willie Nelson posters are for concerts at the Austin Opry House by performers such as The Charlie Daniels Band, Kinky Friedman, Dave Loggins, The Lost Gonzo Band, and Taj Mahal.

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This series contains a near-complete run of the newspaper from 1975-2019.

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This series contains a near-complete run of the newspaper from 1975-2019.

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Series I: Austin City Limits begins with Season 2 (1977) press packets and other promotional materials, articles and information about the early days of the television show. It continues with press packets from Seasons 3-10, 12-19, 24. Four large plastic displays including images of Austin City Limits stage, Johnny Cash in greenroom, other behind-the-scenes images round out the series.