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Country music

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4316 Collections and/or Records:

Photographs of Pahaska and A Ballad of the West, July 8- August 2, [1995]

 File — Box 2828, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: July 8- August 2, [1995]
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18087, Bobby Bridger Accessions / Accession 2018-087

Photographs of Ray Benson performing, advertisements to concerts, “A Ride with Bob” booklets, and annotated “Gone But Not Forgotten” lyrics, 2004-2009

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 8
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...
Dates: 2004-2009
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Photographs of Willie Nelson [Includes candid snapshots, picture of Nelson with Lone Star beer and talking to reporter, Nelson in studio after listening to Red Headed Stranger recording, promotional portrait from RCA]

 File — Box 2, Folder: 9
Series Description From the Series:

Photographs are arranged by subject, featuring Retzloff with various performers, Willie Nelson, and other musicians performing and off-stage. Oversized photographs are in boxes 9 and 12.

Dates: 1976-1986, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-113, Jerry Retzloff Collection / Photographs / Willie Nelson

Photographs – Ray Benson, family and others, three (3) color photographs, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 88
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Photographs without Kindrick (23 photographs), 1975 - 2010

 File — Box 17, Folder: 8
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,...
Dates: Other: 1975 - 2010
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-134, Sam Kindrick Papers / Photographs / Sam Kindrick Personal Photographs

Photos and flyer for the Cowboys for Indians concert, including photos of Charlie Hill, Kris Kristofferson, Bobby Bridger, and Rambling Jack Elliot, 1987

 File — Box 2829, Folder: 57
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: 1987
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18087, Bobby Bridger Accessions / Accession 2018-087

Photos and flyer from Desert Dance, 1979

 File — Box 2829, Folder: 73
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: 1979
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18087, Bobby Bridger Accessions / Accession 2018-087

"Photos - AP Wide World 1962 Ft. Lauderdale-others"; Anne Edwards 35mm color slides (5) of Jerry Jeff Walker on railroad tracks in Oneonta, Jerry Jeff Walker Spring Break Ft. Lauderdale B/W 8x10 photograph 4x6 reprint of Jerry Jeff Walker's mother in Oneonta singing group, photocopies of Fayetteville, Arkansas High School yearbook- Jerry Jeff Walkers first professional gig, Faces of Austin brochure, Texas Monthly magazine -Jerry Jeff Walker cover, pg. 78, People magazine - Jerry Jeff Walker and family, pg. 81, 1962, 1965, 1987, 1995, undated

 File — Box 3661, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Archival materials received from journalist and former CNN senior vice president, Earl Casey. Casey, a longtime friend of Jerry Jeff and Susan Walker, served as the chief researcher and writer/consultant on Jerry Jeff Walker’s autobiograpy, Gypsy Songman, 1999. The bulk of the material in this collection dates 1964-1990 and consists of research documents and taped interviews with transcripts conducted with Jerry Jeff Walker, Walker’s family, friends and other musicians for the book Gypsy...
Dates: 1962, 1965, 1987, 1995, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-21094, Earl Casey Accessions / Accession 2021-094

Photos from when Bridger worked a month each year as a cowboy at High Island Ranch, Wyoming, 1992 - 2002

 File — Box 2829, Folder: 75
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: 1992 - 2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18087, Bobby Bridger Accessions / Accession 2018-087

Photos, lyrics for Love Trip and letters to Cindy Walker, 1997-2006

 File — Box 3361, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of archival material relating to the musical career and life of songwriter, country music singer and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Cindy Walker (1918-2006). The majority of this collections consists of the music and lyrics written by Cindy Walker, agreement contracts, copyright renewals, and photos of Cindy Walker. This collection also includes newspaper articles, programs, invitations to award ceremonies, and books of various music sheets and songs. Also...
Dates: 1997-2006
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-19151, Cindy Walker Accessions / Accession 2019-151

Photos, newspaper clippings, programs, invitations, 1960-2004

 File — Box 3361, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of archival material relating to the musical career and life of songwriter, country music singer and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Cindy Walker (1918-2006). The majority of this collections consists of the music and lyrics written by Cindy Walker, agreement contracts, copyright renewals, and photos of Cindy Walker. This collection also includes newspaper articles, programs, invitations to award ceremonies, and books of various music sheets and songs. Also...
Dates: 1960-2004
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-19151, Cindy Walker Accessions / Accession 2019-151

“Photos – October 1993”; Four (4) B/W 8 x 10 photographs of Asleep at the Wheel and two (2) B/W Polaroids of Ray Benson, 1993

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: 1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Photos of Austin Texas and the Blues, September 4, 1987

 File — Box 8, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

Series II: Stevie Ray Vaughan, includes numerous slides by photographer Sky Kaly of Vaughans's second tour with Double Trouble, 1985-1986, as well as other images of the Blues performer. Posters, concert tickes, clippings, and other memorabilia round out the series. Of note are the reports relating to Vaughan's tragic death in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin in 1990

Dates: September 4, 1987
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-129, New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music Collection / Stevie Ray Vaughan / Printed and Published Material

Photos of Cindy Walker, 1941-1997

 File — Box 3361, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of archival material relating to the musical career and life of songwriter, country music singer and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Cindy Walker (1918-2006). The majority of this collections consists of the music and lyrics written by Cindy Walker, agreement contracts, copyright renewals, and photos of Cindy Walker. This collection also includes newspaper articles, programs, invitations to award ceremonies, and books of various music sheets and songs. Also...
Dates: 1941-1997
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-19151, Cindy Walker Accessions / Accession 2019-151

Photos of Cindy Walker, Redd Harper and others, 1949-2001

 File — Box 3361, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of archival material relating to the musical career and life of songwriter, country music singer and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Cindy Walker (1918-2006). The majority of this collections consists of the music and lyrics written by Cindy Walker, agreement contracts, copyright renewals, and photos of Cindy Walker. This collection also includes newspaper articles, programs, invitations to award ceremonies, and books of various music sheets and songs. Also...
Dates: 1949-2001
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-19151, Cindy Walker Accessions / Accession 2019-151

Photos of Clay Blaker, undated

 File — Box 9, Folder: 1
Series Description From the Series:

Series III: Clay Blaker relates to the Country music songwriter and includes photos, LPs and cassettes, posters, and a Platinum sales award. There is also a Texas Ranger baseball jersey signed by Blaker.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-129, New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music Collection / Clay Blaker

Photos of others

 File — Box 3, Folder: 3-5
Series Description From the Series:

Photographs are arranged by subject, featuring Retzloff with various performers, Willie Nelson, and other musicians performing and off-stage. Oversized photographs are in boxes 9 and 12.

Dates: 1976-1986, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-113, Jerry Retzloff Collection / Photographs

Photos of Stevie Ray Vaughan (5), University of Massachusetts, 1984

 File — Box 7, Folder: 17
Series Description From the Series:

Series II: Stevie Ray Vaughan, includes numerous slides by photographer Sky Kaly of Vaughans's second tour with Double Trouble, 1985-1986, as well as other images of the Blues performer. Posters, concert tickes, clippings, and other memorabilia round out the series. Of note are the reports relating to Vaughan's tragic death in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin in 1990

Dates: 1984
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-129, New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music Collection / Stevie Ray Vaughan

Photos of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, 1986

 File — Box 7, Folder: 13
Series Description From the Series:

Series II: Stevie Ray Vaughan, includes numerous slides by photographer Sky Kaly of Vaughans's second tour with Double Trouble, 1985-1986, as well as other images of the Blues performer. Posters, concert tickes, clippings, and other memorabilia round out the series. Of note are the reports relating to Vaughan's tragic death in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin in 1990

Dates: 1986
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-129, New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music Collection / Stevie Ray Vaughan

Photos of Stevie Ray Vaughan in New Port Rhode Island and Rochester, New York, 1985

 File — Box 7, Folder: 15
Series Description From the Series:

Series II: Stevie Ray Vaughan, includes numerous slides by photographer Sky Kaly of Vaughans's second tour with Double Trouble, 1985-1986, as well as other images of the Blues performer. Posters, concert tickes, clippings, and other memorabilia round out the series. Of note are the reports relating to Vaughan's tragic death in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin in 1990

Dates: 1985
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-129, New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music Collection / Stevie Ray Vaughan