Country music
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4759 Collections and/or Records:
Record World, March 6, 1976
Item — Box 11, Folder: 1
Series Description
From the Series:
Newspapers and magazines are divided between those relating to Willie Nelson, and other music publications.
Dates:
Publication: March 6, 1976
Recordings by Other Artists, 1982-1986, undated
Sub-Series
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...
Dates:
1982-1986, undated
Records of approved grants, newsletters, rejection letters, press releases, “Shadows on the Land: A Special Report on America’s Hazardous Harvest,” by Texans United and National Toxics Campaign and other documents related to the organizations, statements by Willie Nelson about allegations against Farm Aid’s use of funds, Farmers’ Legal Action Group, Inc. Quarterly Report to Farm Aid, clippings, and copies of disbursement checks, September-December 1988
File — Box 7, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
In 1985, Nelson, alarmed by reports of failing family farms, decided, with the help of other performers, to stage concert benefits. The proceeds were to be channeled to provide assistance to needy agricultural families. Bill Wittliff served as an adviser to the project. His wife, Sally Wittliff, recommended the Massachusetts social activist, Carolyn Mugar, to administer the project. The first Farm Aid concert was held September 25, 1985 in Champaign, Illinois. By 1995, Nelson had done...
Dates:
September-December 1988
“Red Headed Stranger Sound in Your Mind”, undated
Item — Box 5
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...
Dates:
undated
“Red Headed Stranger.” VHS, June 5, 1986
Item — Box 11
Series Description
From the Series:
This series consists of VHS and U-Matic tapes. Most of the tapes are programs featuring Willie Nelson recorded from television. The programs include news interviews, music concerts, television shows and film. The majority of the tapes are produced video although, there are some tapes featuring raw footage of Willie Nelson. The raw footage includes a music performance at a bar in 1990, the auction of Willie Nelson’s personal belongings, Willie Nelson performing at Phoenix Indian School and...
Dates:
June 5, 1986
Red Headed Stranger, Willie Nelson. [inscribed, signed]
File — Box 10, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
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.
Dates:
1973 - 2012
“Red Nickel Records Related CDs, Satisfaction, Braindrops”; Thank you card, newspaper articles, promotional items and flyers, magazine, 2006, 2013-2017
File — Box 4338, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Archival materials donated by Laurie E. Jasinski pertaining to Aaron Allan and the Red Nickel Record Collection dating 1947-2019. Aaron Allan (1929-2022) was a well-known disc jockey, prolific songwriter and performer from New Braunfels, Texas. In 1959, Allan did one of the earliest radio interviews with a young, up and coming Johnny Cash while working at WOAI-AM, San Antonio, Texas. The bulk of this collection is related to Aaron Allan’s songwriting and personal music performances as well...
Dates:
2006, 2013-2017
“Red River Dave, Big Western Stage Show”; photocopy of promotional newspaper advertisement, undated
File — Box 4345, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Archival materials donated by Laurie E. Jasinski pertaining to Aaron Allan and the Red Nickel Record Collection dating 1947-2019. Aaron Allan (1929-2022) was a well-known disc jockey, prolific songwriter and performer from New Braunfels, Texas. In 1959, Allan did one of the earliest radio interviews with a young, up and coming Johnny Cash while working at WOAI-AM, San Antonio, Texas. The bulk of this collection is related to Aaron Allan’s songwriting and personal music performances as well...
Dates:
undated
Red River Dave promotional paper, undated
File — Box 4345, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Archival materials donated by Laurie E. Jasinski pertaining to Aaron Allan and the Red Nickel Record Collection dating 1947-2019. Aaron Allan (1929-2022) was a well-known disc jockey, prolific songwriter and performer from New Braunfels, Texas. In 1959, Allan did one of the earliest radio interviews with a young, up and coming Johnny Cash while working at WOAI-AM, San Antonio, Texas. The bulk of this collection is related to Aaron Allan’s songwriting and personal music performances as well...
Dates:
undated
Red Smith in memoriam cover, February, 1986
Item — Box 25
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains a near-complete run of the newspaper from 1975-2019.
Dates:
Publication: February, 1986
Redneck Mothers
File — Box 10, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
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.
Dates:
1973 - 2012
Reed, Francine. I Got a Right...To Some of My Best (CD) [Willie Nelson guest vocalist], 2001
Item — Box 20
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Willie Nelson Recording Collection spans 1954-2010, chronicling the career of renowned Texas singer, songwriter, and bandleader. The collection contains 877 recordings, including LPs, 45 rpms, audio cassettes, compact discs, VHS cassettes, and DVDs. Included in the collection are recordings under Nelson’s leadership as well as recordings on which he is a guest musician, producer, or songwriter.
Highlights from the collection include Nelson’s first 45 rpm record released under his name,...
Dates:
2001
Reed, Jerry (1 photograph, negatives, clippings)
File — Box 13, Folder: 19
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:
1975-2018
Reed, Jerry. The Bird (LP), 1982
Item — Box 29
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Willie Nelson Recording Collection spans 1954-2010, chronicling the career of renowned Texas singer, songwriter, and bandleader. The collection contains 877 recordings, including LPs, 45 rpms, audio cassettes, compact discs, VHS cassettes, and DVDs. Included in the collection are recordings under Nelson’s leadership as well as recordings on which he is a guest musician, producer, or songwriter.
Highlights from the collection include Nelson’s first 45 rpm record released under his name,...
Dates:
1982
Reese, Pauline. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (CD) [Willie Nelson guest vocalist], 2004
Item — Box 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Willie Nelson Recording Collection spans 1954-2010, chronicling the career of renowned Texas singer, songwriter, and bandleader. The collection contains 877 recordings, including LPs, 45 rpms, audio cassettes, compact discs, VHS cassettes, and DVDs. Included in the collection are recordings under Nelson’s leadership as well as recordings on which he is a guest musician, producer, or songwriter.
Highlights from the collection include Nelson’s first 45 rpm record released under his name,...
Dates:
2004
Reeves, Jim. I Love You (LP) ["Man With The Blues" written by Willie Nelson], undated
Item — Box 30
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Willie Nelson Recording Collection spans 1954-2010, chronicling the career of renowned Texas singer, songwriter, and bandleader. The collection contains 877 recordings, including LPs, 45 rpms, audio cassettes, compact discs, VHS cassettes, and DVDs. Included in the collection are recordings under Nelson’s leadership as well as recordings on which he is a guest musician, producer, or songwriter.
Highlights from the collection include Nelson’s first 45 rpm record released under his name,...
Dates:
undated
Regina Matthews, Billy Mata cover, August, 2000
Item — Box 27
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains a near-complete run of the newspaper from 1975-2019.
Dates:
Publication: August, 2000
Reincarnation, Folk Uke, Folk Uke Records. Guitar and vocal contributions Willie Nelson, 2011
Item — Box 3593, item: 37
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Materials date from 1964-2018 and consist of CDs, CD-Rs DVDs, 45 rpm records, 33 rpm LPs, 16 mm B/W film, video reel and a 30 ips tape master. All recordings are either written by or featuring Willie Nelson as guest artist or performer.
Dates:
2011
Rejection letters, directory of organizations funded by Farm Aid, clippings, records of grants approved, and newsletters, April-August 1988
File — Box 7, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
In 1985, Nelson, alarmed by reports of failing family farms, decided, with the help of other performers, to stage concert benefits. The proceeds were to be channeled to provide assistance to needy agricultural families. Bill Wittliff served as an adviser to the project. His wife, Sally Wittliff, recommended the Massachusetts social activist, Carolyn Mugar, to administer the project. The first Farm Aid concert was held September 25, 1985 in Champaign, Illinois. By 1995, Nelson had done...
Dates:
April-August 1988
Rejection letters, newsletters, copies of disbursement checks, correspondence, clippings, minutes from AG-Link Hotline Board of Directors meeting, transcript of the testimony of Dr. Max E. Glenn representing the Oklahoma AG-Link Coalition and the Oklahoma Conference of Churches before the National Action Commission on the Mental Health of Rural Americans, Des Moines, Iowa, December 2, 1987, and a sampling of work funded by Farm Aid, November-December 1987
File — Box 7, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
In 1985, Nelson, alarmed by reports of failing family farms, decided, with the help of other performers, to stage concert benefits. The proceeds were to be channeled to provide assistance to needy agricultural families. Bill Wittliff served as an adviser to the project. His wife, Sally Wittliff, recommended the Massachusetts social activist, Carolyn Mugar, to administer the project. The first Farm Aid concert was held September 25, 1985 in Champaign, Illinois. By 1995, Nelson had done...
Dates:
November-December 1987
