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Country music

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3294 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence from Sky Kaly containing scans of Stevie Ray Vaughan photos, 2001-2004

 File — Box 7, Folder: 20
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: 2001-2004
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC 129, New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music Collection / Stevie Ray Vaughan

Correspondence, grant applications, memorandum of agreement relating to 1986 concert, ticket proposal from Shamrock Ticket Service, minutes of the organizational meeting of the Farmers’ Legal Action Group, Inc. and the group’s articles of incorporation and bylaws , 1986

 File — Box 4, Folder: 9
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: 1986
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-021, Willie Nelson Collection / Farm Aid

Correspondence including letters from The White House, photograph of Benson performing with Dolly Parton, and articles on Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, 2001-2015

 File — Box 2809, Folder: 14
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: 2001-2015
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Correspondence, newsletters, rejection letters, Farmers’ Legal Action Group, Inc. Final Report, list of organizations receiving Farm Aid grants, 1988-1989

 File — Box 8, Folder: 1
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: 1988-1989
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-021, Willie Nelson Collection / Farm Aid

Correspondence, report on the distribution and use of Farm Aid funds, clippings, Farm Aid stress grid (state-level data), press release, United Farmer and Rancher Congress schedule of activities, and budget information, July 1986

 File — Box 5, 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: July 1986
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-021, Willie Nelson Collection / Farm Aid

Correspondence, research report prepared by Prairiefire Rural Action, Inc. entitled “The Continuing Crisis in Rural America, Fact vs. Fiction,” income statement of Farm Counseling Services, Inc., newsletters, rejection letters, plans, and contracts concerning Farm Aid II concert, Farmers’ Legal Action Group Inc. Quarterly Report to Farm Aid, memo concerning Coleman v. Lyng national class-action suit, and copies of disbursement checks, May-July 1987

 File — Box 7, Folder: 1
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: May-July 1987
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-021, Willie Nelson Collection / Farm Aid

Correspondence such as from U.S. House of Representative Chief of Staff, John Lawrence; Tim and Faith McGraw; and Texas State University’s President, Denise Trauth, 2011-2015

 File — Box 2809, Folder: 9
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: 2011-2015
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Correspondence to Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, 1977-1997

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 70
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: 1977-1997
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Country Hall of Fame Award of Appreciation to Benson, including a letter from the Director, Kyle Young, October 18, 2000

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 4
Abstract From the Series:

The Ray Benson archive includes material documenting Benson’s music career from 1971-2017. Majority of the collection includes promotional articles, including an article from John Morthland; and awards. Included in the collection are photographs of Benson with President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and others; Benson’s boots and concert jacket; and correspondence with Dolly Parton and others. The folder titles preceding a semicolon reflect Benson’s original descriptions.

Dates: October 18, 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Country Music, February 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: February 1976
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-113, Jerry Retzloff Collection / Newspapers and Magazines / Newspapers and magazines related to Willie Nelson

Country Music, December 1975

 Item — Box 12
Series Description From the Series:

Newspapers and magazines are divided between those relating to Willie Nelson, and other music publications.

Dates: Publication: December 1975
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-113, Jerry Retzloff Collection / Newspapers and Magazines / Music Magazines and Newspapers

Country Music Association awards for Benson as producer and Asleep at the Wheel, including childhood photo of Benson at Millshade Day Camp, 1957-1994

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 13
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: 1957-1994
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Country Music Association – Organization member certificate, programs , October 13, 1975 and October 11, 1976

 File — Box 2, Folder: 2
Contents

The 1976 program has many signatures including Charley Pride, Bobbie Nelson, Jody Payne, Roy Clark, Freddy Fender, and Waylon Jennings.

Dates: October 13, 1975 and October 11, 1976
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-113, Jerry Retzloff Collection / Lone Star Beer

Country Music: Journal from Nevada newsletter. Two issues, Asleep at the Wheel 1993 issue, pg. 3 Bob Will tribute album review, 1993, 1994

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 83
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, 1994
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Country Music [no cover], September 1981

 Item — Box 12
Series Description From the Series:

Newspapers and magazines are divided between those relating to Willie Nelson, and other music publications.

Dates: Publication: September 1981
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-113, Jerry Retzloff Collection / Newspapers and Magazines / Music Magazines and Newspapers

Country Music People, Texas Music, and American Profile magazines with Benson on the cover, including concert poster, 1992-2011

 File — Box 2809, Folder: 7
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: 1992-2011
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Country Music Picture Books

 File — Box 8, Folder: 4
Contents

The Best of Country Music book
Grand Ole Opry History Picture Book
Pictorial History of Country Music, vol 1

Dates: 1963-1978
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-093, Panther Hall Collection / Promotional Materials

Country Music Reporter, June 1970-February 1972

 File — Box 8, Folder: 6
Series Description From the Series:

This series consists of a variety of published materials including country music newspapers and magazines. This material is arranged with the Country Music Reporter and Music City News first because they have the most issues, and arranged chronologically. The remaining published material, newspapers and magazines are arranged alphabetically.

Dates: June 1970-February 1972
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-093, Panther Hall Collection / Published Material

Country Music Reporter, January 1973- February 1974

 File — Box 8, Folder: 7
Series Description From the Series:

This series consists of a variety of published materials including country music newspapers and magazines. This material is arranged with the Country Music Reporter and Music City News first because they have the most issues, and arranged chronologically. The remaining published material, newspapers and magazines are arranged alphabetically.

Dates: January 1973- February 1974
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-093, Panther Hall Collection / Published Material

Country Music; U.K.’s Country Music Magazine, August 2001

 File — Box 2829, Folder: 12
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: August 2001
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18087, Bobby Bridger Accessions / Accession 2018-087