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Country music

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3294 Collections and/or Records:

Hancock, Wayne “The Train” (4 photographs)

 File — Box 8, Folder: 7
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-134, Sam Kindrick Papers / Photographs / Action Magazine Photographs

“Hand to Mouth – Mickey Raphael”, undated

 Item — Box 6
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-103, Jody Fischer Collection of Willie Nelson / Audio Cassette Tapes / Recordings by Other Artists

Handwritten and photocopied lyrics by Nelson and other artists including “Stay Away From Lonely Places,” “Hey Pretty Lady,” “So You Think You’re a Cowboy,” “Silver (The Hunger),” “Bobby McGee,” “Tequila after Midnight,” and various untitled lyrics, 1977-1994, undated

 File — Box 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1977-1994, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-021, Willie Nelson Collection / Works and Performance

Handwritten Asleep at the Wheel set list and dedication list, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 44
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

Handwritten lyrics by Willie Nelson, including “I Still Can’t Believe that You’re Gone,” “You’ve Got to Figure Yourself…” “Is This Just Another Song,” “Why do I Write God?” “Don’t Ask Me Why I Love You,” “Can We Go Straight to Heaven From Here?” “If you Can’t Feel the Fire,” “Fast Eddie and the Japs,” “Don’t Start Looking for Someplace to Run To…” “Safety in Numbers,” “A Bitter Pill,” “Sweet Destinations,” and other untitled lyrics, 1977-1994, undated

 File — Box 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1977-1994, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-021, Willie Nelson Collection / Works and Performance

Handwritten song lyrics of “Wheel Keeps on Rollin’”, “Quitin’ Time”, “Hot Rod Lincoln”, “Don’t Let Go”, undated

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 6
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: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Handwritten song lyrics such as “Marie”, “Jingle Bell Boogie”, “Rodeo Song”, “Hey Baby Kep-Pa-So”, “I Wish You Knew”, and “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke”, undated

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 17
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: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Hank Harrison cover, February, 2018

 Item — Box 30
Series Description From the Series:

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

Dates: Publication: February, 2018
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-134, Sam Kindrick Papers / Action Magazine Issues / 2018 Issues

Hank Thompson - Billboard Award, 1956

 File — Box 3, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs, costumes, posters, awards, clippings dating from 1930s-1990s and featuring members of the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame comprise the bulk of this collection. Items of note include Bob Wills’ hat and a fiddle he reportedly played, and Laura Lee McBride’s fringed leather costume.

Dates: 1956
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-045, Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame Collection / Hall of Fame Artists

Hank Thompson - Cash Box Award, 1963

 File — Box 3, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs, costumes, posters, awards, clippings dating from 1930s-1990s and featuring members of the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame comprise the bulk of this collection. Items of note include Bob Wills’ hat and a fiddle he reportedly played, and Laura Lee McBride’s fringed leather costume.

Dates: 1963
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-045, Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame Collection / Hall of Fame Artists

Hank Thompson cover, December, 1991

 Item — Box 26
Series Description From the Series:

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

Dates: Publication: December, 1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-134, Sam Kindrick Papers / Action Magazine Issues / 1991 Issues

Hank Thompson - Cowboy Hat

 File — Box 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs, costumes, posters, awards, clippings dating from 1930s-1990s and featuring members of the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame comprise the bulk of this collection. Items of note include Bob Wills’ hat and a fiddle he reportedly played, and Laura Lee McBride’s fringed leather costume.

Dates: 1930-1999
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-045, Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame Collection / Hall of Fame Artists

Hank Thompson - Photograph

 File — Box 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs, costumes, posters, awards, clippings dating from 1930s-1990s and featuring members of the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame comprise the bulk of this collection. Items of note include Bob Wills’ hat and a fiddle he reportedly played, and Laura Lee McBride’s fringed leather costume.

Dates: 1930-1999
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-045, Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame Collection / Hall of Fame Artists

Hank Wilks

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 7
Series Description From the Series:

Memorabilia includes a wide array of music ephemera including ticket stubs, backstage passes, badves, bumper stickers, pins and buttons, belt buckles, matchbooks, guitar picks, audio cassettes, and more.

Dates: 1980-2009, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-113, Jerry Retzloff Collection / Memorabilia / Backstage passes, badges

Hank Williams III cover, April, 2000

 Item — Box 27
Series Description From the Series:

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

Dates: Publication: April, 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-134, Sam Kindrick Papers / Action Magazine Issues / 2000 Issues

Hank Williams, Jr cover (2), July, 1976

 Item — Box 22
Series Description From the Series:

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

Dates: Publication: July, 1976
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-134, Sam Kindrick Papers / Action Magazine Issues / 1976 Issues

Happy Jazz Band (8 photographs)

 File — Box 8, 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: 1975-2018
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-134, Sam Kindrick Papers / Photographs / Action Magazine Photographs

Hargrove, Linda (5 photographs)

 File — Box 8, Folder: 9
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-134, Sam Kindrick Papers / Photographs / Action Magazine Photographs

Harkins, Darrell (3 photographs)

 File — Box 8, Folder: 10
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-134, Sam Kindrick Papers / Photographs / Action Magazine Photographs

"Harley Schultz, Dr. Stanley Woodward"

 File — Box 12, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

Series IV: The New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music, documents the museum itself. It also features material from displays on polka music and Wurstfest. In addition there are some unidentified cowboy boots, accordions, and a cowboy hat.

Dates: 1973, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC 129, New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music Collection / New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music / Wurstfest Museum Displays