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Music -- Texas

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13423 Collections and/or Records:

Lester, Lazy – 1 photograph

 File — Box 2971, Folder: 38
Abstract From the Series:

Additions to the John T. Davis Accessions include his extensive subject files, arranged alphabetically by artist. Contents vary, but typically include promotional photographs, Davis’ writings and interview notes, press releases, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera. Not everything in the folders is listed below, but when they exist, photos, interviews, and select items are noted. Folders titles are Davis’.

Dates: 1980 - 2010
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / John T. Davis Accessions / Accession 2019-046

“Let a Little Sunshine in Your Heart”/ “X’s from Down in Texas” by Montana Slim, Decca Records 45 RPM, undated

 Item — Box 4333, item: 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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Aaron Allan Accessions / Accession 2024-015

“Let Me Stay a Little Longer”/ “Like the Winds Always Changing” by Aaron Allan, Misty Haze Music 45 RPM, Copy 1 , undated

 File — Box 4331, 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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Aaron Allan Accessions / Accession 2024-015

“Let Me Stay a Little Longer”/ “Like the Winds Always Changing” by Aaron Allan, Misty Haze Music 45 RPM, Copy 2 , undated

 File — Box 4331, Folder: 10
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Aaron Allan Accessions / Accession 2024-015

Leti y El Conjunto Central, 2008

 Series — Box 110, Folder: 18
Series Description From the Series: Series I: Artists Files, 1922-2019, undated Boxes 1-155 Artist Files comprise the bulk of the collection. The files are separated into Male Artist Files and Female Artist Files to maintain Hernández’s original order. Both series are then arranged alphabetically by artist last name or band name. Although the series is titled Artists Files, there are also entrepreneurs, community leaders, promoters, street performers, and many others represented.The material found in...
Dates: 2008
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Artist Files / Female Artist Files

Leticia Rodriguez, 2013

 File — Box 119, Folder: 19
Series Description From the Series: Series I: Artists Files, 1922-2019, undated Boxes 1-155 Artist Files comprise the bulk of the collection. The files are separated into Male Artist Files and Female Artist Files to maintain Hernández’s original order. Both series are then arranged alphabetically by artist last name or band name. Although the series is titled Artists Files, there are also entrepreneurs, community leaders, promoters, street performers, and many others represented.The material found in...
Dates: 2013
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Artist Files / Female Artist Files

Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Willie Nelson and Family, Sony Music, 2013

 Item — Box 3593, item: 10
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: 2013
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / John Kalinsky Accessions / Accession 2021-020

Letter and crossword puzzle sent to Ray Benson from Johnny Gimble, October 21, 1977

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 26
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: October 21, 1977
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter, e-mails, cards, and gift telegrams including postcards from Emmylou Harris, 1992 - 2002

 File — Box 7, Folder: 2
Series Description From the Series:

This series is composed of five subseries: Correspondence, Personal Materials, Photographs, Artwork, and Awards.

Dates: 1992 - 2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Tamara Saviano Collection of Guy and Susanna Clark / Susanna Clark

Letter from George Coleman, May 19, 1974

 Item — Box 19, Folder: 11
Series Description From the Series:

The bulk of Kindrick’s personal papers include clippings of his “Offbeat” column that appeared in the San Antonio Express News, 1968-1974. The column is a precursor to the workhe would later do at Action Magazine, and the subjects are similar: music, culture, off-beat stories of sports, politics, and society.

Dates: May 19, 1974
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Sam Kindrick Papers / Sam Kindrick Personal Papers / Menudo Cook-off

Letter from Mayor, David T. Clark, from the town of Paw Paw about the Paw Paw Homecoming Benefit Concert that Asleep at the Wheel participated in; the letter was originally framed by Harry & Pat Knock, January 6, 1983-July 18, 1984

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 22
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: January 6, 1983-July 18, 1984
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Letter to Asleep at the Wheel from The Academy of Country Music regarding Asleep at the Wheel’s nomination for band of the year, January 31, 1977

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 28
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: January 31, 1977
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel from Johnny Gimble, original and photocopy, March 26, 1973

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 17
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: March 26, 1973
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Brady Dryer, University of Texas Press, regarding publication of Benson’s memoir Comin’ Right at Ya: How a Jewish Yankee Hippie went Country, or, the Often Outrageous Story of Asleep at the Wheel, June 15, 2015

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 45
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: June 15, 2015
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Charlie Daniels regarding the ACM Pioneer Award, May 6, 1998

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 51
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: May 6, 1998
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Texas regarding White House Lawn performance, June 6, 2012

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 36
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: June 6, 2012
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Dolly Parton regarding Asleep at the Wheel’s 25th Anniversary, May 17, 1995

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 67
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: May 17, 1995
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Ivah “Miss Ivey” regarding the movie Wild Texas Wind starring Benson, Dolly Parton and Gary Busey, October 9, 1991

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 78
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: October 9, 1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Jan Lewan regarding meeting at the Grammy Awards. Includes color photograph of Lewan with Benson, Mach 9, 1995

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 69
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: Mach 9, 1995
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Steve McPherson, ABC Television from Liz Smith regarding Ray Benson’s musical “A Ride with Bob”, October 31, 2006

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 33
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: October 31, 2006
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075