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Musicians -- Texas

 Subject

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11735 Collections and/or Records:

Costumes

 Sub-Series
Series Description From the Series: Series XI: Costumes, undatedItems 001-104Costumes are arranged alphabetically by artist. Many of the costumes were worn on stage and range from the highly elaborate and detailed to a more Western-influenced style. Some of the many highlights are an intricately beaded dress worn by Rosita Fernandez, multiple custom-made jumpsuits worn by Little Joe Hernandez, a multicolored sequined jacket with pink satin pants worn by Jamie De Anda, a faux leather jacket emblazoned...
Dates: 1922-2019, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Costumes

Costumes

 Series
Series Description Series XI: Costumes, undatedItems 001-104Costumes are arranged alphabetically by artist. Many of the costumes were worn on stage and range from the highly elaborate and detailed to a more Western-influenced style. Some of the many highlights are an intricately beaded dress worn by Rosita Fernandez, multiple custom-made jumpsuits worn by Little Joe Hernandez, a multicolored sequined jacket with pink satin pants worn by Jamie De Anda, a faux leather jacket emblazoned...
Dates: 1922-2019, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection

Cotton, James – 2 photographs; press packet, 1986

 File — Box 2969, Folder: 15
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: 1986
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / John T. Davis Accessions / Accession 2019-046

Countdown USA Star Report, undated

 File — Box 217, Folder: 10
Series Description From the Series: Series X: Publications, 1981-2016, undated Boxes 217-222Arranged alphabetically by title, and then chronologically. Unless noted, all are full issues. Publications with longer runs (including Latin Connection, Street Talk, Que Onda, Nuestra Musica, and TGN have been added to the Wittliff’s book collection to be...
Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Publications

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 / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

"Country Heart" [DVD transferred from VHS]

 Item — Box 1232, Folder: 2
Abstract From the Series:

Addition to the Durawa Accessions contains seven VHS tapes, limited ephemera and one unopened album "Jammn' with J. R. and Friends"

Dates: 1958 - 2009
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ernie Durawa Accessions / Accession 2009-075

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 / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Country Music Association Finalist nomination certificates for Asleep at the Wheel for Vocal Group of the Year and Asleep at the Wheel and the Dixie Chicks for “Roly Poly” Vocal Event of the Year, 2000

 File — Box 3696, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Ray Benson dating 1974-2000. Materials include official “AATW Day” proclamations, CMA Awards finalist nomination certificates, record company bios, AATW business expense records gig flyers, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences appreciation certificates and a Japan Country Gold appreciation certificate and thank you note from the Emily Robison of the Dixie Chicks.

Dates: 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2022-007

Country Music “Bullet Awards Runner-Up” feature on page 36, (2 copies), January 1978

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

Published material includes numerous magazines and newspapers with articles about Marcia Ball’s career, concerts, lifestyle. Also featured are stories about her and her husband, Jim Fowler, and their Austin restaurant / music venue, La Zona Rosa.

Dates: Publication: January 1978
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Marcia Ball Papers / Published Material / Magazines

Country Music “Circuit Queen” review, page 46, May 1978

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

Published material includes numerous magazines and newspapers with articles about Marcia Ball’s career, concerts, lifestyle. Also featured are stories about her and her husband, Jim Fowler, and their Austin restaurant / music venue, La Zona Rosa.

Dates: Publication: May 1978
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Marcia Ball Papers / Published Material / Magazines

Country Music, feature on page 19, (Two Copies), October 1977

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

Published material includes numerous magazines and newspapers with articles about Marcia Ball’s career, concerts, lifestyle. Also featured are stories about her and her husband, Jim Fowler, and their Austin restaurant / music venue, La Zona Rosa.

Dates: Publication: October 1977
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Marcia Ball Papers / Published Material / Magazines

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville program book and photographs of Ferlin Husky and Billy Sherrill getting awards, 2010

 File — Box 2552, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Additions to the Tamara Saviano Collection, primarily following the lives and careers of Guy Clark and Kris Kristofferson. Majority of the materials are interview transcripts with Guy Clark, Susanna Clark and friends; contains Kris Kristofferson’s music publicity materials; CDs, DVDs, and U-Matics of performances and interviews, 1937-2015. Also within the collection are Stephen Foster’s sheet music; correspondence; and publications.

Dates: 2010
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Tamara Saviano Additions / 2017-082 Additions

Country music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony ticket and program, October 22, 2023

 File — Box 4438, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Series: Archival material donated by Tamara Saviano related to Guy Clarke and Kris Kristofferson from 1971-2023. Material includes research for Saviano’s documentary on Guy Clark, Without Getting Killed or Caught as well as the accomplishments and careers of Guy Clark, Susanna Clark, Kris Kristofferson, and other various artists associated with them. Collection includes correspondence, photos, magazines, newspapers, posters, performance and award ceremony invitations, tickets, programs, and...
Dates: October 22, 2023
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Tamara Saviano Additions / 2024-075 Additions

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 / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

“Country Music Legends” promotional piece for KLRU, undated

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 28
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

“Country Music Legends Various Artists” VHS, undated

 Item — Box 1872
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

Country Music Magazine Inside and Detached Back cover Featuring Guy Clark’s “Record Review”; Omaha Rainbow Magazine No.30; The Fretboard Journal Featuring Cover with Guy Clark and Article “Guy Clark Handmade Gifts, Summer 1982, Fall 2006

 File — Box 3499, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents From the Series: Materials pertaining to the Saviano Guy Clark documentary Without Getting Killed or Caught. Collections includes photographs, negatives audio cassettes music and interviews, mini cassettes, VHS tapes, DVDs and CDs (music and photo storage), press, magazines, bumper stickers, 1 t-shirt, a rare 33 1/3/78 RP Francis Green Speech Institute recording dated June 20, 1940 and a digitally remastered tape of Guy Clark’s “Live at the Pickin’ Parlor”- August 1976, (housed in the original studio...
Dates: Summer 1982, Fall 2006
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Tamara Saviano Additions / 2020-049 Additions

Country Music, mention page 50, April 1978

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

Published material includes numerous magazines and newspapers with articles about Marcia Ball’s career, concerts, lifestyle. Also featured are stories about her and her husband, Jim Fowler, and their Austin restaurant / music venue, La Zona Rosa.

Dates: Publication: April 1978
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Marcia Ball Papers / Published Material / Magazines

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 / 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 / Panther Hall Collection / Promotional Materials