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Musicians -- Texas

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10109 Collections and/or Records:

Handwritten lyric fragment “My Little Girl She a Sweet Fine Thing” written in blue ink on Colony Square Hotel stationary, undated

 File — Box 3709, Folder: 26
Scope and Contents From the Series: Archival materials pertaining to the life of Texas blues rock guitarist, Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) who died tragically in a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990. Materials dating 1975-1990 include Stevie Ray Vaughan’s handwritten song lyrics, chord progressions, items of SRV’s clothing including the black felt hat and silver concho worn at his 1984 Carnegie Hall performance, his fringed suede boots and other personal artifacts, photographs and posters, handwritten show and recording...
Dates: undated

Handwritten lyrics, undated

 File — Box 2819, Folder: 27
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Archives material received from the surviving family of musician, Rich Minus. This collection are the remaining items of Rich Minus’s life possessions from childhood mementos, to posters, and handwritten song lyrics. Majority of the items in the collection were photocopied from the original documents due to issues of mold. Also, included in the collection are his well-known black cowboy hat, guitar and guitar strap are part of this collection, 1940-2018.

Dates: undated

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

Handwritten lyrics for “House is Rockin’” by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Two (2) verses and chorus, 17 lines, red marker, and pen, undated

 File — Box 3709, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents From the Series: Archival materials pertaining to the life of Texas blues rock guitarist, Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) who died tragically in a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990. Materials dating 1975-1990 include Stevie Ray Vaughan’s handwritten song lyrics, chord progressions, items of SRV’s clothing including the black felt hat and silver concho worn at his 1984 Carnegie Hall performance, his fringed suede boots and other personal artifacts, photographs and posters, handwritten show and recording...
Dates: undated

Handwritten lyrics fragment “Some Call Me a Texas Twister…”, 9 lines, black marker, undated

 File — Box 3709, Folder: 28
Scope and Contents From the Series: Archival materials pertaining to the life of Texas blues rock guitarist, Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) who died tragically in a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990. Materials dating 1975-1990 include Stevie Ray Vaughan’s handwritten song lyrics, chord progressions, items of SRV’s clothing including the black felt hat and silver concho worn at his 1984 Carnegie Hall performance, his fringed suede boots and other personal artifacts, photographs and posters, handwritten show and recording...
Dates: undated

Handwritten note on hotel stationary envelope: “Jimmie faking a heart attack or going crazy when we were kids. Saying I had driven him crazy” [written by Stevie Ray Vaughan, undated

 File — Box 3709, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents From the Series: Archival materials pertaining to the life of Texas blues rock guitarist, Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) who died tragically in a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990. Materials dating 1975-1990 include Stevie Ray Vaughan’s handwritten song lyrics, chord progressions, items of SRV’s clothing including the black felt hat and silver concho worn at his 1984 Carnegie Hall performance, his fringed suede boots and other personal artifacts, photographs and posters, handwritten show and recording...
Dates: undated

Handwritten note on Peabody Hotel stationary: “I would rather have a big change in my life than to take the small change that the world I have been involved in offers me.”, undated

 File — Box 3709, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents From the Series: Archival materials pertaining to the life of Texas blues rock guitarist, Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) who died tragically in a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990. Materials dating 1975-1990 include Stevie Ray Vaughan’s handwritten song lyrics, chord progressions, items of SRV’s clothing including the black felt hat and silver concho worn at his 1984 Carnegie Hall performance, his fringed suede boots and other personal artifacts, photographs and posters, handwritten show and recording...
Dates: undated

Handwritten notes critiquing Albuquerque and Denver shows, undated

 File — Box 3709, Folder: 33
Scope and Contents From the Series: Archival materials pertaining to the life of Texas blues rock guitarist, Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) who died tragically in a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990. Materials dating 1975-1990 include Stevie Ray Vaughan’s handwritten song lyrics, chord progressions, items of SRV’s clothing including the black felt hat and silver concho worn at his 1984 Carnegie Hall performance, his fringed suede boots and other personal artifacts, photographs and posters, handwritten show and recording...
Dates: undated

Handwritten notes on future ideas for recordings and productions, 1 grey legal pad page, written in blue ink, undated

 File — Box 3709, Folder: 30
Scope and Contents From the Series: Archival materials pertaining to the life of Texas blues rock guitarist, Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) who died tragically in a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990. Materials dating 1975-1990 include Stevie Ray Vaughan’s handwritten song lyrics, chord progressions, items of SRV’s clothing including the black felt hat and silver concho worn at his 1984 Carnegie Hall performance, his fringed suede boots and other personal artifacts, photographs and posters, handwritten show and recording...
Dates: undated

Handwritten notes re. unidentified interviews

 File — Box 2, Folder: 27
Sub-subseries Description From the Sub-subseries:

This listing refers to interviews conducted by Bill Crawford for which written transcripts and/or notes have been made. Box and folder numbers in this list refer to these transcripts and/or notes. Tape numbers in this list refer to the audiocassette tapes listed more fully in Series III.)

Dates: 1991-1993, undated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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