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Musicians -- Texas

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11735 Collections and/or Records:

“Texas Book #8 Guy Clark, cont’d Tape 2b”, Tamara Saviano, CD copy, April 1, 2000

 File — Box 2553, Folder: 64
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: April 1, 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Tamara Saviano Additions / 2017-082 Additions

Texas Book Festival

 File — Box 17, Folder: 5
Series Description From the Series: In April of 1996 Little, Brown and Company administered a book signing tour for Selena: Como la Flor. In addition, Patoski attended lectures and discussions about his book and about biographical work in general. A special event called Selena Trial Revisited was a stage for Patoski to promote his book. Found in this folder are faxes to Patoski from his publisher, brochures of the special events he attended, schedules for his appearance, a audio tape of a radio...
Dates: 1995-1996, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Selena Research Collection / Publicity

“Texas Books” – one photograph, and newspaper clippings on various Texas musicians, undated

 File — Box 1005, Folder: 26
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Majority of material consists of press releases, newspaper clippings, and public relations photos of various musicians from Texas. Titles in quotation marks were taken from original folder titles. Also included are thirteen CD’s and eighteen cassette tapes.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Tamara Saviano Additions / 2007-162 Additions

Texas Country Music Sings for the Runaway Hotline. Austin Opera House. Featuring Michael Martin Murphey, Jerry Jeff Walker, Gary P. Nunn, Ray Wiley Hubbard, B. W. Stevenson, Rusty Wier, Bobby Bridger, Geezinslaws, Lost Gonzo Reunion, and Steve Fromholz as emcee. Poster by Jim Franklin, October 5, 1984

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

Posters are divided into Willie Nelson and non-Willie Nelson subseries. The Nelson posters include ones for the sixth annual Fourth of July picnic; Honeysuckle Rose, and two advertising concerts. The bulk of the non-Willie Nelson posters are for concerts at the Austin Opry House by performers such as The Charlie Daniels Band, Kinky Friedman, Dave Loggins, The Lost Gonzo Band, and Taj Mahal.

Dates: October 5, 1984
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Jody Fischer Collection of Willie Nelson / Posters / Other Posters

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services certifate of appreciation, including drawings from children to Benson, September 16, 1992

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 3
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: September 16, 1992
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Texas Exes (4 photographs)

 File — Box 15, Folder: 18
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 / Sam Kindrick Papers / Photographs / Action Magazine Photographs

Texas Express - La Tropa F, 1985, 1992, 1994, 1996, undated

 File — Map-case 36, Folder: 18
Series Description From the Series: Series II: Posters and Oversized Materials, 1948-2018, undated Boxes 156-164 and map case drawers 36-44This series can be seen as a continuation of the Artists Files, but with material that does not fit in standard document boxes. There are two exceptions to this: the majority of boxes, including the oversized ones, for Little Joe Hernandez (boxes 33-46) and Selena (boxes 121-142) are housed within Series I: Artists Files due to the sheer quantity of material, but as with all...
Dates: 1985, 1992, 1994, 1996, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Posters and Oversized Materials / Oversized Posters - Male Artists

Texas Festival at the Kennedy Center photograph, June 11-22, 1991

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 10
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: June 11-22, 1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Texas Folklife Resources

 File — Box 2974, Folder: 11
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

Texas Funk, undated

 File — Box 86, Folder: 40
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: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Artist Files / Male Artist Files

Texas Heat, 2014, undated

 File — Box 86, Folder: 41
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: 2014, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Artist Files / Male Artist Files

Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Association Darrell K Royal Homecoming Show program, undated

 File — Box 4438, Folder: 10
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: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Tamara Saviano Additions / 2024-075 Additions

Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Association Hall of Fame program, 2019, 2020

 File — Box 4438, Folder: 11
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: 2019, 2020
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Tamara Saviano Additions / 2024-075 Additions

Texas Highways mention on page. 9, August 1981

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 2
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: August 1981
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Marcia Ball Papers / Published Material / Magazines

Texas Highways mention page 23, February 1991

 Item — Box 9, Folder: 4
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: February 1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Marcia Ball Papers / Published Material / Magazines

Texas Highways mention page 47, June 2004

 Item — Box 10, Folder: 2
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: June 2004
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Marcia Ball Papers / Published Material / Magazines

Texas House Simple Resolution declaring August 2, 1978 “Asleep at the Wheel Day” in Texas, 2 copies, July 26, 1978

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 13
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: July 26, 1978
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

“Texas Hwy. Stories, ACL, Marathon”

 File — Box 1928, Folder: 9
Abstract From the Series:

Newspaper articles, SXSW and ACL programs, and drafts for the John T. Davis archive. This collection includes a wide expanse of Davis’s articles from 1980-2010, including articles from Davis’s music review column in the Austin-American Statesman. This collection also contains official SXSW and ACL music and program guides, as well as drafts of Davis’s comprehensive ACL book, Austin City Limits: 25 Years of Music.

Dates: 1980 - 2009
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / John T. Davis Accessions / Accession 2010-133 / "General Articles"

“Texas in My Soul – Willie Nelson”, undated

 Item — Box 5
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 / Jody Fischer Collection of Willie Nelson / Audio Cassette Tapes / Willie Nelson Recordings

Texas Latino, 1996-2000, undated

 File — Box 86, Folder: 43
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: 1996-2000, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Artist Files / Male Artist Files