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Musicians -- Texas

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11735 Collections and/or Records:

Winterkat, 1986, undated

 File — Box 92, Folder: 13
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: 1986, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Artist Files / Male Artist Files

Wire newspaper stand with Action Magazine logo

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains the artifacts relating to Action Magazine.

Dates: 1934-2019; Majority of material found within 1968-2018
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Sam Kindrick Papers / Artifacts

“Without a song” Pedernales Studio (copy) A Side: Golden Earrings, To Each His Own, Harbor Lights, Once in a While, As Time Goes By, Without a Song, I Can’t Begin to Tell You B Side: Autumn Leaves, You’ll Never Know, Dreamer’s Holiday, July 13, 1983

 Item — Box 4
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: July 13, 1983
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Jody Fischer Collection of Willie Nelson / Audio Cassette Tapes / Willie Nelson Studio Recordings

Without Getting Killed Or Caught movie poster; 24” W x 36” H, undated

 Item — Map-case Drawer 33, Folder: 2
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

Wittliff, Bill (writer, photographer)

 File — Box 2975, Folder: 12
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

“WN+F Jacksonville", May 9, 1986

 Item — Box 4
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: May 9, 1986
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Jody Fischer Collection of Willie Nelson / Audio Cassette Tapes / Willie Nelson Recordings Dated

Wolfman Jack (4 photographs)

 File — Box 16, Folder: 28
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

Wolfman Jack cover (2), November, 1976

 Item — Box 22
Series Description From the Series:

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

Dates: Publication: November, 1976
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Sam Kindrick Papers / Action Magazine Issues / 1976 Issues

Womack, Lee Ann – 2 photographs; interview notes, 1997, 2001

 File — Box 2975, Folder: 13
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: 1997, 2001
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / John T. Davis Accessions / Accession 2019-046

“Women Who Love Too Much, All in the Name of Love, Sky Train Willie & Booker” (Other side: “#550 Whose Land?” Part IV The American Lutheran Church Media Services Center 1568 Eustis Street St. Paul, MN 55100), July 1986, undated

 Item — Box 4
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: July 1986, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Jody Fischer Collection of Willie Nelson / Audio Cassette Tapes / Willie Nelson Recordings Dated

Wong, Leonard

 File — Box 12, Folder: 2
Series Description From the Series: This series contains various interviews with people related to or who had contact with Selena. The interviews consist of conversations recorded on audio cassettes, both in person and by telephone. Some interviews have both audiotapes and transcriptions, while others exist only in one format or the other. Interview subjects include Tejano artists, people in the music business, music critics, family, friends, fans, and acquaintances. Because Patoski’s book was an unauthorized biography, he...
Dates: 1993-1995, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Selena Research Collection / Interviews

Wood plaque "The Jiveman Award" presented to Durawa for contribution to music and for dedication to group "Charlie and the Jives" by Charlie Alvarado, February 29, 2004

 Item — Box 1232, item: 4
Abstract From the Series:

Additional awards, photographs, and some ephemera documenting Ernie Durawa's career.

Dates: Other: February 29, 2004
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ernie Durawa Accessions / Accession 2009-070

Wooden box containing 12 belt buckles-includes an ACL and Bob Wills belt buckle, undated

 Item — Box 1693
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

Wooden plaque "Gram Award Group of the Year Award The Texas Tornados" presented by the DCMA & Country Gazette , 1992

 Item — Box 1232, item: 3
Abstract From the Series:

Additional awards, photographs, and some ephemera documenting Ernie Durawa's career.

Dates: Other: 1992
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ernie Durawa Accessions / Accession 2009-070

Wooden Texas shaped award for Asleep at the Wheel for giving to the KPFT’s Cosmic Cowboy Benefit Concerts, undated

 File — Box 2809, Folder: 8
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 / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Wool baseball cap, “BB King: King of the Blues Worldwide”, undated

 Item — Box 1692
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

Word Sender Award, November 13, 2016

 File — Box 2829, Folder: 51
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Archival materials relating to the career and personal life of musician/playwright/author, Bobby Bridger from 1944-2018. Included are photographs (including a photo of Bridger with Lady Bird Johnson); promotional material for A Ballad of the West; handwritten lyrics such as Heal in the Wisdom; and Bridger’s vinyl records of Merging of our Minds, And I Wanted to Sing for the People, and Heal in the Wisdom. Also, included in the collection is a screenplay for Shakespeare and the Indians.

Dates: November 13, 2016
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bobby Bridger Accessions / Accession 2018-087

Working copy of “Black Elk Speaks” script, Bridger played W.M. Bent and John Finnerty, undated

 File — Box 2828, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Archival materials relating to the career and personal life of musician/playwright/author, Bobby Bridger from 1944-2018. Included are photographs (including a photo of Bridger with Lady Bird Johnson); promotional material for A Ballad of the West; handwritten lyrics such as Heal in the Wisdom; and Bridger’s vinyl records of Merging of our Minds, And I Wanted to Sing for the People, and Heal in the Wisdom. Also, included in the collection is a screenplay for Shakespeare and the Indians.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bobby Bridger Accessions / Accession 2018-087

Working script ‘Shakespeare and the Indians’ by Dale Wasserman, 1982

 File — Box 2828, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Archival materials relating to the career and personal life of musician/playwright/author, Bobby Bridger from 1944-2018. Included are photographs (including a photo of Bridger with Lady Bird Johnson); promotional material for A Ballad of the West; handwritten lyrics such as Heal in the Wisdom; and Bridger’s vinyl records of Merging of our Minds, And I Wanted to Sing for the People, and Heal in the Wisdom. Also, included in the collection is a screenplay for Shakespeare and the Indians.

Dates: 1982
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bobby Bridger Accessions / Accession 2018-087

Works and Performance, 1977-1994, undated

 Series
Scope and Contents

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 / Willie Nelson Collection