Restaurants
Found in 197 Collections and/or Records:
Soft focus blurry photograph of John Moore with beard (former Editor of 3rd Coast, Sun City Papers, and The Austin Chronicle newspapers); cracked emulsion, spot on back, scribble mark on verso; 8" x 10"; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Street scene of unidentified men carrying large picture of meat and peppers; Photographer: Larry Murphy; yellowing, lateral emulsion cracks, fold near bottom right; 10” x 7”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Textual Materials, 1972-1983
Thank you letter to "Another Raw Deal" from Jim Hightower regarding his campaign for Texas Agriculture Commissioner; 8.5" x 11" January 29, 1982
Correspondence in the collection includes letters and postcards sent to The Raw Deal restaurant and its owners. This sub-series is primarily composed of correspondence between co-owner Fletcher Boone and public officials who frequented the restaurant, such as Bob Bullock and Jim Hightower.
Three girls (L-R; Anna Swanson, Lilly Boone, Camille Swanson) on a bench reading The Texas Observer newspaper; cracking and emulsion damage; mounted on foamcore; 11" x 7"; 1979 1979
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Three men holding drinks; (L-R) Unidentified man with mustache, musician Steve Fromholtz, Wayne Oaks (former Director of Texas ACLU) holding a cigarette; print in good condition; 10" x 6.5”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Timothy “Tim” Miller (bartender at “Another Raw Deal” and the “Alamo Hotel”) sitting outside on stool wearing headphones, and unidentified handyman standing behind. Photographer: Beverly Spicer; spotting and discoloration on front, yellowing on back; “5” on verso in ink; 6” x 8.5”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Tissue paper pencil drawing of meat, peppers, and mushrooms; artist and date not identified; 6.5” x 13.5”; fragile
Artwork in the collection was used to advertise and decorate The Raw Deal, Another Raw Deal, and The Armadillo World Headquarters. Eddie Wilson, the owner of The Armadillo World Headquarters, was the original owner of The Raw Deal and subsequently sold it to frequent patrons Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham.
Two firefighters walking out the front door of “The Raw Deal” after a grease fire, which filled the restaurant with smoke but did not cause permanent damage; Photographer: Larry Murphy; yellowing, spotting, stains on back; “15” on verso in ink; 7.5” x 9.5”; no date; presumed late 1970s
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Two pots and a pan on the stove at “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Wayne Oaks (former Director of the Texas ACLU); "70%" and "5x" written on verso; emulsion damaged on bottom right corner; 8" x 10"; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Two unidentified men in photograph with large top and bottom white borders; severe spotting, discoloration, and emulsion damage; in black frame with no backing; photo emulsion adhered to glass; “14” on verso in ink; 10” x 6”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Two unidentified men in suits; soft focus; cracking emulsion; “9” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Typed Oath of Office program given by Ann Richards for State of Texas Office of Treasurer; 8.5 x 9.5, January 1, 1983
Ephemera materials include announcements, press releases, work schedules, recipes, and flyers. A notable inclusion is the official program containing the oath of office former Texas Governor Ann Richards took for the Texas State Treasurer elected position, as Richards opted to take her oath of office inside The Raw Deal restaurant.
Unidentified close up photograph of woman with short hair smiling; Soft focus; vertical emulsion cracking, stains on back; “50” on verso in ink; 9.5” x 7.5”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Unidentified Field Manager of “The Raw Deal” baseball team wearing glasses and pointing at camera at a game in New Braunfels in the late 1970s; Photographer: Larry Murphy; severe emulsion cracks, yellowing, spotting, tears, and discoloration; water damage and warping on back; in black frame with no backing; photo emulsion adhered to glass; extremely fragile, handle by glass, print will rip if touched; 6” x 9”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Unidentified man and woman seated at table near wall mural in “The Raw Deal”; vertical emulsion cracks, punctures at corners; “23” on verso in pen; 9.5” x 7”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Unidentified man at table playing dominos and holding a cigarette; lateral emulsion cracks, spotting and water damage on back, right edge ripped; “23” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Unidentified man in cowboy hat and overalls with unidentified woman wearing scarf peeking out at waist level; large amount of emulsion damage, creases, and rips; verso has spotting and signs of water damage; 19” x 13.5”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Unidentified man in jacket smiling and holding can; Photographer: Beverly Spicer; rust-colored emulsion damage, puncture marks at corners; “19” on verso in ink; 5.75” 8.5”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
Unidentified man in suit presents framed drawing of Republican Senator John Tower with John Tower (Right); water damage along bottom and right edge; in black frame with no backing; photo emulsion adhered to glass; 9.75” x 8.5”; no date
The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.
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