Restaurants
Found in 197 Collections and/or Records:
Close portrait of Larry Murphy; Photographer: Terry DuBose; cracked emulsion, tears along edges, puncture marks; 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.
Close portrait of unidentified man; face obscured by high-contrast photo print; cracking, yellowing, spotting from water damage on back; "45" written on verso; 10" x 7 1/2"; 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.
Close up of unidentified man with sunglasses drinking a beer; emulsion damage, spotting, and puncture holes; 10" x 8"; 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.
Color artwork on CD Cover insert from Shandon Sahm’s 2002 album “Good Thoughts Are Better Than Laxatives”; Verso color photograph of (L-R) Shandon Sahm and Doug Sahm; 4.75” x 4.75”; 2002
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.
Color photograph of Billy Lee Brammer at “The Raw Deal” (this photograph was published with Brammer’s obituary); Photographer: Wayne Oaks; front warping and indentations, back has adhesive damage; “60” in ink 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.
Correspondence, 1972-1983
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.
Cover of San Antonio Style from the San Antonio Express-News; with photograph of Gerry Goldstein for article “The defender never rests”; 10” x 8.5”; mounted on foamcore, October 11, 1981
Newsprint materials consist of published articles and reviews of The Raw Deal, as well as articles about patrons such as Ann Richards, Dan Jenkins, Gerry Goldstein, and Gary Cartwright.
David Richards, ACLU attorney and husband of former Texas Governor Ann Richards, seated at table with head turned to his left and beer bottle in foreground at “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Wayne Oaks; emulsion cracks, spotting on back; 7.5” x 9.5”; 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.
David Richards, husband of former Texas Governor Ann Richards, standing with baseball glove in field; Richards is playing for “The Raw Deal” baseball team against another team of employees from a bar in San Antonio. The game took place in New Braunfels. Photographer: Larry Murphy; 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.
David Smith at “The Raw Deal”; cracked emulsion, yellowing, punctured corners, spotting on back; “8” 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.
“Dining Out is Fun!” by Ed and Susan Ellis Kennard, July 1984
Don Jenkins (L) and Jerry Jeff Walker at “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Terry Dubose; yellowing, indications of water damage, spotting on back; “F 3.5 60 Sec” and “21” written 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.
Dorothy Vance Reed and Thomas/Tommy (surname unknown); Photographer: Terry DuBose; 8” x 10”; significant damage to center emulsion including fingerprints, large stain at bottom right, rust and water damage; “30” 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.
Dorothy Vance Reed in a sheer dress standing in parking lot; spots on front and back; cracking, yellowing; “3” written on verso in pen; 7.5” x 9.5”; 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.
Dorothy Vance Reed smiling while holding a drink at “The Raw Deal”; cracked emulsion, fine lines, torn at bottom left corner, puncture marks; “1-2” on verso in ink; 10” x 8”; 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.
Double-decker bus belonging to the San Antonio baseball team that played against “The Raw Deal” in New Braunfels; Photographer: Larry Murphy; cracking emulsion and yellowing; 9” 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.
Doug Zobel (front center with arm on leg) and Kathy DuBose (seated, wearing glasses, back turned to camera, looking to her left) and other patrons watching an unidentified band play at “The Raw Deal”; Guitars were not typically allowed in the original Raw Deal location; Photographer: Terry DuBose; sings of warping, rust damage, and silver emulsion degradation; “25” on verso in ink; 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.
Dr. Jack Whittaker (medical doctor; with mustache) and unidentified woman wearing beaded necklace at “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Larry Murphy; lateral cracks in emulsion; 7.5” 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.
Ephemera, 1972-1983
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.
Exterior photograph of “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Steve Clark; mounted on foamcore; 11” x 14”; June 1981
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.