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Music

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 670 Collections and/or Records:

“Blues Slide Guitar Workshop, 3-14-93” VHS, March 14, 1993

 Item — Box 1872
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: March 14, 1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

“Bob Schenkkan Tribute” CD [2 Copies], undated

 Item — Box 1873
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest program and The 3rd Annual Ray Benson Birthday Bash laminated ticket/invite, March 14, 2006-October 18, 2015

 File — Box 2650, Folder: 8
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: March 14, 2006-October 18, 2015
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

“Bob Wills Stuff”; Press materials related to the album Asleep at the Wheel Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys, 1993-1994

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 77
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: 1993-1994
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Brown cowboy-type hat, from Texas Hatters, Bill Arhos inscribed on the inside, 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 / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Brownie camera used by Bill Arhos when he was 12 years old, 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 / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

“Buddy Holly & The Crickets—A Tribute” VHS, undated

 Item — Box 1873
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

Calendar, A Century of Baseball Cards, 1982

 Item — Box 1697, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: 1982
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Calendar of Classic Blues Artwork from the 1920s, plus a blue’s CD, undated

 Item — Box 1696, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

California State Senate’s Certificate of Recognition, Senate of the State of Texas certificate that the Texas flag was presented to Asleep at the Wheel’s 25th Anniversary, and City of Austin Proclamation, 1994-1995

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 12
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: 1994-1995
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Capitol Tracks, correspondence from Luci Baines Johnson and William Powers Jr., and Country Music Awards “The Bicentennial Year” Top Progressive Group award, 1976-2014

 File — Box 2809, Folder: 11
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: 1976-2014
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

“CBS Records Nashville”; Articles about Asleep at the Wheel from Austin American-Statesman, USA Today, and San Francisco Chronicle, 1987-1989

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 13
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: 1987-1989
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

CD holder shaped like a guitar, given to Bill Arhos by Texas songwriter Jerry Lynn Williams, 55” x 15”, undated

 Item — Box 1698
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Ceramic cowboy animated music box, 13” x 7”, undated

 Item — Box 1695
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Certificate of appreciation from Kumamoto Perfecture for Asleep at the Wheel’s Contribution to County Gold, Japan. Signed by Morihiro Hosokawa, Governor, 1990

 File — Box 3696, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Ray Benson dating 1974-2000. Materials include official “AATW Day” proclamations, CMA Awards finalist nomination certificates, record company bios, AATW business expense records gig flyers, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences appreciation certificates and a Japan Country Gold appreciation certificate and thank you note from the Emily Robison of the Dixie Chicks.

Dates: 1990
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2022-007

Certificate of Appreciation from the Country Music Association to Asleep at the Wheel and Lifetime Achievement Award from Texas Dance Hall Preservation to Benson, October 26, 2017

 File — Box 2814, Folder: 2
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: October 26, 2017
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Certificate of Bill Arhos’ commission as Admiral in the Texas Navy, November 2, 1989

 Item — Box 1697, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: November 2, 1989
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Certificate-“William Marsh Rice University Gratefully Acknowledges the Generous Contribution of Billy P. Arhos, ’57 for the Establishment of the Bill Arhos ’57 Endowed Scholarship in Cello”, 2008

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 33
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: 2008
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Certificates of appreciation, Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. for Ray Benson’s participation in the “Music and Internet” and “Dallas Pro-ED” events, 2000-2001

 File — Box 3696, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Ray Benson dating 1974-2000. Materials include official “AATW Day” proclamations, CMA Awards finalist nomination certificates, record company bios, AATW business expense records gig flyers, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences appreciation certificates and a Japan Country Gold appreciation certificate and thank you note from the Emily Robison of the Dixie Chicks.

Dates: 2000-2001
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2022-007

“Chet Atkins and Friends Music From the Heart (HBO/Cinemax Special)” VHS, undated

 Item — Box 1872
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124