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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 670 Collections and/or Records:

Country Hall of Fame Award of Appreciation to Benson, including a letter from the Director, Kyle Young, October 18, 2000

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 4
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: October 18, 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Country Music Association awards for Benson as producer and Asleep at the Wheel, including childhood photo of Benson at Millshade Day Camp, 1957-1994

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 13
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: 1957-1994
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Country Music Association Finalist nomination certificates for Asleep at the Wheel for Vocal Group of the Year and Asleep at the Wheel and the Dixie Chicks for “Roly Poly” Vocal Event of the Year, 2000

 File — Box 3696, Folder: 11
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2022-007

Country Music: Journal from Nevada newsletter. Two issues, Asleep at the Wheel 1993 issue, pg. 3 Bob Will tribute album review, 1993, 1994

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 83
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

“Country Music Legends” promotional piece for KLRU, undated

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 28
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

“Country Music Legends Various Artists” 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

Country Music People, Texas Music, and American Profile magazines with Benson on the cover, including concert poster, 1992-2011

 File — Box 2809, Folder: 7
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: 1992-2011
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Country: The Music and the Musicians: Pickers, Slickers, Cheatin’ Hearts & Stars. Promotional booklet, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 94
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: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Cowtown Society of Western Music’s Western Swing Hero, 47th Annual Grammy nominee, and 52nd Grammy nominee medals, 2011

 File — Box 2649, 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: 2011
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Creem magazine. Review of Asleep at the Wheel’s album Texas Gold, pg. 85, November, 1975

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 93
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: November, 1975
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Dallas Observer, Number 558. Issue sent to Ray Benson from Laura [Lynch], Dixie Chicks All Cowgirl Band. Includes note to Ray Benson from Laura [Lynch], 1993

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 11
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Datebooks: 1. Black plastic spiral bound Monthly Minder, 2. Rolling Stone Book of Days spiral bound, 1977, 1980

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 89
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: 1977, 1980
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

“Delta Blues Guitar #2 Taught by Rory Block” 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

“Delta Blues Guitar Taught by Rory Block” 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

“Directing the Music Program” typed speech from R.D. Squier, undated

 File — Box 1881, Folder: 1
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 2014-143

“Discography”; Asleep at the Wheel discography and Ray Benson’s resume’ with post-it note inscribed with “75 copies collated Master”, 1972-1994

 File — Box 3331, Folder: 1
Abstract From the Series: Archival materials donated by Ray Benson, lead singer of the iconic Western Swing band Asleep at the Wheel dating 1972-2018. Additions to this archive include awards, articles and press clippings pertaining to Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel from national and international newspapers and magazines both print and online, press kit materials, photographs, tour itineraries, celebrity endorsements by Ray Benson and ephemera. The majority of press includes Asleep at the Wheel album reviews...
Dates: 1972-1994
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2019-128

Discoveries: For Record and CD Collectors on Bob Wills, Issue 124, September 1998

 File — Box 2814, Folder: 5
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: September 1998
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Draft script for the 10th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards, Ray Benson presenter, 1994

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 71
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: 1994
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Drawing of a Native American by Dannelley, undated

 Item — Box 1696, Folder: 10
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

DreamWorks Records Press Release for Asleep at the Wheel’s documentary The Making of “Ride with Rob”, July 24-26, 2000

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 18
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: July 24-26, 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025