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Music

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 657 Collections and/or Records:

Fathers and Sons by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys and Asleep at the Wheel, large cover design, 1974

 Item — Map-case Dr. 4, item: 3
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: 1974
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Fifteenth anniversary shirt

 File — Box 7, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Austin City Limits Collection spans the years from 1974 to 2002. It is a diverse collection that contains material and artifacts documenting Austin City Limits and artists connected with the show. The collection was compiled by Bill Arhos (co-creator, executive producer and program director for Austin City Limits), and also documents the Austin Film Festival and PBS-KLRU/KLRN. The collection includes press clippings, publicity materials, photographs, correspondence, galley...
Dates: 1973-2002, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-067, Bill Arhos Papers / Memorabilia and Artifacts / Austin City Limits T-Shirts

“Floundering 12-3-92” VHS, December 3, 1992

 Item — Box 1872
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: December 3, 1992
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

“For Use in Office Only”; 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: 79
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

Framed ACL poster, “Eight Great Reasons to Watch Austin City Limits,” 34” x 23”, undated

 Item
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

Framed album covers such as The Wheel Keeps On, The Wheel Goes On, and Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, including photo of Asleep at the Wheel performing, undated

 File — Box 2814, Folder: 1
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 / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Framed Austin City Limits "A New Decade" Poster

 Item — Frame Upper A, Bin 16
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Austin City Limits Collection spans the years from 1974 to 2002. It is a diverse collection that contains material and artifacts documenting Austin City Limits and artists connected with the show. The collection was compiled by Bill Arhos (co-creator, executive producer and program director for Austin City Limits), and also documents the Austin Film Festival and PBS-KLRU/KLRN. The collection includes press clippings, publicity materials, photographs, correspondence, galley...
Dates: 1975-2002, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-067, Bill Arhos Papers / Publicity and Programming / Publicity

Framed gift to Asleep at the Wheel for “Congratulations on Twenty-Five Years of Keeping the Wheel Rollin’” from Capitol Nashville, 25.5”x23.5”, September 22, 1995

 Item — Frame 2, item: Annex B
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 22, 1995
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Framed Gold Award presented to Southwest Texas Public Broadcasting Council for “Down Home Country Music”1997 PBS Development Award, square plastic [2], undated

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 37
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

Framed photograph of Ray Benson playing the guitar, July 8, 2015

 File — Box 2651, Folder: 16
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: 1951-2018
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Framed plaque/certificate recognizing Bill Arhos as a distinguished alumnus of Rice University, 28” x 20”, undated

 Item
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

Framed, The Keystone State League, Inc. Football Registration and Identification card, undated

 File — Box 2651, Folder: 15
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: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

“Front Row Center #306 Adam Holzman” 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

Gary P. Nunn album cover, undated

 Item — Box 1696, Folder: 4
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

Gavel presented to Ray Benson by Speaker of the House Tom Craddick, Texas House of Representatives, Christmas Tree Lighting,, December 6, 2003

 Item — Box 3504, item: 1
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: December 6, 2003
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Gear Patrol: The America Issue, undated

 File — Box 2647, 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: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

“George Jones & Friends: Hall of Fame 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

Goodwill Star Ray Benson, engraved star shaped award on green marble base, 1998

 Item — Box 3504, item: 3
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: 1998
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Graham Concert Association, Million Dollar Quartet Playbill, and Fender Certificate of Authenticity for a Vintage Telecaster Guitar, 1988-2015

 File — Box 2809, Folder: 18
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: 1988-2015
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Grammy Magazine, letter to Benson on Grammy nomination, and special certificates order form, 1995-February 27, 2002

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 1
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: 1995-February 27, 2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025