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Music

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 657 Collections and/or Records:

Grammy nomination for Asleep at the Wheel’s track “One O’clock Jump” for Best Country Instrumental Performance, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, January, 1979

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 15
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: January, 1979
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Gray and blue baseball cap, “R” [Rice], 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

“Great Moments from Austin City Limits” 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

Greeting cards and postcards. Birthday cards to Ray Benson and Christmas cards, 1991, 1998, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 90
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: 1991, 1998, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Group Golf photos from 10th Annual CARD Invitational BIGHORN Golf Club, and Tracy Byrd Celebrity Golf Tournament, October 5, 1998-November 28, 2001

 File — Box 2650, 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: October 5, 1998-November 28, 2001
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Guitar case & Guitar, “Woodie”, in case that Benson has played for the past 20 years, undated

 Item
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

Guitar pick, thumb pick, and note

 Item — Box 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 Memorabilia

Handwritten Asleep at the Wheel set list and dedication list, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 44
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

Handwritten song lyrics of “Wheel Keeps on Rollin’”, “Quitin’ Time”, “Hot Rod Lincoln”, “Don’t Let Go”, undated

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 6
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

Handwritten song lyrics such as “Marie”, “Jingle Bell Boogie”, “Rodeo Song”, “Hey Baby Kep-Pa-So”, “I Wish You Knew”, and “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke”, undated

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 17
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

Hologram of tennis player, undated

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 18
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

Honky Tonkin’: A Guide to Music USA. British travel guide highlighting American Music scene, venues and record shops, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 64
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

House Simple Resolution declaring August 2, 1978 “Asleep at the Wheel Day” Texas, July 26, 1978

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 80
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: July 26, 1978
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

“How to Make a Living on the Road Livable” by Ray Benson. Guide to surviving life on the road, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 42
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

Individual show tickets, 1983-1986, 1988, 1995, 2002

 File — Box 6, Folder: 1-5
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: 1983-1986, 1988, 1995, 2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-067, Bill Arhos Papers / Memorabilia and Artifacts / Austin City Limits Memorabilia

Invitation from Kent Finlay to a birthday party for Kenneth Threadgill, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 18
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

Invitation to “An Evening of Our American Musical Culture” hosted by Rick Blackburn and Tammy Wynette of CBS Records, July 24, 1987

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 16
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: July 24, 1987
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Invitation to the ACL 10th Anniversary event [2], undated

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 21
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

Invitation to the Austin City Limits Special Tribute to Django Reinhardt “Swingin’ Over the Rainbow”, August 22, 1981

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 37
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: August 22, 1981
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Itinerary for the SKOL Country Festival, San Paulo, Brazil, Asleep at the Wheel performing , August 26- September 3, 1991

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 12
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: August 26- September 3, 1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075