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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 670 Collections and/or Records:

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

Gig flyers, event calendar for Asleep at the Wheel and Balcones Fault, 1981, undated

 File — Box 3696, Folder: 6
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: 1981, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2022-007

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

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