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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 657 Collections and/or Records:

Letter to Ray Benson from Jan Lewan regarding meeting at the Grammy Awards. Includes color photograph of Lewan with Benson, Mach 9, 1995

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 69
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: Mach 9, 1995
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Steve McPherson, ABC Television from Liz Smith regarding Ray Benson’s musical “A Ride with Bob”, October 31, 2006

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 33
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: October 31, 2006
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letters congratulating Bill Arhos on his retirement [removed from scrapbook], 2000

 File — Box 1881, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-143

Letters from the White House, including a photo of Benson with Laura Bush, February 10, 1993-September 5, 2000

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 2
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: February 10, 1993-September 5, 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Liberty Records press release and promo materials for Asleep at the Wheel Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys, September, 1993

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 52
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: September, 1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Limestone award “Austin Tourism Award 1997 Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau Bill Arhos” 8” x 3 ½”, 1997

 Item — Box 1693
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: 1997
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

“Live in Austin Since 1970” grey small shirt with red letters, undated

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

Logo shirt with collar

 File — Box 7, Folder: 2
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

“Lyrics & CD for Willie Session 8/5 & 8/6”;, undated

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

Memorabilia and Artifacts, 1973-2002, undated

 Series
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

Memorandums Concerning KLRN-TV, 1972-1978

 File — Box 1871, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: 1972-1978
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

Mercer and Associates press release for the album Asleep at the Wheel Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys, November 3, 1993

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 50
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 3, 1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

“Misc. Press Clippings”; Magazine and news clippings from Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Chronicle, 1985-2016

 File — Box 2650, Folder: 12
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: 1985-2016
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly and weekly calendars, 1988-1993

 File — Box 2650, 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: 1988-1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly appointment books, including tour information, 1972-2001

 File — Box 2650, Folder: 5
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: 1972-2001
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly Calendars, 1978-1991

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 22
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: 1978-1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly calendars for appointments, 1983-1993

 File — Box 2650, 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: 1983-1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly calendars for appointments, including notes, 1982-1994

 File — Box 2650, Folder: 3
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: 1982-1994
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly calendars, including notes within the calendars, 1976-1996

 File — Box 2650, Folder: 2
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: 1976-1996
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Mounted black and white 20” x 24” photo of Bill Arhos and others performing

 Item — Item Artifacts
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: 1974-2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-067, Bill Arhos Papers / Photographs