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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 670 Collections and/or Records:

Les Paul Award for Ray Benson, 2008

 File — Box 2648, Folder: 9
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: 2008
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Letter and crossword puzzle sent to Ray Benson from Johnny Gimble, October 21, 1977

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 26
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 21, 1977
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter from Chet Atkins to Bill Arhos, January 30, 1979

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 27
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: January 30, 1979
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Letter from Mayor, David T. Clark, from the town of Paw Paw about the Paw Paw Homecoming Benefit Concert that Asleep at the Wheel participated in; the letter was originally framed by Harry & Pat Knock, January 6, 1983-July 18, 1984

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 22
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: January 6, 1983-July 18, 1984
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Letter to Asleep at the Wheel from The Academy of Country Music regarding Asleep at the Wheel’s nomination for band of the year, January 31, 1977

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 28
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 31, 1977
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Phyllis Maniatis, invitation to a celebration in honor of Bill Arhos, one napkin printed with “Bill Arhos ‘he set the standard,’” unidentified photograph, and newspaper clippings, undated

 File — Box 1881, Folder: 25
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

Letter to Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel from Johnny Gimble, original and photocopy, March 26, 1973

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 17
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: March 26, 1973
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Brady Dryer, University of Texas Press, regarding publication of Benson’s memoir Comin’ Right at Ya: How a Jewish Yankee Hippie went Country, or, the Often Outrageous Story of Asleep at the Wheel, June 15, 2015

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 45
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: June 15, 2015
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Charlie Daniels regarding the ACM Pioneer Award, May 6, 1998

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 51
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: May 6, 1998
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Texas regarding White House Lawn performance, June 6, 2012

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 36
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: June 6, 2012
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Dolly Parton regarding Asleep at the Wheel’s 25th Anniversary, May 17, 1995

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 67
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: May 17, 1995
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Ivah “Miss Ivey” regarding the movie Wild Texas Wind starring Benson, Dolly Parton and Gary Busey, October 9, 1991

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 78
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 9, 1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

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