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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 670 Collections and/or Records:

National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences award for Asleep at the Wheel for Best Country Instrumental Performance, a gold phonograph on wood stand, 1987

 Item — Box 2812, Folder: 2
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: 1987
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Awards for Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, 1992-2009

 File — Box 2648, Folder: 13
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: 1992-2009
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences nomination for Asleep at the Wheel with Lyle Lovett, including Texas Senate’s appreciation award for participation in Texas Sesquicentennial , 1986-1994

 File — Box 2651, Folder: 14
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: 1986-1994
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

National Educational Telecommunications Association award, November 1, 1999

 Item — Box 1697, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: November 1, 1999
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

New Orleans “We Be Jazzin", 1993

 File — Box 9, Folder: 1
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: 1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-067, Bill Arhos Papers / Memorabilia and Artifacts / Other T-Shirts

News clippings about Asleep at the Wheel from Ruidoso Free Press, Austin American-Statesman, The Washington Post, and Austin Chronicle, 1988-2011

 File — Box 2814, Folder: 7
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: 1988-2011
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Newspaper article about Bill Arhos in the Austin Business Journal, April 1999

 File — Box 1882, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: April 1999
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-143

Newspaper clipping regarding Bill Arhos’ distinguished Alumni award from Rice University, May 18, 2007

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: May 18, 2007
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Newspaper clippings, 1979-1980

 File — Box 1881, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: 1979-1980
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-13045, Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-143

Newspaper clippings, undated

 File — Box 1881, 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 2014-143

Newspaper clippings, undated

 File — Box 1881, Folder: 22
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

Newspaper clippings on Bill Arhos, Arhos’ report cards from Junior High School, and UIL Thirty-second Annual State Boys Championship Basketball Tournament program. All these items were collected by Arhos’ father and stored in a cigar box, undated

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 34
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

Nobody But Me and Home With the Armadillo Signed by Gary P. Nunn, undated

 Item — Box 1874, Folder: 2
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

Nomination certificate presented to Asleep at the Wheel for Best Country Instrumental Performance for “Fat Boy Rag”, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Includes letter of congratulations to Ray Benson, 1997

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 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: 1997
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Nominations for the 36th Annual Grammy Awards, Asleep at the Wheel nominated in Category 35, October 1, 1992-September 30, 1993

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 85
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 1, 1992-September 30, 1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Northwest Western Swing Music Society newsletter, Syracuse New Times, set lists, and Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Annual Report, 2008-2017

 File — Box 2650, Folder: 11
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: 2008-2017
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Note to Ray Benson from Aaron Watson regarding Bob Wills postage stamp, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 31
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

Note to Ray Benson from Michael (no surname) regarding digital conversion of Bob Wills album. Includes five (5) color photographs of master recording sheets, 1973

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 32
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: 1973
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Official newsletters of Asleep at the Wheel Fan Club, As the Wheel Turns, 1995-2002

 File — Box 2809, 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: 1995-2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

“Old-Newsletters, Press kits, Photos”; 14th Annual Country Music Association Awards Show: The Official Yearbook and Guide, 1980

 File — Box 3334, Folder: 4
Abstract From the Series: Archival materials donated by Ray Benson, lead singer of the iconic Western Swing band Asleep at the Wheel dating 1972-2018. Additions to this archive include awards, articles and press clippings pertaining to Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel from national and international newspapers and magazines both print and online, press kit materials, photographs, tour itineraries, celebrity endorsements by Ray Benson and ephemera. The majority of press includes Asleep at the Wheel album reviews...
Dates: 1980
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2019-128