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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 670 Collections and/or Records:

Telegram to Ray Benson from Ricky Van Shelton congratulating Benson on a Grammy award, 1989

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 68
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: 1989
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Tenth anniversary shirt

 File — Box 7, Folder: 4
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

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services certifate of appreciation, including drawings from children to Benson, September 16, 1992

 File — Box 2649, 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: September 16, 1992
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Texas Festival at the Kennedy Center photograph, June 11-22, 1991

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 10
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: June 11-22, 1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

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

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 13
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

Texas Legislative Conference-Texan of the Year Reunion Program, Cowtown Society of Western Music Lifetime member, and 32nd Annual Grammy Awards booklet, February 21, 1990-March 17, 2016

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 7
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 21, 1990-March 17, 2016
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Texas medal of Arts Awards, 2017

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 72
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: 2017
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Texas Medal of Arts Awards materials, 2011-2015

 File — Box 2809, 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: 2011-2015
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Texas Monthly. A celebration of Texas music Bob Wills issue, Vol 28, Issue 5, May, 2000

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 96
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, 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Texas Music-Asleep at the Wheel license plate, undated

 File — Box 2650, Folder: 6
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

Texas Music magazine, Ray Benson cover, story pg. 46. Issue 38, 2009

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 97
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: 2009
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Texas Music, Texas Monthly, and The Journal of Texas Music History, 2007-2009

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 4
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: 2007-2009
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Thank you note to Ray Benson from Broadus A. Spivey, President, State Bar of Texas, October 21, 2016

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 59
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, 2016
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Thank you note to Ray Benson from Huey Lewis, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 30
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

“The Arlo Guthrie Show KLRU-TV” VHS, undated

 Item — Box 1873
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

The Arlo Guthrie Show wooden ammunition box

 Item — Box 11
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 / Artifacts

The Austin Chronicle award to Ray Benson for Male Vocals, 2007

 File — Box 2648, 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: 2007
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

The Austin Chronicle award to Ray Benson, Record Producer, Reinventing the Wheel, 2007

 File — Box 2648, Folder: 10
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: 2007
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

The Austin Chronicle Songwriter Ray Benson award, 2007

 File — Box 2648, Folder: 7
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: 2007
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

The Austin Symphony Centennial Season program, 2011-2012

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 40
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: 2011-2012
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / UPWC-18025, Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075