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Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Texas

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 195 Collections and/or Records:

Close up of unidentified man with sunglasses drinking a beer; emulsion damage, spotting, and puncture holes; 10" x 8"; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: 028
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Color artwork on CD Cover insert from Shandon Sahm’s 2002 album “Good Thoughts Are Better Than Laxatives”; Verso color photograph of (L-R) Shandon Sahm and Doug Sahm; 4.75” x 4.75”; 2002

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 45
Artwork From the Sub-Series:

Artwork in the collection was used to advertise and decorate The Raw Deal, Another Raw Deal, and The Armadillo World Headquarters. Eddie Wilson, the owner of The Armadillo World Headquarters, was the original owner of The Raw Deal and subsequently sold it to frequent patrons Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham.

Dates: 1972-1983

Color photograph of Billy Lee Brammer at “The Raw Deal” (this photograph was published with Brammer’s obituary); Photographer: Wayne Oaks; front warping and indentations, back has adhesive damage; “60” in ink on verso; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 079
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Correspondence, 1972-1983

 Sub-Series
Subseries I: Correspondence

Correspondence in the collection includes letters and postcards sent to The Raw Deal restaurant and its owners. This sub-series is primarily composed of correspondence between co-owner Fletcher Boone and public officials who frequented the restaurant, such as Bob Bullock and Jim Hightower.

Dates: 1972-1983

Cover of San Antonio Style from the San Antonio Express-News; with photograph of Gerry Goldstein for article “The defender never rests”; 10” x 8.5”; mounted on foamcore, October 11, 1981

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 34
Newspaper Clippings From the Sub-Series:

Newsprint materials consist of published articles and reviews of The Raw Deal, as well as articles about patrons such as Ann Richards, Dan Jenkins, Gerry Goldstein, and Gary Cartwright.

Dates: 1972-1983

David Richards, ACLU attorney and husband of former Texas Governor Ann Richards, seated at table with head turned to his left and beer bottle in foreground at “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Wayne Oaks; emulsion cracks, spotting on back; 7.5” x 9.5”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 051
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

David Richards, husband of former Texas Governor Ann Richards, standing with baseball glove in field; Richards is playing for “The Raw Deal” baseball team against another team of employees from a bar in San Antonio. The game took place in New Braunfels. Photographer: Larry Murphy; 6” x 9”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: 006
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

David Smith at “The Raw Deal”; cracked emulsion, yellowing, punctured corners, spotting on back; “8” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 036
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Don Jenkins (L) and Jerry Jeff Walker at “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Terry Dubose; yellowing, indications of water damage, spotting on back; “F 3.5 60 Sec” and “21” written on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 052
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Dorothy Vance Reed and Thomas/Tommy (surname unknown); Photographer: Terry DuBose; 8” x 10”; significant damage to center emulsion including fingerprints, large stain at bottom right, rust and water damage; “30” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 067
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Dorothy Vance Reed in a sheer dress standing in parking lot; spots on front and back; cracking, yellowing; “3” written on verso in pen; 7.5” x 9.5”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: 013
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Dorothy Vance Reed smiling while holding a drink at “The Raw Deal”; cracked emulsion, fine lines, torn at bottom left corner, puncture marks; “1-2” on verso in ink; 10” x 8”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: 034
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Double-decker bus belonging to the San Antonio baseball team that played against “The Raw Deal” in New Braunfels; Photographer: Larry Murphy; cracking emulsion and yellowing; 9” x 6”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 041
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Doug Zobel (front center with arm on leg) and Kathy DuBose (seated, wearing glasses, back turned to camera, looking to her left) and other patrons watching an unidentified band play at “The Raw Deal”; Guitars were not typically allowed in the original Raw Deal location; Photographer: Terry DuBose; sings of warping, rust damage, and silver emulsion degradation; “25” on verso in ink; 9.5” x 7”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 055
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Dr. Jack Whittaker (medical doctor; with mustache) and unidentified woman wearing beaded necklace at “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Larry Murphy; lateral cracks in emulsion; 7.5” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 049
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Ephemera, 1972-1983

 Sub-Series
Scope and Contents

Ephemera materials include announcements, press releases, work schedules, recipes, and flyers. A notable inclusion is the official program containing the oath of office former Texas Governor Ann Richards took for the Texas State Treasurer elected position, as Richards opted to take her oath of office inside The Raw Deal restaurant.

Dates: 1972-1983

Exterior photograph of “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Steve Clark; mounted on foamcore; 11” x 14”; June 1981

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 125
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Fletcher Boone and unidentified Fireman on porch after a grease fire at “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Larry Murphy for the Austin American Statesman; warping; spots on front and back; brown discoloration on back; "13" on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: 020
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Fletcher Boone standing behind counter speaking to unidentified bank Vice President seated at counter in “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Terry DuBose; cracked emulsion, yellowing, spotting on back; “5” circled on back in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 038
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983

Former President Jimmy Carter standing with eyes closed; image printed by Studio Graphics Commercial Photography of Houston, Texas; in black frame with no backing; photo emulsion adhered to glass; rust and water damage; “31” and stamped print number “4574-2-11” on verso; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: 110
Photographs From the Series:

The Photographs series contains a large number of both loose and framed photographs documenting the patrons, activities, and building facilities of The Raw Deal. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Dates: 1972-1983