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Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Texas

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 195 Collections and/or Records:

Former progressive Democratic Senator (1957-1971) Ralph Yarborough speaks to unidentified woman as Jim Hightower (middle, smiling) looks on; 5” x 7”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: 097
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 Texas Governor Ann Richards with unidentified man wearing suit; in black frame with no backing; photo emulsion adhered to glass, warping from water damage; “29” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 5
Identifier: 111
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

Full newsprint page with article from Chicago Tribune titled "Houston: A Day-by- Day Guide" with a paragraph on "Another Raw Deal" circled, includes a hand written note on the newspaper; 11” x 13”, December 19, 1982

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 2
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

Gary “Jap” Cartwright, Bob Armstrong (former Texas Land Commissioner), and Edwin “Bud” Shrake at “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Terry DuBose; overexposed image; cracking, yellowing; "36" on verso in pen; 9.5” x 7.5”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: 017
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

Humorist and First Amendment advocate John Henry Faulk; Photographer: Wayne Oaks; lateral emulsion cracking; in black frame with no backing; photo emulsion adhered to glass; “6X” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 5, Folder: 5
Identifier: 118
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

Interior photo of wall murals in “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Larry Murphy; cracked emulsion, yellowing; “81” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 044
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

Invitation by “Who Else But Kels? Presidential Committee” to celebrate the non- election of John Kelso; 8.5 x 11

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

Invitation to “Jenke’s Major Upset Christmas Victory Celebration” at Six Flags; 6 x 9, December 27, 1963

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

Invitation to meet candidate for Attorney General, John Hannah; 5 x 7

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

Invitation to the Bob Bullock Campaign '82 Kick-Off Rally, 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" 1982

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 15
Subseries I: Correspondence From the Sub-Series:

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

Jack Whitaker, M.D. sitting at counter and Fletcher Boone standing behind counter at “The Raw Deal”; Unidentified blurred woman in glasses in forefront; Photographer: Terry DuBose; two large center tears, chipped emulsion, fading, yellowing; Back is spotted and browning; “53” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 035
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

Jeanie Dugger (wife of Ronnie Dugger, Founding Editor of The Texas Observer) in center wearing glasses. Seated to right, artist Madlyn Umulaf (daughter of a University of Texas Art Professor); Seated to left, Mike Eisenstat (husband of Madlyn); Photographer: Wayne Oaks; two tears on left side of emulsion; spotting on back; 10” x 7.5”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 046
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

Jeanie Wilson (wife of Eddie Wilson) at “The Raw Deal”; cracked emulsion, spots on back; “5” on verso in faded ink; 7.5” x 9.5”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: 032
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

Jeannie and Eddie Wilson (original owners of “The Raw Deal” and former owners of the Armadillo World Headquarters) seated at table in front of wall mural with hand-written signs posted; Photographer: Wayne Oaks; yellowing, cracked emulsion; spotting and “11” on verso in ink; 10” x 6.25”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 063
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

Jim Franklin and an unidentified woman walking across a street; 12” x 9”; mounted on foamcore; cracking and discoloration; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: 004
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

Jim Hightower (L) cutting a cake at “Another Raw Deal” alongside Steve Fromholtz (R); Photographer: Larry Murphy; slight warping; 9" x 6”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: 027
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

Jim “Lopez” Smitham (center) co-owner of “The Raw Deal” speaking to unidentified woman in foreground; two men (right) unidentified; Photographer: Beverly Spicer; badly damaged; “7” and "Ó Beverly Spicer" on verso; 8.5” x 6”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: 023
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

Jim “Lopez” Smitham (co-owner of “The Raw Deal”) blurred while walking past counter inside restaurant; Photographer: Terry DuBose; yellowing, lateral cracks in emulsion; “59” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 084
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

Jim “Lopez” Smitham (co-owner of “The Raw Deal”) wearing sunglasses, smiling, holding cigarette, seated at table; Photographer: Beverly Spicer; back has yellow edges and spotting; “9” on verso in ink; 5.75” x 8.5”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 078
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

Jim “Lopez” Smitham (standing) and Fletcher Boone (owners of “The Raw Deal”) in front of the building holding brooms; yellowing emulsion spotting in center; 1.5” white border around image; “58” and notes on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 058
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