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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 195 Collections and/or Records:

Original artwork depicting a pair of hands and "Raw Deal” in red letters; 9” x 11.5”; ink, pencil and watercolor

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 44
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

Outdoor photograph in front of “The Raw Deal”; (L-R) “Ramblin’ Jack” Elliot and Jerry Jeff Walker playing guitars, Libby Boone seated on hood of car, unidentified woman and man seated near window far right; Photographer: Terry DuBose; yellowing and stains on back; “16” and “F 3.5” with additional notations about print development time on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 085
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

Outside view of "Another Raw Deal" restaurant building in Austin, Texas; Photographer: Wm. J. Davis; Copyright 1981 on verso; Labeled print 1 of 3; 8" x 10"; 1980

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: 012
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

Outside view of “The Raw Deal” with “No Vacancy” neon light sign turned on; wrinkled from water damage, yellowing; “52” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: 098
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

Pen ink cartoon titled "Ghosts of evening past"; 6” x 4”; mounted on charko- board

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 42
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

Photocopy of article from April 1978 Texas Monthly by William Broyles titled "Behind the Lines"; 8.5” x 13” April 1978

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 32
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

Photograph inside of bus with Linda Weatherby wearing t-shirt that reads "Legendary Raw Deal" and holding American flag during trip to baseball game in New Braunfels to play against team from a bar in San Antonio; Credit: Larry Murphy; 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" in black frame with no backing; image adhered to frame

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 1
Identifier: 121
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

Photograph of Fletcher Boone, co-owner of “The Raw Deal” (right) and an unidentified woman (left) sitting at table. Both wearing sunglasses; 11" x 9" in black frame without backing; visible damage to the middle of the photograph; on verso handwritten "Aug 1980 Train to Laredo" and the name “Maggie”; photographer unknown August, 1980

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 4
Identifier: 124
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

Photograph of man with a horse and rifle wearing a sombrero hat; not identified; 8" x 6" in black frame without backing and a red "X" on the bottom right corner; imaged adhered to glass

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 3
Identifier: 123
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

Photograph of patrons outside on the balcony of “The Raw Deal” at 6th Street and Sabine Street in Austin, Texas; The balcony overlooks Waller Creek; Photographer: Mike Eisenstat; visible damage to the left bottom side of the photograph; 10 1/2" x 9" in black frame without backing; red "X" on the top left side of glass; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 9
Identifier: 100
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

Photograph of photographer Larry Murphy at “The Raw Deal” in Austin, Texas; 11" x 7" in black frame without backing; on verso "Copyright by Larry Murphy"; image adhered to glass

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 2
Identifier: 122
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

Photograph of the front of "The Raw Deal" superimposed with a photograph of Billy Lee Brammer; 10" x 8 1/2" in black frame without backing; image adhered to glass; photographer: Wayne Oaks

 Item — Box 5, Folder: 7
Identifier: 120
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

Photographer Russell Lee (wearing a white shirt and pants) exiting the front entrance of “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Michael A. Murphy; 6” x 9”; 1981

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 059
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

Photographs, 1972-1983

 Series
Photographs

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

Portrait of unidentified man (possibly Clifford Antone) leaning on his chin; Photographer: Terry DuBose; severe emulsion damage and rust-colored spotting make the image difficult to identify; “24” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 070
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

Postcard from Sherry Prather to Fletcher Boone with Ben Sargent cartoon in green ink; 5.5" x 8.5"

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 20
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

Postcard with photograph of “The Raw Deal” on front; Verso announces opening of second location “Another Raw Deal” with invitation to a “Special Party” on June 2, 1979 ahead of the public opening on June 4, 1979; 4” x 6”; 1979 June 1, 1905

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 24
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

Press release by Guy Hartman on Great Austin Train Renaissance first “Ride On”; 8.5 x 11; mounted on foamcore

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
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

Profile of unidentified man in white suit and striped tie holding a drink; Photographer: Larry Murphy; vertical emulsion cracks; 6.5” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: 050
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

Publication full page verso layout with article in haute spots: Utmost's Guide to Dining, Drinking and Dancing titled "A Good Deal at the Raw Deal" by Patti Ricker; 17 1/2" x 11 1/2" in black frame; water damage, discoloration, paper adhered to glass; reverse side has print advertisement for “Raw Deal #1”; no date

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 7
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