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Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Texas

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 195 Collections and/or Records:

Thank you letter to "Another Raw Deal" from Jim Hightower regarding his campaign for Texas Agriculture Commissioner; 8.5" x 11" January 29, 1982

 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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Textual Materials / Correspondence

“The 89 Greatest Texas Bars” by Jim Atkinson, May 1983

 File — Box 7, Folder: 3
Series Description From the Series: The images in this collection, including photographs, negatives, photocopies, and stats appeared in Texas Monthly alongside their longform articles and other editorial features. Photographers that are included in the collection include: Geoff Winningham, Keith Carter, David Smale, Patrick Berry, Will van Overbeek, Joe Baraban, Jim Cammack, Dennis Darling, and many others. The collection is strong at showing the diverse inhabitants of Texas (see: "I Was a Bum" by Dick J. Reavis...
Dates: Publication: May 1983
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-100A, Texas Monthly Editorial Photography Collection / Photographs / Article known

Three girls (L-R; Anna Swanson, Lilly Boone, Camille Swanson) on a bench reading The Texas Observer newspaper; cracking and emulsion damage; mounted on foamcore; 11" x 7"; 1979 1979

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: 003
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Three men holding drinks; (L-R) Unidentified man with mustache, musician Steve Fromholtz, Wayne Oaks (former Director of Texas ACLU) holding a cigarette; print in good condition; 10" x 6.5”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: 030
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Timothy “Tim” Miller (bartender at “Another Raw Deal” and the “Alamo Hotel”) sitting outside on stool wearing headphones, and unidentified handyman standing behind. Photographer: Beverly Spicer; spotting and discoloration on front, yellowing on back; “5” on verso in ink; 6” x 8.5”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: 093
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Tissue paper pencil drawing of meat, peppers, and mushrooms; artist and date not identified; 6.5” x 13.5”; fragile

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 43
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Textual Materials / Artwork

Two firefighters walking out the front door of “The Raw Deal” after a grease fire, which filled the restaurant with smoke but did not cause permanent damage; Photographer: Larry Murphy; yellowing, spotting, stains on back; “15” on verso in ink; 7.5” x 9.5”; no date; presumed late 1970s

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: 094
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Two pots and a pan on the stove at “The Raw Deal”; Photographer: Wayne Oaks (former Director of the Texas ACLU); "70%" and "5x" written on verso; emulsion damaged on bottom right corner; 8" x 10"; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: 024
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Two unidentified men in photograph with large top and bottom white borders; severe spotting, discoloration, and emulsion damage; in black frame with no backing; photo emulsion adhered to glass; “14” on verso in ink; 10” x 6”; no date

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: 107
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Two unidentified men in suits; soft focus; cracking emulsion; “9” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 074
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Typed Oath of Office program given by Ann Richards for State of Texas Office of Treasurer; 8.5 x 9.5, January 1, 1983

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Textual Materials / Ephemera

Unidentified close up photograph of woman with short hair smiling; Soft focus; vertical emulsion cracking, stains on back; “50” on verso in ink; 9.5” x 7.5”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 083
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Unidentified Field Manager of “The Raw Deal” baseball team wearing glasses and pointing at camera at a game in New Braunfels in the late 1970s; Photographer: Larry Murphy; severe emulsion cracks, yellowing, spotting, tears, and discoloration; water damage and warping on back; in black frame with no backing; photo emulsion adhered to glass; extremely fragile, handle by glass, print will rip if touched; 6” x 9”; no date

 Item — Box 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: 114
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Unidentified man and woman seated at table near wall mural in “The Raw Deal”; vertical emulsion cracks, punctures at corners; “23” on verso in pen; 9.5” x 7”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 073
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Unidentified man at table playing dominos and holding a cigarette; lateral emulsion cracks, spotting and water damage on back, right edge ripped; “23” on verso in ink; 8” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 076
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Unidentified man in cowboy hat and overalls with unidentified woman wearing scarf peeking out at waist level; large amount of emulsion damage, creases, and rips; verso has spotting and signs of water damage; 19” x 13.5”; no date

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: 126
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Unidentified man in jacket smiling and holding can; Photographer: Beverly Spicer; rust-colored emulsion damage, puncture marks at corners; “19” on verso in ink; 5.75” 8.5”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 077
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Unidentified man in suit presents framed drawing of Republican Senator John Tower with John Tower (Right); water damage along bottom and right edge; in black frame with no backing; photo emulsion adhered to glass; 9.75” x 8.5”; no date

 Item — Box 5, Folder: 6
Identifier: 119
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Unidentified man on street corner with face covered, holding cigarette and Coors beer can, barefoot, shirt pulled over his head, Austin American-Statesman newspaper vending machine on right; Photographer: Larry Murphy; yellowing, vertical emulsion cracks; 6.5” x 10”; no date

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 081
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs

Unidentified man standing behind the counter at “The Raw Deal” with unidentified person cooking on grill with back turned in background; in black frame with no backing; photo emulsion adhered to glass; “67” on verso in ink; 7.5” x 9.5”; no date

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: 101
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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-156, The Raw Deal Collection / Photographs