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Music -- Texas

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13423 Collections and/or Records:

Austin’s First Spring Concert, Bull Creek Party Barn. Artwork by Kerry Awn. [11" x 17"], 1974

 Item — Box 10, Folder: 6
Series Description From the Series:

The Oversized Materials series contains larger format photographs, Lone Star Beer articles and advertisements, posters (including several for Willie Nelson concerts), album covers, and a scrapbook.

Dates: 1974
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Jerry Retzloff Collection / Oversized Materials / Posters

Author Purchases (Doubleday), 1968

 File — Box 121, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series: This series is arranged chronologically, and contains receipts, income taxes, expense reports, financial statements and other documents related to various aspects of Shrake’s life. The financial records tend to give snapshots of Shrake’s financial situation and lifestyle through the years, rather than a complete picture. Besides expense reports from Sports Illustrated that go to 1976, the financial records do not contain any documents between 1972 and...
Dates: 1968
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Edwin “Bud” Shrake Papers / Financial Papers

“Autobiographical reflections of Aaron Allan incl. friendship with Willie Nelson, also story of Bonnie Bell…”; spiral notebook, undated

 File — Box 4338, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Archival materials donated by Laurie E. Jasinski pertaining to Aaron Allan and the Red Nickel Record Collection dating 1947-2019. Aaron Allan (1929-2022) was a well-known disc jockey, prolific songwriter and performer from New Braunfels, Texas. In 1959, Allan did one of the earliest radio interviews with a young, up and coming Johnny Cash while working at WOAI-AM, San Antonio, Texas. The bulk of this collection is related to Aaron Allan’s songwriting and personal music performances as well...
Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Aaron Allan Accessions / Accession 2024-015

“Autographs of musicians misc.”; certified mail receipt, 13 photographs, 1990, 2004, 2009

 File — Box 4340, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Archival materials donated by Laurie E. Jasinski pertaining to Aaron Allan and the Red Nickel Record Collection dating 1947-2019. Aaron Allan (1929-2022) was a well-known disc jockey, prolific songwriter and performer from New Braunfels, Texas. In 1959, Allan did one of the earliest radio interviews with a young, up and coming Johnny Cash while working at WOAI-AM, San Antonio, Texas. The bulk of this collection is related to Aaron Allan’s songwriting and personal music performances as well...
Dates: 1990, 2004, 2009
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Aaron Allan Accessions / Accession 2024-015

Ave Bonar Photoshoot contact sheets, sculpture and paintings are Bridger’s work, 1986

 File — Box 2829, Folder: 54
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Archival materials relating to the career and personal life of musician/playwright/author, Bobby Bridger from 1944-2018. Included are photographs (including a photo of Bridger with Lady Bird Johnson); promotional material for A Ballad of the West; handwritten lyrics such as Heal in the Wisdom; and Bridger’s vinyl records of Merging of our Minds, And I Wanted to Sing for the People, and Heal in the Wisdom. Also, included in the collection is a screenplay for Shakespeare and the Indians.

Dates: 1986
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bobby Bridger Accessions / Accession 2018-087

Avizo, 2006-2017

 File — Box 3, Folder: 46
Series Description From the Series: Series I: Artists Files, 1922-2019, undated Boxes 1-155 Artist Files comprise the bulk of the collection. The files are separated into Male Artist Files and Female Artist Files to maintain Hernández’s original order. Both series are then arranged alphabetically by artist last name or band name. Although the series is titled Artists Files, there are also entrepreneurs, community leaders, promoters, street performers, and many others represented.The material found in...
Dates: 2006-2017
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Artist Files / Male Artist Files

Avizo - Clippings, 2017, undated

 File — Box 3, Folder: 47
Series Description From the Series: Series I: Artists Files, 1922-2019, undated Boxes 1-155 Artist Files comprise the bulk of the collection. The files are separated into Male Artist Files and Female Artist Files to maintain Hernández’s original order. Both series are then arranged alphabetically by artist last name or band name. Although the series is titled Artists Files, there are also entrepreneurs, community leaders, promoters, street performers, and many others represented.The material found in...
Dates: 2017, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Artist Files / Male Artist Files

Awakenings URI's Enlightenment (Article about Stevie Ray Vaughan) vol. 3 issue 4, 1995

 File — Box 7, Folder: 16
Series Description From the Series:

Series II: Stevie Ray Vaughan, includes numerous slides by photographer Sky Kaly of Vaughans's second tour with Double Trouble, 1985-1986, as well as other images of the Blues performer. Posters, concert tickes, clippings, and other memorabilia round out the series. Of note are the reports relating to Vaughan's tragic death in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin in 1990

Dates: 1995
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music Collection / Stevie Ray Vaughan

Awards, 1986

 Series
Scope and Contents

One file holds a program of the Music Industry Division of the United Jewish Appeal Federation 21st Anniversary dinner honoring Willie Nelson with invitation to Bill Wittliff.

Dates: 1986
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Willie Nelson Collection

Awards, 1979-2018, undated

 Series
Series Description

Series VI: Awards, 1979-2017, undated Boxes 181-192

Arranged alphabetically by award ceremony name, and then chronologically. Publicity material for music award ceremonies, such as the Grammys, Latin Grammys, Tejano Music Awards, and Noche de Fiesta Tejana comprise the bulk of this series. Of note are the business records of the Texas Talent Musicians Association as they created the Tejano Music Awards. Boxes 189-192 contain awards, arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1979-2018, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection

Awards, 1976 - 1990

 Sub-Series
Series Description From the Series:

This series is composed of five subseries: Correspondence, Personal Materials, Photographs, Artwork, and Awards.

Dates: 1976 - 1990
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Tamara Saviano Collection of Guy and Susanna Clark / Susanna Clark

Awards and certificates and other papers

 File — Box 3, Folder: 7
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: 1974-2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Papers / Personal Papers

“Awards: Certificates and Grammy Nom:”; Grammy nomination certificates and letters of congratulations for Asleep at the Wheel, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, 1977-1990

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 4
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: 1977-1990
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Awards, certificates and proclamations, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, 1989-1996

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 75
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: 1989-1996
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Awards, honors, and events, 1987-2009

 File — Box 136, Folder: 5
Series Description From the Series: This series contains materials belonging to Shrake of a more personal nature and is arranged chronologically. The oldest item in this series, and in the collection, is Shrake’s father’s baby dress. Also included are certificates, clippings about Shrake and friends, photographs of Shrake, family and friends, scrapbooks, short stories written for class, two typewriters, a briefcase Shrake used for traveling on Sports Illustrated assignments, Artwork by Shrake...
Dates: 1987-2009
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Edwin “Bud” Shrake Papers / Personal Papers

Awards to Benson and Asleep at the Wheel such as Asleep at the Wheel Band Day, Country Music Foundation Certificate of Appreciation, Honorary Citizen Award, Academy of Recording Arts, 1985-2016

 File — Box 2649, 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: 1985-2016
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Awards to Benson and Asleep at the Wheel such as Country Music Association Toys for Tots, State of Texas Second Legend of Texas swing, State of West Virginia, Smithsonian Appreciation, 1977-2013

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 5
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: 1977-2013
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Axton, Hoyt. American Dreams (LP) [Willie Nelson guest vocalist], 1984

 Item — Box 30
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Willie Nelson Recording Collection spans 1954-2010, chronicling the career of renowned Texas singer, songwriter, and bandleader. The collection contains 877 recordings, including LPs, 45 rpms, audio cassettes, compact discs, VHS cassettes, and DVDs. Included in the collection are recordings under Nelson’s leadership as well as recordings on which he is a guest musician, producer, or songwriter. Highlights from the collection include Nelson’s first 45 rpm record released under his name,...
Dates: 1984
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Willie Nelson Recording Collection / 1984

Ayala, undated

 File — Box 96, Folder: 31
Series Description From the Series: Series I: Artists Files, 1922-2019, undated Boxes 1-155 Artist Files comprise the bulk of the collection. The files are separated into Male Artist Files and Female Artist Files to maintain Hernández’s original order. Both series are then arranged alphabetically by artist last name or band name. Although the series is titled Artists Files, there are also entrepreneurs, community leaders, promoters, street performers, and many others represented.The material found in...
Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ramón Hernández Tejano Music Collection / Artist Files / Female Artist Files

Ayala, Mike (2 photographs); boxer

 File — Box 1, Folder: 17
Series Description From the Series: The photographs are arranged alphabetically, and notable artists and personalities include Asleep at the Wheel, Moe Bandy, Johnny Bush, Johnny Cash, Hondo Crouch, Joe Ely, Freddy Fender, Kinky Friedman, John Lee Hooker, Waylon Jennings & Jessie Colter, Steve Jordan, Augie Meyers, Willie Nelson, Johnny Rodriguez, Leon Russell, Doug Sahm, Billy Joe Shave, Jimmy Spacek, and Jerry Jeff Walker. The Willie Nelson photographs are substantial in number, and of note are some images of his father,...
Dates: 1975-2018
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Sam Kindrick Papers / Photographs / Action Magazine Photographs