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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 670 Collections and/or Records:

Framed plaque/certificate recognizing Bill Arhos as a distinguished alumnus of Rice University, 28” x 20”, undated

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Framed, The Keystone State League, Inc. Football Registration and Identification card, undated

 File — Box 2651, Folder: 15
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: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

“Front Row Center #306 Adam Holzman” VHS, undated

 Item — Box 1872
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

Gary P. Nunn album cover, undated

 Item — Box 1696, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Gavel presented to Ray Benson by Speaker of the House Tom Craddick, Texas House of Representatives, Christmas Tree Lighting, December 6, 2003

 Item — Box 3504, item: 1
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: December 6, 2003
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Gear Patrol: The America Issue, undated

 File — Box 2647, Folder: 8
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: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

“George Jones & Friends: Hall of Fame Special” VHS, undated

 Item — Box 1872
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

Gig flyers, event calendar for Asleep at the Wheel and Balcones Fault, 1981, undated

 File — Box 3696, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Ray Benson dating 1974-2000. Materials include official “AATW Day” proclamations, CMA Awards finalist nomination certificates, record company bios, AATW business expense records gig flyers, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences appreciation certificates and a Japan Country Gold appreciation certificate and thank you note from the Emily Robison of the Dixie Chicks.

Dates: 1981, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2022-007

Goodwill Star Ray Benson, engraved star shaped award on green marble base, 1998

 Item — Box 3504, item: 3
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: 1998
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Graham Concert Association, Million Dollar Quartet Playbill, and Fender Certificate of Authenticity for a Vintage Telecaster Guitar, 1988-2015

 File — Box 2809, Folder: 18
Abstract From the Series: Archival materials donated by musician, Ray Benson, as additions to his collection following his music career from 1957-2015. Majority of the addition are photographs of Asleep at the Wheel and headshots of Benson; news clippings and magazine articles on Asleep at the Wheel; and concert promotional materials such as posters and flyers. Included in the collection are handwritten song lyrics; Benson’s guitar, cowboy hat, and concert shirt; and photographs of Benson with former U.S. Presidents...
Dates: 1988-2015
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Grammy Magazine, letter to Benson on Grammy nomination, and special certificates order form, 1995-February 27, 2002

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 1
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: 1995-February 27, 2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Grammy nomination for Asleep at the Wheel’s track “One O’clock Jump” for Best Country Instrumental Performance, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, January, 1979

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 15
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: January, 1979
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Gray and blue baseball cap, “R” [Rice], undated

 Item — Box 1692
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

“Great Moments from Austin City Limits” VHS, undated

 Item — Box 1872
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This donation includes awards, certificates, photographs, letters, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.

Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

Greeting cards and postcards. Birthday cards to Ray Benson and Christmas cards, 1991, 1998, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 90
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: 1991, 1998, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Group Golf photos from 10th Annual CARD Invitational BIGHORN Golf Club, and Tracy Byrd Celebrity Golf Tournament, October 5, 1998-November 28, 2001

 File — Box 2650, Folder: 16
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: October 5, 1998-November 28, 2001
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Guitar case & Guitar, “Woodie”, in case that Benson has played for the past 20 years, undated

 Item
Abstract From the Series: Archival materials donated by musician, Ray Benson, as additions to his collection following his music career from 1957-2015. Majority of the addition are photographs of Asleep at the Wheel and headshots of Benson; news clippings and magazine articles on Asleep at the Wheel; and concert promotional materials such as posters and flyers. Included in the collection are handwritten song lyrics; Benson’s guitar, cowboy hat, and concert shirt; and photographs of Benson with former U.S. Presidents...
Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Guitar pick, thumb pick, and note

 Item — Box 5
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: 1973-2002, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Papers / Memorabilia and Artifacts / Austin City Limits Memorabilia

Handwritten Asleep at the Wheel set list and dedication list, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 44
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: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Handwritten song lyrics of “Wheel Keeps on Rollin’”, “Quitin’ Time”, “Hot Rod Lincoln”, “Don’t Let Go”, undated

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 6
Abstract From the Series: Archival materials donated by musician, Ray Benson, as additions to his collection following his music career from 1957-2015. Majority of the addition are photographs of Asleep at the Wheel and headshots of Benson; news clippings and magazine articles on Asleep at the Wheel; and concert promotional materials such as posters and flyers. Included in the collection are handwritten song lyrics; Benson’s guitar, cowboy hat, and concert shirt; and photographs of Benson with former U.S. Presidents...
Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078