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Music

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 670 Collections and/or Records:

Handwritten song lyrics such as “Marie”, “Jingle Bell Boogie”, “Rodeo Song”, “Hey Baby Kep-Pa-So”, “I Wish You Knew”, and “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke”, undated

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 17
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

Hologram of tennis player, undated

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 18
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

Honky Tonkin’: A Guide to Music USA. British travel guide highlighting American Music scene, venues and record shops, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 64
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

House Simple Resolution declaring August 2, 1978 “Asleep at the Wheel Day” Texas, July 26, 1978

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 80
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: July 26, 1978
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

“How to Make a Living on the Road Livable” by Ray Benson. Guide to surviving life on the road, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 42
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

Individual show tickets, 1983-1986, 1988, 1995, 2002

 File — Box 6, Folder: 1-5
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: 1983-1986, 1988, 1995, 2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Papers / Memorabilia and Artifacts / Austin City Limits Memorabilia

Invitation from Kent Finlay to a birthday party for Kenneth Threadgill, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 18
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

Invitation to “An Evening of Our American Musical Culture” hosted by Rick Blackburn and Tammy Wynette of CBS Records, July 24, 1987

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 16
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: July 24, 1987
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Invitation to the ACL 10th Anniversary event [2], undated

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 21
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

Invitation to the Austin City Limits Special Tribute to Django Reinhardt “Swingin’ Over the Rainbow”, August 22, 1981

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 37
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: August 22, 1981
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Itinerary for the SKOL Country Festival, San Paulo, Brazil, Asleep at the Wheel performing, August 26 - September 3, 1991

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 12
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: August 26 - September 3, 1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

“Jazz Voices,” PBS shirt

 File — Box 9, Folder: 4
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 / Other T-Shirts

Kenny Wayne Shepard “Deja Voodoo Tour” shirt

 File — Box 8, Folder: 3
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 / Artist T-Shirts

Kerrville, Texas Folk Festival & The Fair program, Asleep at the Wheel performing, May 25, 1974

 File — Box 3696, Folder: 7
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: May 25, 1974
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2022-007

KLRN 4th Annual Auction Workshop packet, undated

 File — Box 1881, Folder: 16
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 2014-143

KLRU notepad, undated

 File — Box 1881, Folder: 7
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 2014-143

KLRU Opening Night Production Timeline and program for opening night of Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater, February 24, 2011

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 38
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: February 24, 2011
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

“KLRU Producers Circle Gift Copy of “Frontline: Hunting bin Laden” October 15, 2001” VHS, 2001-10-15

 Item — Box 1872
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: 2001-10-15
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

Large Monthly Calendars, 1982-1988

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 21
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: 1982-1988
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Leather belt with Austin City Limits belt buckle, undated

 Item — Box 1693
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