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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 670 Collections and/or Records:

Les Paul Award for Ray Benson, 2008

 File — Box 2648, Folder: 9
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: 2008
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Letter and crossword puzzle sent to Ray Benson from Johnny Gimble, October 21, 1977

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 26
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: October 21, 1977
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter from Chet Atkins to Bill Arhos, January 30, 1979

 Item — Box 1691, Folder: 27
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: January 30, 1979
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

Letter from Mayor, David T. Clark, from the town of Paw Paw about the Paw Paw Homecoming Benefit Concert that Asleep at the Wheel participated in; the letter was originally framed by Harry & Pat Knock, January 6, 1983-July 18, 1984

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 22
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: January 6, 1983-July 18, 1984
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

Letter to Asleep at the Wheel from The Academy of Country Music regarding Asleep at the Wheel’s nomination for band of the year, January 31, 1977

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 28
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 31, 1977
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Phyllis Maniatis, invitation to a celebration in honor of Bill Arhos, one napkin printed with “Bill Arhos ‘he set the standard,’” unidentified photograph, and newspaper clippings, undated

 File — Box 1881, Folder: 25
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

Letter to Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel from Johnny Gimble, original and photocopy, March 26, 1973

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 17
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: March 26, 1973
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Brady Dryer, University of Texas Press, regarding publication of Benson’s memoir Comin’ Right at Ya: How a Jewish Yankee Hippie went Country, or, the Often Outrageous Story of Asleep at the Wheel, June 15, 2015

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 45
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: June 15, 2015
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Charlie Daniels regarding the ACM Pioneer Award, May 6, 1998

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 51
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: May 6, 1998
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Texas regarding White House Lawn performance, June 6, 2012

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 36
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: June 6, 2012
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Dolly Parton regarding Asleep at the Wheel’s 25th Anniversary, May 17, 1995

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 67
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: May 17, 1995
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Ivah “Miss Ivey” regarding the movie Wild Texas Wind starring Benson, Dolly Parton and Gary Busey, October 9, 1991

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 78
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: October 9, 1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Ray Benson from Jan Lewan regarding meeting at the Grammy Awards. Includes color photograph of Lewan with Benson, Mach 9, 1995

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 69
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: Mach 9, 1995
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letter to Steve McPherson, ABC Television from Liz Smith regarding Ray Benson’s musical “A Ride with Bob”, October 31, 2006

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 33
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: October 31, 2006
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Letters congratulating Bill Arhos on his retirement [removed from scrapbook], 2000

 File — Box 1881, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-143

Letters from the White House, including a photo of Benson with Laura Bush, February 10, 1993-September 5, 2000

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 2
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: February 10, 1993-September 5, 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Liberty Records press release and promo materials for Asleep at the Wheel Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys, September 1993

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 52
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: September 1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Limestone award “Austin Tourism Award 1997 Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau Bill Arhos” 8” x 3 ½”, 1997

 Item — Box 1693
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: 1997
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2013-045

“Live in Austin Since 1970” grey small shirt with red letters, undated

 File — Box 2647, Folder: 4
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

Logo shirt with collar

 File — Box 7, Folder: 2
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 T-Shirts