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Music

 Subject

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 670 Collections and/or Records:

“Lyrics & CD for Willie Session 8/5 & 8/6”, undated

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 5
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

Memorabilia and Artifacts, 1973-2002, undated

 Series
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

Memorandums Concerning KLRN-TV, 1972-1978

 File — Box 1871, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: 1972-1978
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

Mercer and Associates press release for the album Asleep at the Wheel Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys, November 3, 1993

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 50
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: November 3, 1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

“Misc. Press Clippings”; Magazine and news clippings from Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Chronicle, 1985-2016

 File — Box 2650, Folder: 12
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

Monthly and weekly calendars, 1988-1993

 File — Box 2650, 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: 1988-1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly appointment books, including tour information, 1972-2001

 File — Box 2650, 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: 1972-2001
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly Calendars, 1978-1991

 File — Box 2649, Folder: 22
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: 1978-1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly calendars for appointments, 1983-1993

 File — Box 2650, 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: 1983-1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly calendars for appointments, including notes, 1982-1994

 File — Box 2650, Folder: 3
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: 1982-1994
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Monthly calendars, including notes within the calendars, 1976-1996

 File — Box 2650, 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: 1976-1996
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025

Mounted black and white 20” x 24” photo of Bill Arhos and others performing

 Item — Item Artifacts
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 / Photographs

“MTV Networks VH-1 Behind the Music Willie Nelson” VHS, undated

 Item — Box 1873
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

Music award and concert memorabilia such as Core Values Awards, Jazz San Javier, Austin City Limits pass, and “A Ride with Bob”, 1993-2010

 File — Box 2811, Folder: 1
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: 1993-2010
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-078

“Music in the Air” summer on the Square Concert Series program, undated

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 54
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

My Father’s Place concert bill, September 27-29, 1977

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 35
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 27-29, 1977
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

Nanci Griffith shirt

 File — Box 8, Folder: 1
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

“Nashville Now #932018 Air Date: 1/27/93” VHS, January 27, 1993

 Item — Box 1872
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Dates: January 27, 1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Bill Arhos Additions / Accession 2014-124

“Nashville Now” rundown schedule, Asleep at the Wheel performing, 1992

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 9
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: 1992
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2020-075

National Academy of Recording Arts & Science Awards for Ray Benson, 2005-2016

 File — Box 2648, Folder: 12
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: 2005-2016
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Ray Benson Accessions / Accession 2018-025