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The Raw Deal Collection Description
The Raw Deal Collection Description

Description
The documents and photographs comprising The Raw Deal Collection span 1972-1983 and document the activities and operation of “The Raw Deal” and “Another Raw Deal” restaurants in Austin, Texas. The collection is arranged into two series: Textual Materials and Photographs. Photographs comprise the bulk of the collection and document the diversity of patrons who frequented The Raw Deal. In the 1970s and early 1980s, The Raw Deal became a symposium of sorts for notable writers, journalists, artists, musicians, and politicians in Austin. The affordability of the restaurant and the no-frills atmosphere also resulting in a convergence of individuals from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. Photographs include notable persons such as Ann Richards, David Richards, Bob Bullock, Ralph Yarborough, Kenneth Threadgill, co-owners Fletcher Boone and Jim “Lopez” Smitham, Bob Armstrong, musician Jerry Jeff Walker, and journalist Kay Northcott.

Note that only the photographs are included in this online collection. See the finding aid for a description of the full contents.

"Retracing Russell Lee" Project Collection Description
"Retracing Russell Lee" Project Collection Description

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In July, 1991, a team of photographers and oral historians from Texas State University set out to retrace the steps of Farm Security Administration photographer, Russell Lee (1903-1986). Fifty years after Lee visited and photo-documented the living and working conditions of the Depression era communities of San Augustine, Texas, and Pie Town, New Mexico, this group was inspired by Lee’s FSA images held at Texas State’s Wittliff Collections.
This digitized portion of the collection includes photographs, audio oral histories, and video recordings.

A Conversation with Keith Carter
A Conversation with Keith Carter

Description
This event showcases the fifty years of Keith Carter's photographic works, ranging from the delicate, century-old processes as well as the digital-age techniques. The conversation is moderated by David Coleman (Director of The Wittliff Collections) who discusses with Carter his background and photographic career. It was followed by a question and answer session.

A Conversation with Rick Bass.
A Conversation with Rick Bass.

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A conversation with the author, Rick Bass, and his upcoming biography about the writer John Graves. Professor Mark Busby introduces the event with a background on John Graves before his conversation with Bass begins. Their discussion was followed by a question and answer session.

A Conversation with Susan and Jerry Jeff Walker - June 2, 2018.
A Conversation with Susan and Jerry Jeff Walker - June 2, 2018.

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This event was held at The Wittliff Collections for the opening exhibition of Viva Jerry Jeff!, which celebrates the origin and wild times of a Texas icon, Jerry Jeff Walker. Opening begins with three songs sung by folk singer, Rachel Laven. Music curator, Hector Saldaña, interviewed Susan Walker (Jerry Jeff's spouse and manager) and Jerry Jeff (recording artist) about their careers and relationship.

A House of Her Own, Sandra Cisneros in conversation with John Phillip Santos
A House of Her Own, Sandra Cisneros in conversation with John Phillip Santos

Description
Symposium event celebrating the exhibition and archives opening of Sandra Cisneros collection. Introductory remarks by David Coleman (Director of the Wittliff Collections), Denise Trauth (President of Texas State University), Katie Salzmann (lead archivist), and Steve Davis (Curator). Sandra Cisneros then gave a brief introduction about herself, explained why she choose to donate her archives to Texas State, and a reading. This was followed by a conversation with John Phillip Santos and concluded by a question and answer session.

Beretta Hall Scrapbook
Beretta Hall Scrapbook

Description
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, invitations, photographs, and letters, programs representing life for the women who lived in Beretta Hall from 1947 to 1955.

Camp Logan: Discussion and Dramatic Reading

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A dramatic reading by the Texas State student actors from Camp Logan, the NAACP Image Award-winning play by Celeste Bedford Walker. The play is based on real-life events in Houston in 1917, when members of the highly decorated 24th Infantry Regiment were subjected to extreme Jim Crow treatment. Walker's nuanced, suspenseful dramatization details the buildup to the riot that left dozens dead, including 17 African American soldiers hanged for mutiny. The reading is followed by a conversation by Dr. Sandra Mayo (Professor Emeritus at Texas State) with the playwright, Celeste Beford Walker.

Fine line [videorecording] : a documentary of voices, stories and portraits / by Michael Nye ; The Wittliff Collections

Description
The photographer, Michael Nye, talks about how he paired audio recordings with photographs in his documentary exhibit that reveals the courage and fragility of people living with disorders and calls attention to the tenuous threshold between stability and unbalance. He said, "Mental illness touches the deepest parts of who we are; our identity, self-worth, the inability to communicate, confusion and loss of control. It can happen for no apparent reason and at any time. Every person is vulnerable to mental illness."

Global odyssey [videorecording] : from Texas to the world and back / The Wittliff Collections.

Description
Writer's talk celebrating the opening of the "Global Odyssey" exchibit at the Southwestern Writers Collection. Panel presentation with guest writers, Stephanie Elizondo, Manuel Luis Martinez, John Phillip Santos, and Carmen Tafolla. Each discussed their experiences they've had in their travels around the world and how they've been able to build connections with others during these travels.

Las sombras [videorecording] = The shadows / photograms by Kate Breakey ; The Wittliff Collections.

Description
Reception event to showcase the exhibit of Breakey's work along with the introduction of the publication of her new book, <em>Las Sombras, The Shadows</em>. The author, Lia Purpura, speaks about the introduction she wrote for the book. Breakey discusses her upbringing in Australia and the influence her aunt and uncle had on her love of animals. She discusses her latest work, in addition to describing the photographic processes she used to create the large-scale photograms.

Literary Frontiers: Historical Fiction & the Creative Imagination

Description
This event celebrates the literary frontiers of historical fiction and creative imagination and highlights the real-life aspirations and the creative process of authors This public conversation about the creative process was moderated by Steve Davis (Curator of the Southwestrern Collection) and featured three acclaimed Texas authors, Elizabeth Crook, Stephen Harrigan and Ann Weisgarber.

Panther Hall Collection Description
Panther Hall Collection Description

Description
Panther Hall was a concert hall located in Fort Worth, Texas and open from 1963-1978. The collection contains mostly photographs documenting the various artists that performed at the concert hall. Some of these musical artists include Waylon Jennings, Tanya Tucker, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tony Douglas, Loretta Lynn, and Conway Twitty.