The Art Collins Papers span the years 1964 to 2005, with the bulk of the materials dating between 1972 and 2005. The Papers are divided into four series: Iggy Pop, Marianne Faithfull, Personal, and Audiovisual Materials. The bulk of the collection provides rich documentation of Collins' role as manager to Iggy Pop and Marianne Faithfull. These series consist primarily of song licensing contracts, tour information, album release information, royalty contracts and statements, photographs, and press releases. Additionally, there is material related to Collins' association with the Rolling Stones as vice-president, and then-president of Rolling Stones Records, most notably video footage that can be found in Series IV. Other materials related to Collins personally and to his other clients can be found in Series III, which includes correspondence, fan mail, newspaper and periodical clippings, and audiovisual material. The materials are, for the most part, in their original order as received from donor. Items were only removed from their original order due to size and condition concerns, or if material was obviously misfiled. The Art Collins Papers not only illustrate the impact of Iggy Pop on punk music but also document Marianne Faithfull's reemergence on the music scene. Seen in a more general sense, the Papers provide a behind-the-scenes look at being an artist and manager in the rock music industry as it has evolved over nearly six decades.
1982: Founds Art Collins Management in New York City.
1985: Becomes Iggy Pop's manager.
1989: Marries Nikki.
2005 July 27: Dies of cardiac arrhythmia.
Notes
Citation: [Identification of item], Art Collins Papers, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Acquisition Note: The Art Collins Papers were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. as a gift from Nikki Collins on December 30, 2006. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. transferred the collection to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. on March 31, 2011.
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed May 7, 2010. Revised by James A. Kohler, Project Archivist. Revision completed October 31, 2012. Previously separated material processed by Patty Nagel, Volunteer. Completed August 16, 2017. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Separated Materials: Books, sheet music collections, periodicals, 45 rpm records, DVD-video discs, audiocassettes, VHS videocassettes, single test pressings, and LPs have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Art Collins Papers" in the library catalog for a list of donated titles. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, consult the Library and Archives staff to ensure these materials are available.
Language Note: Collection is primarily in English; materials in Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish are indicated at the file level.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights section of the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Some of the materials in the collection are confidential and are, therefore, RESTRICTED. Access copies of these materials may have to be created prior to use. The condition of some of the audiovisual materials in the collection has not yet been determined for playback purposes. Some of the audiovisual materials in the collection are on defunct media formats and, therefore, are RESTRICTED. Access copies of these materials may have to be created prior to use. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available. Some original materials in the collection are closed. Patrons must use physical facsimiles of original. Use of originals only by permission of the Head Archivist. Some materials are CLOSED until the death of Iggy Pop. Other materials are CLOSED until the death of Nikki Collins. Access to those materials is unavailable until that time. All closed and restricted materials are identified at the folder- or item-level in the Collection Inventory.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
