Reference Number
ARC-0049
Level of description
collection
Title
Scotty Moore Papers
Date
1950-2008, undated
Size
6.54 (Linear feet)
Inductee
x
Scope and Contents
The Scotty Moore Papers span the years 1950 to 2008 and include some undated materials. The papers contain Moore's personal files, photographic material, clippings, and publications. Both Moore's personal and professional life is documented through the files and photographic material; the correspondence and contracts being of particular note. The clippings in the collection shed additional light on Moore's career, particularly his relationship with Elvis Presley. Overall, the Papers showcase Moore's career from his early days at Sun Records to the present, providing rich insight to the life of a rock and roll guitar legend.
Timeline
1931: Winfield Scott Moore is born in Gadsden, Tenn.
1954: Sun releases "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky."
1954: Becomes Elvis Presley's first manager.
1958: Leaves Presley in a dispute over money.
1965: Releases only solo album, "The Guitar That Changed the World," on Epic Records.
1968: Reunites onstage with Presley for an informal sit-down jam session, as part of a comeback special.
2000: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Scotty Moore Papers were received by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Moore on September 9, 2010.
Citation: [Identification of item], Scotty Moore Papers, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed February 11, 2011. Revised by Justin Seidler, Volunteer. Completed January 31, 2013. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Separated Materials: Publications have been transferred to the library collection. Search "Scotty Moore Papers" in the library catalog for a complete list of titles. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, consult the Library and Archives staff to ensure these materials are available.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Some of the materials in the collection are confidential and, therefore, are RESTRICTED. Redacted access copies of the confidential documents are available in the collection. Select original documents are closed. These items are noted at the file level. Patrons must use digital or physical facsimiles of originals. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
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.
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