Reference Number
ARC-0098
Level of description
collection
Title
Jules Fisher Papers
Date
1973-1977, undated
Size
2.48 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Jules Fisher Papers span the years 1973 to 1977 and include some undated materials. The collection contains business files for Fisher's lighting production company and five 1/4-inch audio tape reels of performances by David Bowie. The business files are made up of tour schematics, tour contracts, stage design, memos, and personnel information. Fisher worked with the following artists: David Bowie, Kiss, Parliament-Funkadelic, and the Rolling Stones. Fisher's papers provide insight into the process of producing a rock and roll concert, specifically the special effects and stage design.
Biography / Administrative History
Jules Fisher (born November 12, 1937) is a lighting designer and producer. He has produced over two hundred productions of Broadway and off-Broadway shows and has worked extensively in film and television, and for rock and roll concert tours. He has worked with a number of notable artists, including David Bowie, George Clinton, Crosby Stills and Nash, KISS, the Rolling Stones, Simon abd Garfunkel, Barbra Streisand, and the Who. Fisher has won eight Tony Awards and has been nominated 18 times.
Notes
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed May 16, 2011. Revised by Anastasia Karel, Archivist. Completed February 14, 2014. Further Revisions by Lisa Peters, Intern. Completed September 17, 2015. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this finding aid: DACS and local processing manual.
Citation: [Identification of item], Jules Fisher Papers, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Acquisition Note: The Jules Fisher Papers were received by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as gifts from Fisher on December 1, 1999 and August 25, 2000.
Separated Materials: Some items are on exhibit. These items are noted at the series, subseries, and file levels. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit for additional information.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection. Some of the audiovisual materials in the collection are on defunct media formats and, therefore, are RESTRICTED. Access copies of these materials will 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.
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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