Library and Archives Subject File (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Records--Curatorial Affairs Division Records)
Date
1952-2014
Size
5.34 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Subject Files (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Records--Education and Public Programs Division--Library and Archives Department) are an artificial collection created by the Library and Archives of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Materials span the years 1952 to 2014, and consist mainly of newspaper and magazine clippings, or photocopies of clippings. Many of these clippings were compiled by a clipping service in the 1990s. Additional items in the collection include press releases, promotional brochures, and artist biographies. These files are used primarily for reference, and across the institution for curating exhibits, development, marketing, publications, research, and other purposes as copyright allows. The collection is arranged alphabetically by file title.
Accruals
Accruals are interfiled with the collection.
Notes
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist; Anastasia Karel, Archivist; Jennie Thomas, Director of Archives; Crystal Matjasic, Technical Services Archivist. Last updated August 3, 2021. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. Portions of the collection have been processed through a Museums for America grant from the IMLS.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Subject Files (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Records--Education and Public Programs Division--Library and Archives Department), Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Acquisition Note: The Subject Files (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Records--Education and Public Programs Division--Library and Archives Department) have been received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as gifts from numerous donors since 2009. Name headings have been added to the finding aid and library cataloging record for each donor to the collection.
Language Note: Collection is primarily in English; materials in other languages are indicated at the file level.
Separated Materials: Materials on exhibit are noted at the folder level. Consult Library & 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 statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. 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 vary. For more information on the file(s) in question, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
