Details

ARC-0132

collection

Marv Heiman Papers

1972-2000, undated

1.63 (Linear feet)

The Marv Heiman Papers span the years 1972 to 2000, with the bulk of the materials spanning 1972 to 1980, and consist of awards, magazine articles, and various newspaper clippings, contracts, correspondence, a rhythm chart, handwritten lyrics, and photographs related to Heiman's career as Curtis Mayfield's manager and as an executive for Mayfield's record label, Curtom Records. The contracts primarily relate to distribution and ownership deals made by Curtom with Buddah Records and the Warner Music Group. Heiman's Papers provide documentation of the importance of the manager-client relationship, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at being an artist and manager in the rock music industry. The Marv Heiman Papers are arranged alphabetically by type of material.

Marv Heiman was Curtis Mayfield's manager and friend for over 30 years.

Citation: [Identification of Item], Marv Heiman Papers, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed July 12, 2011. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.

Acquisition Note: The Marv Heiman Papers were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Marv Heiman on August 16, 2000.

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. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.

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.