The Mary Martin Papers contain photographs, a manuscript by P.F. Sloan (author of protest song "Eve of Destruction"), newspaper and magazine clippings, a presskit, correspondence, ephemera, biographical information, awards, DVD video-discs, scrapbooks, posters, and an album slick related to Martin's career from the period circa 1965 to 2009, along with some undated material. The collection also contains some sports-related material from the 1970s. The content of the collection is focused on Martin's time as manager for Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison; as an Artist & Repertoire (A&R) representative for Warner Brothers, RCA, Asylum Records, and Mercury; and as an executive director of Earth Communications Office (ECO). Seen in a broader context, the Mary Martin Papers provide a glimpse into the A&R profession, while highlighting the life and career of a successful woman in a stereotypically male profession.
Notes
Language Note: Materials are in English.
Processing Information: Processed and revised by Jennie Thomas, Director of Archives. Completed September 23, 2011. Revised July 5, 2024. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Acquisition Note: The Mary Martin Papers were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, Inc. as a gift from Mary Martin on December 31, 2011.
Separated Materials: Some DVDs and 45 rpm records have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Mary Martin 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.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Mary Martin Papers, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
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 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.
