Reference Number
ARC-0142
Level of description
collection
Title
Collection on the Monkees
Date
1967-1991, undated
Size
9.5 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Collection on the Monkees spans the years 1967 to 1991 and includes some undated materials. The collection consists of noncommercial audiovisual recordings of Monkees interviews, press conferences, concerts, rehearsals, and television appearances. Also featured in the collection are calendars, clippings, fan club files, and scrapbooks devoted to the Monkees' fan following. The Collection on the Monkees provides rich documentation of the band, as well as the group's impact on its loyal fans. It is arranged alphabetically by type of material.
Biography / Administrative History
The Monkees are an American pop rock group. They were assembled in Los Angeles in 1966 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the television series <title render="italic">The Monkees</title>, which aired from 1966 to 1968. The band was initially composed of Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones. In the beginning, the band members provided vocals but were given only limited performing and production opportunities. They eventually fought for, and earned the right to, collectively supervise all musical output under the band's name. The group undertook several concert tours, allowing them an opportunity to perform as a live band as well as on the TV series. The show was canceled in 1968, but the band continued releasing records until 1971. In 1986, their television show and music experienced a revival, which led to a series of reunion tours and new records featuring various incarnations of the band's lineup. The Monkees had many hits, including "I'm a Believer," "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone," "Daydream Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville," and "Pleasant Valley Sunday." Their albums and singles have sold over 65 million copies worldwide.
Notes
Language Note: English
Citation: [Identification of Item], Collection on The Monkees, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed August 9, 2011. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Acquisition Note: The Collection on the Monkees was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. from Charlotte O'Ryan on June 28, 2000. Ownership of the Collection on the Monkees transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., on March 19, 2012, per the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3385.01 to 3385.10.
Separated Materials: Books, periodicals, and commercially released audio- and videocassettes have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Collection on the Monkees" 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.
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. The condition of some of the audiovisual materials has not yet been determined for playback purposes and they are, therefore, RESTRICTED. Access copies of these materials may have to be created prior to use. 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.
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