Reference Number
ARC-0191
Level of description
collection
Title
Collection on the Beatles
Date
1964, undated
Size
0.21 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Collection on the Beatles consists of clippings from southwest Ohio newspapers and various teen magazines, as well as three "United States of Beatlemania" treasury notes featuring George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney.
Biography / Administrative History
The impact of the Beatles has often been noted but cannot be overstated. The "Fab Four" from Liverpool, England, startled the ears and energized the lives of virtually all who heard them. Their arrival triggered the musical revolution of the Sixties, introducing a modern sound and viewpoint that parted ways with the world of the previous decade. The pleasurable jolt at hearing "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand"--given the doldrums into which rock and roll had fallen in recent years--was comparable to the collective fever induced by Presley's "That's All Right (Mama)" and "Heartbreak Hotel" nearly ten years earlier. Though popular music has changed considerably in the decades since the Beatles' demise, their music continues to reach and inspire new generations of listeners. Half a century after their humble origins in Liverpool, the Beatles remain the most enduring phenomenon in the history of popular music.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Collection on the Beatles was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, Inc. as a gift from Diana Harrison on April 5, 2001.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Collection on the Beatles, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Christine Borne, Project Archivist. Completed October 28. 2011. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
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. 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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