Reference Number
ARC-0261
Level of description
collection
Title
New York Clippings on the Death of John Lennon
Date
1980-1981
Size
1.34 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The New York Clippings on the Death of John Lennon contain newspaper and magazine clippings related to the assassination of John Lennon. The clippings were collected by Diana Kohn while she was a reporter for Rolling Stone magazine; predominantly from newspapers and magazines based in New York City, but do include a few from nationally-syndicated publications as well. They are arranged in chronological order. The collection provides a glimpse into the local reaction to Lennon's tragic death, and its impact upon his fans.
Biography / Administrative History
John Lennon didn't invent rock and roll, nor did he embody it as toweringly as figures like Elvis Presley and Little Richard, but he did more than anyone else to shake it up, move it forward and instill it with a conscience. As the most daring and outspoken of the four Beatles, he helped shape the agenda of the Sixties - socially and politically, no less than musically. As a solo artist, he made music that alternately disturbed and soothed, provoked and sought community. As a human being, he served as an exemplar of honesty in his art and life.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The New York Clippings on the Death of John Lennon were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Diana Kohn on July 20, 2000.
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed December 20, 2011. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Citation: [Identification of Item], New York Clippings on the Death of John Lennon, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Language Note: English
Separated Materials: Periodicals have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "New York Clippings on the Death of John Lennon" 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
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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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