Reference Number
ARC-0271
Level of description
collection
Title
Los Angeles Punk Ephemera
Date
1967-1990, undated
Size
1.55 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Los Angeles Punk Ephemera consists of approximately 410 handbills and posters documenting the Los Angeles area punk scene during the 1980s. A majority of the items are handbills for concerts that date from 1982, with the bulk between 1980 and 1984. Both the handbills and posters are arranged alphabetically by artist, or venue when there is more than one concert advertised. For handbills advertising concerts with multiple bands, the band with top billing is used. The posters are described at the item level. Please note that many of the items only list the month and day (e.g., December 30) of a concert; in some cases the year was determined by using a perpetual calendar and is written in pencil on the reverse. Some of the handbills and postcards also contain notes written on the reverse, either to or by Ed Colver, the compiler and former owner of the collection. Venues advertised include Dancing Waters in San Pedro, Godzilla's in Sun Valley, Hong Kong Café in downtown Los Angeles, The Vex in East L.A., and Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood. This collection will aid researchers interested in the promotion of punk and hardcore bands in the greater Los Angeles area.
Biography / Administrative History
Edward Colver is a photographer best known for his work in punk rock.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Los Angeles Punk Ephemera was collected by Edward Colver, and obtained by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., through a joint gift and purchase from Jeff Gold on October 13, 2008.
Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel, Assistant Archivist. Completed March 13, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Los Angeles Punk Ephemera, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Separated Materials: Some items are on exhibit. These items are noted at the file or item level. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit for additional information.
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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