Reference Number
ARC-0280
Level of description
collection
Title
Lesley Gore Collection
Date
circa 1963, 1987 August 2
Size
4.91 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Lesley Gore Collection contains the original arrangements for "Judy's Turn To Cry" and "She's a Fool," and a movie poster for The Legendary Ladies, featuring Lesley Gore, Brenda Lee, Ronnie Spector, and Mary Wells, among others. The collection provides insight to the career of Lesley Gore, as well as women in music in the 1960s and 1970s.
Biography / Administrative History
Born Lesley Sue Goldstein, Lesley Gore is an American singer, best known for her 1963 pop hit, "It's My Party", which she recorded at the age of 16. Gore was one of the most recognized teen pop singers of the 1960s, whose other hits include, "She's a Fool" and "You Don't Own Me." Her career slowed down during the 1970s, but she continues to be a female pop music icon.
Notes
Citation: [Identification of Item], Lesley Gore Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed January 24, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Acquisition Note: The Lesley Gore Collection was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Lesley Gore on December 3, 2010.
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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