Photograph File (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Records--Curatorial Affairs Division Records)
Date
1890-2006, undated
Size
20.34 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Photograph File (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Records--Curatorial Division Records) consists of more than 1,500 artist files, as well as files dedicated to specific locations, photographers, subjects, and exhibits. The bulk of the artist files consists of photocopies of images from Corbis, Getty, and the Michael Ochs Archives that include information on obtaining permission for the use of those images. Some of the artist files also contain original publicity stills, performance shots, negatives, and slides. These files were originally compiled by the Curatorial Division for reference in curating exhibits, but have also been used across the institution for development, marketing, publications, research, and other purposes as copyright allows. Also included in the collection are files of images with unidentified people and places, and subject-based folders containing images relevant to the work of the Curatorial Division (i.e., Artists and motorcycles). Researchers may want to view these files if a desired artist's name is not found to be listed individually. There are also files containing the work of individual photographers; this material was originally filed at the end of the collection but is now filed alphabetically with the rest of the collection materials.
Accruals
Accruals are ongoing. They are interfiled with the collection upon receipt.
Notes
Processing Information: Processed by Christine Borne, Project Archivist; Anastasia Karel, Archivist; Adonees Sarrouh, Volunteer; and Ashley Skwiera, Intern. Last updated June 1, 2016. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Photograph File (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Records--Curatorial Affairs Division), Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Acquisition Note: The Photograph File (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Records--Curatorial Division) was transferred to the Library and Archives in August of 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 vary. Many of the images in this collection have copyright holder information listed on the reverse. For more information on specific photographs, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
