Reference Number
ARC-0289
Level of description
collection
Title
John Abbott and Kelly McNamara Collection
Date
1978-1988
Size
4 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The John Abbott and Kelly McNamara Collection consists of eight promotional posters from 1978 to 1988 for Joe Jackson, Japan, The Police, and Tom Waits. The posters provide a glimpse into how these performers and their record labels promoted the release of their albums and their live concerts. Seen in a broader context, the posters provides insight to how rock bands of this era were promoted and the graphic styles of the time. The items are listed here in alphabetical order by artist, but they are stored out of sequence due to size and condition concerns.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The John Abbott and Kelly McNamara Collection was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Abbott on April 30, 2010.
Citation: [Identification of Item], John Abbott and Kelly McNamara Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by James A. Kohler, Project Archivist. Completed February 17, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Separated Materials: Spin magazine issues, books, LPs, 45s, and commercial compact discs have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "John Abbott and Kelly McNamara Collection" 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
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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