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- Reference NumberARC-0309
- Level of descriptioncollection
- TitleJean Thomas Logs
- Date1963-1972
- Size0.21 (Linear feet)
- Scope and ContentsThe Jean Thomas Logs contain four books that Thomas used from 1963 to 1972 to document her singing career. These logs list the recording sessions that Thomas participated in and the companies with which she worked. Many of the entries note the songs on which she sang backing vocals, as well as other information, such as if it was a demo recording and the amount of money she earned for the work. Three of the four logs originally had yellow Post-It notes at the top of select pages that highlighted lead singers with whom she worked, including Connie Francis and Neil Diamond. These pages were photocopied, the Post-Its removed for preservation purposes, and the copies can be found in folder 5. The logs are arranged chronologically.
- Biography / Administrative HistoryJean Thomas is an American singer and songwriter who was part of the Brill Building and girl group scenes found in New York during the 1960s. She provided backing vocals on many sessions during 1963. One of her demos from that year, "Midnight Mary," spent 13 weeks on the charts. In 1964 she became a member of a fictious group, the Rag Dolls, which released several moderately successful records. When the music scene shifted from New York to Los Angeles, Thomas did not move with it, and instead adapted her singing from pop songs to advertising jingles.
- NotesCitation: [Identification of Item], Jean Thomas Logs, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Acquisition Note: The Jean Thomas Logs were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Jean Thomas Fox on February 9, 2012.
Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel, Assistant Archivist, and Justin Seidler, Intern. Completed June 4, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. - AccessCollection 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.
- UseThe 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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