Reference Number
ARC-0315
Level of description
collection
Title
Collection on Bobby Darin
Date
undated
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Collection on Bobby Darin consists of two wallet-sized promotional photographs and three pieces of Darin's stationary. The items originally belonged to Harriet "Hesh" Wasser, Darin's publicist.
Biography / Administrative History
Bobby Darin began his career as a 1950s teen idol known for hits such as "Splish Splash" and "Dream Lover." In 1959 he released "Mack the Knife," which became his signature song and earned him a Grammy for Record of the Year. His success continued in the mid-1960s when he turned to folk music, and he remained a presence on stage and screen until his death in 1973.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Collection on Bobby Darin was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Jimmy Scalia on May 13, 2012. The items in the collection originally belonged to Harriet "Hesh" Wasser, Darin's publicist.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Collection on Bobby Darin, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel, Assistant Archivist. Completed July 6, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Separated Materials: 78 rpm acetate recording of "Where Is the One?" has been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Collection on Bobby Darin" 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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