The Jim Clevo Papers span 1967 to 2014 and includes undated materials. The files are organized into six series: artist files, subject files, audiovisual materials, posters, production materials, and personal papers; then alphabetically by title except posters which are arranged by size and title. The bulk of the papers consist of artist files for bands that Clevo assisted through his work under Jim Clevo Presentations and with the Jim Clevo Stage. The collection also contains photocopied articles and ephemera related to Clevo's work as a band manager, concert promoter, and journalist. The collection provides a wealth of information on the Northeast Ohio popular music scene.
Timeline
1957 December 15: James Shawn Chlebo is born as Shawn Andrew Coughtry at Fr. Baker's Our Lady of Victory Infant Home in Lackawanna, New York.
1975: Graduate, John Marshall High School, Cleveland, Ohio.
1979-1981: Feature writer and reviewer for Cleveland Scene.
1980: Graduate, Ohio School of Broadcasting.
1980-1983: Local music show host, WCSB-Cleveland, and on-air personality at WOXY-Oxford, WFUN-Ashtabula, and WRIE-Erie.
1985-1986: Feature writer and reviewer for Alternative Press.
1986: Appears on WEWS-TV5 "In My Opinion" news segment, rallying support for local music.
1987: Creates Jim Clevo Presentations.
1990 October 19: Named WEWS-TV5 "Person of the Week" for being the first person to take a Cleveland band to East Germany.
1990: Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) appears as a guest musician on a Clevo compilation CD, The Killer Blow.
1990-1992: President and chairman, Cleveland Music Group, a 501(c)(3) organization.
1993: Featured author in book, Networking in the Music Industry.
1997 December 15: Cleveland Mayor White declared Clevo's fortieth birthday, Jim Clevo Day, in honor of "his work on behalf of Cleveland musicians."
2015 March 24: Jim Clevo dies.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Jim Clevo Papers were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as gifts from Clevo from 2012-2015.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Jim Clevo Papers, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Jennie Thomas, Head Archivist and Shannon Kee, Intern. Completed August 7, 2015. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Related Archival Materials: Related materials providing content on Jim Clevo and local Cleveland bands may be found in other collections that constitute a part of the Northeast Ohio Popular Music Archives.
Separated Materials: Books and CDs have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Jim Clevo Papers" 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.
Language Note: Collection is primarily in English; materials in German and Spanish are indicated at the file level.
Exhibition History: March 2019-August 2020, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Class of 2019 Exhibit.
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.
