Reference Number
ARC-0384
Level of description
collection
Title
Maureen Mann Collection on the Beatles
Date
1964-2004
Size
0.21 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Maureen Mann Collection on the Beatles spans the years 1964 to 1997 and includes catalogs, correspondence, magazines, photographs, and a miscellany of printed ephemera associated with the Beatles and the death of John Lennon. The ephemera includes brochures, envelopes, postage stamps, stationary, and ticket stubs. Of particular note is a letter from Ringo Starr's wife, Maureen Starkey, thanking Mann for her congratulations on the birth of the Starrs' first child, Zak. The files are arranged in chronological order.
Biography / Administrative History
The impact of the Beatles has often been noted but cannot be overstated. The "Fab Four" from Liverpool, England, startled the ears and energized the lives of virtually all who heard them. Their arrival triggered the musical revolution of the 1960s, introducing a modern sound and viewpoint that parted ways with the world of the previous decade. The pleasurable jolt at hearing "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand" was comparable to the collective fever induced by Presley's "That's All Right (Mama)" and "Heartbreak Hotel" nearly ten years earlier. Though popular music has changed considerably in the decades since the Beatles disbanded, their music continues to reach and inspire new generations of listeners. Half a century after their humble origins in Liverpool, the Beatles remain the most enduring phenomenon in the history of popular music.
Notes
Separated Materials: Periodicals have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Maureen Mann Collection on the Beatles" 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.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Maureen Mann Collection on the Beatles, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Brian Methe, Intern. Completed October 16, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Language Note: English
Acquisition Note: The Maureen Mann Collection on the Beatles was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from David Sherman on September 28, 2012.
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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