The Frederick S. Boros Audio Recordings span the years 1962 to 2012 and contain some undated materials. The collection contains 1,607 bootleg concert recordings on compact disc; many of the recordings consist of multiple discs. The discs are arranged alphabetically by artist, and then chronologically by date of concert. There are an additional 437 digital recordings not on compact disc that are not listed in this finding aid. The digital files are in FLAC format. A copy of the inventory of FLAC files is available upon request. Artists featured prominently in the collection include Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, Bruce Springsteen, U2, and Tom Waits. Many of the recordings were made at venues throughout the Northeast Ohio area.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Frederick S. Boros Audio Recordings were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Boros on February 21, 2013.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Frederick S. Boros Audio Recordings, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Ned Denby, Intern. Completed July 1, 2013. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
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. The digital files are available only upon advanced request. Consult the Library and Archives staff to access these materials.
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.
