The Ira Kaplan Collection of Publicity Materials contains promotional photographs and a poster. The photographs feature individual artists and bands active in the late 1970s through 1996. Items were collected during Kaplan's tenure at the Soho Weekly News. Please note that a majority of the photographs are undated. The collection is arranged alphabetically.
Biography / Administrative History
Ira Kaplan was born on January 7, 1957 and graduated from Saint Lawrence College. He is the co-founder, vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for the American indie rock band Yo La Tengo. Kaplan worked as a music critic for the Soho Weekly News, New York Rocker, and Village Voice.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Ira Kaplan Collection of Publicity Materials was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Kaplan on March 27, 2014.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Ira Kaplan Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Andria Hoy, Intern. Completed March 5, 2015. 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. 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.
