Reference Number
ARC-0521
Level of description
collection
Title
George McGovern Campaign Concert Poster
Date
1972
Size
6 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The George McGovern Campaign Concert Poster documents a fundraising concert held to support George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign. The date of the concert was April 15, 1972, and it was held at the Forum in Los Angeles, California. The headliners were Carole King, Barbra Streisand, and James Taylor, with Quincy Jones and his orchestra. The concert also featured assorted Hollywood celebrities as ushers, including Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, and James Earl Jones. It is likely the first rock concert held to benefit a political candidate.
Biography / Administrative History
George McGovern was an American politician who ran for president in 1972. He lost to the incumbent, Richard Nixon.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The George McGovern Campaign Concert Poster was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Jeff Eckstrom on August 12, 2014.
Citation: George McGovern Campaign Concert Poster, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel. Completed October 29, 2014. 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 Responsibility and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. The original poster is RESTRICTED due to its size and fragile condition. Patrons must use digital facsimile of the original. Consult the Library and Archives staff 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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