Reference Number
ARC-0574
Level of description
collection
Title
Dave Diamond Collection
Date
1964-1974; 2005
Size
2.71 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Dave Diamond Collection is dated 1964-2005 and contains undated materials. The collection consists of correspondence, photographs of Dave Diamond with the Chambers Brothers and Neil Diamond, photographs of Diamond, and signed images of Elvis, promotional materials and radio surveys for the radio stations Diamonds had shows broadcasted on and sheet music for "Texas." The correspondence included correspondence to Dave Diamond from Pat Boone, Dick Clark, Bess Coleman, John Densmore, Michael Jackson, Dean Martin, Kirk Silsbee, Nancy Sinatra, and Tom Smothers. The Dave Diamond collection provides insight into the influence of Dave Diamond and radio DJs on the music industry.
Biography / Administrative History
Sidney Ivan Davidson Jr. (August 7, 1936-May 5, 2014) was an American radio DJ who was known professionally as Dave Diamond. As one of the first radio DJs to play bands and performers such as the Doors, Iron Butterfly, and Linda Ronstadt, Diamond helped popularize psychadelic and heavy rock.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Dave Diamond Collection was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from the Dave Diamond Estate on June 12, 2015.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Dave Diamond Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Materials are in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Project Archivist. Completed September 30, 2019. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. Collection processed through an Access to Historical Records grant from the NHPRC.
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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