Reference Number
ARC-0699
Level of description
collection
Title
Craig Bobby Collection of Publicity Materials
Date
1973-2002, undated
Size
1.46 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Craig Bobby Collection of Publicity Materials span the years 1974 to 2002 and contain undated materials. The collection consists of promotional photographs, press releases, and press kits for a number of bands, record labels, and radio stations. Included are NEO sound artists: Devo, Pere Ubu, and Rachel Sweet. The collection documents the publicity efforts of bands in the last quarter of the 20th century. The materials are arranged alphabetically.
Biography / Administrative History
Craig Bobby was editor of the Cleveland based heavy metal zine, The Iron Planet, which ran from 1983 to 1994.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Craig Bobby Collection was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Craig Bobby on January 12, 2017.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Craig Bobby 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 May 15, 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.
Separated Materials: Periodicals have been transferred to the library. Please search for "Bobby Craig Collection" in the catalog for a list of donated titles.
Exhibition History: Devo press release and Pere Ubu press release and photograph, Local Music U Want, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 2019-2024.
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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