Reference Number
ARC-0660
Level of description
collection
Title
Harry S. Coughlin III Collection on Bandstand
Date
undated
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Harry S. Coughlin III Collection on Bandstand contains undated materials. The collection consists of 2 membership cards for WFIL-TV Bandstand Club and three black and white photographs (plus the negatives) from the Bandstand set.
Biography / Administrative History
Bandstand was an American music performance and dance television program that premiered in March of 1950 the Philadelphia television station WFIL-TV. The show was hosted by Bob Horn and featured short musical films with occasional studio guests. The show was modified in 1952 into a dance program, featuring music performances and dancing teenagers. Dick Clark replaced Horn in 1956 and continued as host until the shows end in 1989. Bandstand was renamed American Bandstand in 1957 when ABC picked up the show for national distribution. Artists that have made their television debut on American Bandstand include Cyndi Lauper, Aretha Franklin, Prince, Jackson 5, and Sonny and Cher.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Harry S. Coughlin III Collection on Bandstand was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Harry S. Coughlin III on April 22, 2002.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Harry S. Coughlin III Collection on Bandstand, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Materials are in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Project Archivist. Completed August 12, 2020. 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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