ARC-0783
Level of description
collection
Title
Harry L. Harris Photograph of Jimmy Harris
Date
1963
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Biography / Administrative History
Jimmy Harris was the rhythm and lead guitarist for Ricky Vac and the Rock-A-Ways. Based in Cleveland Ohio, Ricky Vac and the Rock-a-Ways was formed in 1955 by singer Richard Vaculig, lead guitarist Tommy Esian, drummer Skip Hadden (who was later replaced by Jimmy Gillahan), guitarist John Magyar, pianist Paul Ticherich, and Harris. The Rock-a-Ways were noted for being one of the first mostly white bands to include an African American member (Harris).
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a 3.5 x 3.5 color snapshot photograph of Jimmy Harris playing the Supro guitar. It is dated 1963.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Harry L. Harris Photograph of Jimmy Harris was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Harry L. Harris on January 4, 2005.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Harry L. Harris Photograph of Jimmy Harris, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: No linguistic content.
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.
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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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