The Richard Aquila "Rock & Roll America" Collection is dated 1998-1999, and contains undated materials. The collection consists of 64 audiocassette recordings of the 'Rock & Roll America" radio show program. The format of the program alternated between four approaches: programs focused on specific musical syles; various performers; special themes; and specific years in rock and roll history. The master list contains a chronological list of the recordings as well as a list of the indivduals interviewed for the show. It also contains a master list with background information about the radio show, press kit, and promotional materials, including stickers and stationary. The collection is arranged by format and then chronologically. The collection provides insight into the topics explored on "Rock & Roll America" through its historical commentary, songs, and interviews with performers, producers, disc jockeys, and experts .
Biography / Administrative History
Richard Aquila is a professor of history and American studies at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He is author of That Old Time Rock and Roll: A Chronicle of an Era, 1954-1963 and was the creator, writer, and host of NPR's public radio show, Rock and Roll America. The series, which aired from 1998 to 2000, analyzed the relationship between American history, culture, and music.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Richard Aquila "Rock & Roll America" Collection was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Richard Aquila on October 2, 2016.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Richard Aquila "Rock & Roll America" 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 13, 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.
Some of the audiovisual materials in the collection are on defunct media formats and, therefore, are RESTRICTED. Access copies of these materials will have to be created prior to use. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
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