Reference Number
ARC-0915
Level of description
collection
Title
Minnesota Twins Prince Tribute Photograph
Date
2016 April 25
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a photograph of a tribute to Prince held at a game between the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Indians on April 25, 2016. It contains one autographed photograph of Joe Mauer wearing a purple wrist band.
Biography / Administrative History
Prince (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor and filmmaker. Known for his magnetic performances, flamboyant style, and vocal range, Prince was an expert guitarist, pianist, bassist and drummer by junior high. He released dozens and dozens of albums throughout his nearly 40-year career. He also invented the "Minneapolis sound," an electric and eclectic funk/R&B/synthrock hybrid that became massively influential in the '80s and beyond. Prince was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Minnesota Twins Prince Tribute Photograph was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from the Minnesota Twins on May 12, 2016.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Minnesota Twins Prince Tribute Photograph, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: No linguistic content.
Processing Information: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Project Archivist. Completed September 9, 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
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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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