Reference Number
ARC-0924
Level of description
collection
Title
Dennis Corrigan Photographs of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Groundbreaking
Date
1993 June 7
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Inductee
x
Scope and Contents
The Dennis Corrigan Photographs of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Groundbreaking includes 14 4" by 6" color photographs of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame from June 7, 1993. The photographs feature Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chuck Berry, Ruth Brown, Billy Joel, Pete Townshend, Ahmet Ertegun, Bill Pinkney, and Sam Moore. Also featured are architect I.M. Pei, who designed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame building, and musicians Dave Pirner and Michael Stanley, along with a shot of the crowd. A CD-R includes digital copies of all the photographs. While the moment of actual groundbreaking itself is not depicted, the photographs provide an overview of celebrity attendees at the ceremony, and give some idea of the crowds present on the Cleveland waterfront at the event.
Biography / Administrative History
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame groundbreaking ceremony took place on June 7, 1993.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Dennis Corrigan Photographs of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Groundbreaking were received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Dennis Corrigan on December 18, 2017.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Dennis Corrigan Photographs of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Groundbreaking, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: No linguistic content.
Processing Information: Processed by Lily Korte, volunteer. Completed February 25, 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.
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Use
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. has a limited copyright license to the materials within this collection. The transfer of Donor's literary and other property rights does not include works of other individuals and organizations contained in the gift. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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