Reference Number
ARC-0966
Level of description
collection
Title
Radley D. Hirsch Collection
Date
1980-1998, undated
Size
10.25 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Radley D. Hirsch Collection spans the years 1980-1998 and includes some undated material; the bulk of the material dates from 1983 to 1995. The collection is split into three series based on material type: audio recordings in various formats (cassette, ¼-inch reel, DAT, VHS), VHS video recordings, flyers, business documents, and photographs relating to the Gilman Street Warehouse in Berkeley, California, as well as concerts and events from the surrounding area. Recordings include demo tapes and studio recordings, as well as live performances and radio broadcasts. Many of the recordings include additional written or printed material such as set lists, personnel listings, and other information on the recordings, such as the specific audio equipment used. The collection provides insight into the regional punk rock community and the musical and cultural scene that surrounded 924 Gilman from its early days through the 1990s, including the running and organization of the club, as well as the advertising of its shows. Live recordings from other Bay Area venues such as the Cotati Cabaret, Bottom of the Hill, Mabuhay Gardens, The Farm, and Oasis provide a more complete picture of the local performing arts scene during the era. Artists featured most prominently in the collection include Operation Ivy, Polkacide, Jain, Z Axis, Crimpshrine, Capitol Punishment, Econochrist, Jawbreaker, Neurosis, Rancid, and Spitboy. Other famous artists represented include Green Day, Jello Biafra/Dead Kennedys, Fugazi, and Bikini Kill.
Biography / Administrative History
Radley Hirsch is a San Francisco-based audio engineer. He was primarily responsible for rebuilding the original sound system at 924 Gilman, and was a regular volunteer for the organization. He currently runs a company called San Francisco Audio which installs and upgrades sound systems for theaters, churches, and other venues throughout Northern California.
Radley Hirsch is a San Francisco-based audio engineer. He was primarily responsible for rebuilding the original sound system at 924 Gilman, and was a regular volunteer for the organization. He currently runs a company called San Francisco Audio that installs and upgrades sound systems for theaters, churches, and other venues throughout Northern California.
Existence and Location of Copies
A digital image of the original box housing for the Polkacide audiocassettes can be found in digital storage.
Notes
Citation: [Identification of Item], Radley D. Hirsch Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Acquisition Note: The Radley D. Hirsch Collection was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a series of gifts from Hirsch in 2017, 2018, and 2021. Collection processed through an Access to Historical Records grant from the NHPRC.
Language Note: English
Processing Information: Processed by Lily Korte, Intern and Volunteer. Completed October 24, 2018. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
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. The condition of the audiovisual materials in Series I and II has not yet been determined for playback purposes, and some of the materials are on defunct media formats; they are, therefore, RESTRICTED. Access copies of these materials may have to be created prior to use. 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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