The Sharon Fox Collection spans the years 1957 to 2011 and primarily contains materials from 1968 to 1989. The collection is organized into series that contain Fox's article materials and photographs from her work as a journalist in Chicago, as well as the promotional material Fox had gathered. The article materials series includes clippings, correspondence, interviews, and periodicals relating to Fox's writings. Most notably, this series contains interview notes and photographs of David Bowie, Elton John, Paul McCartney, and Tiny Tim. The photograph series contains images Fox captured of rock stars outside of Chicago venues during the 1960s and 1970s, which includes photos of Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Jackson Browne, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Paul McCartney, John Mellencamp, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Tiny Tim, and Frank Zappa. The promotional materials series contains flyers, handouts, postcards, records sleeves, sheet music, and trading cards of artists and bands. The collection provides insight into the evolving Chicago music scene during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Biography / Administrative History
Sharon Fox was a Chicago-based journalist that wrote articles for fanzines and newspapers dedicated to the culture surrounding rock music and photographed prominent rock stars outside of Chicago venues during the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Sharon Fox Collection was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Sharon Fox on October 1, 2021 and October, 13, 2023.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Sharon Fox Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Collection is in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Kensi Laube, intern. Completed July 25, 2022. Accural processed by Crystal Matjasic, Technical Serivces Archivist. Completed August 27, 2024. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. Collection processed through a Museums for America grant from the IMLS.
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.
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.
