ARC-1126
Level of description
collection
Title
Jerry Allen Papers
Date
1965-1967, undated
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
NEO Sound
x
Biography / Administrative History
Jerry Allen Veneskey is a Cleveland, Ohio, musician who recorded light teen‑pop singles with MGM Records in the mid‑1960s under the name Jerry Channing. His music saw some success in Japan, especially with the track “Little Girl in the Magazine." Following a long hiatus from the music scene, Veneskey resurfaced in the 2010s, performing locally in Northeast Ohio under the name Jerry Allen, or with the Jerry Allen Band.
Scope and Contents
The Jerry Allen Collection on Jerry Channing is dated 1965-1967 and includes undated materials. The collection consists of materials associated with Jerry Allen while he was performing under his stage name, Jerry Channing. The collection contains two record surveys and two promotional handbills, with one handbill promoting the track "Little Girl in the Magazine" and another handbill promoting "When Your Loved Me" and "Lonely Just Like Me". Also included are two identical portraits of Jerry Channing of varying size, taken by photographer Madison Geddes. These materials document Channing’s mid-1960s pop career.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Jerry Allen Papers were received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Jerry Allen on May 18, 2019.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Jerry Allen Papers, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Materials are in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Sunny Moore, Intern. Completed July 8th, 2025. 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. 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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