Reference Number
ARC-1139
Level of description
collection
Title
Carmel Maitland Whitman Collection on Mike Maitland
Date
1947-1988, undated
Size
5.2 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Carmel Maitland Whitman Collection on Mike Maitland is dated 1947-1988 and contains undated materials. The collection consists of three series: Series I: Personal Files, Series II: Photographs, and Series III: Scrapbooks. The collection provides insight into the record label business of the 1960s and 1970s.
Series I: Personal files is dated 1953 to 1988 and contains undated materials. The series consists of the personal files of record executive, Mike Maitland, and includes clippings documenting his career and well as correspondence, agreements, and publications collected during his times as a record executive at Capitol Records, Warner Bros. Records, and MCA Records.
Series II: Photographs is dated 1947-1976 and contains undated photographs. The series consists of photographs of events Mike Maitland attended as well as photographs from his time at Capitol Records, Warner Bros. Records, and MCA records. Included are photographs of Maitland with Elton John, Who, Loretta Lynn, Stevie Wonder, and Peter Paul and Mary.
Series III: Scrapbooks is dated 1962-1976 and contains undated materials. The scrapbooks consist of photographs and collected publications and documents highlighting the career of Mike Maitland.
Biography / Administrative History
John K. "Mike" Maitland (1921-1988) was a recording industry leader in the 1960s and 1970s. He joined Capitol Records in 1947 moving up to becoming President of Sale and Distribution in 1960. Maitland joined Warner Bros. Records in 1961 holding the role of President until 1970. He served as President of MCA Records from 1970 until his retirement in 1979.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Carmel Maitland Whitman Collection on Mike Maitland was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Carmel Maitland Whitman on February 26, 2020.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Carmel Maitland Whitman Collection on Mike Maitland, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Collection is primarily in English. Materials in Spanish indicated at the file level.
Processing Information: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Project Archivist. Completed October 27, 2020. 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
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.
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