The William Morris Agency (WMA) was a Hollywood-based talent agency. It represented some of the best known 20th century entertainers in film, television, and music.
Scope and Contents
The William Morris Agency Files document various aspects of the music industry between the years 1965 and 1979. Three documents related to David Geffen offer some insight into Geffen's early career transition from the agency's mail room to working as an agent. A majority of the files detail Bruce Springsteen's first four years with the agency, and provides information about concerts and tours that they booked for him. Other documents of note include a 1970 contract signed by Duane Allman for a show at Tulane University, and three issues of the William Morris Agency, Inc. Bulletin from 1972.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The William Morris Agency Files were received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Eric Zohn on February 23, 2017.
Citation: [Identification of Item], William Morris Agency Files, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel, Archivist & Assistant Curator. Completed May 10, 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.
