ARC-0803
Level of description
collection
Title
Clayton Knipper Photographs
Date
1952 March 21
Size
27.6 (MB)
Format
Photography (digital)
Container:
NEO Sound
x
Biography / Administrative History
Cleveland Press photographer.
Scope and Contents
The Clayton Knipper photographs include three black-and-white digital images of the aftermath of the first Moondog Coronation Ball, March 21,1952, at the Cleveland Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The collection provides visual evidence of the mayhem that ensued during and after what is now considered the first rock and roll concert.
Existence and Location of Originals
Original photographic prints are located with the Cleveland Memory Project.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Clayton Knipper Photographs were received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Jill Knipper on February 23, 2024
Citation: [Identification of Item], Clayton Knipper Photographs, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: No linguistic content
Processing Information: Processed by Justin Seidler, Image Archivist. Completed August 28, 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 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.
Associated Persons
Associated Subjects
Location
DAMS
Creator
