The Dennis Madden Collection dates from 1964 to 1969 and includes some undated materials. The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, programs and brochures, and posters documenting popular music culture of the 1960s. The Beatles are prominently represented, including a letter from John Lennon to American architect Buckminster Fuller and photographic prints related to the 1968 White Album.
Additional materials include brochures documenting the Woodstock Music and Art Fair as presented in the 1970 documentary Woodstock, as well as a magazine spread from Electric Last Minute featuring a poster of Jimi Hendrix. Materials are arranged alphabetically by format. In its entirety, the Dennis Madden Collection of Correspondence and Promotional Materials provides a glimpse into the music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Dennis Madden Collection was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as gift from Dennis Madden on January 27, 2025.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Dennis Madden Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Collection is in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Miriam Saab, volunteer. Completed January 8, 2026. Descriptive and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Separated Materials: Books, magazines, and a musical score have been transferred to the library. Please search for "Dennis Madden Collection" in the catalog for a list of donated titles.
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.
