Details

ARC-1354

collection

Jack and Kathy Ryan Collection

1963-1068, 1988, undated

4.07 (Linear feet)

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Jack Ryan managed the Motown group, the Contours.

The Jack and Kathy Ryan Collection spans the years 1963–1968 and1988, and includes undated materials. It consists primarily of photographic prints featuring Motown artists such as Marvin Gaye, the Marvelettes, the Temptations, and Stevie Wonder. Also included are handwritten musical scores for the Contours’ song "Do You Love Me," as well as promotional ephemera related to Motortown Revue performances, including a handbill and a poster. The collection documents the rise and influence of Motown music in the 1960s and would be of interest to researchers examining the history of Motown and the mainstream acceptance of Black musicians in the 1960s.

: The Jack and Kathy Ryan Collection was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Kathleen Ryan on November 9, 2023.

: [Identification of Item], Jack and Kathy Ryan Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

: Materials are in English.

: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Technical Services Archivist. Completed May 6, 2025. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.

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.

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.