Détails

ARC-1346

collection

James King Harris Collection

1955, 1992, undated

0.92 (Linear feet)

This collection is dated 1955, 1992 and contains undated material. The collection contains one Peter Paul & Mary guide with clipping, and a KKK Notice reading: "NOTICE! STOP Help Save the Youth of America DON'T BUY NEGRO RECORDS..." dated 1955. The flier documents the racism that was present in early popular music and rock and roll.

: The James King Harris Collection was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Harris on November 26, 2024.

: [Identification of Item], James King Harris Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

: Materials are in English.

: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Technical Services Archivist. Completed March 12, 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.