Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Simmons, Russell
| title | The HistoryMakers® Video Oral History Interview with Russell Simmons | repository | The Historymakers® |
| description | Media company entrepreneur Russell Simmons (1957 - ) is a cultural icon who brought hip-hop to the masses; he is founder of Def Jam Records, Def Jam Comedy, Def Jam Poetry, and of Simmons-Lathan Media Group. Simmons was interviewed by The HistoryMakers® on October 22, 2004, in Chicago, Illinois. This collection is comprised of the original video footage of the interview. |
| extent | n/a |
| access | Restrictions may be applied on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of The HistoryMakers® |
| record link | https://www.thehistorymakers.org/sites/default/files/A2004_213_EAD.pdf |
| record source | https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/russell-simmons-40 |
| acquisition information | Simmons was interviewed by The HistoryMakers® on October 22, 2004, in Chicago, Illinois. This collection is comprised of the original video footage of the interview. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:55 |
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| title | Adler hip hop archive | repository | Cornell University Libraries |
| description | The Adler Archive includes letters, documents, manuscripts, images, magazine and newspaper articles, books, sound and video recordings, and other ephemera documenting the history of hip hop. |
| extent | 36.5 cubic feet, 6 map-case folders and 46 framed items |
| access | Box 45 is restricted until 2050 Collection may be used one folder at a time. |
| record link | https://rmc.library.cornell.edu/EAD/xml/dlxs/RMM08092.xml |
| record source | https://rmc.library.cornell.edu/hiphop/adler.php |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:55 |
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| title | Afrika Bambaataa hip hop archive | repository | Cornell University Libraries |
| description | Approximately 40,000 sound recordings representing Bambaataa's music collection from the 1970s to the present. The archive also includes books, documents, and files relating to the founding and spread of the Universal Zulu Nation; and videos, papers, and clothing. |
| extent | 600 cubic feet |
| access | Access to collection restricted until completion of processing, with the exception of vinyl records that have been individually cataloged. |
| record link | https://rmc.library.cornell.edu/EAD/xml/dlxs/RMM08094s9ss1ss4S.xml |
| record source | https://digital.library.cornell.edu/collections/afrika-bambaataa |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:55 |
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| title | A pictorial history of rap, 1983-1985 | repository | New York Public Library |
| description | Depictions of New York City based rap performers, DJs, music business figures, and concerts, from 1983 to 1985, consisting of candid shots and group portraits showing rappers and DJs with musical associates; views of rappers, singers and producers during studio recording sessions, and views of rappers and DJs performing. Among the individuals depicted are rap artists Kurtis Blow, Run-DMC, L. L.Cool J, Whodini, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and the Fatboys; business entrepreneur Russell Simmons; singers Madonna and Alyson Williams, and producers Jellybean Benitez, Larry Smith and Spyder D. Many of the individuals depicted were affiliated with Russell Simmons, president of Rush Productions and founder of Def Jam Records. |
| extent | 22 items (.3 cubic ft., one box); 21 x 26 cm 16 photographic prints : gelatin silver, black and white ; 6 photographic prints : color |
| access | n/a |
| record link | https://www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/bib/b22630037 |
| finding aid | n/a |
| acquisition information | n/a |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:55 |
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