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Music ephemera of Athens, Georgia

Music ephemera of Athens, Georgia

Descriptive Summary

Title: Music ephemera of Athens, Georgia
Creator: Unknown
Inclusive Dates: 1987-1989
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.2 Linear Feet 1 oversized box
Collection Number: ms2881
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

"Beginning in the late 1970s, the Athens music scene began to gather momentum, eventually leading to the city's worldwide recognition as a hotbed for music. Bands such as R.E.M. and the B-52's became wildly popular throughout the 1980s while scores of smaller bands continued to perform in the myriad of Athens clubs on a nightly basis." -- "City of Athens History." ACC Online. http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/history/athens.htm (Retrieved September 28, 2009)

Scope and Content

The collection consists of posters advertising various music groups, bands, and music events in Athens, Georgia during the years 1987-1989. These groups performed at such places as the 40 Watt Club, Rockfish Palace, Uptown Lounge, Downstairs Cafe, University of Georgia Legion Field, and the Tate Center. There are also several postcards to the Red and Black staff from different music groups.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Music ephemera of Athens, Georgia, ms2881, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Musical groups.
Newspapers -- Georgia -- Records and correspondence.
Postcards -- Georgia -- Athens.
Postcards.
Posters.
Red and black.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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1Music ephemera