Collection Summary
Sandy Gibson rock and roll radio collection transcripts and production materials
1967-2017
(bulk 1967-1989)
1967-2017
(bulk 1967-1989)
Gibson, Sandy (Radio production coordinator)
approximately 1,750 items
5 containers
2.1 linear feet
English
Collection material in English
Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center,
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.
The Sandy Gibson Rock and Roll Radio
Collection Transcripts and Production Materials consists of interview transcriptions
with figures from the world of rock, soul and pop, conducted by Sandy Gibson, for radio
documentaries produced from 1969-1988, including the History of Rock and Roll, the
Motown Story, Monterey Pop Festival: The Radio Concerts, The Doors: From the Inside,
Follow the Music: The Elektra Story, and the Johnny River Story. Also included are
scripts, clippings, associated production and promotion materials, correspondence and
photos.
RPA 01057-01058 (boxes 1-2), RPA 03626-03628
(boxes 3-5)
Provenance
Gift and purchase (Sandy Gibson), 2017-2020.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
Processing History
The Sandy Gibson Rock and Roll Radio Collection Transcripts and Production Materials
were processed by Brigita Sebald in 2018 and David Jackson in 2020-2021.
Materials Cataloged Separately
Sound recordings from the Sandy Gibson Rock and Roll Radio Collection have been
incorporated into the sound recording collections of the Library of Congress Recorded
Sound Section, and cataloged in the section's MAVIS database. For additional
information, contact a reference librarian in the Recorded Sound Research Center,
National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, DC,
20540-4690; (202) 707-7833.
Copyright Status
Restrictions may exist on copying, quoting, or publishing materials included in the
collection. For additional information, contact a reference librarian in the Recorded
Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress,
Washington, DC, 20540-4690; (202) 707-7833.
Access and Restrictions
The Sandy Gibson Rock and Roll Radio Collection Transcripts and Production Materials are
open to research. Advance notice is required; contact a reference librarian in the
Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of
Congress, Washington, DC, 20540-4690; (202) 707-7833.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:
[Container number], Sandy Gibson Rock and Roll Radio Collection, National Audio-Visual
Conservation Center, Library of Congress
Biographical Note
Sandy Gibson was a production coordinator for radio documentaries, including the History
of Rock and Roll and others.
Scope and Content Note
The Sandy Gibson Rock and Roll Radio Collection Transcripts and Production Materials
consists of interview transcriptions with figures from the world of rock, soul and pop,
conducted by Sandy Gibson, for radio documentaries produced from 1969-1988, including
the History of Rock and Roll, the Motown Story, Monterey Pop Festival: The Radio
Concerts, The Doors: From the Inside, Follow the Music: The Elektra Story, and the
Johnny River Story. Also included are scripts, clippings, associated production and
promotion materials, correspondence and photos.
Arrangement
The Sandy Gibson Rock and Roll Radio Collection Transcripts and Production Materials are
organized in 7 series:
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[Series I. The History of
Rock and Roll](ead10001)
-
[Series II. The Motown
Story](ead10053)
-
[Series III. Monterey Pop
Festival: The Radio Concerts](ead10081)
-
[Series IV. The Doors: From
the Inside](ead10123)
-
[Series V. Follow the Music:
The Elektra Story](ead10139)
-
[Series VI. Johnny Rivers
Story](ead10162)
-
[Series VII. Miscellaneous
Interview Transcripts](ead10171)
Selected Search Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the LC
Catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and
by occupation and listed alphabetically.
People
Gibson, Sandy (Radio production coordinator)
Gibson, Sandy (Radio production coordinator)--Archives.
Rivers, Johnny.
Organizations
Doors (Musical group)
Elektra Records (Firm)
Monterey International Pop Festival (1967 : Monterey, Calif.)
Motown Record Corporation.
Subjects
Rock music--1961-1970--History and criticism.
Titles
Sandy Gibson collection
Form/Genre
Transcripts.
Container List
Series 1. The History of Rock and
Roll
1/1
Transcript of Hour 1
1/2
Transcript of Hour 2
1/3
Transcript of Hour 3
1/4
Transcript of Hour 4
1/5
Transcript of Hour 5
1/6
Transcript of Hour 6
1/7
Transcript of Hour 7
1/8
Transcript of Hour 8
1/9
Transcript of Hour 9
1/10
Transcript of Hour 10
1/11
Transcript of Hour 11
1/12
Transcript of Hour 12
1/13
Transcript of Hour 13
1/14
Transcript of Hour 14
1/15
Transcript of Hour 15
1/16
Transcript of Hour 16
1/17
Transcript of Hour 17
1/18
Transcript of Hour 18
1/19
Transcript of Hour 19
1/20
Transcript of Hour 20
1/21
Transcript of Hour 21
1/22
Transcript of Hour 22
1/23
Transcript of Hour 23
1/24
Transcript of Hour 24
1/25
Transcript of Hour 25
1/26
Transcript of Hour 26
1/27
Transcript of Hour 27
1/28
Transcript of Hour 28
1/29
Transcript of Hour 29
1/30
Transcript of Hour 30
1/31
Transcript of Hour 31
1/32
Transcript of Hour 32
1/33
Transcript of Hour 33
1/34
Transcript of Hour 34
1/35
Transcript of Hour 35
1/36
Transcript of Hour 36
1/37
Transcript of Hour 37
1/38
Transcript of Hour 38
1/39
Transcript of Hour 39
1/40
Transcript of Hour 40
1/41
Transcript of Hour 41
1/42
Transcript of Hour 42
1/43
Transcript of Hour 43
1/44
Transcript of Hour 44
1/45
Transcript of Hour 45
1/46
Transcript of Hour 46
1/47
Transcript of Hour 47
1/48
Transcript of Hour 48
1/49
Archive reel dubs
1/50
Transcripts
1/51
Diana Ross and Chuck Berry
biographical sketches
Series 2. The Motown
Story
2/1
Quotes by Barney Ales,
vice-president in charge of Motown sales
Transcript only.
2/2
Interview with Katherine Anderson
of the Marvelettes, 1970,
July
1970,
July
RXJ 3327
2/3
Interview with Marvin Gaye, 1970, July
1970,
July
Transcript only.
2/4
Interview with Barry Gordy, 1970, July 10 and
13
1970, July 10 and 13
RXJ 3333-3334
2/5
Interview with Michael Jackson,
1970, July
1970,
July
Transcript only.
2/6
Interview with Gladys Knight,
1970, July
1970,
July
RXJ 3330-3331
2/7
Interview with the Originals,
1970, July
1970,
July
RXJ 3325-3326
2/8
Interview with Martha Reeves,
1970, July
1970,
July
RXJ 3325-3326
2/9
Interview with Smokey Robinson,
1970, July
1970,
July
Transcript only.
2/10
Interview with Diana Ross, 1970, July 13
1970, July 13
RXJ 3318-3320
2/11
Interview with Jimmy Ruffin, 1970, July
1970,
July
RXJ 3327
2/12
Interview with Barrett Strong,
1970, July
1970,
July
RXJ 3323-3324
2/13
Interview with Levi Stubbs, Jr.,
of the Four Tops, 1970,
July
1970,
July
RXJ 3328
2/14
Interview with Junior Walker,
1970, July
1970,
July
RXJ 3332
2/15
Interview with Otis Williams of
the Temptations, 1970, July
1970,
July
RXJ 3321-3322
2/16
Interview with Mary Wilson of the
Supremes, 1970, July
1970,
July
RXJ 3329
2/17
Interview with Stevie Wonder,
1970, July
1970,
July
Transcript only.
2/18
Motown Story actualities
(soundbites)
2/19
Tracking scripts
2/20
Motown hit list
2/21
List of interview questions for
artists
2/22
Correspondence from Marshall
Murphy to Gene Chenault, 1970
1970
2/23
Press release - an exclusive
interview with Berry Gordy, Jr., 1970, Apr. 28
1970, Apr. 28
2/24
Press release, 1970, Oct. 20
1970, Oct. 20
2/25
Berry Gordy article by King
George
2/26
Berry Gordy article by Stanley H.
Brown for Fortune magazine, 1967, Sept.
1967,
Sept.
2/27
Berry Gordy article by Richard
Lingeman for the New York Times, circa 1970
circa
1970
Series 3. Monterey Pop Festival: The
Radio Concerts
3/1
Interview with Lou Adler, 1974, 1988
1974
1988
3/2
Interview with Peter
Albin
3/3
Interview with Eric
Burdon
3/4
Interview with Jack
Casady
3/5
interview with Country Joe
[McDonald]
3/6
Interview with Steve
Cropper
3/7
Interview with David
Crosby
3/8
Interview with Cass Elliot, 1974
1974
3/9
Interview with Art
Garfunkel
3/10
Interview with Dennis
Hopper
3/11
Interview with Bones
Howe
3/12
Interview with Booker T.
Jones
3/13
Interview with Al
Kooper
3/14
Interview with Roger
McGuinn
3/15
Interview with Barry
Melton
3/16
Interview with Alan Pariser and
Lou Adler
3/17
Interview with John
Phillips
3/18
Interview with Michelle
Phillips
3/19
Interview with Lou
Rawls
3/20
Interview with Ravi
Shankar
3/21
Interview with Grace
Slick
3/22
Interview with Tommy
Smothers
3/23
Interview with Derek
Taylor
3/24
Interview with Michael Vosse and
Bobby Newwirth
3/25
Interview with Phil
Walden
3/26
Interview with Bob
Weir
3/27
Interview with John Cipollino and
Nick Gravenites
3/28
Interview with Scott
McKenzie
3/29
Monterey Pop radio station promo
package
3/30
Monterey Pop
soundbites
2/28
Performance log
2/29
Cassette performance information
sheet
2/30
Press release by Derek
Taylor
2/31
Radio show budget
2/32
Script, 1988
1988
2/33
Radio brochure, 1988
1988
2/34
Musicians' station identification
scripts
2/35
New York Times article on the 50th anniversary of
the Monterey Pop Festival, 2017, Jun. 13
2017, Jun. 13
2/36
Operations manual
2/37
Scrapbook of telegrams and
photographs, 1967
1967
2/38
Radio Express promotional package,
1988
1988
Series 4. The Doors: From the
Inside
4/1
Interview with Bruce Botnik (and
Paul Rothchild)
4/2
Interview with John Densmore,
1989
1989
4/3
Interview with Max
Fink
4/4
Interview with Diane Gardiner,
1988
1988
4/5
Interview with Robbie Krieger,
1986, 1988
1986
1988
4/6
Interview with Jim
Morrison
RAA 53174-53175
4/7
Transcript of Jim Morrison
interview by Howard Smith
4/8
Jim Morrison transcripts of
soundbites found on reels
4/9
Jim Morrison
actualities
4/10
Interview with Paul
Rothchild
4/11
Radio specifications, cue sheets,
and certificates of performance, 1988
1988
4/12
Budget
4/13
Advertisers
4/14
Advert from Goldmine magazine selling a DJ copy of the show
4/15
Licensing contracts for elements
utilized, 1984, 1990
1984
1990
Series 5. Follow the Music: The
Elektra Story
5/1
Interview with Theodore
Bikel
5/2
Interview with Oscar
Brand
5/3
Interview with Jim
Dickson
5/4
Interview with Danny
Fields
5/5
Interview with Bob
Gibson
5/6
Interview with Tony
Glover
Includes press release for Blues, Rags & Hollers - The Koerner, Ray &
Glover Story, and photocopies of various print reviews of same.
5/7
Interview with Kenny
Goldstein
5/8
Interview with Larry
Harris
5/9
Interview with Jac
Holzman
5/10
Interview with Fred
Kewley
5/11
Interview with Nina Holzman
Lamb
5/12
Interview with Ed
McCurty
5/13
Interview with Bhaskar
Menon
5/14
Interview with Jack
Nelson
5/15
Interview with Paul
Nelson
5/16
Interview with Michael
Nesmith
5/17
Interview with Tom
Paxton
5/18
Interview with Fritz
Richmond
5/19
Interview with Geraldo
Rivera
5/20
Interview with Robb
Royer
5/21
Interview with Bill Siddons and
Jac Holzman
5/22
Interview with Carly
Simon
Series 6. Johnny Rivers
Story
5/23
Interview with Lou Adler and
Johnny Rivers
5/24
Interview with Phil
Everly
5/25
Interview with Bones
Howe
5/26
Interview with Elmer
Valentine
5/27
Interview with Jimmy
Webb
5/28
Discography
5/29
Production Notes
5/30
Soundbites
Series 7. Miscellaneous Interview
Transcripts
4/17
Interview with Clive
Davis
4/18
Interviews with Bones
Howe
Includes preprint of article "A Thirty-Five Year History and Evolution of the
Recording Studio," by Milton T. Putnam, presented at the 66th Convention of the
Audio Engineering Society, May 6-9, 1980; v1n2 (June/July 1970) issue of
Recording Engineer/Producer serial; and reprint of article "Multifunction
Studio Design and Construction" by Adrian Zarin, from October 1986 issue of
Recording Engineer/Producer.
4/19
Interview with Buck
Owens
4/20
Interview with Johnny
Rotten