A Guide to the Richard Ames Music Collection, 1964-1970
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator | Ames, Richard | |
| Title | Richard Ames Music Collection | |
| Dates: | 1964-1970 | |
| Abstract: | The collection documents Richard and Steve Ames' work as managers and producers of several 1960's bands, such as The Moving Sidewalks and Neil Ford and the Fanatics. Contains promotional materials, contracts, correspondence, photographs, press clippings, and notes. | |
| Accession No.: | 2007-264 | |
| Extent | 4 in. | |
| Language | Materials are in English. | |
| Repository | Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Creator Sketch:
Richard Ames was the producer and manager for several bands in the mid-1960’s, including The Moving Sidewalks and Neal Ford and the Fanatics. He co-owned Houston-based Tantara Records with his younger brother, Steve Ames.
Scope and Contents:
Promotional materials, contracts, correspondence, photographs, magazine articles, newspaper clippings, and notes document Richard and Steve Ames’ work managing and promoting The Moving Sidewalks and Neal Ford and the Fanatics, as well as The Outsiders and The Magic Ring. The collection’s print media articles and fan club booklets provide detailed background information about the bands. Steve Ames created most of the notes, drawings, and designs in the collection, and his calendars for 1965-1968 include notes on concerts, recordings, and band-related developments. The Ames brothers’ correspondence relates primarily to contracts and promotions. The color poster of Neal Ford and the Fanatics was the cover image of their 1968 self-entitled album.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation:
Richard Ames Music Collection, 1964-1970, the Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Collection