Inventory of the Ed Pearl, Ash Grove Collection SPC.2021.022
Karen Clemons
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2021-04
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
Business Number: 310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Ed Pearl, Ash Grove Collection
Creator:
Pearl, Ed
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2021.022
Physical Description:
15 boxes
Physical Description:
12.5 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1947, 1952-2021; undated
Date (bulk): 1980-1999
Abstract: This collection contains material belonging to Ed Pearl, founder of the Ash Grove venue. The majority of material related
to the Ash Grove includes documents regarding efforts to create a new Ash Grove in the 1980s, as well as in the 1990s on the
Santa Monica Pier; and material related to Ash Grove produced events, the Ash Grove Foundation, and Ash Grove music archives
project. Also included are documents regarding Pearl's career as a producer for San Francisco Mime Troupe, KPFK-FM radio station,
and for a few benefit shows and events; and clippings related to Pearl's interest in folk music, and politics- particuarly
during the Gulf War.
Language of Material:
English
.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection except where noted at file-level.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
Scope and Contents
The Ed Pearl/Ash Grove Collection (1947, 1952-2021; undated bulk 1980-1999) contains 15 boxes and 12.5 linear feet of memorandums;
flyers; clippings; publicity material regarding musicians and bands; correspondence; and other material belonging to Ed Pearl,
founder of the Ash Grove venue that was located in various parts of Los Angeles County from the late 1950s-1990s. The majority
of the material relates to efforts to create a new Ash Grove in the 1980s; and the establishment, operations, and musical
acts of the Ash Grove at the Santa Monica Pier from 1996-1997; as well as material regarding Pearl's career as a producer
for San Francisco Mime Troupe, benefit shows and events such as "Art Against Apartheid", a "save Sunset Hall" show featuring
Pete Seeger, and a Paul Robeson centennial celebration; and radio producer for a KPFK-FM show entitled "Up from the Ash Grove".
Also included are documents related to Pearl's interests in folk music such as sheet music, clippings, and ephemera from events
and concerts; politics including many clippings regarding the Gulf War, the military, and the Middle East; and sound and video
recordings from Ash Grove performances and other music collected by Ed Pearl. This collection is arranged into three series.
Series I: Ash Grove contains memorandums, clippings, correspondence, flyers, press releases, promotional material and other
documents related mostly to the efforts to create a new Ash Grove in the 1980s and the operations of the relocated Ash Grove
at the Santa Monica Pier in the 1990s. Series II: Ed Pearl Papers contains clippings; press releases; invoices; flyers; newsletters;
sheet music; event programs; periodicals; photographs; and other material belonging to Ed Pearl. A majority of the material
in this series relates to various shows, events, and entertainers that Pearl produced, as well as his involvement with KPFK-FM
radio and their free speech efforts; and Pearl's interests in the Gulf War, and folk music. Series III: Audio Visual Materials
contains audiocassettes, miniDVs, U-Matics, VHS, and reel-to-reel tapes featuring performances from Ash Grove, KPFK-FM events
and radio shows; as well as music collected by Ed Pearl from artists such as Woody Guthrie, Ross Altman, and various bluegrass
groups.
Biographical / Historical
Edwin Morton Pearl (1932-2021) grew up in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, the middle of five children. He began attending
UCLA circa 1954, where his love for folk music began in part due to his guitar teacher, Bess Lomax Hawes. Pearl also became
involved in an effort to bring Pete Seeger to campus, but ultimately UCLA made the decision that Seeger could not play. Pearl
then became the spokesperson for the group, and was able to get the event moved to a nearby church. From those two experiences,
Pearl started forming the idea to start the Ash Grove. Eventually, Pearl would drop out of UCLA to start the Ash Grove at
the age of 22 in 1958, despite his lack of knowledge of the music industry. With an initial investment of $10,000 raised by
friends and family, he opened the Ash Grove in a converted furniture factory. The first concert featured Pearl's flamenco
teacher, folk singer Guy Carawan, and blues performer Brownie McGhee. Although Ash Grove began as a coffeehouse, it differed
because it had a 250 seat auditorium that was primarily a concert hall, and also contained a record store, and school of traditional
folk music that taught banjo, guitar, and other courses.
In the years that Ash Grove was in operation, many jazz, blues, and folk musicians such as Doc Watson, the Byrds, Taj Mahal,
Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger, Clifton Chenier, and Linda Ronstadt performed. Ash Grove also played host to many forums, meetings,
art shows, film screenings, and political discussions. Unfortunately in 1973, a fire- the third in a string of suspected arsons
in a 4 year span- would cause damage too costly to fix and the Ash Grove permanently closed. After the Ash Grove closed, Pearl
became a producer for the theater group San Francisco Mime Troupe, as well as a radio producer for KFKP-FM where he had a
show entitled "Up from the Ash Grove" from 1978-1984. Although there was interest in opening a new Ash Grove in the late 1980s,
real efforts to open a new Ash Grove at the Santa Monica Pier began in 1991. After years of delay, the Ash Grove at the Santa
Monica Pier opened in 1996, but shuttered its doors after being evicted in 1997. In the years following the closure of Ash
Grove at the Santa Monica Pier, Pearl started Ash Grove Music which featured monthly concert dance series from 1998-2000 in
San Pedro, CA., as well as the Ash Grove Foundation which organized stage concerts, lectures, and community performances.
In 2015, Pearl produced "Ash Grove at the Improv" which took place at the Improv- the same location as the original Ash Grove
club on Melrose Ave in West Hollywood. Along with Pearl's ventures as part of Ash Grove, he was very involved in political
activism and organized rallies regarding Nicaraguan and other Latin American liberation struggles; founded the Peace and Freedom
Party in 1967; and also participated in anti-Vietnam, anti-nuclear, and South African anti-apartheid events. Pearl passed
away in 2021, and is survived by his daughter Jolie Pearl, and granddaughter.
Sources:
Hilburn, Robert. "Sand Runs Out on the Ash Grove." Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 1973. Box 3, Folder 4
Hochman, Steve. "Major Music Figures Gear Up to Resurrect Ash Grove." Los Angeles Times, 17 June 1988. Box 3, Folder 4
Biederman, Patricia Ward. "Calling for an Encore, Man Behind the Ash Grove Awaits the Rebirth of Legendary Club." Los Angeles
Times, 7 November 1993. Box 3, Folder 4
Gyulai, Monica. "Ash Grove Rises Again- for Real This Time.", 3 December 1993. Los Angeles Reader. Box 3, Folder 4
Saad, Nardine. "Ed Pearl 88, Los Angeles (obituary)." 8 March 2021. Los Angeles Times. Box 8, Folder 19.
Kuzins, Rebecca. "The Last Coffeehouse." February 1985. Los Angeles Magazine. Box 8, Folder 19.
"Ed Pearl Resume", Box 8, Folder 19.
[transcript of an Ed Pearl interview], 25, June 1990. Box 8, Folder 19
Davis, Mike, and Jon Wiener. Set the Night on Fire : L.A. in the Sixties. Verso, 2020. Call Number: SpCol F869.L857 D385 2020
"Ed Pearl." Activist Video Archive, Activist Video Archive, 4 July 2018, https://activistvideoarchive.org/archive-library-1/2018/6/9/ed-pearl.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into three series
- Series I: Ash Grove, 1966, 1972-2016; circa 1960s; undated
- sub-series a: Organizational Records, 1977-2016
- sub-series b: marketing and promotional material, 1966-2018; circa 1960s; undated
- sub-series c: Artist PR, 1972-1999; circa 1990s
- Series II: Ed Pearl Papers, 1952, 1957, 1972-2021; undated
- sub-series a: Show and Radio Productions, 1972-2014; undated
- sub-series b: Personal Papers, 1952-2021; undated
- sub-series c: Subject Files, 1952-2017; undated
- Series III: Audio Visual Material, 1947, circa 1960s-2004; undated
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Karen Clemons and Priscilla Avitia; 2022.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Los Angeles (Calif.)
Folk music
Blues (music)
Musicians
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Theater
Politics
Persian Gulf War, 1991
Ash Grove
San Francisco Mime Troupe
KPFK (Radio station : Los Angeles, Calif.)
Series I: Ash Grove
1966, 1972-2016; circa 1960s; undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains memorandums, clippings, correspondence, flyers, press releases, promotional material and other documents
related to the Ash Grove music venue. Material relates to efforts to create a new Ash Grove in the 1980s as well as the operations
of the relocated Ash Grove in the 1990s at the Santa Monica Pier and contains letters of support; blueprints; investor lists
and memorandums; financial documents; press releases; mailing lists; board of directors meeting minutes; programming ideas;
booking sheets and contacts; artist contracts; clippings; and material related to artists and musicians such as headshots,
clippings, and other promotional material. Also included in this series are documents regarding the Ash Grove v. Standard
Pacific lawsuit, Ash Grove bankruptcy, Ash Grove produced events at the 1st Unitarian Church, in San Pedro, and the Improv;
material related to the Ash Grove foundation, Ash Grove music archives project, and Ash Grove film; and material related to
30th and 50th anniversaries. This series is arranged into three sub-series.
sub-series a: Organizational Records
1977-2016
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains material related to the efforts to create a new Ash Grove in the 1980s as well as the operations
of the relocated Ash Grove in the 1990s at the Santa Monica Pier such as: blueprints, letters of support, board of directors
meeting minutes, and business plans. Also included in this sub-series are documents regarding the Ash Grove v. Standard Pacific
lawsuit, and Ash Grove bankruptcy.
box 1, folder 1
letters of support regarding New Ash Grove
1977, 1987
case 4, drawer 3
blueprints
1977-circa 1997; undated
Scope and Contents
Schematic for LA Cultural Center, March 1977; Proposed New Ash Grove complex blueprints. (located at vicinity of Sunset and
Hollywood Boulevards) Frances Wells and Associates architecture October 1986; Ash Grove Remodel, 6820 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood,
August 1987 Richard F. Davidson architect Floor plan, undated; The New Ash Grove in San Pedro, CA. Floor Plan, circa 1997;
Ash Grove- Billard Building, 250 Santa Monica Pier, circa 1996.
box 1, folder 2
Investors- prospect lists, promissory notes, memorandums, subscription agreement
1980, 1990-1995
box 1, folder 3
Potential supporters lists
1988, 1994
box 1, folder 4
"Private Placement Memoradum of The Ash Grove, Inc."
November 6, 1987
box 1, folder 5
Non-Profit Invest. Doc.
circa 1987
Scope and Contents
articles of incorporation of The Gate of Horn; Agreement of Shareholders of the Ash Grove, Inc.
box 1, folder 6
1970s-1980s The New Ash Grove
circa 1980s
Scope and Contents
proposal for new Ash Grove location
box 1, folder 7
investment promo
1995
Scope and Contents
memorandums, sample bookings, promotional material
box 1, folder 8
AG Business
1987-1988
Scope and Contents
by-laws of Social Service Foundation; income tax return; correspondence
box 1, folder 9
financial
1991-1996
Scope and Contents
memorandums to investors; stock repurchase agreement; budget income statements; subscription agreements
box 1, folder 11
SM Pier
1991-1992
Scope and Contents
memorandums, lease agreement, request for proposals, Billiard Building, pier development plan
box 1, folder 12
Pier-legal
1991-1995
Scope and Contents
retainer agreement, application for coastal development permit, lease agreement, evaluation of Santa Monica Pier expansion
potentials, ordiance related to the regulation of noise
box 1, folder 13
Ash Grove- Lease
1991-1993
Scope and Contents
lease agreements, memorandums, lease proposal. City of Santa Monica and Ash Grove Enterprises, Inc.
box 1, folder 14
business plans
1991, 1996-1997
Scope and Contents
license agreement; by-laws; financial information (daily sales, ticket sales); memorandums
box 1, folder 15
attendees
March 1996
Scope and Contents
listing and memorandums related to Ash Grove groundbreaking at Santa Monica Pier
box 1, folder 16
Barbanell v. Ash Grove
1994-1998
box 1, folder 17
notes of meeting- Rosinfeld
November 11, 1996
box 1, folder 18
Ash Grove v. Standard Pacific- Discovery
1996
box 1, folder 19
Ash Grove v. Standard Pacific- Pleading
1996-1997
box 1, folder 20
Ash Grove v. Standard Pacific Company
1996-1997
box 1, folder 21
Standard Pacific Contractors Inc. v. Ash Grove
1996-1997
Scope and Contents
memorandums regarding lawsuit
box 1, folder 22
[performance bond, general conditions of the contract for construction; invoices; receipts]
March-July 1996
box 1, folder 23
Ash Grove- Final Payment Request with Supporting Documents (regarding contract with Standard Pacific)
1987, 1996
box 1, folder 24
Ash Grove v. Standard Pacific General Contractors, Inc.
January-May 1997
Conditions Governing Use
contains restricted material
box 1, folder 25
Ash Grove v. Standard Pacific
May 1997
Scope and Contents
plantiff's response to the Ash Grove's first set of form interrogatories
box 1, folder 26
Lasiewicz [memorandums]
1997
box 2, folder 1
Markoff/Horowitz negotiations
1997
box 2, folder 2
A.G. legal, bus plans, et al.
1997-1998
Scope and Contents
by-laws of Ash Grove; documents related to bankruptcy
box 2, folder 3
Ash Grove- BK
1997-1998
Scope and Contents
documents related to bankruptcy
box 2, folder 4
A.G. B.K.
December 1997-January 1998
Scope and Contents
documents related to bankruptcy
box 2, folder 5
Board of Directors meeting minutes
1991-1993; 1996
Scope and Contents
contains restricted material
box 2, folder 6
Jeff Landau/website
circa 1999
box 2, folder 7
EP/AG mailing labels
undated
Scope and Contents
includes logos, letterhead, business cards, signage
box 2, folder 8
design, misc.
undated
Scope and Contents
floor plans
box 2, folder 9
LA Free Press Ads
August 1966
Scope and Contents
advertisement for Taj Mahal and Joseph Spence show [photocopy]
box 2, folder 10
publicity outlets, contacts etc.
1986-1990
box 2, folder 11
special mailing lists
1989, 1990, 1994
Scope and Contents
radio contacts; progressive periodicals directory; Liberty Hill Foundation grantees list; and others
box 2, folder 13
advertisements- media contacts
1996
box 2, folder 22-23
notebooks
2006-2016; undated
box 13
contact information
circa 1980s
Scope and Contents
contact information for artists and artist representatives
Conditions Governing Use
This box is restricted from public use due to privacy concerns.
sub-series b: marketing and promotional material
1966-2018; circa 1960s; undated
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains flyers, press releases, ticket stubs, concert calendars, booking sheets, show contracts, clippings,
and other material related to Ash Grove shows and events. A majority of the material in this sub-series relates to shows that
took place at the Ash Grove at Santa Monica Pier venue. Also included are some materials regarding the 30th and 50th anniversary
celebrations; Ash Grove in San Pedro and at the Improv; as well as other special events such as "Beyond November", "Get Lit
Players", and teen concerts.
box 2, folder 24
[pre-pier]
1966; 1988; undated
Scope and Contents
flyers; negatives; programs; and clippings related to shows that took place prior to the Ash Grove's Santa Monica Pier location
box 2, folder 25
programming ideas
1992-1995
Scope and Contents
notes; flyers; programs; clippings
box 2, folder 26, case 4, drawer 3
Ash Grove history
1993, 1996
Scope and Contents
press releases; press packets; clippings; staff biographies; pamphlets; clippings. "Los Angeles Free Press" June 12, 1970
featuring article entitled "Ash Grove Firebombed, Cuban Exiles Strike Again" , Vol. 7, No. 24 (overized. Located in Map Case
4, Drawer 3)
box 3, folder 1
A.G. Pub 1987
1988
Scope and Contents
pamphlets; and press clippings related to the new Ash Grove and 30th anniversary reunion celebration
box 2, folder 24
A.G. forms, plans, future
circa 1990s?
Scope and Contents
credit card ticket order forms, show info [blank form]
case 4, drawer 3
Ash Grove presents "Kerryville Folk Festival"[flyer artwork]
circa 1980s-1990s
box 3, folder 2
Ash Grove at 1st Unitarian Church
circa 1980-1990s
Scope and Contents
flyers; ticket stubs; press releases; financial information
box 3, folder 3
Ash Grove 3/23/99
1989, 1999
Scope and Contents
flyers; press releases regarding new Ash Grove and 1st Unitarian Church shows
box 3, folder 4
[new Ash Grove; Ash Grove at the Santa Monica Pier clippings]
1973, 1988-1995
box 3, folder 5
Concert Halls and Equipment
1988
box 3, folder 6
[correspondence and memorandums regarding show confirmations]
1994-1997
box 3, folder 7
[Ash Grove at the Santa Monica Pier]
1996-1997
Scope and Contents
memorandums; correspondence; menu; staff listings; show contracts and proposals; and other related documents
box 3, folder 8
Ash Grove- projections and analysis
1997
box 3, folder 9
groundbreaking event
March 1996
box 3, folder 10
Press Releases- Susan Martin
1996
Scope and Contents
press releases and press packet regarding Susan Martin
box 3, folder 11
children's outreach
undated
Scope and Contents
contact listings
box 3, folder 12
booking sheets and contacts
1996-1997
box 3, folder 13
SM Pier booking materials
February-April 1997
box 3, folder 14
show info
1967; 1997
Scope and Contents
information regarding Santa Monica Pier shows; photocopies of show tape listings from 1967. Removed from binder.
box 3, folder 15
chronological file- fliers
Summer 1996
box 3, folder 16
pier show fliers
1996-1997
box 3, folder 17
originals- monthly calendars
1996-1997
box 3, folder 18
hard to read copies
1997
Scope and Contents
press releases, memorandums, fax cover sheets
box 3, folder 19
San Pedro- Ash Grove
1998-1999
box 3, folder 20
Ashgrove '99 List
1998-1999
box 3, folder 21
AG Events
1998-1999
Scope and Contents
flyers; material related to expenses and building permits; clippings
box 3, folder 22
teen concerts and special events [flyers]
1999
box 3, folder 23
Ash Grove- profits, losses, sales
1999-2000
box 3, folder 24
50th artist contacts
2007-2008
Scope and Contents
contains restricted material
box 3, folder 25
[press releases, promotional material related to "We Shall Overcome Fund", donation form]
2008-2010
box 3, folder 26
[Ash Grove Music presents Beyond November]
2008-2009
Scope and Contents
flyers; cds; correspondence
box 3, folder 27
Best of the West
2008, 2013
Scope and Contents
material related to Ash Grove 50th anniversary; and Far-West Conference
box 3, folder 28
A.G. Foundation events
2008-2018
box 3, folder 29
New Ash Grove
2011
Scope and Contents
meeting agenda, expenses for Bernie Pearl and Git Lit Players event
box 3, folder 30
Get Lit Players
2012-2013
box 3, folder 31
Ash Grove at the Improv
2015
box 3, folder 32
[Ash Grove, Founders/Members club application and memorandums]
undated
box 3, folder 33
2nd Annual A.G. family sing around and potluck
undated
case 4, drawer 3
Whale and the Ale [signs; menus]
undated
box 7, folder 1-3
Ash Grove Music Archives project "Live! At the Ash Grove"
1960s; circa 2000s?
Scope and Contents
listing of reel-to-reel tapes; CD covers and track listing for Ash Grove music archives series; tape lists
box 7, folder 4
AG Film
2003, 2011
Scope and Contents
memorandums; correspondence; partner agreement; and other documents related to Ash Grove Film project
box 7, folder 5
"The Other Hollywood: Folk Music and Political Activism at the Ash Grove" A thesis submitted in partial satisfaction of the
requirements for the degree of Master in Arts in Music by Joshua Micahel Brown, UC Riverside
December 2010
sub-series c: Artist PR
1972-1999; circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains clippings, press relases, photographs, memorandums, event flyers, and other promotional material
regarding various musicians, bands, and entertainers. Genres include: blues, jazz, rock, klezmer, zydeco, bluegrass, folk,
country, and world music. This sub-series is arranged alphabetically.
box 4, folder 1
Afrocuba de Matanzas
1996
Scope and Contents
Afro-Cuban music and dance troupe. Includes press releases, tour itinerary, press photographs, posters
box 4, folder 2
Allen, Terry
1991
Scope and Contents
songwriter, artist, and playwright. Includes biography, resume, headshot, clippings
box 4, folder 3
Allison, Luther
January 1996
Scope and Contents
photocopy of cover of "Southland Blues", Vol. 7, No. 1 featuring Luther Allison on the front cover
box 4, folder 82
Altman, Ross
1986-1992
Scope and Contents
Solo singer/song writer and activist folk artist. As an 'activist' musician. Altman performs for both the poor and rich folk,
but he also brings his music to protests and demonstrations; one such being joining gay right activists protest against Clinton's
administration. Folder includes headshots, a biography that focuses on his work as an activist musician, 3 pages of his lyrics,
and copies and descriptions of four of his cassette tapes, release dates ranging from 1986 to 1992.
box 4, folder 4
Alvin, Dave
1994, 1996
Scope and Contents
musician formerly of The Blaster and X. Includes clippings and headshots
box 4, folder 5
Gyedu Blay-Ambolley "Spotlight Africa"
1996
Scope and Contents
articles and press release regarding KPFK show "Spotlight Africa's" 10 year anniversary
box 4, folder 6
Andersen, Eric
1991, 1996
Scope and Contents
Folk musician. Includes clippings and headshots
box 4, folder 7
Anderson, Pete
1997
Scope and Contents
member of the band, Gun Dog who performed alongside Dwight Yoakam. Includes clippings, headshots, and press releases
box 4, folder 8
astroPuppees
1996
Scope and Contents
musical project of Kelley Ryan. Includes headshots and clippings
box 4, folder 9
Austin Lounge Lizards
1996
Scope and Contents
known for a "satirical bluegrass" style that includes bluegrass flavored with country, rock, funk, and Cajun. The band consists
of Conrad Deisler, Hank Card, Tom Pittman, Richard Bowden, and Boo Resnick. Includes clippings, biography, press releases,
and headshots
box 4, folder 10
Babylon Warriors
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Belizean band known for their Punta Rock, which incorporates elements of world beat music from the style of the Creole and
Garifuna. Includes clippings, press releases, and press photography
box 4, folder 11
Balfa Toujours
1995-1997
Scope and Contents
band led by Christine Balfa, daughter of Cajun musician Dewey Balfa. Includes a biography and clippings
box 4, folder 12
Barretto, Ray
1994
Scope and Contents
Congo player and jazz musician. Includes clippings and headshots
box 4, folder 13
Begley and Cooney
1996
Scope and Contents
accordion and guitar pair described as the "Irish Guns n Roses". Includes clippings, press releases, and headshots
box 4, folder 14
Bern, Dan
1996
Scope and Contents
folk musician. Includes tour dates, biography, and clippings
box 4, folder 15
Blazers
1999
Scope and Contents
East LA blues and rockabilly group. Includes press releases, ticket stubs, and press photographs
box 4, folder 16
Brave Old World
1991-1993, 1996
Scope and Contents
Band know for playing Klezmer music, featuring Michael Alpert, the only Klezmer artist writing Yiddish songs on contemporary
topics. Includes biography, press releases, clippings, and press photography.
box 4, folder 17
Brown, Charles
1995
Scope and Contents
blue and jazz musician. Includes biography, clippings, and headshots.
box 4, folder 18
Bucovina Kelzmer and Taraful
1999
Scope and Contents
music that includes Romanian, Jewish, Hungarian, Gypsy, and Russian. Includes press release, ticket stubs, press photography,
and show report
box 4, folder 19
Burdon, Eric
1996
Scope and Contents
known for being the singer of "The Animals". Includes headshots and biography
box 4, folder 20
Burgess, Sonny
1992, 1996
Scope and Contents
rockabilly musician. Includes clippings and press photography
box 4, folder 21
Cache Valley Drifters
1996
Scope and Contents
Bluegrass band. Includes clippings, biography, and press photography
box 4, folder 22
Case, Peter
1996
Scope and Contents
Founder of The Plimsouls. Includes biography, clippings, and press photography
box 4, folder 23
Cephas and Wiggins
1989, 1996
Scope and Contents
Country Blues duo. Includes biography, clippings, and press photography
box 4, folder 24
The Chambers Brothers
1996
Scope and Contents
Gospel musicians from Mississippi. Includes biography, clippings, and press photography
box 4, folder 25
Champion, Mickey
circa 1990s?
Scope and Contents
Blues and Jazz musician. Includes posters, headshots, and clippings
box 4, folder 26
Boozoo Chavis
1990, 1994, 1997
Scope and Contents
Zydeco musician. Includes clippings, press releases, and headshots.
box 4, folder 27
Christensen, Julie
1996
Scope and Contents
Blues and Jazz musician. Includes biography and clippings
box 4, folder 28
Chenier, CJ
circa 1990s?
Scope and Contents
Zydeco accordionist. Includes headshots and press releases
box 4, folder 29
Clark, Benny
circa 1990s?
Scope and Contents
headshots and flyers
box 4, folder 30
Clark, Guy
1995
Scope and Contents
Texas songwriter known for his "musical poetry". Includes headshots, poster, and clippings
box 4, folder 83
Connett, Dick
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Solo 'traditional' artist and founder of the band Last Forever. Folder includes a biograph of the band, a collection of their
lyrics, a flyer, and a typed letter
box 4, folder 31
Cordelia's Dad
1997
Scope and Contents
traditional acoustic American band. Includes clippings and press photography
box 4, folder 32
Cotton, James
1994
Scope and Contents
Blues musician. Includes biography
box 4, folder 33
Crow, Dan
circa 1990s?
Scope and Contents
Headshot
box 4, folder 84
Crowsfeet Dance Collective
1981-1986
Scope and Contents
A group made up of five women, (Pamela Gray Suchi Branfman, Malaret, Andres Ko Harmin, and Pilar Alamo) whoes choreography
expresses women's experiences. Folder includes a biography, a poster, and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers
and magazines.
box 4, folder 34
¡Cubanismo!
1996
Scope and Contents
All star orchestra of Cuban musicians starring Jesus Alemany
box 4, folder 35
Dane, Barbara
1998
Scope and Contents
Jazz musician. Includes press commentary, clippings, and press photography, and flyers
box 4, folder 36
Dave and Deke
1996
Scope and Contents
Rockabilly duo. Includes press release
box 4, folder 37
Davis, Guy
1994-1996
Scope and Contents
Blues musician. Includes press photography, color slides, biography, and clippings
box 4, folder 38
Dawson, Ronnie
1996
Scope and Contents
musician know for rockabilly, blues, and country. Includes flyers, clippings, and press photography
box 4, folder 39
Delafose, Geno
circa 1990s?
Scope and Contents
Zydeco accordionist. Includes biography and album reviews
box 4, folder 40
Dell Arte Players Company
1981
Scope and Contents
flyers for play, "Performance Anxiety"
box 4, folder 41
Desborde
1996
Scope and Contents
musicians featuring Latin American folk styles and nueva cancion. Includes band history, press photographs, and biography
box 4, folder 42
Doe, John
1995
Scope and Contents
X bandmember and punk musician. Includes press release and resume
box 4, folder 43
Don and Dewey
1996
Scope and Contents
Blues musicians. Includes clippings, press photography, and clippings
box 4, folder 44
Driving Blind
1996
Scope and Contents
Montreal duo featuring funk and jazz music. Includes press releases, press photography, and show flyers
box 4, folder 45
Durst, Will
1995
Scope and Contents
Comedian. Includes clippings, articles, and biography
box 4, folder 46
8 1/2 Souvenirs
1996
Scope and Contents
"Putting the swing back into pop". Tour schedule, press photography, and press release
box 4, folder 47
Elliott, Jack
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
Grammy winner for best traditional folk album. Includes press releases, press photography, and clippings
box 4, folder 48
Ellis Island
1996-1997
Scope and Contents
old-time Klezmer band. Includes flyers, clippings, press photography, and press releases
box 4, folder 49
Etzioni, Marvin
1992
Scope and Contents
Former member of Lone Justice, and music producer. Includes clippings, and show flyers
box 4, folder 50
Prince Eyango
1996
Scope and Contents
Leader and founder of Les Montagnards d'Afrique. Includes biography, articles, album releases, and show flyers
box 4, folder 51
Fat Possum Revue
1997
Scope and Contents
tour featuring R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Dave Thompson. Includes clippings, articles, biographies, and press photography
box 4, folder 52
Filé
1996
Scope and Contents
Cajun music. Includes press releases, and clippings
box 4, folder 53
Flores, Rosie
1995
Scope and Contents
alternative country musician. Includes biography, clippings, album profile, and poster
box 4, folder 54
Foley, Sue
1996
Scope and Contents
Blues musician. Includes clippings and press photography
box 4, folder 55
The Foremen
1995
Scope and Contents
satirical folk band. Includes press releases, press photography, and clippings
box 4, folder 56
Gaffney, Chris
1995
Scope and Contents
musician who plays a blend of country, rock, soul, and norteno. Includes biography, clippings, and headshots
box 4, folder 57
Galactic
1996
Scope and Contents
horn fueled funk ensemble. Includes biography, clippings, and press photography
box 4, folder 58
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
1996
Scope and Contents
press releases and press photography
box 4, folder 59
Girls from Ipanema
1997
Scope and Contents
Brazilian revue. Includes show flyers and clippings
box 4, folder 60
Girls on Stilts
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
biography and press photographs
box 4, folder 61
Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band
1995-1997
Scope and Contents
Latin and Jazz musicians. Includes clippings and press photography
box 4, folder 62
Gorka, John
1996
Scope and Contents
Folk musician. Includes clippings and press photography
box 4, folder 63
Greene, Richard
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Fiddler. Includes biography and press photography
box 4, folder 64
Guthrie, Arlo
1997
Scope and Contents
press releases, headshots, and show flyer
box 4, folder 65
Maata Haari
1996
Scope and Contents
clippings, show flyers, and memorandum
box 4, folder 66
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats
1996
Scope and Contents
clippings, headshots, and tour dates
box 4, folder 67
Hammond, John
1996
Scope and Contents
Blues musician. Includes press photography, discography, and clippings
box 4, folder 68
Hancock, Butch
1972, 1980, 1991-1992
Scope and Contents
Texas musician. Includes clippings, press photography, and photographs taken by Hancock
box 4, folder 69
Hancock, Wayne
1995
Scope and Contents
Texas country, rock, and rockabilly musician. Includes press releases, press photography, posters, and clippings
box 4, folder 70
Handy, John
1997
Scope and Contents
Jazz musician. Includes clippings and press photography
box 4, folder 71
Harman, James
1997
Scope and Contents
Blues and soul musician. Includes biography, press photography, clippings, and posters
box 4, folder 72
Harmonica Fats and Bernie Pearl
1993, 1996
Scope and Contents
Acoustic blues musicians. Includes articles and clippings
box 4, folder 73
Harding, John Wesley
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
press photography and press releases
box 4, folder 74
Harris, Correy
1996
Scope and Contents
Country blues musician. Includes press releases, press photography, posters, and clippings
box 4, folder 75
Alvin Youngblood Hart
1997
Scope and Contents
Blues musician. Includes press photography and press releases
box 4, folder 76
Chris Hillman and Herb Pederson
1996
Scope and Contents
band known for "insurgent country" and "alterna-twang". Includes press releases, press photography and clippings
box 4, folder 77
Huayucaltia
1996
Scope and Contents
band who performs original music using indigenous instruments of Latin America. Includes press release and press photograph
box 4, folder 78
Charlie Hunter Quartet
1995
Scope and Contents
Jazz musicians. Includes press photography and clippings
box 4, folder 79
Long John Hunter
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
posters and press photography
box 4, folder 80
Imperial Crowns
1996
Scope and Contents
Blues musicians. Includes biography, and press photography
box 4, folder 81
Inti Illimani
1985
Scope and Contents
press releases, correspondence, show flyers, Inti-Illimani and Sabia ticket consignment agreement, and ticket stubs
box 5, folder 1
The Jalapeños
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Band made up of 3 Mexican-American young men from Los Angeles whose music combines the sounds of Mexico's Golden Era, mariachi,
trio music, and pre-Columbian rhythms to create a "new alternative" sound.
box 5, folder 2
James, Susan
1993-1996
Scope and Contents
Solo artist. Folder includes a headshot, a biography, testimonies, and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers
and magazines.
box 5, folder 3
Jumpin' Jives
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
6 member band. Includes photo of the band and flyers, for their weekly (Tuesdays at 8 p.m.) shows at The Ash Grove.
box 5, folder 4
Kallick, Kathy
1993-1996
Scope and Contents
Solo artist. Some of the documents are more informational (biography, discography... ). One page of reproduced articles from
newspapers and magazines.
box 5, folder 5
Kane, Candye
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
Her original name is Candice Caleb, she is a solo blues singer and entertainer. Folder includes posters, a business card,
and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 5, folder 6
Kahn, Si
1985-1997
Scope and Contents
A solo blues and bluegrass artist and social activist. Folder includes a headshot, postcards promoting his book, How People
Get Power, a poster, a small collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines, his oeuvres, and a pamphlet
on Grassroots Leadership.
box 5, folder 7
King Brothers
1996-1999
Scope and Contents
Artist duo. Includes biography of Earl King as well as for the group. Some of the documents don't not include dates. Folder
includes one magazine from Amsterdam and is printed in Dutch.
box 5, folder 8
King Earnest
1998
Scope and Contents
Solo Artist. Includes flyers, show report, and an article from Random Lengths newspaper
box 5, folder 9
Klazzj
1995-1997
Scope and Contents
A band that focuses on traditional Klezmer music (traditional music from Ashkenazi Jews & Eastern Europe). One of the founding
members was Yale Storm, a violinist and filmmaker. Folder includes a photo of the band (excluding one member, Elizabeth Schwarts,
vocals). A biography of Yale Storm. Style is described as 'Jewish Jazz', and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers
and magazines. Some of the documents do not include dates.
box 5, folder 10
Klezmatics
1993-1996
Scope and Contents
Five member klezmer band, described as the 'planet's only radical Jewish band'. Folder includes: pictures of the band, including
slide pictures, flyers, and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 5, folder 11
Klezmer, miscellaneous documents
1997
Scope and Contents
Klezmer music (traditional music from Ashkenazi Jews & Eastern Europe). Folder includes, a collection of reproduced articles
from newspapers and magazines. , blank 'Yiddishkeit LA mailing list', pamphlet for KlezFest, year unknown .
box 5, folder 12
Koerner, Spider John
1974-1996
Scope and Contents
A blues solo artist and guitarist .Folder includes headshots, testimonies, a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers
and magazines, flyers, and biography.
box 5, folder 13
Krassner, Paul
1995-1997
Scope and Contents
Comedian, editor, author, and journalist. Folder includes a head shot of Krassner, two letters to Ed Pearl (the founder of
Ash Grove). An issue of "The Realist", a satirical magazine (August 1995, no. 131), where he was a frequent contributor and
editor. Written on the inside of the old file was contact information for Paul Krassener; The Realist; R.C. Danny Goldberg,
Mercury, or Amighty Mouth; Book Pub'. Vicky Rosenberg
box 5, folder 14
Kubernik, Harvey Robert
1995
Scope and Contents
Solo Artist and producer. Folder includes Biography, 09-1995 'Mix' Article
box 5, folder 15
Kweskin, Jim
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Member of the U&I Band, a folk band made up 10 members. Kweskin served as the vocal and guitarist. He was well known in the
1960s with his Jug Band. Folder includes photo of the band, and article from an unknown source, and a short one page biography.
box 5, folder 16
Landreth, Sonny
1994-1995
Scope and Contents
Solo Artist. Folder includes a head shot, a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines and a biography
box 5, folder 17
Latin Jazz Allstars
1997
Scope and Contents
Latin Jazz band from Los Angeles made up of 10+ artist, formed by Luis Conte. Folders includes one press release letter.
box 5, folder 18
Lauderdale, Jim
1996
Scope and Contents
Solo artist. Folder includes two photo of the artist, a magazine article from USA Today, a biography, and a folder from Explore
Real Music
box 5, folder 19
Laurel Canyon Ramblers
1984-1996
Scope and Contents
A bluegrass band made of up 5-6 members. Folder includes photos of the band, one has 5 members, one has 6, and one is a solo
autographed photo of Herb Pedersen. Also includes a discography, letters to Ed Pearl, a discography for Herb Pederson, an
envelope that had a collection of magazine/ newspaper articles, a biography of the band, a collection of reproduced articles
from newspapers and magazines, as well as a post-card and business card for Rebekah Radisch
box 5, folder 20
Lemvo, Ricardo & Makina Loca
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
An afro Latin band made up of eight members with Lemvo being the lead vocalist. Folders includes a 1996 LA Weekly article
and a Folk Roots Magazine article (London Based Magazine), A photo of Lemvo, and a poster
box 5, folder 21
Lewis, Laura & Tom Rozum
1993-1995
Scope and Contents
A Bluegrass duo. Folder includes a photo of Lewis, posters, a 1996 summer schedule, and a collection of reproduced articles
from newspapers and magazines. Most articles focus on Laurie Lewis, a bluegrass violinist.
box 5, folder 22
Lewis, Bernice
1997
Scope and Contents
Solo Folk artist. Folder includes head shots, a poster, and a 1997 schedule
box 5, folder 23
Logan, John "Juke"
1996
Scope and Contents
Solo Artist well known for his harmonica playing. Folder includes head shots, a biography, and a discography
box 5, folder 24
Lowe, Jez
1996
Scope and Contents
Solo Artist whose unique genre is a blend of Celtic traditional music and modern acoustic styles. Folder includes head shots,
including one of Lowe with his band The Bad Pennies. Also includes a biography, a discography, a short letter to Ed, and a
flyer.
box 5, folder 25
Lowen & Navarro
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Duo artist group. Folder includes head shots and a biography.
box 5, folder 26
Love with Arthur Lee
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Arthur Lee is a singer/ songwriter/ guitarist who the lead singer of the band, Love. Folder includes a biography and a flyer.
box 5, folder 27
Lovato, Beto
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Solo guitarist signed to Shattered Music. Folder only includes a head shot
box 5, folder 28
Love, Laura
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Lead singer to the Laura Love Band. Folder includes head shots, a biography, testimonies, and other documents. Also includes
one Pasadena Weekly newspaper article (Vol. 14, No. 23, June 6-12, 1997)
box 5, folder 29
The Lucky Stars
1996
Scope and Contents
A Hillbilly/ Honky band made up of six members. Folder includes a photo of the band, a biography, and a short letter to Sandy.
box 5, folder 30
Mackenzie, Kate
1994-1995
Scope and Contents
Solo bluegrass artist. Folder includes head shots, a biography, testimonies, and articles from magazines such as Chicago Tribune
and The New York Times.
box 5, folder 31
Magic Slim and the Tear Drops
1993-1994
Scope and Contents
A blues band led by Morris "Magic Slim" Holt. Folder includes a head shot of the band, a biography, and a collection of reproduced
articles from newspapers and magazines
box 5, folder 32
Mann, Aimee
1997
Scope and Contents
Solo rock artist. Folder includes only one article from the New Times Los Angeles (January 2-8, 1997)
box 5, folder 33
Matos, Bobby
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
Solo Latin artist. Folder includes head shots, and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines
box 5, folder 34
McCaslin, Mary
1996
Scope and Contents
Solo folk artist. Folder includes head shots, a biography, testimonies, a discography, a short letter to Sandy, an article
from the Folk Roots Magazine (August 1996), and flyers.
box 5, folder 35
McCory, Del
1996-1997
Scope and Contents
Bango player and lead singer to the Del McCory band. A Bluegrass band of five members. Folder includes a poster, head shots,
biography, an LA Times newspaper article clipping (1997-01-21), a discography, and a collection of reproduced articles from
newspapers and magazines
box 5, folder 36
McCutcheon, John
1990-1996
Scope and Contents
Solo folk artist. Folder includes head shots, posters, biography, discography, testimonies, a collection of reproduced articles
from newspapers and magazines. Also a folder with a Music Tree Management business card.
box 5, folder 37
McEuen, John
1996
Scope and Contents
Grammy and Emmy winning solo Bluegrass singer. Folder includes head shots, posters, letter to Ed, biography, a collection
of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines, testimonies, a 09-1996 Acoustic Musician Magazine where McEuen is on
the cover, a head shot of Phil Salazar. (A bluegrass solo artist that on November 2, 1996 performed with McEuen). Most of
the articles found in the folder are from 1996
box 5, folder 38
McGrarrigle, Kate & Anna
1996
Scope and Contents
Sister duo group. Folk music artist. Folder includes 2 head shots and a flyer advertising their album, Matapedia.
box 5, folder 39
McNeely, Cecil "Big Jay"
1999-2000
Scope and Contents
Solo Saxophone artist who is known as the creator of the "screaming sax". Folder includes head shots and photographs, newspaper
articles from LA Weekly (February 4-10, 2000) and Random Lengths News (1999), a copy of the Concert Report from 2/09/1999-2/28/1999
and 01/16/1999, as well as a stack of blue and yellow tickets. Yellow are numbered 138-195 (missing 192) and blue are numbered
125-133 (missing 132)
box 5, folder 40
Mighty Mo Rodgers
1999
Scope and Contents
Existential Blues singer-song writer musician. A CSUDH grad school alumni. Folder includes head shots, flyers promoting the
show at the Ash Grove, a budget list, emails to Ed Pearl, articles from magazines (there are four in total, but only two are
dated 1999)
box 5, folder 41
Miller, Ed
1989
Scope and Contents
Publicity brochure, and letter to Ed [Pearl]
box 5, folder 42
Moffatt, Katt
1986-1996
Scope and Contents
Solo blues artist. Folder includes head shots, biography, and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines
box 5, folder 43
Montoya, Henry "Coco"
1996
Scope and Contents
Solo Jazz and Blues guitarist. Folder includes a head shot, a biography on the back of a flyer for his album, and an email
from Ash Grove inviting Coco to play at the venue.
box 5, folder 44
Muldaur, Maria
1993
Scope and Contents
Solo artist. Specializes in folk, jazz, blues, gospel and country. Folder includes head shot, a biography, testimonies, a
collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines
box 5, folder 45
The Nashville Bluegrass Band
1995
Scope and Contents
Grammy winning bluegrass band made up of five members. Folder includes head shots, a biography, testimonies, and a collection
of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 5, folder 46
Ndegeocello, Me'shell
1996
Scope and Contents
Singer-song writer, rapper, and bassist. Folder only includes an article from June 23, 1996's San Francisco Sunday Examiner
& Chronicle, "Ndegeocello Bypasses a Sophomore Slump" promoting her album
box 5, folder 47
Nelson, Tracy
1995
Scope and Contents
Blues and Country solo artist. Folder includes a head shot, a biography, media advisory, and a discography, a collection of
reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 5, folder 48
Neuwirth, Bob
1994-1996
Scope and Contents
Solo Indie Folk singer/ songwriter. Folder includes headshots, 2 copies of a newspaper article, (Date and newspaper unknown),
an Entertainment Weekly article (1996-04-19), testimonies, two flyers for a Neuwirth and Howe Gelb performance on December
13 (1996-97?) at Ash Grove, and handmade signs.
box 5, folder 49
Nickel Creek
1997
Scope and Contents
A Country Blue Grass Band, made up of a father-son duo, Chris and Scott Thiles and siblings Sean and Sara. Folder includes
a 1997 issue from the 'Intune: Southern California Blue Grass News', where the band is on the cover. Also includes a 3 flyers
from the San Diego Blue Grass Club, on is for Nickel Creeks' May 31rst performance, as well as a flyer for 'Huck Finn's 21th
Birthday" .
box 5, folder 50
O'Connor, Mark
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
Solo Grammy artist. Performed in various genres such as country, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic , and classical. Also was played
different instruments but was most known for his skills on the fiddle. Folder includes headshots, a biography, a LA Times
article (1996-10-27), and one other newspaper article (unknown source, 1996-12-17), lastly a collection of reproduced articles
from newspapers and magazines.
box 5, folder 51
Oku Onuora
1989
Scope and Contents
Publicity packet for Jamaican poet.
box 5, folder 52
Olatunji, Babatunde
1996
Scope and Contents
Master Nigerian Drummer. Folder includes photograph/ postcard, headshot, and a series of newsletters.
box 5, folder 53
Olney, David
1992-1996
Scope and Contents
Solo singer/song writer and guitarist. Folder includes a headshot and a small collection of newspaper articles including Rolling
Stones and Stereo Review date ranging from 1992-02-06 to 1996-09-29
box 5, folder 54
Ozomatli
1996-1997
Scope and Contents
11 man band that mix salsa, hip-hop, reggae, and world beat to create dance music. Folder includes an article from the Los
Angeles Times dated 1999-05-31 and a broacher/ biography
box 5, folder 55
Los Papines
1996
Scope and Contents
A group composed of four brothers from Havana, Cuba that specialize in Rumba, a Latin genre of music. Folder includes flyers
for a show at the Ash Grove on the 11/23 (year unknown), a short biography, an article from the Los Angeles Times, and a collection
of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines. **some of these articles are in Spanish and other pages, the text is
hard to read due to the way it was printed.
box 5, folder 56
Park, Van Dyke
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
solo songwriter, producer, and composer. Parks has worked on producing sound tracks for many films Pop Eye and The Joy Luck
Club. He also collaborated with Brian Willison to produce "The Orange Cart" for the Beach Boys. Folder includes head shots,
newspaper articles from the NY Times. Two magazines (BAM and the LA Reader) where he is on the cover. Also there is a letter
addressed to Andie and a list of Parks' complete oeuvre.
box 5, folder 57
Pearl, Bernie
1990-1997
Scope and Contents
Solo Blues singer/ songwriter and musician. There are a few documents in the folder that include another artist, Harvey "Harmonica
Fats" Blackstone. Folder includes headshots (two solo and two with Harvey). A letter addressed to Tim, newspaper articles,
a short biography and oeuvre, an article on Pearl's Blues Band, A flyer for a performance with "Big Jay" McNelly, and a list
titled "KPFK Promo"
box 5, folder 58
Peebles, Ann
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
A Blues and Memphis Soul singer/songwriter. Folder only includes a head shot and a poster.
box 5, folder 59
Perkins, Pinetop
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
A Blues pianist. Folder includes headshots and a biography.
box 5, folder 60
The Persuasions
1996
Scope and Contents
A quintet a Capella group from Brooklyn. Folder includes head shots, a poster, biographies, and a collection of newspaper
articles, such as the San Francisco Chronicle and Camden Herald. Also includes a folder with a business card from the Berkley
Agency.
box 5, folder 61
Phranc
1986
Scope and Contents
Solo folk singer/ songwriter. A self-proclaimed "All American Jewish Lesbian". Folder includes headshots and an Style and
Rambling Reporter article.
box 5, folder 62
Quetzalcoatl
1992-1996
Scope and Contents
Named after the Aztec god of wind and life, they are a four member band that play traditional Mexican Folk music. Folder includes
a press releases, biography, list of awards, concert programs, testimonials, charts, recording awards, posters, and a collection
of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines
box 5, folder 63
Randle, Vicki
1996
Scope and Contents
Vocalist, percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Was the first female band member on the Tonight Show, she has
also sang backup for artist such as Elton John, Celine Dion, and Arthea Franklin. Folder includes headshots, a series of
different biographies, an email from Miriam Productions to Irene.
box 5, folder 64
Rhodes, Kimmie
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
Solo country/rock singer song writer. The folder includes a head shot, a biography, testimonials, and a collection of articles
from newspapers and magazines such as Dallas Morning News and USA Today.
box 5, folder 65
Ritenour, Lee
1992-1993
Scope and Contents
A solo jazz guitarist. Folder includes head shots, a biography, a flyer for his performance at the Ash Grove, an newspaper
article cutout from the LA Times, and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 5, folder 66
Roberts, Robin
1997
Scope and Contents
Comedian and folk singer. Folder includes head shots, a business card, a biography, and her oeuvre.
box 5, folder 67
Rocherean, Tabu Ley
1994
Scope and Contents
An African Pop and Jazz artist. Folder includes head shots, a biography, testimonies, articles from the Los Angeles Times
box 5, folder 68
Rowan, Peter
1994-1996
Scope and Contents
Bluegrass artist. Includes head shots, a poster, a biography, discography, a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers
and magazines.
box 5, folder 69
Rudolph, Adam
1992-1993
Scope and Contents
A visual performer who use a multi-instrumental band of different cultural backgrounds to put on memorable shows. Folder includes
headshots, biography, testimonies and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 5, folder 70
Russell, Tom
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
A folk and rock solo artist. Folder includes head shots, posters, a biography, discography, testimonies, and a collection
of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 5, folder 71
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Piazza has mastered the art of the chromatic harmonica and is the lead artist of the Mighty Flyers, a blues band. Folder includes
a discography, a biography, testimonies, and an article from the Blues Access (date unknown)
box 5, folder 72
Rounder Records PR
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Folder includes artist profiles for 3 people, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Terrance Simien, Claire, and Lynch. Also includes
the headshot for Terrance Simien
box 6, folder 1
Salazar, Jose Luis
1985
Scope and Contents
A Mexican born urban singer who promotes el Movimiento de la Nueva Cancion. (New Song Movement). Folder includes headshots,
posters, a pamphlet for the Ash Grove performance, a biography, a paper about the "The Common Sense Foundation", and one ticket
(No. 132)
box 6, folder 2
Sabia
1984-1985
Scope and Contents
A Latin band part of the "New Song" Movement. Sabia is "political out of what it is perceives as necessity". Folder includes
a pamphlet to an Ash Grove performance, a biography, a list of past performances, a collection of reproduced articles from
newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 3
Schimmel, Robert
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
comedian. Folder includes a head shot, media information, testimonies, a biography
box 6, folder 4
Skaggs, Ricky
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
A bluegrass singer songwriter. Folder only includes a biography.
box 6, folder 5
Second City
1988
Scope and Contents
A collection of different groups, musicians and comedians. Most of the collection is of the artist Fred Kaz, solo jazz artist.
Folder includes flyers for the Second City, articles about Kaz from newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 6
Seeger, Mike
1993
Scope and Contents
Seeger is a folk and country multi instrumental artist. Folder includes head shots, a color slide, a biography, posters
box 6, folder 7
Seeger, Peggy
1995-1997
Scope and Contents
Multi-instrumental folk musician. Folder includes head shots, a biography, discography, and press a release packet.
box 6, folder 8
Seeger, Pete
1989
Scope and Contents
solo folk singer. Folder only includes an article from a magazine, News Reviews, called Pete Seeger's Hamade music
box 6, folder 9
Sherard, Vonda
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Solo sing/ song writer. Folder included headshots and flyer for the Ash Grove performance
box 6, folder 10
Sharp, Saundra
1997
Scope and Contents
Writer, poet, producer, filmmaker, actress, and solo jazz artist. Folder includes headshot, biography, track list, flyer
promotes the performance for Ash Grove. There is also artist also mentioned, Dwight Trible, in the folder there is a biography
for Trible.
box 6, folder 11
Shea, Rick
1996
Scope and Contents
Country music artist. Folder includes headshots, a biography, 'Acoustic Music Series" flyer, a small collection of Music charts,
and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 12
Sintesis
1997
Scope and Contents
Cuban symphonic rock group with seven members. Folder only includes a small flyer for a performance at the Ash Grove on 1997-06-01
box 6, folder 13
Smith, CC; African Music Society
1996
Scope and Contents
The African Music Society brings together the diverse sounds from 54 different African Nations. Folder includes a biography,
a letter from CC Smith to Ed Pearl, "African Music Society, Dues Paid", and a business card from Beat Magazine.
box 6, folder 14
Sol y Canto
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
Winners of the 1995 Bostone Music Awards, they are a band made up of six members. They combine the different sounds of Latin
and Caribbean music. Folder includes head shot/ bio of the band, a biography , testimonies, individual biographies, press
releases, technical requirements, a business cards (belongs to Rosi Ambor), and check pay stub
box 6, folder 15
Solas
1996
Scope and Contents
A band of five that play traditional Irish music. Folder includes headshot, biography, and a collection of reproduced articles
from newspapers and magazines. Also includes a biography for a band named Guy Forsyth
box 6, folder 16
Sorrels, Rosalie
1995
Scope and Contents
Folk singer/ songwriter and storyteller. Folder only includes a biography.
box 6, folder 17
Stanly, Ralph
1992-1996
Scope and Contents
Bluegrass artist, known for his banjo . Folder includes headshots, biography, a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers
and magazines.
box 6, folder 18
Stanley, James Lee
1996
Scope and Contents
Folk singer/ song writer. Folder includes headshots, testimonies, biography and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers
and magazines.
box 6, folder 19
Sullivan, Maireid
1996
Scope and Contents
Irish born singer/ songwriter and poet. Folder includes flyers for her performance at the Ash Grove on October 10 and a biography
box 6, folder 20
Tambu International Ensemble
1993-1994
Scope and Contents
A band that combines the sounds of afro-Latin and Caribbean Jazz. Folder includes headshots, a biography, emails, and a collection
of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 21
T-Lou & his Zydeco band
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
a solo artist that specialize in Zydeco music. folder includes headshots, a biography, and a flyer for his performance November
1
box 6, folder 22
Tepper, Moris
1996
Scope and Contents
A solo Blues guitarist. Folder includes head shots, press releases, and list detailing accomplishments
box 6, folder 23
Terry, Dewey
1999
Scope and Contents
Solo R&B Rock and Blues artist and former member of the duo, Don & Dewey. Folder includes a head shot, a flyer for his show
at the Ash Grove on March 20th, a press release, a newspaper article from LA Weekly, tickets for the Ash Grove show, and a
concert report.
box 6, folder 24
Trudell, John
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
A solo singer, poet, and actor, who combines blues and the music of the Native American people. Folder includes head shots
and a biography.
box 6, folder 25
Tyson, Ian
1998
Scope and Contents
A solo western music country artist best known for his time in the duo group with ex-wife Sylvia. Folder include a head shot,
a post card, and a Billboard news article.
box 6, folder 26
Tyson, Sylvia
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
former member of the folk duo group with former husband, Ian Tyson. Does have some solo work, but is a current member of
a country Quartette. Folder includes an individual biography and a biography for the band.
box 6, folder 27
Uakti
1997
Scope and Contents
A Brazilian instrumental music group composed of three members. Folder includes a head shot and a list of the dates for their
tour, Trilobyte, including the Ash Grove on April 16.
box 6, folder 28
Uncle Dave Macon Days
1996
Scope and Contents
A family old time music and dance festival. Named after Uncle Dave Macon, who was considered to be the Grand Opry's first
big superstar as a master banjo player. Folder only includes the official program for The Uncle Dave Macon Days festival.
box 6, folder 29
Venice
1996
Scope and Contents
A family rock/indie band made up of four members. Folder includes a photo of the band, a poster, and a letter to Sandy asking
for a night to play at Ash Grove.
box 6, folder 30
Walker, Joe Luis
1994-1996
Scope and Contents
A solo blues guitarist and singer. Folder includes a head shot, a biography, a discography, a collection of reproduced articles
from newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 31
Welch, Gillian
1996
Scope and Contents
A solo jazz singer, who uses Appalachian sounds. Folder includes a head shot that includes the artist David Rawlings, posters,
press release, and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 32
West African Highlife Band
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
A group composed of five members. They specialize in West African dance music was created for the generation of clubgoers
and those enjoying the "high life". Folder includes a biography, a flyer for the Ash Grove concert on October 12, a collection
of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 33
Whitcomb, Ian
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
English composer, singer, author, actor, and TV/ Radio Host. His music focused on early American and British music. Folder
includes head shots, a post card with a note on the back, a business card, a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers
and magazines (some of which, the text is hard to read), and an oeuvre.
box 6, folder 34
Wild Mango
1994-1996
Scope and Contents
A culturally diverse and multi-instrumental band of seven women that infuse the sounds of Jazz, Cuba, Middle East, Brazil.
Folder includes head shots, postcards, biography, a short biography of each member, a discography, testimonials, a large collection
of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines. . Also includes a biography of Robert L Siner, the President and CEO
of the agency that Wild Mango was signed to.
box 6, folder 35
Williams, Brooks
1990-1994
Scope and Contents
A solo Blues Guitarist. Folder includes headshots, a biography, a discography, a list of appearances, and a collection of
reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 36
Williams, Chris/ Fure, Tret
1996-1997
Scope and Contents
Two solo artist that came together for their second collaboration. Williams is a folk and rock singer/ song writer who pioneered
"women's music", she is also the first recipient of the GLAMA (Gay/Lesbian America Music Award). Fure is a rock singer/song
writer and guitarist, she's also a producer. Folder includes head shots, a poster, a biography for each artist, testimonies,
the list of cities for their 1997 Spring Tour, a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines, and a business
card for Tam Martin (Booking agent/ Productions)
box 6, folder 37
Willis, Matt
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Singer/ song writer and guitarist. Folder includes a headshot, a biography, and a business card for Lisa Rhew.
box 6, folder 38
Wilson, Kim
1997
Scope and Contents
Blues singer/song writer, harmonica player, lead singer for his band, the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Folder includes headshots
of Wilson and one with his band, a cut out of the cover of his album titled, "That's Life", a biography for Wilson and the
band, and testimonials
box 6, folder 39
Wilson, Smokey
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
A western blues guitarist. Wilson worked as a truck driver by day and played in different cities at night. Folder includes
head shots, posters, a short biography, and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 40
Winningham, Mare
1996
Scope and Contents
Emmy Award winning Actress and folk/ country singer/song writer. Folder includes head shots, a biography, a list of her oeuvre,
and a short one-page article.
box 6, folder 41
Word of Mouth
1987-1995
Scope and Contents
A band of five that combine the sounds of "world folk", rock, and Latin sounds and beats. Folder includes head shots, a biography,
testimonies, and a collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 42
World of Slide Guitar
1996
Scope and Contents
Composed of three slide guitar artists from various parts of the world. American born Bob Brozman had such in an interest
in the National Guitar that he an impressive collection of them. Indian born Debashish Bhattacharya, who inherited his interest
in music from his parents. Bhattacharya plays India's Hindustani slide guitar. Lastly, English born Martin Simpson, a blue
singer and guitarist. Folder includes a biography for each of the members, Calcutta to California that includes Debashish
Bhattacharya, a pamphlet for Debashish Bhattacharya, and a head shot of Bob Brozman.
box 6, folder 43
Yoka Enzenze
1991-1994
Scope and Contents
African born duo group featuring lead singer, Wawali Bonane and guitarist, Huit Kilos who play rumba and Soukous music from
Zaire. Folder includes headshots including one with their band, making up a five-piece band, a short biography of Bonanae
and Kilos. It also includes press releases, and postcards advertising their shows including February 14 Ash Grove Show. (Some
of the press releases are in small print.)
box 6, folder 44
Young, Steve
1996
Scope and Contents
Young is a country rock guitarist solo artist. Folder includes headshots, a biography, testimonies, and a collection of reproduced
articles from newspapers and magazines. (The articles are on faded fax paper)
box 6, folder 45
Zimmerman, Roy
1994-1996
Scope and Contents
Zimmerman is a satirical singer/ songwriter and creator the band, Foremen. Folder includes a headshot, a biography, and a
collection of reproduced articles from newspapers and magazines.
box 6, folder 46
Miscellaneous Artists
1986
Scope and Contents
Includes press releases for Jalacy "Screamin" Jay Hawkins, a flyer for "Films by John Cohen," pamphlet for James Kline; Midnight
Radio biography; and other material
box 6, folder 47
Potential Artist
1994-1997
Scope and Contents
Folder includes a series of 24 different artists and groups such as Astrid Hadad, and Mike Morgan and The Crawl
box 6, folder 48
Agent and Managers
1994-1996
Scope and Contents
Folder includes a collection of different Agencies and their "Artist Roster," managers, and self-promoting artist. Agencies
include David McLarty Agency, Fleming Tamulevich & Associations, and many more. There is also a small collection of fax papers
with light text that can be a bit illegible.
box 6, folder 49
Autographed photos
circa 1990s
Scope and Contents
Signed photos from artists like Dr. Ralph Stanley, Arlo Guthrie, Guy Clark, Jane Siberry, and Richard Buckner
Series II: Ed Pearl Papers
1952, 1957, 1972-2021; undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains clippings; press releases; invoices; flyers; newsletters; sheet music; event programs; periodicals; photographs;
and other material belonging to Ed Pearl. A majority of the material in this series relates to various shows, events, and
entertainers that Pearl produced such as the San Francisco Mime Troupe; "Art Against Apartheid", "Hands off the Americas";
Pete Seeger for a "save Sunset Hall" event; a Paul Robeson centennial event; and a KPFK-FM radio show "Up from the Ash Grove".
Also included are materials related to Pearl's personal interests in folk music and politics and includes some of his essays
and articles he wrote for "Peace Call" and "Common Sense Bulletin"; as well as newspaper clippings and political cartoons
mostly related to the Gulf War; personal correspondence, notes, news stories and an interview with Pearl; and other material.
This series is arranged into three sub-series.
sub-series a: Show and Radio Productions
1972-2014; undated
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains material related to shows, events, and entertainers that Ed Pearl produced. The majority of the material
in this sub-series relates to San Francisco Mime Troupe shows such as: Factwino Meets the Moral Majority; Factwino vs. Armageddonman;
Americans or Last Tango in Huehuetenango; Steeltown; Ripped Van Winkle; and other performances. Also included in this sub-series
are documents regarding benefit shows for Mexico City earthquake victims, "Hands Off the Americas, a Rally to end U.S. Intervention
for Self Determination Throughout Central America in celebration of the 7th anniversary of the 1979 Nicaraguan Revolution",
a Pete Seeger performance to save Sunset Hall, and Art Against Apartheid- a school assembly program for teaching students
about apartheid in South Africa; as well as material related to a Paul Robeson centennial event, and KPFK-FM radio station.
A majority of the KPFK-FM documents are in regards to: corporate fundraising grievances; programming and management concerns
regarding KPFK's parent organization; Pacific Radio Foundation; and free speech and anti-censorship efforts. Also included
are clippings; event flyers; Pacifica reports and articles of incorporation; and material related to the Committee to Save
Free Speech Radio and the Free Pacifica Neighborhood Network.
box 7, folder 6-7
San Francisco Mime Troupe- Factwino Meets the Moral Majority
1981-1982
Scope and Contents
clippings; agreements; invoices; press releases; script; and other related material
box 7, folder 8
San Francisco Mime Troupe- Factwino vs. Armageddonman
1982-1983
Scope and Contents
clippings; agreements; invoices; press releases; memorandums; and other material
box 7, folder 9-11
San Francisco Mime Troupe- Americans, or Last Tango in Huehuetenango
1982
Scope and Contents
clippings; agreements; invoices; press releases; flyers; galley proofs; promotional photographs; and other related material
box 7, folder 12
San Francisco Mime Troupe- Secrets in the Sand
1983, 1989
Scope and Contents
clippings; press photographs; flyers
box 7, folder 13
San Francisco Mime Troupe- Steeltown
1984
Scope and Contents
clippings; budget information; flyers; press releases; and other related material
box 7, folder 14
San Francisco Mime Troupe- Ripped Van Winkle
1988
Scope and Contents
clippings; flyers; memorandums; notes. Includes documents related to performance for Nicaragua hurricane relief
box 7, folder 15
San Francisco Mime Troupe- Dialogue
September 1992
Scope and Contents
flyers; press releases; notes
box 7, folder 16
San Francisco Mime Troupe- I Ain't Yo' Uncle
April 1993
Scope and Contents
flyers; press releases; memorandums
box 7, folder 17
San Francisco Mime Troupe- Victor Jara of Chile
November 1993
Scope and Contents
flyers; clippings; press releases
box 7, folder 18
San Francisco Mime Troupe- general file
1970-1984
Scope and Contents
includes clippings, memorandums, and other documents related to workshops and performances. Also included are clippings about
the troupe, as well as resumes and biographies regarding some of the performers, copies of the mission statement, fee schedule,
a short history, flyer for "Wanda and her Birds", and fact sheets for "13 Dias/13 Days" production.
box 7, folder 10
San Francisco Mime Troupe- 25th Anniversary
1984
Scope and Contents
clippings and ephemera related to the 25th anniversary
case 4, drawer 3
San Francisco Mime Troupe [oversized]
1982
Scope and Contents
Original artwork for show flyers Last Tango in Huehuetenango; Benefit for Nicaragua; and Ripped Van Winkle. Show posters for
Factwino Meets the Moral Majority; Last Tango, promotional poster.
box 7, folder 20
Brasilia Varia, Nueva Cancion (bibliography) new song
1984-1986
Scope and Contents
Nueva Cancion: "New Song"; benefit for Mexico City earthquake victims; Sabia; and others.
box 7, folder 21
Nicaragua Amnesty/Nicaragua Hands Off
1986
Scope and Contents
material related to "Hands Off the Americas" event, "a Rally to End U.S. Intervention and for Self Determination Throughout
Central America in Celebration of the 7th Anniversary of the 1979 Nicaraguan Revolution"
case 4, drawer 3
Original artwork for benefit for medical aid to El Salvador and CISPES flyer, Let Nicaragua Live campaign benefit [oversized]
circa 1986
box 7, folder 22-23
"Art Against Apartheid"
1986
Scope and Contents
clippings; memorandums; flyers; programs; lesson plans; and material related to school assembly and "All-Star Evening of Art
Against Apartheid" event
box 7, folder 24
[slides possibly from "Art Against Apartheid" show]
circa 1986?
box 8, folder 1-3
Paul Robeson
1980, 1997-1998; undated
Scope and Contents
material related to Paul Robeson Centennial Committee of Southern California. Includes memorandums, media advisories; high
school assembly program; draft of "American Review" script; Robeson biography generated by Detroit Public Schools"; and Robeson
curriculum guide for grades 4-9.Also includes material related to Foundation Center grants, 1997.
box 8, folder 4
Pete Seeger/Sunset Hall
1985, 1990
Scope and Contents
material related to event featuring Pete Seeger presented by The Committee to save Sunset Hall and the Ash Grove. Includes
photographs and negatives; and a letter sent to Ed Pearl from Pete Seeger
box 8, folder 5
Pete Seeger
1997-1998; 2014
Scope and Contents
flyers, memorandums, promotional photographs, stage requirements, and other documents related to Pete Seeger concert; and
flyers related to Pete Seeger tribute
box 8, folder 6-7
Sunset Hall
1991-1995
Scope and Contents
correspondence; event flyers; "Sunset Hall Daily News"; memorandums
box 8, folder 8
KPFK- clippings
1981-1986
box 8, folder 9
"KPFK Folio"; "In House, newsletter of the Pacifica Foundation", Vol. II, No. 4
November 1983; August 1984; June/July 1990; September 1999; February, May-December 2000
box 8, folder 10-18
KPFK/Pacifica Radio Foundation
1977, 1984-2005; undated
Scope and Contents
press releases; reports; chronology; memorandums; board contact lists; documents related to programming; articles; meeting
notes; Pacifica articles of incorporation, history, and by-laws; and other related documents
case 4, drawer 3
blueprints
circa 1984
Scope and Contents
KPFK Winter Fair, Santa Monica Civic Aud. circa 1984; Station KPFK Food Service Plan, Preliminary.
sub-series b: Personal Papers
1952-2021; undated
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains personal correspondence; Pearl's essays and articles on politics and music including articles written
for "Peace Call" and "Common Sense Bulletin"; news stories and an interview regarding Pearl; notebooks presumably for UCLA
classes Pearl took; notes; and various clippings, flyers, and ephemera collected by Pearl.
box 8, folder 19
[transcript of interview with Ed Pearl, resume, news stories, and obituaries]
1984, 1985, 1990, 2021
box 8, folder 20
[funeral programs, clippings, flyers, and ephemera]
1978, 1985-2000
box 8, folder 21
Bernard + Blues + Jazz
1982-1986
Scope and Contents
Clippings regarding blues musicians; and Ed Pearl's brother, Bernie Pearl.
case 4, drawer 3
certificates of recognition- California Jazz and Blues Museum hall of fame
September 2019
box 9, folder 1
correspondence
1990-1999; undated
box 9, folder 2
writings on politics, music, et al.
1984, 1986, undated
box 9, folder 3
EP- writings/personal
1994; undated
box 9, folder 4
[notes, articles, memorandums, and drafts of "Peace Call", and "Common Sense Bulletin"
1990-1991
box 9, folder 5
[notes, blank notecards, and other ephemera]
undated
box 9, folder 6-10
[notebooks presumably for UCLA classes- Hist 171B; Folk Lore 106; WE; HIST 143A; HIST 197]
1957; undated
Scope and Contents
also contains memorandums regarding concerts from when Pearl was the president of the Folk Arts Society
box 6, folder 54
"A Sea Shore Memoir" by maryjane
2005
sub-series c: Subject Files
1952-2017; undated
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains newsletters, periodicals, event programs, pamphlets, reprints, clippings, and other material collected
by Pearl. A majority of the material is in regards to folk music, tai-chi, and politics. A majority of the clippings relate
to the Gulf War, President Bush, the military, and the Middle East.
box 9, folder 11
personal memorabilia- Tai Chi Elements
1987; undated
box 10, folder 1-2
music
1952-2015; undated
Scope and Contents
includes articles; lyrics; songbooks; and sheet music mostly related to folk music
box 10, folder 3
music, theater, comedy, and entertainment events- clippings
1989, 1995-1999
box 10, folder 4
music, theater, comedy, and entertainment events- programs and flyers
1984-2017
box 10, folder 5
Woody Guthrie- pamphlets; book cover
1999; undated
box 10, folder 6
Rick D- poetry by Rick Davidson
1985
box 10, folder 7-19
Clippings
August 1990-August 1991
Scope and Contents
mostly related to the Gulf War; President Bush; the military the Middle East; and gas. Also includes a few clippings related
to the environment, police, and healthcare
box 10, folder 20
political cartoons
1990-1991
case 4, drawer 3
"Complete Text of the President's Watergate Transcript", Los Angeles Times
May 5, 1974
box 10, folder 21
political campaign- event flyers; brochures
circa 1975, 1988, 2000, 2008; undated
Scope and Contents
includes Benjamin Medea for U.S. Senate, flyers for Nader Committee, Sara Amir for state assembly, Patricia Hoffman for city
council, Vote No. on 21, material related to the Rainbow coalition, and pamphlet regarding opposition to Senate Bill 1
case 4, drawer 3
The Ollie North (Iran Contra Scam) Official Dart Board; Graphic Touch Designs [oversized]
1987
box 10, folder 22
Center for Political Graphics- event programs and invitations; Liberty Hill funding application- proposal narrative
1996, 2010, 2013, 2014; undated
box 10, folder 23
affordable housing- clippings; reports; articles
1982
box 10, folder 24
Oakland/Berkeley, CA.- event flyers and calendars, maps, clippings
1997-2000
box 10, folder 25
pamphlets, reprints, reports
1964, 1967, 1968, circa 1988
Scope and Contents
"USA- The Labor Revolt", Stanley Weir; "A Communist talks to Students", remarks by Dorothy Healey; "Communist Commitment to
Force and Violence"; "Subversive Influences in Riots, Looting, and Burning Part 3-a Los Angeles-Watts", Committee on Un-American
Activities House of Representatives; National Lawyers Guild Law for the People "Disorientation Handbook"; "World Military
and Social Expenditures 1987-88" Ruth Leger Sivard
box 10, folder 26
periodicals and newsletters
1958, 1960, 1980s, 1990-1991
Scope and Contents
"News from Within", Vol. VI, No. 8; "The Other Front", Issue No. 91; "People for a Change", Vol. 4, No. 4; "Steeltown Monitor",
120th year No. 13; "Report on the Americas", Vol. XXIII, No. 1 and 4, Vol. XXIV, No. 6; "Central America NewsPak", Vol. 5,
No. 11-12; "Israeli Foreign Affairs", Vol. VI, No. 5, 8, and 11; "Jewish Frontier", Vol. XXVII, No. 3; "Realist", No. 117-119;
"Furrows", Vol. XV, No. 4; "The Prompter", Vol. 1, No. 4
box 10, folder 27
"The Nation"
January 1990-November 1990
box 6, folder 50-51
"Z Magazine", Vol. 2, No. 2-9, 11; Vol. 3, No. 2-6, 9
February-November 1989; February-September 1990
box 6, folder 52
"Monthly Review", Vol. 39, No. 3, Vol. 40, No. 11, Vol. 41, No. 2, 5, 7-9
July 1987-February 1990
box 6, folder 53
"Radical History Review" 26
October 1982
box 6, folder 53
"Western Folklore", Vol. XVII, No. 1, 3
January, July 1958
Series III: Audio Visual Material
1947, circa 1960s-2004; undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains audiocassettes, miniDVs, U-Matics, VHS, and reel-to-reel tapes featuring performances from Ash Grove;
KPFK-FM events and radio shows such as "Up from the Ash Grove"; as well as music collected by Ed Pearl from artists such
as Woody Guthrie, Ross Altman, and various bluegrass groups.
box 11
Fun Fun Fun Vols. 1-2
undated
Physical Description: 2 Cassettes
box 11
Doc Watson, Southside Session
March, November 1967
Physical Description: 2 Cassettes
box 11
Doc Watson, Fred Price, Clint Howard
1965
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 11
Ash Grove Historical #1, 2
circa 1960s-1970s?
Physical Description: 2 Cassettes
box 11
American Folk Music Vol. 1-3
undated
Physical Description: 3 Cassettes
box 11
[PAC] Forum tape 2
October 7, 1999
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 11
C + W Greats
undated
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 11
Cliffie stone, Western Swing on the Radio, Radio Transcriptions
undated
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 11
Son House #57, Bukka White #58
undated
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 11
KPFK Documentary
undated
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 11
Kentucky Colonees with Doc. W
1964/1965
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 11
G + C Caravan on KPFK
March 11, 2003
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 11
Amy G.- Chomsky, Cathy Kelley, Nader, LaDuke
August 7, 2001
Physical Description: 2 Cassettes
box 11
Ed Pearl #1-3
undated
Physical Description: 3 Video Tapes(MiniDV)
box 12
Charlie King with Dave and Kay Gordon "Feelings of Fire"
1986
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 12
Woody Guthrie, Library of Congress Recordings
1988
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 12
Ross Altman, "Minstrel in Tinsel Town", "Yes on 186, No on 187"
1994, 1996
Physical Description: 2 Cassettes
box 12
blank/unknown tape
undated
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 12
"Trinidad is Changing/Mood Tape"
undated
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 12
JWW
undated
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 12
Songs of the Ghettos
undated
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 12
Hootenanny Show
1947
Physical Description: 1 Cassette
box 12
"This Better Earth", instrumental music soundtrack arranged and performed by Booker Medlock
undated
Physical Description: 1 Sound Recording(Compact Disc)
box 12
Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi "Saving Palestinians: The Challenge for the Future"
July 25, 2004
Physical Description: 1 Sound Recording(Compact Disc)
box 12
Josh Graves, Dobro Summit
1985
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(VHS)
box 12
The Nashville Bluegrass Band
1985
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(VHS)
box 12
God Bless Fiddle Players
1987
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(VHS)
box 12
Jim and Jesse and the Virginia Boys
1985
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(VHS)
box 12
Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers
1986
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(VHS)
box 12
Two Fiddles, No Waiting
1985
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(VHS)
box 12
Sun City
undated
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(VHS)
box 12
Mississippi Blues, Bertrand Tavernier Film
1983
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(VHS)
box 12
Vacation Nicaragua
undated
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(VHS)
box 12
Paul Krassner, End of Johnny Otis
undated
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(U-Matic)
box 12
Reel #1 Johnny Otis Band
undated
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(U-Matic)
box 12
unknown/unlabeled
undated
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(U-Matic)
box 12
KPFK Winterfaire Night #1
1984
Physical Description: 3 Video Tapes(U-Matic)
box 12
unknown/unlabeled
undated
Physical Description: 1 Video Tape(U-Matic)
box 14
rolls of film (possibly undeveloped)
undated
Physical Description: 17 items
box 15
Ed Pearl "Sun City"
undated
Physical Description: 2 Reels(16mm)
box 15
Sun City, 16mm w/out sound
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel(16mm)
box 15
unlabeled/unknown; Heads-ECN
undated
Physical Description: 2 Reels(16mm)
box 16, folder 1
unidentified audio recording ASH_001_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 16, folder 2
unidentified audio recording ASH_001_002
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 16, folder 3
unidentified audio recording ASH_001_003
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 16, folder 4
Chile Music ASH_001_004
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 16, folder 5
Vague Reel ASH_002_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 16, folder 6
Yiddish theater music with Miriam Kressyn ASH_002_002
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 16, folder 7
unidentified audio recording ASH_002_003
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 16, folder 8
unidentified audio recording ASH_002_004
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 16, folder 9
unidentified audio recording ASH_002_005
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 17, folder 1
unidentified audio recording ASH_002_006
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 17, folder 2
unidentified audio recording ASH_002_007
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 17, folder 3
unidentified audio recording ASH_002_008
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 17, folder 4
unidentified audio recording ASH_003_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 17, folder 5-6
untitled ASH_003_002
undated
Physical Description: 2 Reels
Scope and Contents
Tracklisting: "Hymno Sandinista"; "Playa Giron" Silvio Rodrigues; "Clifford Glover" Bev Grant; "Task Force" Floyd Westerman;
"Internationale" Joseph Byrd"; "Daddy's in the Jail"; "It Isn't Nice" Malvina Reynolds; "The Rosenbergs"; "The Hillside Strangler";
"Were you in Berlin"; "Phil Ochs"; "Propaganda"; "Above and Below".
box 17, folder 7
untitled ASH_003_003
circa 1970s
Physical Description: 1 Reel
Scope and Contents
Tracklisting: "Qué Dirá el Santo Padre", "Porque los pobres no tienen" Violeta Parra; "Preguntitas [sobre] Dios" Atahualpa
Yupanqui; "Plegaria a un labrador" Victor Jara; "Camilo Torres" Daniel Viglietti; "Hymn to Oscar Romero" Nancy White; "Canto
De Entrada", "El Cristo de Palacagüina"; "A Gaspar Garcia" Carlos Mejía Godoy; "Maria Rural" Pancasán; "El zenzontle pregunta
por Arlen", "Las Mujeres Del Cuá" Carlos Mejía Godoy; "Cuando Agosto Era 21" Amparo Ochoa.
box 17, folder 8
[Carlos Mejía Godoy – Cantos A Flor de Pueblo] ASH_003_004
circa 1973
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 18, folder 1
unidentified audio recording ASH_003_005
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 18, folder 2
unidentified audio recording ASH_003_006
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 18, folder 3
unidentified audio recording ASH_003_007
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 18, folder 4
unidentified audio recording ASH_003_008
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 18, folder 5
unidentified audio recording ASH_004_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 18, folder 6
unidentified audio recording ASH_004_002
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 18, folder 7
unidentified audio recording ASH_004_003
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 18, folder 8
unidentified audio recording ASH_004_004
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 19, folder 1
unidentified audio recording ASH_004_005
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 19, folder 2
unidentified audio recording ASH_005_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 19, folder 3
unidentified audio recording ASH_005_002
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 19, folder 4
unidentified audio recording ASH_005_003
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 19, folder 5
unidentified audio recording ASH_005_004
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 19, folder 6
unidentified audio recording ASH_005_005
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 19, folder 7
unidentified audio recording ASH_005_006
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 19, folder 8
unidentified audio recording ASH_005_007
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 20, folder 1
KPFK AG Show ASH_006_001
October 4, 1978
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 20, folder 2
unidentified audio recording ASH_006_002
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 20, folder 3
unidentified audio recording ASH_006_003
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 20, folder 4
unidentified audio recording ASH_006_004
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 20, folder 5
Jose Luis Up from the Ash Grove ASH_006_005
March 23, [1984]
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 20, folder 6
unidentified audio recording ASH_006_006
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 20, folder 7
unidentified audio recording ASH_006_007
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 21, folder 1
unidentified audio recording ASH_007_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 21, folder 2
Up From Ash Grove, Al Lewis ASH_007_002
February 14 [no year]
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 21, folder 3
unidentified audio recording ASH_007_003
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 21, folder 4
"My Name is the People of Palestine" ASH_007_004
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 21, folder 5-7
Phil Ochs Memorial ASH_007_005-007
circa 1970s
Physical Description: 3 Reels
box 21, folder 8
unidentified audio recording ASH_007_008
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 22, folder 1
Utah Phillips ASH_007_009
1981
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 22, folder 2
unidentified audio recording ASH_008_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 22, folder 3
unidentified audio recording ASH_008_002
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 22, folder 4
Barbara Dane ASH_008_003
December 1, 1979
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 22, folder 5
Barbara Dane ASH_008_004
January 1, 197_
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 22, folder 6
Up from the Ash Grove Barbara Dane with Ed Pearl ASH_008__005
circa 1980
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 22, folder 7
Gospel in the Movement #1 ASH_008__006
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 22, folder 8
Music in Movement ASH_008__007
May 3, 1980
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 23, folder 1
Barbara Dane Reserve 1964? ASH_008_008
January 13, 1982
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 23, folder 2
unidentified audio recording ASH_009_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 23, folder 3-4
unidentified audio recording ASH_009_002
undated
Physical Description: 2 Reels
box 23, folder 5
unidentified audio recording ASH_009_003
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 23, folder 6
unidentified audio recording ASH_009_004
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 23, folder 7-8
unidentified audio recording ASH_009_005
undated
Physical Description: 2 Reels
box 24, folder 1-2
Burton Siegel ASH_009_006
circa 1970s
Physical Description: 2 Reels
Scope and Contents
Includes: "Is Freedom Academic" speech; "Hang in There" Holly Near; "Morning Again" Tom Paxton; "At the Present Moment" Peg
Seeger; "Clouds" J. Mitchell; "Force of Life" Red Star Singers; "Songs for Beginners" Graham Nash; "It Could Have Been Me"
Holly Near; "FTA" Barb Dane; Buffy St. Marie; "Sweet Honey and Rock"
box 24, folder 3
unidentified audio recording ASH_010_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 24, folder 4
unidentified audio recording ASH_010_002
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 24, folder 5
unidentified audio recording ASH_010_003
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 24, folder 6
unidentified audio recording ASH_010_004
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 24, folder 7
unidentified audio recording ASH_010_005
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 24, folder 8
unidentified audio recording ASH_010_006
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 25, folder 1
unidentified audio recording ASH_010_007
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 25, folder 2
unidentified audio recording ASH_010_008
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 25, folder 3
Exiles- aircheck live from studio A ASH_010_009
June 20, 1973
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 25, folder 4
unidentified audio recording ASH_011_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 25, folder 5
unidentified audio recording ASH_011_002
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 25, folder 6
unidentified audio recording ASH_011_003
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 25, folder 7
unidentified audio recording ASH_011_004
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 25, folder 8
unidentified audio recording ASH_011_006
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 26, folder 1
unidentified audio recording ASH_011_005
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 26, folder 2
unidentified audio recording ASH_011_007
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 26, folder 3
unidentified audio recording ASH_011_008
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 26, folder 4
Folk Music Play List ASH_012_001
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
Scope and Contents
Includes songs by artists such as: Utah Phillips; Dolly Parton; Robin Flower; Peggy Seeger; Woody Guthrie; Mike Seeger; and
others.
box 26, folder 5
unidentified audio recording ASH_012_002
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 26, folder 6
unidentified audio recording ASH_012_003
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 26, folder 7
unidentified audio recording ASH_012_004
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 26, folder 8
unidentified audio recording ASH_012_005
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 27, folder 1
unidentified audio recording ASH_012_006
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 27, folder 2
unidentified audio recording ASH_012_007
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 27, folder 3
[problems in medicine] Pacifica Radio KPFK ASH_012_008
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 27, folder 4
unidentified audio recording ASH_012_009
undated
Physical Description: 1 Reel
box 27, folder 5-6
unidentified audio recording ASH_012_010
undated
Physical Description: 2 Reels