Eric Greenberg Collection of Music, 1985-2010

Collection context

Summary

Abstract:
The Eric Greenberg Collection of Music features a variety of audio and video recordings from 1985-2010 of famous rock musicians, with a special emphasis on Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, and Neil Young.
Extent:
22 Linear Feet 22 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Eric Greenberg Collection of Music, Collection no. 215, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes audio and video recordings of rock music and rock musicians that were collected by Eric Greenberg. The collection has strong focuses on Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, and Neil Young, but many other musicians are represented. The recordings are presented in a variety of media, including audiocassettes, compact discs, VHSâ„¢ tapes, DVDs, BluRay discs, and records. In addition, there is a videocassette recorder, a record player, and a compact disc player. The collection also includes a small collection of books and magazines on topics related to rock music.

Biographical / historical:

Greenberg was born in New York City in 1963, raised in Parsippany, New Jersey, and graduated from the University of Michigan Business School in 1985. He lived most of his adult life in the Malibu area, and died on February 28, 2010.

Acquisition information:
Collection was donated in September 2010.
Arrangement:

The Eric Greenberg Collection of Music is arranged into seven series: 1. Audiocassettes; 2. CD/DVD Binders; 3. Compact Discs; 4. DVDs; 5. VHS Tapes; 6. Books and Magazines; 7. Equipment.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Most of the materials require special equipment for usage.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Eric Greenberg Collection of Music, Collection no. 215, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Location of this collection:
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4786, US
Contact:
(310) 506-4323