Guide to The Ann Lexmond Collection ARS.0061

Finding aid prepared by Franz Kunst
Archive of Recorded Sound
Braun Music Center
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Stanford University
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Descriptive Summary

Title: Ann Lexmond Collection
Dates: 1985-1994
Collection number: ARS.0061
Creator: Lexmond, Ann
Collection size: 2 boxes, Four framed objects
Contributing Institution: Archive of Recorded Sound
Abstract: Four framed records originally presented to Anna Lexmond for selling RCA Special Products compilations.
Language of Material: Languages represented in the collection: English

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Preferred Citation

Anna Lexmond Collection, ARS-0061. Courtesy of the Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Sponsor

This finding aid was produced with generous financial support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Scope and Contents

Three framed platinum records originally presented to Ann Lexmond for her role in marketing holiday compilations associated with Avon Cosmetics for RCA Special Products, and one framed record presented to Lexmond upon her retirement in 1994.

Indexing Terms

Avon Cosmetics.
Lexmond, Ann
RCA Records.


Box 1

Platinum record for RCA Special Products DPL1-0716 1985

Scope and Contents

"A Christmas Treasury of Classics From Avon" LP compilation on RCA Special Products, featuring Dolly Parton, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Julie Andrews, etc. in a 17" by 21" frame with a placard that reads "Presented to Ann Lexmond in appreciation for your contribution to the Achievement of Sales Exceeding 1,500,000 Units."
Box 1

Platinum record for RCA Special Products DPL1-0751 1987

Scope and Contents

"Avon Valentine Favorites" LP compilation on RCA Special Products, featuring Kenny Rogers, Alabama, Tony Bennett, Henry Mancini, Perry Como, etc. in a 17" by 21" frame with a placard that reads "Presented to Ann Lexmond in Appreciation for Your Contribution to the Achievement of Sales Exceeding 1,000,000 Units," and another that reads "Avon Campaign 3, 1987."
Box 2

Platinum record for RCA Special Products DPL1-0842 1988

Scope and Contents

"The Stars of Christmas Selected Especially for Avon" LP compilation on RCA Special Products, featuring Judy Collins, Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis, the Pointer Sisters, Jose Feliciano, etc. in a 17" by 21" frame with a placard that reads "Presented to Ann Lexmond in appreciation for your contribution to the Achievement of Sales Exceeding 1,000,000 Units."
Box 2

"Solid Gold Record" 1994

Scope and Contents

RCA Special Products label on blank disc signed by many people, in an 18" by 23" frame with a placard that read "Presented to Anna Lexmond for A Gold Record Career From Your Friends and Associates April 1994."