Joe Smith Papers, 1947-1999, undated

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Joe Smith Papers, 1947-1999, undated

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The Joe Smith Papers span the years 1947 to 1999, with the bulk of the collection dating between 1980 and 1999. The collection consists of six types of material: appointment books, telephone logs, correspondence, office files, notepads, and graphic materials. The collection focuses mainly on Smith's research for his book, Off the Record, but there are also several items of note in that relate to Smith's early career as a disk jockey.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives

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