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.
Dates
- 1952, 1957, 1972-2021; undated
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection except where noted at file-level.
Extent
From the Collection: 15 boxes
From the Collection: 12.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Pearl, Ed (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu