Alan Lewis Comedy LP Collection

Collection — record carton: ACC-MSS 010 Box 01

Identifier: ACC-MSS 010

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of records released during the period of the late 1950s-early 1970s. All records contained in the collection are housed in their original sleeves. A number of the records were produced, written, and directed by the duo George Foster and Bob Booker, who specialized in albums which featured scripted routines performed in the studio by a handful of voice actors. Other highlights include comedy albums of live performances by comedians Allan Sherman, Rusty Warren and Woody Woodbury.

Dates

1958 - 1973

Creator

Lewis, Alan (Person)

Language of Materials

Records in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers. No materials may leave the Emerson College Archives.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials may be subject to copyright. No part of the materials protected by copyright may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the copyright holder. Researchers are required to seek permission from the copyright holder to reproduce and/or publish materials under copyright.

Extent

0.5 linear feet (1 document case)

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is organized into five series which are based on the general categories of comedy presented in the materials. The collection consists of only one box with all five series located within Box 1.

Series 1: Political Comedy

Series 2: Ethnic (Jewish) Comedy

Series 3: Adult Comedy

Series 4: General Comedy

Series 5: Classic Radio