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Series I. Papers, 1978 - 2007

 Series

Scope and content

From the Collection:

Approximately 200 12" vinyl records, including those used by Dr. Dre and DJ Yella when they deejayed at clubs and parties between 1984 and 1986; 1 Receipt Book, containing signed receipts and payments for studio time featuring signatures of N.W.A. members Eazy-E (Eric Wright), Ice Cube (O'Shea Jackson), Dr. Dre (Andre Young) and other west coast Hip Hop legends; contract between Alonzo Williams and Interscope Records buying back Dr. Dre's master tapes of the unreleased recordings Dre made with the Wreckin Cru; publishing contract between Alonzo Williams and Master P (Percy Miller); contract between Alonzo Williams signing Dr. Dre to Kru-Cut Records; letter to Master P demanding royalties for a sample of the Wreckin' Cru's 'Turn Off The Lights' used on the song Ice Cream; 25 flyers and 20 photographs of Wreckin' Cru performances and events.

Dates

  • 1978 - 2007

Creator

Language of Material

In English.

Extent

3.1 cubic feet. (3.1 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
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