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The HistoryMakers video oral history with Larkin Arnold.

Title
The HistoryMakers video oral history with Larkin Arnold.
Publication
Chicago, Illinois : The HistoryMakers, [2016]

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Arnold, Larkin, 1942-
  • Lesure, Jacques
  • Stearns, Scott
  • HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company.
Description
1 online resource (7 video files (3 hr., 13 min., 44 sec.)) : sound, color.
Summary
Entertainment attorney, music executive and talent management executive Larkin Arnold was born on September 3, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1966, he graduated with his B.S. degree from American University before earning his J.D. degree in 1969 from Howard University School of Law. Arnold was one of the first African Americans attorneys to be hired by a major record label when he joined Capital Records in 1970. Four years later, Arnold was promoted to vice president, heading the Black Music Division. From 1978 to 1980, Arnold was hired by Arista Records as senior vice president and head of the West Coast office. In 1980, Arnold joined CBS/Sony Music as senior vice president. There, he led the marketing and promotion of Michael Jackson's album Thriller, which sold over 25 million units worldwide. In 1988, Arnold started his own firm, Arnold & Associates, where he serves as the president and chief attorney.
Alternative Title
  • History Makers video oral history with Larkin Arnold
  • Larkin Arnold
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Internet videos.
  • Interviews.
  • Nonfiction films.
  • Oral histories.
Credits (note)
  • Videographer, Scott Stearns.
OCLC
994208844
Title
The HistoryMakers video oral history with Larkin Arnold.
Publisher
Chicago, Illinois : The HistoryMakers, [2016]
Country of Producing Entity
United States. naf
Playing Time
031344
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
Digital File Characteristics
video file
Performer
Jacques Lesure, interviewer.
Credits
Videographer, Scott Stearns.
Event
Recorded Los Angeles, California 2007 July 10.
Source of description
Vendor-supplied metadata.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card and onsite at NYPL
Indexed Term
Talent Management Chief Executive Entertainment Lawyer Music Executive.
Added Author
Arnold, Larkin, 1942- interviewee.
Lesure, Jacques, interviewer.
Stearns, Scott, director of photography.
HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company.
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