Abstract

36 letters with enclosures comprising fan correspondence to Sab Grey and Mark Haggerty of the Washington, D.C., hardcore punk band Iron Cross. Most correspondence is addressed to Grey at Dischord Records’ “Dischord House” in Arlington, Virginia, with some addressed to Haggerty in Bethesda, Maryland. Also included are replies from Grey and Haggerty to fans, some with photocopied flyers.

Scope and Contents The John Brannon Correspondence collection (1982-1992, bulk 1982-1984) contains correspondence sent to John Brannon largely centered on his influential Detroit-based hardcore band Negative Approach, with additional materials relating to his subsequent post-punk outfit Laughing Hyenas. The correspondence encompasses fan mail, tour booking and merch distribution logistics, zine interviews and editorial requests, and personal correspondence. The collection tracks Brannon’s musical activities...