By acooolcat (211.72.121.66 - 211.72.121.66) on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 11:48 am:

I'm hoping that John or Harry might be able to shed some light on the details of documents that are housed in The University of Michigan's collection.
When I visited a few years ago I was told about the Motown documents, but refused access. I've tried a few times since, without success, and got an email recently to tell me that access is denied until 2038. I'll be in my 80s then - if I'm lucky.
I was hoping the documents might include details regarding various Motown take-overs of companies such as Thelma and Golden World.
Anyone got any ideas why this info is out of bounds for so long?
Graham

By Ritchie (62.254.0.7 - 62.254.0.7) on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:20 pm:

2038? A simple mathematical guess suggests a 50-year embargo instigated in 1988.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 01:18 pm:

It's probably some letter from Berry to Esther Edwards kicking hmself for moving Motown out of Detroit.

By John lester (213.1.129.228 - 213.1.129.228) on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 03:13 pm:

No idea Graham..

I actually believe that Ralph is probably much nearer to the truth than he thinks.

Shall we put our name down for a visit then!!