76. Archiving Prince, with Sound Engineer Susan Rogers
For four intense years in the 1980s, Susan Rogers worked side by side with pop superstar Prince, recording many of his best-known songs — and creatin...
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Behind every collector's obsession is a story. On "For Keeps," the world's most passionate enthusiasts share surprising tales about their personal collections — and their unbreakable connections with them.
75. Gaming Systems, Collected by Record-Setter Linda Guillory
Coleco Pac-Man! Mattel Electronic Football! The Legend of Zelda! Linda Guillory's love affair with gaming consoles began in childhood, when she and h...
74. The Sounds of Disneyland, Curated by Chris Lyndon
Chris Lyndon, also known as "DisneyChris," has archived thousands of audio tracks that capture the history and unique sounds of Disneyland — presente...
73. The Blimp-Loving Life of Alan "Airship Al" Gross
New Yorker Alan Gross devoted much of his life to his passion for airships, amassing an incredible collection of blimp-related videos, toys, books, a...
72. Industrial Musicals, Celebrated by Steve Young
Working as a staff writer on "The Late Show with David Letterman," Steve Young began collecting records of industrial musicals — obscure productions ...
71. Kmart In-Store Music Tapes, Saved by Mark Davis
Attention Kmart shoppers! When Mark Davis worked at Kmart stores in the 1980s and 90s, he saved the cassette tapes (full of soft-rock hits, sale anno...
70. The Black Cowboy Museum, Curated by Larry Callies
He's been a ranch hand, a rodeo rider, and a country music singer, but these days Larry Callies runs the Black Cowboy Museum, which showcases his col...
69. Self-Help Books, Collected (and Written) by Christine Whelan
University professor Christine Whelan has devoted much of her career to examining self-help literature, collecting more than 200 of the genre's title...
68. Elliott Smith's Musical Legacy, with Collector Charlie Ramirez
Charlie Ramirez maintains a lasting connection with the late singer-songwriter Elliott Smith in many ways — as a collector, a webmaster, and an ambas...
67. Cameras and Mystery Photos, with William Fagan
Irish photographer William Fagan's camera collection includes about 45 cameras made by world-class manufacturer Leica — and now he's gathering clues ...