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Elmo Papers, 1980-2025


Elmo Papers*, 1980-2025

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Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Elmo
Abstract:
The personal papers of Elmo, created during the time Elmo was a Muppet character on the children's television show Sesame Street.
Extent:
1 box
Language:
Preferred citation:

Elmo Papers [ABC.123], Historical Society of Cat Town


Background

Scope and content:

Extensive collection of stuff created by Elmo.

Biographical / historical:

Elmo is a Muppet character on the children's television show Sesame Street. A furry red monster who speaks in a high-pitched falsetto voice and frequently refers to himself in the third person, he hosts the last full 15-minute segment (five minutes starting in 2017) on Sesame Street, "Elmo's World", which is aimed at toddlers. He was originally performed by Kevin Clash. Following Clash's resignation in late 2012, Elmo has been performed by Ryan Dillon. ["Elmo," Wikipedia, accessed 2025-06-09: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmo]

Acquisition information:
Donated by Elmo in 2025
Processing information:

Collection processed by Aloysius Snuffleupagus in 2020



Indexed terms

Subjects:
Sesame Street
Muppets
Furry red monsters
Names:
Sesame Workshop
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research

Terms of access:

Literary rights are retained by Elmo. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact Elmo.


Preferred citation:

Elmo Papers [ABC.123], Historical Society of Cat Town


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