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Night Mare / Hound Dog
- Published by
- Peacock Records, Inc., American, founded 1949
- Recorded by
- Thornton, Big Mama, American, 1926 - 1984
- Medium
- vinyl, adhesive, paper
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.1 × 0.2 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place depicted
- Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1953
- Description
- A black vinyl record with a red label at its center filled with silver text. Above the record's center is the record label logo, an illustrated peacock perched on the "c" in "Peacock" of the text [Peacock RECORDS]. Beneath the record's center it lists the song title and its production information; one side reads [HOUND DOG / (J. Leiber - M. Stroller - J. Otis) / WILLIE MAE / "Big Mama" THORNTON / Kansas City Bill & Orchestra]. The other side reads [Night Mare (J. Leiber - M. Stroller - J. Otis) / WILLIE MAE / "Big Mama" THORNTON / Kansas City Bill & Orchestra]. Text aligned with the arc beneath the song title reads [PEACOCK RECORDING CO. 4104 LYONS AVE. HOUSTON, TEXAS].
- Topic
- African American
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.68.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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So Much / Forgive and Forget
- Published by
- Jubilee Records, American, 1946 - 1970
- Recorded by
- Orioles, The, American, 1946 - 1956
- Medium
- vinyl, adhesive, paper
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.1 × 0.2 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Date
- 1949
- Description
- This is a black vinyl record with a blue label at its center printed with silver text. Above the record's center is the record label's logo, which reads [Jubilee] in script. Beneath the record's center is more silver text which lists the respective song titles and production information for each side. One side reads [SO MUCH / (Whitman - Miller) / THE ORIOLES]. The other side reads [FORGIVE AND FORGET / Deborah Chessler / THE ORIOLES].
- Topic
- African American
- Doowop (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.68.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Nobody Like Jesus / I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
- Published by
- Jewel Records, American, founded 1963
- Recorded by
- Walker, Albertina, American, 1929 - 2010
- Caravans, The, American, 1947 - 2010
- Medium
- vinyl, adhesive, paper
- Dimensions
- Diameter (record): 6 7/8 × 1/16 in. (17.5 × 0.2 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place depicted
- Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1973
- Description
- A black vinyl 78 rpm record has a blue Jewel J-203 label at its center. The blue label is printed with black and blue text. The record label logo features above the vinyl record's center; it reads [Jewel . . . . . . RECORDS] just under the image of a cut jewel surrounded by white light rays. One side lists [NOBODY LIKE JESUS / ALBERTINA WALKER / & THE CARAVANS] below the record's center, the other side lists [I KNOW WHO / HOLDS TOMORROW / ALBERTINA WALKER / & THE CARAVANS]. Following the curve of the blue label edge beneath the song title and included recording artists is dark blue text which reads [PRODUCED BY JEWEL RECORDS - 728 TEXAS ST. SHREVEPORT, LA.].
- Topic
- African American
- Gospel (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.68.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Oh! Reign Massa Jesus Reign
Black and white photograph and vinyl record of the Fisk Jubilee Singers- Recorded by
- Fisk Jubilee Singers, American, founded 1871
- Created by
- Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
- Subject of
- Thomas, Benjamin W.
- Loudin, Frederick J., 1836 - 1904
- Sheppard, Ella, American, 1851 - 1915
- Alexander, Hinton D., American
- Rutling, Thomas, American, born 1854
- Porter, Maggie L., American, born 1853
- Jackson, Jennie
- Jackson, Julia, American, died 1890
- Gordon, Georgia, American, 1855 - 1913
- Robinson, America W.
- Medium
- mat board with photographic materials , vinyl
- Dimensions
- H x W (in frame): 15 × 22 × 1 in. (38.1 × 55.9 × 2.5 cm)
- H x W (black and white photograph): 5 3/4 × 9 in. (14.6 × 22.9 cm)
- Diameter (vinyl): 9 15/16 in. (25.2 cm)
- Date
- 1870s; ca. 1909
- Description
- A framed black-and-white photograph and vinyl record. Both are framed in white matting. The black-and-white photograph is positioned above the record.
- 2010.59.2a: The black-and-white photograph depicts a group of four men and five women in early 1900s attire. Some of the men and women sit, while other stand. The photograph was taken in the 1870s.
- 2010.59.2b: The black vinyl 78 rpm record is below the photographic print. It has a blue Columbia label in its center which reads: [Oh! Reign Massa Jesus Reign / Sung by / Fisk University Jubilee Singers / A2901 / 78901]. Additional writing detailing the price, music type, and the maker is also on the label. [78901] is etched into the vinyl.
- Topic
- African American
- Education
- Photography
- Spirituals (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.59.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Media Arts-Photography
- Exhibition
- Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Mem'ries of You Mammy / If You Don't Want Me Blues
- Published by
- Okeh Records, American, 1916 - 2000
- Recorded by
- Smith, Mamie, American, 1883 - 1946
- Medium
- vinyl
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1920
- Description
- The 78 rpm single "Mem'ries of You Mammy" backed with "If You Don't Want Me Blues" as recorded by Mamie Smith and Her Jazz Hounds.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Savanna Vaughn and C. Warfield Clark, M.D.
- Object number
- 2011.173.108
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1920 Okeh Records. Permission required for use.
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- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Somebody Changed the Lock on My Door / Wynonie's Blues
- Published by
- Apollo Records, American, 1944 - 1962
- Recorded by
- Harris, Wynonie, American, 1915 - 1969
- Medium
- vinyl
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Date
- 1945
- Description
- A 10 inch, 78 rpm recording of the single "Somebody Changed the Lock on My Door" backed with "Wynonie's Blues" by Wynonie Harris.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Savanna Vaughn and C. Warfield Clark, M.D.
- Object number
- 2011.173.97
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1945 Apollo Records. Permission required for use.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?
Sheet music and vinyl recording of Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?- Recorded by
- Jordan, Louis, American, 1908 - 1975
- Created by
- Decca Records, British, founded 1929
- Unidentified
- Medium
- mat board with ink on paper, vinyl
- Dimensions
- H x W (in frame): 29 7/8 × 15 3/4 × 7/8 in. (75.9 × 40 × 2.2 cm)
- H x W (sheet music): 11 9/16 × 8 13/16 in. (29.4 × 22.4 cm)
- Diameter (vinyl): 9 13/16 in. (24.9 cm)
- Date
- 1944
- Description
- A framed piece of sheet music and vinyl record. The glass frame has a black edge and both are objects are framed in blue matting. The sheet music is positioned above the record.
- 2010.59.3a: The sheet music is handwritten in black ink on paper. The title reads: [Is You Is]. There are notes and text throughout the sheet music. A note at the bottom reads: [use optional ending only if repeating (B)]. There are also red pencil marks throughout the sheet.
- 2010.59.3b: The vinyl record is below the sheet music. The blue DECCA Records, Inc., label reads: [Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t / (Ma’ Baby) / From Universal Picture “Follow The Boys” / (Billy Austin – Louis Jordan) / Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five / 8659 B]. The label notes that the style of music is a [Fox Trot / Vocal Chorus by / Louis Jordan].
- Topic
- African American
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.59.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1943, 1944 Universal Music Corp.. Permission required for use.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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My Record Will Be There / Amazing Grace
- Created by
- Apollo Records, American, 1944 - 1962
- Recorded by
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Davis, James Bodie, American, 1916 - 2007
- Bobo, Willie, American, 1934 - 1983
- Thompson, Beachy, American, 1915 - 1994
- Medium
- plastic (possibly polyvinyl chloride);
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Date
- 1946
- Description
- The Dixie Hummingbirds 78rpm, 10” record with the song “My Record Will Be There” backed with “Amazing Grace” and released by Apollo Records. The record is made of plastic and has teal paper labels with the Apollo logo, a drawing of Apollo, and the song titles.
- Topic
- African American
- Gospel (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.32
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Apollo Records Inc. Permission required for use.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Our Own Make Polka
- Composed by
- Levy, Jules, British, 1838 - 1903
- Manufactured by
- Victor Talking Machine Company, 1901 - 1929
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1903
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company. The label in the center, in gold, has an image of a dog near a phonograph with the caption that reads: [His Master’s Voice]. The gold reads: [Victor Record / Our Own Make Polka / Jules Levy / 2496 / Victor Talking Machine Co / Camden NJ / Patented]. The label has some wear.
- Topic
- African American
- Polka (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Jack Tar March
- Recorded by
- Sousa, John Philip, American, 1854 - 1932
- Columbia Band
- Manufactured by
- Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1903 - 1905
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by Columbia Phonograph Company. The label in the center, in white type, reads: [Columbia Disc Record / Condition of Sale / This record is sold upon the express condition that it shall not be copied or duplicated and that the full right of property or possession reverts to the Columbia Phonograph Co. upon violation of this condition. / Columbia Phonograph Co. / New York / London / Grand Prize / Paris, 1900 / Jack Tar March / John Philip Sousa / Columbia Band / No. 1587 / Patented May 4, 1886, and December 10, 1901].
- Topic
- African American
- Band (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Nibelungen March
- Composed by
- Wagner, Wilhelm Richard, German, 1813 - 1883
- Recorded by
- Columbia Band
- Created by
- Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, Sonora, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1904-1905
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by Columbia Phonograph Company. The label, in the center, in white type, reads: [Columbia Disc Record / Condition of Sale / This record is sold upon the express condition that it shall not be copied or duplicated and that the full right of property or possession reverts to the Columbia Phonograph Co. upon violation of this condition. / Columbia Phonograph Co. / New York / London / Grand Prize / Paris, 1900 / Nibelungen March / Wagner / Columbia Band / No. 958 / Patented May 4, 1886, and December 10, 1901.] Under the label there is a series imprinted into the vinyl that reads: 958-6-A. There is a crack in the record on the left side of the label that extends from the center hole to the edge of the record. The back of the record has scratches on it and a piece of paper glued on that reads: [This record is manufactured by the American Graphophone Company under certain patents and licensed or sold through its sole sales agent, the Columbia Phonograph Company, General, subject to conditions and restrictions as to the persons to and the prices at which it may be resold by any person into whose hands it comes. Copies or duplicates must not be made from it. The price of this record throughout the United States is Fifty Cents. No sale is authorized and no license is granted to use this record when sold below that price. / Any violation of any such conditions or restrictions makes the seller or user liable as an infringer of said patents. / American Graphophone Co.]
- Topic
- African American
- Classical (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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The Jolly Coppersmith
- Recorded by
- Columbia Band
- Created by
- Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1904-1905
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by Columbia Phonograph Company. The label, in the center, in silver type reads: Columbia Disc Record / Condition of Sale / This record is sold upon the express condition that it shall not be copied or duplicated and that the full right of property or possession reverts to the Columbia Phonograph Co. upon violation of this condition. / Columbia Phonograph Co. / New York / London / Grand Prize / Paris, 1900 / The Jolly Coppersmith / Descriptive / Columbia Band / No. 628 / Patented May 4, 1886, and December 10, 1901. A piece of the record above the top of the label is missing.
- The back of the record has scratches on it and a piece of paper glued on that reads: [This record is manufactured by the American Graphophone Company under certain patents and licensed or sold through its sole sales agent, the Columbia Phonograph Company, General, subject to conditions and restrictions as to the persons to and the prices at which it may be resold by any person into whose hands it comes. Copies or duplicates must not be made from it. The price of this record throughout the United States is Fifty Cents. No sale is authorized and no license is granted to use this record when sold below that price. / Any violation of any such conditions or restrictions makes the seller or user liable as an infringer of said patents. / American Graphophone Co.]
- Topic
- African American
- Popular music
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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While The Band Is Playing Dixie
- Recorded by
- Macdonald, John Scantlebury, Canadian, 1871 - 1931
- Manufactured by
- Victor Talking Machine Company, 1901 - 1929
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1901-1902
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company. The label in the center, in gold reads: [Victor Record] Followed by text that is too worn to read. The bottom half of the label reads: [While The Band Is Playing Dixie / By / Harry Macdonough / A-654]. The label has a lot of wear and has started to show through the back of the record.
- Topic
- African American
- Country (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Anona (Intermezzo-Two-step)
- Composed by
- McKinley, Mable
- Recorded by
- Columbia Band
- Manufactured by
- Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1904-1905
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by Columbia Phonograph Company. The label, in the center, in silver type, reads: [Columbia Disc Record / Condition of Sale / This record is sold upon the express condition that it shall not be copied or duplicated and that the full right of property or possession reverts to the Columbia Phonograph Co. upon violation of this condition. / Columbia Phonograph Co. / New York / London / Grand Prize / Paris, 1900 / Anona (Intermezzo-Two-step) / Vivian Grey / Columbia Band / No. 1597 / Patented May 4, 1886, and December 10, 1901].
- Topic
- African American
- Popular music
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.19
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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What Do You Think Of O'Hoolihan?
- Recorded by
- Favor, Edward M., American, 1856 - 1936
- Manufactured by
- Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
- Owned by
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1904-1905
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by Columbia Phonograph Company. The label in the center, in white type, reads: [Columbia Disc Record / Condition of Sale / This record is sold upon the express condition that it shall not be copied or duplicated and that the full right of property or possession reverts to the Columbia Phonograph Co. upon violation of this condition. / Columbia Phonograph Co. / New York / London / Grand Prize / Paris, 1900 / What Do you Think [worn off] of O'Hoolihan / Tenor Solo / Sung by Ed M. Favor / No. 488 / Patented May 4, 1886, and December 10, 1901]. The label has some wear. The back of the record has some bubbling.
- Topic
- African American
- Folk (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Josephine My Joe
- Recorded by
- Macdonald, John Scantlebury, Canadian, 1871 - 1931
- Manufactured by
- Victor Talking Machine Company, 1901 - 1929
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1902
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company. The label in the center, in gold, has an image of a dog near a phonograph with the caption that reads: [His Master’s Voice]. The gold reads: [Victor Record / Josephine My Joe / Harry Macdonough / 1393 / Victor Talking Machine Co / Camden NJ / Patented]. The label has some wear.
- Topic
- African American
- Ragtime (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.20
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Hoosier Fancies
- Recorded by
- Hunter, Morton Parke
- Manufactured by
- Victor Talking Machine Company, 1901 - 1929
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1903
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company. The label in the center, in gold that has faded to white, has an image of a dog near a phonograph with the caption that reads: [His Master’s Voice]. The gold faded to white type of the label reads: [Victor Record / Hoosier Fancies / Parke Hunter / 2406 / Victor Talking Machine Co / Camden NJ / Patented]. Above the label [2406] is imprinted into the vinyl. The label has some wear.
- Topic
- African American
- Bluegrass (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Imperial Edward
- Recorded by
- Sousa, John Philip, American, 1854 - 1932
- Sousa's Band, 1892 - 1931
- Manufactured by
- Victor Talking Machine Company, 1901 - 1929
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1902
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company. The label in the center, in gold, has an image of a dog near a phonograph with the caption that reads: [His Master’s Voice]. The gold reads: [Victor Record / Imperial Edward / Sousa’s Band / 1418 / Victor Talking Machine Co / Camden NJ / Patented]. The label has wear and scratches.
- Topic
- African American
- Classical (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Impecunious Davis
- Manufactured by
- Victor Talking Machine Company, 1901 - 1929
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
- Medium
- shellac
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1902
- Description
- A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company. The label in the center, in gold, has an image of a dog near a phonograph. The gold reads: [Victor Record / Victor Talking Machine Co. Camden N.J. / Impecunious Davis / By / Metropolitan Orchestra / 256]. Above the label [256] is imprinted into the vinyl.
- Topic
- African American
- Ragtime (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.4.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ballad For Americans
- Recorded by
- Robeson, Paul, American, 1898 - 1976
- Created by
- La Touche, John, American, 1914 - 1956
- Robinson, Earl, American, 1910 - 1991
- Medium
- vinyl , ink on paper
- Dimensions
- Diameter (2012.65a): 10 in. (25.4 cm)
- Diameter (2012.65b): 10 in. (25.4 cm)
- H x W x D (2012.65c): 10 1/2 × 12 × 3/4 in. (26.7 × 30.5 × 1.9 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Place made
- Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1940
- Description
- Two vinyl records (2012.65ab) encased in paper inside housing. The cover (2012.65c) is blue with a red binding and reads: [Ballad for Americans, Paul Robeson, Bass] in black letters over a red and white striped feature surrounding a black and white photograph of Robeson. The inside cover has three photographs and information about the Ballad for Americans. The back cover continues information about the making of Ballad for Americans and provides two more photographs. Both records have Victor labels with track information, manufacturing information, and the Victor logo.
- Topic
- African American
- Folk (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Spiliotopoulos
- Object number
- 2012.65abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture