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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
    Date
    1940
    Medium
    shellac with ink on paper (fiber product)
    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)
    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.
    Place made
    Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5764e6af2-e35f-4159-823a-fff93e2e5944
  • Night Mare / Hound Dog

    Published by
    Peacock Records, Inc., American, founded 1949
    Recorded by
    Thornton, Big Mama, American, 1926 - 1984
    Date
    1953
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    vinyl with ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 9 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.1 × 0.2 cm)
    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].
    Place depicted
    Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59284cf81-53ff-4452-9084-1a6c6c6819df
  • So Much / Forgive and Forget

    Published by
    Jubilee Records, American, 1946 - 1970
    Recorded by
    Orioles, The, American, 1946 - 1956
    Date
    1949
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    vinyl with ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 9 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.1 × 0.2 cm)
    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].
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51d8016ef-b8a6-4fd8-8fdf-3d30805c9d28
  • 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
    Date
    1973
    Medium
    vinyl with ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    Diameter (record): 6 7/8 × 1/16 in. (17.5 × 0.2 cm)
    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.].
    Place depicted
    Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c654368-85ee-437b-8099-e7ffd791bdcb
  • FISHTRUCK BOOGIE / BLOWING MY HORN

    Owned by
    Bill Hawkins, American, 1909 - 1975
    Manufactured by
    RCA Records, founded 1901
    Published by
    Hawk Record, American, 1953
    Recorded by
    Kitty Kaye and the cats, American, born 1953
    Allen Thomas and Orchestra, American, founded 1953
    Date
    1953
    Medium
    vinyl with adhesive and ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Record whole): 9 7/8 × 9 7/8 in. (25.1 × 25.1 cm)
    H x W (Sleeve): 10 1/4 × 10 1/8 in. (26 × 25.7 cm)
    Description
    LP (a) and sleeve (b) of Kitty Kaye And The Cats, "Fishtruck Boogie" and Allen Thomas and Orchestra's "Blowing My Horn." The LP has a red label on the front and back that begins with the logo for [HAWK / RECORD]. Underneath on either side of the hole are record manufacturing information, [72053-A] and [E3KB-5393]. The same information is on the back except for a B on the left side to signify the back of the record. Below the hole is the title of the song, [FISHTRUCK BOOGIE] and the performing artist, [Kitty Kaye and the Cats]. At the bottom of both sides of the record is the Record labels address, [HAWK RECORD CO: / Cleveland, Ohio / 2136 E. 105th Street]. The back of the LP song reads, [BLOWING MY HORN / Music by Allen Thomas], and the artist, [Allen Thomas and Orchestra].
    The sleeve is made from brown paper that has aged and darkened. A white paper is attached to the upper right corner that reads in black print, [160 DUKE / BOBBY BLUE BLAND / I LEARNED MY LESSON / I CAN'T BELIEVE]. On the right, [Capitol], is handwritten in black crayon. The back is blank.
    Place printed
    Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    Orchestral (Music)
    Radio
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of W. Allen Taylor, son of "Walkin' Talkin' Bill Hawkins," The First Black Disc Jockey of Cleveland, Ohio
    Object number
    2018.91.4.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56f39cb63-e20e-4d4a-9f2e-ac742e04a66c
  • Oh! Reign Massa Jesus Reign

    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, American, 1852 - 1910
    Jackson, Julia, American, died 1890
    Gordon, Georgia, American, 1855 - 1913
    Robinson, America W., American, 1855 - 1912
    Date
    1870s; ca. 1909
    On View
    Concourse 2, C 2053
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    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)
    Title
    Black and white photograph and vinyl record of the Fisk Jubilee Singers
    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.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    frames (furnishings)
    photographs
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57089c680-296d-4c13-a6ec-3ff53f6a5610
  • 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
    Date
    1944
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    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)
    Title
    Sheet music and vinyl recording of Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?
    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].
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
    Type
    sheet music
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53d32d2c6-a486-4af4-9fa3-cf138d542740
  • 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
    Date
    1920
    Medium
    vinyl
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)
    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.
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd575b2dbe4-d62a-4634-9743-54206c5626c9
  • Somebody Changed the Lock on My Door / Wynonie's Blues

    Published by
    Apollo Records, American, 1944 - 1962
    Recorded by
    Harris, Wynonie, American, 1915 - 1969
    Date
    1945
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    vinyl
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)
    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.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5246f2090-b99d-4519-bfec-ccdca414f73c
  • 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
    Date
    1946
    Medium
    plastic (possibly polyvinyl chloride);
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)
    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.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c72d9c8c-f9e2-4d60-bee6-7e9fba65c7ac
  • 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
    Date
    1903
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    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.
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b5f26104-76f4-42ce-853e-d5a185d7bc9e
  • 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
    Date
    ca. 1903 - 1905
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    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].
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d9efe18c-b216-436e-bb22-925edfaaad4b
  • Estudiantina

    Recorded by
    The American Band, American, founded 1837
    Manufactured by
    Victor Talking Machine Company, 1901 - 1929
    Owned by
    McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
    Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
    Date
    1902
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    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 / Estudiantina / American Band of Providence / 1742 / Victor Talking Machine Co / Camden NJ / Patented]. The label has some wear.
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    2014.316.4.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5261ce53c-79af-434a-b93f-ebfe3d912ac0
  • 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
    Date
    ca. 1904-1905
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    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.]
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, Sonora, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd566951b6a-4c79-4bbd-8db9-06528a6256ac
  • 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
    Date
    ca. 1904-1905
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    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.]
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc9e06c0-7788-413d-9728-d8f1dca71cdb
  • Anona

    Composed by
    McKinley, Mable
    Manufactured by
    Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
    Owned by
    McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
    Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
    Date
    ca. 1904-1905
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 1/16 × 1/8 in. (17.9 × 0.3 cm)
    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 / Vivian Grey / Tenor Solo / No. 1602 / Patented May 4, 1886, and December 10, 1901]. Under the label there is a series imprinted into the vinyl that reads: [1602-3-C].
    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.]
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    2014.316.4.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e9a68498-f220-48b1-8947-15c7d11762d9
  • 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
    Date
    ca. 1901-1902
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    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.
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd593cf2d63-b024-44ad-8fde-a5d0d072e5ad
  • American Beauty Waltz

    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
    Date
    ca. 1904-1905
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    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 / American Beauty Waltz / With Trombone Solo / Columbia Band / No. 1131 / Patented May 4, 1886, and December 10, 1901]. The label has some wear. The back of the record has some bubbling.
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    2014.316.4.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd599c4bdc3-8e08-4e5d-b731-496dd91adb88
  • My Old Kentucky Home

    Manufactured by
    Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
    Owned by
    McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
    Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
    Date
    ca. 1903-1904
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by Columbia Phonograph Company. The label, in the center, in silver type, reads: [Columbia Disc Record / Columbia Phonograph Co. / New York / London / Grand Prize / Paris, 1900 / My Old Kentucky Home / Orchestra / No. 387 / Patented May 4, 1886, and December 10, 1901 [worn away]]. A large piece of the vinyl, to the left of the label has broken off.
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    Minstrel (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
    2014.316.4.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a6604449-393d-4160-a264-dc729dcf9684
  • 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
    Date
    ca. 1904-1905
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    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].
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b29cb7d9-18af-4ced-86aa-d7a9b49b0466

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