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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Beverly Mendheim recordings (Thesis Tapes), 1978
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mendheim, Beverly
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Beverly Mendheim recordings (Thesis Tapes)
- Dates
- 197819781978
- Quantity
- 2 items : OT - 2 audio cassettes (Type I); WT - 1 DAT (digital, stereo); Duration: 1:05:57
- Collection Number
- 1982021
- Summary
- Recorded at "Greek Village," "Lebanon Restaurant," and "Grecian Corner" in Seattle, Washington, September-November 1978.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Unrestricted: collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Tapes accompany M.A. thesis by Beverly Mendheim: The Music of the "Danse Orientale": An Investigation of Two Cabaret Routines Performed in Seattle, Washington (University of Washington Ethnomusicology Division, 1980) (M1/ Th27625)
Contents: Dance routines by three dancers in Seattle, Washington: 82-21.1 OT - "Suzanna" and instrumental ensemble recorded at the "Greek Village," late August or September 1978; "Zaphara" and instrumental ensemble recorded at the "Lebanon" restaurant, October 1978; 82-21.2 OT - "Delilah" and instrumental ensemble recorded at the "Grecian Corner," November 1978.
See logsheet for contents description.
Documentation: Photo-copy of cassette wrappers and page 99 of thesis.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
- cabaret
Geographical Names
- Middle East--Middle East--General Middle East
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Delilah (performer)
- Suzanna (performer)
- Zaphara (performer)
