Greene Family disc audio recordings collection

Greene Family disc audio recordings collection, circa 1910-1940s

Overview of the Collection

Title: Greene Family disc audio recordings collection
Dates: circa 1910-1940s (inclusive)
19101940
Quantity: 5 linear feet of shelf space, (4 boxes)
Collection Number: SC 6.1 (collection)
Summary: Audio recordings of popular music (78 and 33 1/3 rpm discs) and a Victor model Vic V player.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for examination by researchers, but playback equipment for listening may not be available at the repository.
Languages: English.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of commercially produced audio discs of popular music (78 and 33 1/3 rpm, 65 items), and a Victor model Vic V player in working condition. Well-known artists in the collection include Bing Crosby, Al Jolson, Dennis Day, Dinah Shore, Jo Stafford, Frank Sinatra, the Ink Spots, and others. A detailed list of the recordings is filed with the collection.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Breene Family disc audio recordings collection, circa 1910-1940s

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The discs are housed in bound volumes, with the items kept in their original order.

Location of Collection

(MASC Staff Use) 1-1

Acquisition Information

Joseph and Laurie Greene donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2015 (MS.2015.04).

Processing Note

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2015.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1-2	Audio recordings (78 and 33 1/3 rpm discs), and album covers	circa 1920s-1940s
3-4	Victor model Vic V player (Type A, serial number 46585) and horn	circa 1910

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