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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)
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.
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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

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

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

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Administrative Information

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.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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

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