Edward B. Wisely music tape recordings, 1875-1940

Creator:
Wisely, Edward B
Extent:
15 Reels (15 reels on one oblong document box)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Summary: Tape recordings of American, English, and Irish music hall and vaudeville stars from Wisely's collection of records of music hall and vaudeville productions, 1875-1940. The tapes, made at Brooklyn College ca.1965, divide the recordings into fifteen programs with such titles as Victorians, Edwardians, Comics, Impersonators. Performers including Lillian Russell, Gertrude Lawrence, Fanny Brice, Elsa Lanchester, and W.C. Fields are represented. Copies are also available at Brooklyn College.

Access and use

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Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Edward B. Wisely music tape recordings; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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