Edward B. Wisely music tape recordings, 1875-1940

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1364
Bib ID:
4079489 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Wisely, Edward B
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
15 Reels (15 reels on one oblong document box)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/48_WIEN-WIT_20.pdf
Access:
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Description

Summary

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.

Arrangement

Listed.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--1974. Accession number--M-74.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Subject Headings

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Subject
Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) -- England CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) -- Ireland CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Performing arts -- England CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Performing arts -- Ireland CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Performing arts -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theater CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Vaudeville -- England CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Vaudeville -- Ireland CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Vaudeville -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID