Edison Amberol Phonograph Cylinders, [01/01/1917]?

File — Box: 19, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Rogers Family Papers consist of fifteen series, the first being on the Rogers & Clarke families in general, and the remainder focusing on the papers of individuals such as James Webb Rogers I, J. Harris Rogers, James Charles Rogers, Cora Rogers Clarke, Phillips H. Clarke Jr., Mae Harris Clarke and George E. Sullivan. The final series contains objects and oversize materials of varying types.

Extent: 30 linear feet Number of Boxes: 19, with 11 oversize containers

Dates

[01/01/1917]?

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 44.5 Linear Feet (30 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

2 "Edison Blue Amberol Record" wax or plastic cylinders, 4.5" x 2.25". Music is labelled, "Somewhere in Hawaii" by the Waikiki Orchestra and "1770 Fisher's Hornpipe Medley" (Violin) by D'Almaine. Cylinders are in their original cardboard covers of Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated showing a photo of Edison.