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SNAC: Social Networks and Archival Context
VIAFrevised2015-03-11machineCPF merge programMerge v2.0revised2016-08-16T06:43:36machineSNAC EAC-CPF ParserBulk ingest into SNAC Databaserevised2016-08-16T06:43:36humanSystem Service (system@localhost)created2024-03-29machineSNAC EAC-CPF SerializerSNAC Identity Constellation serialized to EAC-CPFpersonRounseville, RobertpresumedRounseville, Robert 1914-1974presumed1914-03-251974-08-06Little Orchestra SocietyRounseville, RobertThe Bell Telephone Hour collection of sound recordings [sound recording], 1940-1968The Bell Telephone Hour collection of sound recordings [sound recording] 1940-19681579 sound discsWeekly 30-minute NBC radio broadcasts, featuring classical and light classical music, which began on Apr. 29, 1940 and continued until 1958. In September, 1959, the Bell Telephone Hour made its television debut as a monthly musical special. It remained a regular television program until April 26, 1968. Library's holdings incomplete. Broadcasts chiefly originated from New York City, sponsored by the Bell Telephone Company (American Telephone and Telegraph). Each 30-minute program generally features a guest singer or instrumentalist, with the Bell Telephone Hour Orchestra, conducted by Donald Voorhees, and the Bell Telephone Hour Chorus. Frequent guest artists include Marian Anderson, Robert Casadesus, Nelson Eddy, Josef Hofmann, Fritz Kreisler, Oscar Levant, James Melton, Grace Moore, Ezio Pinza, Lily Pons, Bidú Sayão, Gladys Swarthout, John Charles Thomas, Helen Traubel, and Eileen Farrell. Chief announcer: Floyd Mack.The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.Little Orchestra Society concert recordings collection [sound recording], 1947-1957Little Orchestra Society concert recordings collection [sound recording] 1947-1957The collection consists of concert recordings, made for Mr. Scherman, from late 1947 to late 1957.The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.