Papers from the Isabelle SayersCollection circa 1886-1980 1920-1980

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Papers from the Isabelle SayersCollection circa 1886-1980 1920-1980

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Paper and photographic materialscreated and gathered by Isabelle S. Sayers as she assembled her collection ofearly recordings and audio equipment.

3.7 linear feet (6 boxes)

eng,

Library of Congress. Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6356016

Library of Congress. Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division

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Isabelle Sayers Collection (Library of Congress)

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Kishpaugh, Harlan

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Ferguson, Clarence A.

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Marken, Lawrence McKinley

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Janis, Elsie

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Elsie Janis (1889-1956) was a performer in musical comedy, vaudeville, and motion pictures, and also a composer and screenwriter. Born Elsie Bierbower in Columbus, Ohio, March 16, 1889, Elsie Janis made her stage debut at the age of eight in THE CHARITY BALL, and quickly rose to popularity in vaudeville as "Little Elsie." She made her Broadway debut in THE VANDERBILT CUP in 1906, and also appeared in THE HOYDEN (1907), THE FAIR CO-ED (1909), THE SLIM PRINCESS (1910) and THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER (...

Kishpaugh, Grace

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Walsh, Jim, 1903-1990

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Ulysses "Jim" Walsh (1903-1990) was born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1903. Best known for his "Favorite Pioneer Recording Artists" column that appeared in Hobbies magazine for over forty years (1942-1985), Walsh was recognized as one of the greatest collectors and authorities on popular acoustical-era recording artists and recordings. His radio program, Walsh's Wax Works, which aired in Tennessee and later Virginia, showcased recordings from his collection; he also contributed to Variety and the N...

Sayers, Isabelle S.

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Isabelle S. Sayers (1914-1982) was an avid collector of early recordings and audio equipment. Her primary interest was in rare items, particularly those from 1884 to 1905 of the early sound recording era. Interested in inventors of recording equipment as well, she collected photographs, clippings, and ephemera relating to Thomas Edison and Emile Berliner as well as their various inventions. Sayers wrote two books on Annie Oakley: Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill's Wild West (1981) and The Rifle Que...

Green, Lew

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Odell, L. Brevoort

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Deakins, Duane D.

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