Swedish American and Norwegian American sound recordings collection [sound recording] ca. 1910-1950.

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Swedish American and Norwegian American sound recordings collection [sound recording] ca. 1910-1950.

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Collection of sound discs featuring comic songs from Swedish American and Norwegian American performers. Charles G. Widden and Olle i Skratthult in particular were known as "rustic comics" (bondkomiker) and were prominent on the vaudeville circuit. Many of the songs in this collection draw from that tradition. This collection was compiled by Paul F. Anderson. Songs performed in Norwegian and Swedish.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6648861

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Olson Sisters.

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Stewart, Harry, 1908-1956

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Hobo Orchestra.

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Olle, i Skratthult, 1886-1960

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Widden, Charles G.

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