Richard McGuinn collection of music noncommercial recordings [sound recording], 1936-1981.

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Richard McGuinn collection of music noncommercial recordings [sound recording], 1936-1981.

The collection consists of noncommercial recordings primarily of opera performances from 1936 to 1981 by major American and European houses, collected and in many cases recorded by Richard McGuinn.

583 sound tape reels : analog.505 sound tape reels : analog ; 7 in.78 sound tape reels : analog ; 10 in.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6681270

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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