Papers from the John Secrist Jr. collection, 1919-1973 (bulk 1949-1958).

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Papers from the John Secrist Jr. collection, 1919-1973 (bulk 1949-1958).

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These papers comprise a small part of the John Secrist Jr. Collection of nearly 1,700 operatic recordings acquired by John Secrist and donated to the Library of Congress in 1963. Strengths of the recorded sound collection include large runs of Enrico Caruso and Rosa Ponselle recordings; the collection is further distinguished by being in near-mint condition. Portions of the papers describe and index the Secrist recordings, while the discographic and photographic materials provide information on the artists whose work he collected.

5.75 linear feet (18 boxes, approximately 5,037 items)

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Ponselle, Rosa, 1897-1981

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American soprano. From the description of Rosa Ponselle collection of performances, recorded interviews, and films, 1926-1987. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 86164288 Rosa Ponselle was an American soprano whose real name was Rosa Ponzillo. Her sister Carmela Ponselle (1892-1977) was a mezzo-soprano. From the description of Papers, ca. 1911-1981. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122576040 Rosa Ponselle was an American soprano...

Secrist, John, 1918-1958

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Record collector and mathematician John Bert Secrist, Jr., was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on August 14, 1918, and joined the staff of IBM in New York in 1953. In New York, Secrist founded the Vocal Record Collectors' Society and compiled detailed discographies of Rosa Ponselle (1950) and Enrico Caruso (1951). As a prominent collector of classical vocal recordings, Secrist maintained high and exacting standards. He died in 1958 at the age of forty. From the description of Papers fro...

Drummond, Harold John.

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Thomas, John Charles

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McCormack, John, 1931-

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Farrar, Geraldine

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American soprano. From the description of Autograph note signed, dated : [n.p.], 1961, to [Joseph Chouinard?], 1961. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270913139 From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : Ridgefield, Conn., 31 January 1934 and New York [n.d., 1934], to H[arry] H[arkness] Flagler, 1934 Jan. 31 and [n.d. 1934]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270576719 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Ridgefield, Conn., 28 August ...

John Secrist Jr. Collection (Library of Congress)

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Caruso, Enrico, 1873-1921

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Italian operatic tenor who performed more than twenty roles in Europe, the U.S., and Latin America and excelled in works by Verdi and Puccini. From the description of Enrico Caruso invitation to an unknown acquaintance, [19--]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64757235 Enrico Caruso was an Italian tenor connected with the Metropolitan Opera (N.Y.) after 1902. From the description of Correspondence received and financial records, 1919-1920. (New Y...