Recordings
Dates
- Creation: 1843 - 1997
Scope and Contents
This series contains ten- and twelve-inch analog sound discs of recordings featuring John McCormack. It includes musical collaborations with Lucrezia Bori, Fritz Kreisler, Dame Nellie Melba, Gerald Moore, Vincent O'Brien, Mario Samarco, Edwin Schneider, and others. Most of the sound discs are marked 78 rpm.
Titles are taken from recordings and are formatted:
title of work / composer (matrix number) (publisher number). Entries represent a single side of a phonograph record, as each side is often an independent recording.
Creator
- From the Collection: McCormack, John, 1884-1945 (Person)
- From the Collection: Manning, Frederick M., 1938-1999 (Person)
Language of Materials
Primarily English with some French, Japanese, and Chinese.
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research. Some audio materials may not be available immediately for use as they will require reformatting; please contact the Burns Library in advance for access to audio materials. McCormack's sheet music cabinet is not available for access at this time due to structural instability.
Extent
7.5 Linear Feet (15 containers)
Arrangement
Alphabetical.
Processing Information
Recordings were numbered in the order in which they were received. The series list has been re-arranged alphabetically for improved intelligibility, but a container list by box is available from the reading room upon request.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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