Softly Through the Night is Calling / Schubert (D.A. 458) (4-2470)
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1843 - 1997
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.
Access Note
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.
Full Extent
From the Sub-Series: 5.5 Linear Feet (11 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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