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Mom's Chat, Mom's Letter, 1944 August 21

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Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Recordings are primarily on home-recorded lacquer discs. Many date from Tommy Sullivan's first months home after his discharge from World War II in March 1945. Contents are primarily live accordion music, although there is some conversation. Also included are disks recorded for Sullivan by his family while he was in service, as well as later recordings of his accordion playing. The latest recordings are of Sullivan playing with Joe Derrane and a testimonial dinner for Sullivan with performances by other musicians in his circle, including his son T. Jeffrey Sullivan.

Dates

  • Creation: 1944 August 21

Creator

Access Note

This phonograph disc is mostly inaccessible due to its poor condition. The last minute of "Mom's Letter" (end of Side B) is available.

Full Extent

1 minutes (audio)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

1 phonograph disc

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
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