Flowers of Spring; [no tune title] Tommy's-4-years, approximately 1944-1945
Scope and Contents
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: approximately 1944-1945
Creator
- From the Collection: Sullivan, T. Jeffrey (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Derrane, Joe (1930-2016) (Person)
- From the Collection: Sullivan, Tommy (Thomas Francis), 1916-1958 (Person)
Access Note
These recordings have been digitally copied. Box 1 contains all original media, which may not be played due to format. Digital use copies, identified by digital content number, can be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Full Extent
7 minutes (audio)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
1 phonograph disc
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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