Chanukah in Song, 1948
Scope and Content Note
The Yiddish Phonograph Record Collection consists of forty-six 10-inch 78s and eleven 12-inch 33s, or LPs, for a total of fifty-seven phonograph records. Nine of these are part of three named albums: Chanukah in Song, with vocals by Gladys Gewirtz and narration by Eve Lippman (Menorah Records, 1948); Cantorial Jewels, sung by Cantor Richard Tucker (Columbia, 1948); and Cantorial Chants, sung by the Cantor of Warsaw, Moshe Kusevitsky (RCA Victor, undated). Additionally, two 10-inch and one 12-inch albums hold a combined nineteen records. The remainder of the records are individually sleeved and organized alphabetically.
The records contain a variety of types of music, including classical, instrumental, folk songs, opera, cantorial music, and Yiddish interpretations of popular songs of the day. A few records also contain Yiddish storytelling and monologues from theater performances. A few recordings are in Hebrew and English, and one is in Russian. The record companies represented include Banner Records, RCA Victor, Columbia, Capitol, Apollo, De Luxe, Brunswick, and Menorah Records.
Dates
- 1948
Language of Materials
The collection is in Yiddish, Hebrew, English, and Russian.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 linear feet (1 phonograph record box, 1 document box)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository