Elizabeth Spencer

Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer (12 April 1871 – 22 April 1930) was an American soprano during the later 19th century and early 20th century who is best known for the numerous early recordings she made for Thomas Edison.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 12, 1871, Died April 22, 1930

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1926

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, speaker

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 379 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-19852 12-in. 5/15/1917 Medley of old songs Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-19853 12-in. 5/15/1917 Songs of the past, no. 24 Victor Mixed Chorus Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-19899 10-in. 5/28/1917 Hail, land of freedom Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20000 10-in. 5/28/1917 Our own beloved land Edward Hamilton ; Victor Mixed Chorus Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20099 10-in. 6/27/1917 The star spangled banner Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-20324 12-in. 7/6/1917 He, watching over Israel Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20325 10-in. 7/6/1917 Legend Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, unaccompanied vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20326 10-in. 7/6/1917 Emitte spiritum tuum Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, unaccompanied vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-20400 12-in. 7/19/1917 Gems from Oh boy! Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-20401 12-in. 7/19/1917 Gems from Ziegfeld follies of 1917 Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20685 10-in. 9/20/1917 Stand up for Jesus Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-20686 12-in. 9/20/1917 Sing, o heavens Victor Mixed Chorus Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-20687 12-in. 9/20/1917 O sing to God Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20811 10-in. 10/1/1917 Where the morning glories grow Elizabeth Spencer ; Sterling Trio Female vocal solo, with male vocal trio and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20813 10-in. 10/1/1917 Leave it to Jane Victor Opera Trio Mixed vocal trio, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-20826 12-in. 10/2/1917 It came upon the midnight clear Victor Mixed Chorus Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20876 10-in. 10/18/1917 Wait 'til the cows come home Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20877 10-in. 10/18/1917 Wait 'til the cows come home Alice Green ; Harry Macdonough Female-male vocal duet, with mixed vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20879 10-in. 10/18/1917 A sweetheart of my own Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with mixed vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20881 10-in. 10/19/1917 My sweetheart is somewhere in France Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20882 10-in. 10/19/1917 When you come home Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-21029 10-in. 10/31/1917 Any time's kissing time Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-21030 10-in. 10/31/1917 Blue bird Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with bells and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-21079 10-in. 11/13/1917 The bluebells of Scotland Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-21080 10-in. 11/13/1917 Have you news of my boy Jack? Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
(Results 26-50 of 379 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, Elizabeth," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.

Spencer, Elizabeth. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.

"Spencer, Elizabeth." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963

External Sources

Wikipedia: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Spencer, Elizabeth, 1871-1930 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr2004037096

Wikidata: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5363537

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/9799471

MusicBrainz: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a3fffd75-7bce-4794-b97d-21e8ea5a0ed6

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