Frances Elliott Clark
Frances Elliott Clark (1860–1958) was an early music-appreciation advocate. As a teacher in twentieth century Ottumwa, Iowa, Clark spent ten minutes in each of her chorus rehearsals telling students about composers or helping them recognize the stylistic features of a work that made it possible to place it in its correct historical context. Shortly thereafter, the phonograph added new opportunities for students to listen to music. Clark, who by 1903 had moved to Milwaukee, told of her introduction to Edison's invention and of its potential. She realized the difference it could make to her students if they could hear professional recordings. Her principal agreed, and approved the purchase of a machine for the schools. |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1860 (Scott Township), Died 1958
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1935
Roles Represented in DAHR: session supervisor
Notes: Established and managed Victor's Educational Department.
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Recordings (Results 201-225 of 236 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-87051 | 10-in. | 12/20/1934 | Four dances | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-87052 | 10-in. | 12/20/1934 | Quintette (Excerpt) | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-87053 | 10-in. | 12/20/1934 | Second trio for woodwind | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Instrumental trio | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-87054 | 10-in. | 12/20/1934 | The youth of Hercules | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-87055 | 10-in. | 12/20/1934 | The youth of Hercules | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-87056 | 10-in. | 12/20/1934 | Orpheus | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-87057 | 10-in. | 12/20/1934 | Orpheus | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | CS-87088 | 12-in. | 1/18/1935 | Lord, we pray in mercy lead us | George L. Lindsay | Vocal chorus, with organ | session supervisor | |
| Victor | CS-87089 | 12-in. | 1/18/1935 | Robin loves me—Part 1 | Bruce Carey | Vocal chorus, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-87090 | 10-in. | 1/31/1935 | American Indian | Frances Elliott Clark | Instrumental and vocal groups | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-87091 | 10-in. | 1/31/1935 | Kalamatianos (Greek dance) | Frances Elliott Clark | Instrumental and vocal groups | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BVE-89859 | 10-in. | 6/5/1935 | Camptown races | Myrtle C. Eaver ; James Wilkinson | Male vocal solo, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | CS-92480 | 12-in. | 9/10/1935 | Where'er you walk | Myrtle C. Eaver ; Conrad Thibault | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | CS-92481 | 12-in. | 9/10/1935 | Dedication | Myrtle C. Eaver ; Conrad Thibault | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | CS-92482 | 12-in. | 9/10/1935 | Gypsy John | Myrtle C. Eaver ; Conrad Thibault | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | CS-92483 | 12-in. | 9/10/1935 | Passing by | Myrtle C. Eaver ; Conrad Thibault | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-92931 | 10-in. | 8/6/1935 | The silver book of songs | Olive Kline | Female vocal solo, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-92932 | 10-in. | 8/6/1935 | To the fringed gentian | Elsie Baker ; Olive Kline | Female vocal duet, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-92933 | 10-in. | 8/6/1935 | Children of Tirol | Elsie Baker ; Olive Kline ; James Wilkinson | Mixed vocal trio, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-92934 | 10-in. | 8/6/1935 | The Silver book theme song | Elsie Baker ; Ruth Carhart ; Olive Kline ; James Wilkinson | Mixed vocal quartet, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-92935 | 10-in. | 8/6/1935 | Patient stars | Elsie Baker ; Ruth Carhart ; Olive Kline | Female vocal trio, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-92936 | 10-in. | 8/6/1935 | The Silver book of songs | Olive Kline | Female vocal solo, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-95011 | 10-in. | 9/12/1935 | Festival songs | Myrtle C. Eaver ; Olive Kline | Female vocal solo, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-95012 | 10-in. | 9/12/1935 | Festival songs | Myrtle C. Eaver ; Olive Kline | Female vocal solo, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-95013 | 10-in. | 9/12/1935 | Festival songs | Elsie Baker ; Myrtle C. Eaver ; Olive Kline | Female vocal duet, with piano | session supervisor |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Clark, Frances Elliott," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109226.
Clark, Frances Elliott. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109226.
"Clark, Frances Elliott." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Clark, Frances Elliott - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no92000483
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