Irwin Russell

For the American entertainment lawyer, see Irwin Russell.

Irwin Russell (June 3, 1853 - December 23, 1879) was an American poet. His poems were published in Scribner's Magazine and The Times-Democrat. His bust was installed in the Mississippi State Capitol in 1907.

He wrote "humorous, sympathetic pictures of the quaintly sage and irresponsibly happy old-time plantation negro."

Birth and Death Data: Born June 3, 1853 (Port Gibson), Died December 23, 1879

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917

Roles Represented in DAHR: author

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 5850 10-in. 10/17/1917 Christmas night in the darky quarters Edna Bailey Recitation author  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Russell, Irwin," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116440.

Russell, Irwin. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116440.

"Russell, Irwin." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116440

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