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 301-325 of 379 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 7545 10-in. 9/24/1920 Bamboo baby Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7547 10-in. 9/27/1920 Son-o'-mine Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7552 10-in. 9/30/1920 Silent night Vernon Archibald ; Elizabeth Spencer ; John Young Mixed vocal trio, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7558 10-in. 10/4/1920 Sweet hour of prayer Metropolitan Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7562 10-in. 10/7/1920 Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming Vernon Archibald ; Elizabeth Spencer Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7584 10-in. 10/15/1920 Jesus is mine Metropolitan Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7604 10-in. 10/28/1920 Will you love me when I'm old Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7618 10-in. 11/4/1920 Baby dreams Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7644 10-in. 11/19/1920 Deep in your eyes George Wilton Ballard ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7656 10-in. 11/30/1920 Good-bye Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7730 10-in. 1/10/1921 The light of the world is Jesus Metropolitan Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7746 10-in. 1/18/1921 The little tin soldier Homestead Trio Female vocal trio, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7752 10-in. 1/24/1921 O happy day Metropolitan Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7771 10-in. 2/1/1921 Over the hill Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7780 10-in. 2/7/1921 Sweeter as the years go by Helen Davis ; Lewis James Vocal duet (soprano and tenor) and mixed vocal ensemble, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7788 10-in. 2/9/1921 Pass me not, o gentle Saviour Metropolitan Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7789 10-in. 2/9/1921 When the swallows homeward fly Charles Hart ; Elizabeth Spencer Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7797 10-in. 2/14/1921 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Metropolitan Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7798 10-in. 2/14/1921 Never give up Metropolitan Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7885 10-in. 4/6/1921 Two little love birds George Wilton Ballard ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7931 10-in. 4/22/1921 Dearest one Betsy Lane Shepherd ; Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7932 10-in. 4/22/1921 Vale (Farewell) Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7947 10-in. 4/28/1921 Fare thee well, love (Fare thee well) Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 7964 10-in. 5/5/1921 Dear love, my love Elizabeth Spencer Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 8034 10-in. 5/31/1921 Silver sands of love Charles Hart ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
(Results 301-325 of 379 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, Elizabeth," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.

Spencer, Elizabeth. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.

"Spencer, Elizabeth." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 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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