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 101-125 of 379 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 1123 10-in. 7/22/1912 Some day Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 1166 10-in. 7/29/1912 Dearie Festyn R. Davies ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 1179 10-in. 8/5/1912 Whisper and I shall hear Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 1191 10-in. 8/14/1912 O promise me Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 1259 10-in. 9/9/1912 For you Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 1280 10-in. 9/24/1912 Silent night Harry Anthony ; J. F. Harrison ; Elizabeth Spencer Mixed vocal trio vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 1288 10-in. 10/2/1912 Dreams of Galilee William F. Hooley ; Elizabeth Spencer ; John Young Vocal trio (soprano, tenor, and bass), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 1292 10-in. 9/27/1912 The mocking bird Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 1293 10-in. 10/2/1912 O that we two were maying Thomas Chalmers ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 1298 10-in. 10/9/1912 Call me your darling again Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 1301 10-in. 10/17/1912 Because you're you Thomas Chalmers ; Elizabeth Spencer Vocal duet (soprano and Male), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2006 10-in. 11/13/1912 Silent night Thomas Chalmers ; Royal Fish ; Elizabeth Spencer Vocal trio (soprano, Male, and baritone) and vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2008 10-in. 11/13/1912 Dost thou know that sweet land Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2013 10-in. 11/15/1912 O that we two were maying Thomas Chalmers ; Elizabeth Spencer Vocal duet (soprano and Male), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2015 10-in. Nov. 1912 O Robert beloved Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2021 10-in. 11/20/1912 Voce di donna Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2027 10-in. 11/25/1912 Daughter, my faltering steps Thomas Chalmers ; Agnes Kimball ; Elizabeth Spencer Vocal trio (2 sopranos and Male), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2028 10-in. 11/27/1912 Home to our mountains Harry Anthony ; Elizabeth Spencer Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2029 10-in. 11/27/1912 Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2032 10-in. 12/3/1912 King of the shades Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2033 10-in. 11/29/1912 At thy mercy Harry Anthony ; Elizabeth Spencer Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2035 10-in. Nov.-Dec. 1912 Connais-tu le pays? Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2036 10-in. 12/2/1912 Quartette Thomas Chalmers ; Agnes Kimball ; Elizabeth Spencer ; John Young Vocal quartet (2 sopranos and 2 Males) vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2042 10-in. 12/6/1912 Lucia sextette : What from vengeance yet restrains me Donald Chalmers ; Thomas Chalmers ; Agnes Kimball ; Elizabeth Spencer ; John Young Mixed vocal sextet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Edison 2047 10-in. 12/12/1912 Voce di donna Elizabeth Spencer Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
(Results 101-125 of 379 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, Elizabeth," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.

Spencer, Elizabeth. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.

"Spencer, Elizabeth." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 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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