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 126-150 of 379 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 2052 | 10-in. | Dec. 1912 | Fair springtime beginning | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2054 | 10-in. | 12/16/1912 | Barcarolle | Reed Miller ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2069 | 10-in. | 12/27/1912 | Take back the heart | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2073 | 10-in. | 12/30/1912 | Noble knights, I hail you | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2076 | 10-in. | 1/2/1913 | Let me dream again | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2080 | 10-in. | 1/6/1913 | Dream of home | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2100 | 10-in. | 1/20/1913 | Barcarolle | Frank Croxton ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and bass), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2150 | 10-in. | 2/21/1913 | At my mercy | Harry Anthony ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2170 | 10-in. | 3/7/1913 | O morning land | Elizabeth Spencer ; John Young | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2196 | 10-in. | 3/24/1913 | Oh Robert, Robert beloved | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2203 | 10-in. | 3/26/1913 | Voce di donna | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2246 | 10-in. | 4/22/1913 | Sympathy | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2248 | 10-in. | 4/23/1913 | Something | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2257 | 10-in. | 4/30/1913 | This is their nuptial chamber | Royal Fish ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2258 | 10-in. | 5/1/1913 | The last rose of summer | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2284 | 10-in. | 5/13/1913 | Just plain folks | Vernon Archibald ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2319 | 10-in. | 6/6/1913 | Spring maid | Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2320 | 10-in. | 6/6/1913 | Ciribiribin | Thomas Chalmers ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2348 | 10-in. | 6/24/1913 | Two little love bees | Vernon Archibald ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2356 | 10-in. | 7/1/1913 | Lullaby | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2363 | 10-in. | 7/7/1913 | Happy days | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2425 | 10-in. | 8/25/1913 | Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming | Thomas Chalmers ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and Male), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2483 | 10-in. | 10/7/1913 | Somewhere a voice is calling | Vernon Archibald ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2487 | 10-in. | 10/9/1913 | At midnight on my pillow lying | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2537 | 10-in. | 11/5/1913 | I would that my love | Marie De Kyser ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (2 sopranos), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal |
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.
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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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