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 (Results 151-175 of 379 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 2541 | 10-in. | between 11/6/1913 and 11/7/1913 | The three bears | Elizabeth Spencer | Recitation | speaker | |
| Edison | 2564 | 10-in. | 11/14/1913 | Barcarolle | Thomas Chalmers ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and Male), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2616 | 10-in. | 12/8/1913 | The land of golden dreams | Vernon Archibald ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2625 | 10-in. | 12/11/1913 | Love's dream after the ball | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2645 | 10-in. | 12/19/1913 | Lullaby | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2670 | 10-in. | 12/30/1913 | The moon drops low | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2687 | 10-in. | 1/7/1914 | Could angels be so false | Benjamin E. Berry ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2775 | 10-in. | between 1/22/1914 and 1/31/1914 | When the roses bloom | Emory B. Randolph ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2806 | 10-in. | Feb. 1914 | I love you, California | Knickerbocker Quartet ; Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2809 | 10-in. | Feb. 1914 | Just because it's you | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2822 | 10-in. | Feb. 1914 | Cupid's grammar | Harvey Hindermyer ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2834 | 10-in. | Feb. 1914 | The perfect hour | Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2840 | 10-in. | Feb. 1914 | Mother's dear old chair | Harvey Hindermyer ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2848 | 10-in. | Mar. 1914 | Babes in Toyland | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2849 | 10-in. | Mar. 1914 | When the haying time is over | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2865 | 10-in. | Mar. 1914 | Alpine rose | Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2871 | 10-in. | Mar. 1914 | Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm | Royal Fish ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2882 | 10-in. | Mar. 1914 | Cradle song | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2889 | 10-in. | Mar. 1914 | Just like the rose you gave to me | Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2898 | 10-in. | Mar. 1914 | When the dew is on the rose | Emory B. Randolph ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2911 | 10-in. | between 3/26/2014 and 3/30/1914 | Someone | Vernon Archibald ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2928 | 10-in. | between 4/1/1914 and 4/6/1914 | There'll come a day | Elizabeth Spencer ; John Young | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2929 | 10-in. | between 4/1/1914 and 4/6/1914 | Whisper and I shall hear | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2941 | 10-in. | between 4/7/1914 and 4/9/1914 | Can we forget | Harvey Hindermyer ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2947 | 10-in. | between 4/9/1914 and 4/15/1914 | I'm on my way to Mandalay | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, Elizabeth," accessed April 15, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.
Spencer, Elizabeth. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.
"Spencer, Elizabeth." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 15 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
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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