Victor matrix C-10002. Gems from Erminie / Victor Opera Company

TitleSource
Gems from Erminie (Primary title)Disc label (RDI)
A soldier's life ; When love is young and the world is gay ; Join in the pleasure ; What the dicky birds say ; Lullaby ; Deign pray to cheer each heart ; Marriage is a holy union ; Away to the chateau (Medley contents)Victor ledgers
Erminie. Selections (Uniform title)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Harry Paulton (lyricist)
Edward Jakobowski (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotes
Victor Opera Company (Vocal group)
Walter B. Rogers (conductor)
Olive Kline (vocalist : soprano vocal)Takes 4-17.
Lucy Isabelle Marsh (vocalist : soprano vocal)Takes 4-17.
Elizabeth Wheeler (vocalist : soprano vocal)Takes 4-6.
Marguerite Dunlap (vocalist : contralto)Takes 4-6.
Harry Macdonough (vocalist : tenor vocal)Takes 4-6.
Lambert Murphy (vocalist : tenor vocal)Takes 4-17.
Reinald Werrenrath (vocalist : baritone vocal)Takes 4-6; 10-17.
William F. Hooley (vocalist : bass vocal)Takes 4-6.
Charles Harrison (vocalist : tenor vocal)Takes 10-17.
Clifford Cairns (vocalist : baritone vocal)Takes 10-17.
Gladys Rice (vocalist : soprano vocal)Takes 7-17.
Charles W. Kitchell (vocalist)Takes 7-13.
Elliott Shaw (vocalist : baritone vocal)Takes 7-9.
Charles Hart (vocalist : tenor vocal)Takes 7-9.
Frank Croxton (vocalist : bass vocal)Takes 7-9.
Elsie Baker (vocalist : contralto)Takes 10-17.
Additional Information
  • Description: Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 12-in.
Notes
For takes 1-3, performers are not identified in the Victor ledgers. For take 4, performers for each selection are not identified. For take 15, consult Bolig Gems for further information about specific solo vocalists.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
2/24/1911 Camden, New Jersey 1 Hold/destroy
2/24/1911 Camden, New Jersey 2 Hold/destroy
2/24/1911 Camden, New Jersey 3 Master/destroy Victor 31818 12-in.
2/24/1911 Camden, New Jersey 3 Master/destroy Gramophone C-857 12-in.
11/6/1914 Camden, New Jersey 4 Master/destroy Victor 31818 12-in.
11/6/1914 Camden, New Jersey 4 Master/destroy Victor 35451 12-in.

Audio of this recording from the Library of Congress
11/6/1914 Camden, New Jersey 5 Destroy
11/6/1914 Camden, New Jersey 6 Destroy
12/8/1920 Camden, New Jersey 7 Destroy
12/8/1920 Camden, New Jersey 8 Destroy
12/8/1920 Camden, New Jersey 9 Destroy
10/3/1921 Camden, New Jersey 10 Destroy
10/3/1921 Camden, New Jersey 11 Destroy
10/3/1921 Camden, New Jersey 12 Destroy
10/3/1921 Camden, New Jersey 13 Destroy
10/4/1921 Camden, New Jersey 14 Destroy
10/4/1921 Camden, New Jersey 15 Master Victor 35451 12-in.

Audio of this recording from the Library of Congress
10/4/1921 Camden, New Jersey 16 Destroy
10/4/1921 Camden, New Jersey 17 Hold
between 1911 and 1921 Camden, New Jersey Unknown Master Victor 31818 12-in.

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix C-10002. Gems from Erminie / Victor Opera Company," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/200010090/C-10002-Gems_from_Erminie.

Victor matrix C-10002. Gems from Erminie / Victor Opera Company. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/200010090/C-10002-Gems_from_Erminie.

"Victor matrix C-10002. Gems from Erminie / Victor Opera Company." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.

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