Arthur Baer
Arthur "Bugs" Baer (January 9, 1886-May 17, 1969) was a journalist and humorist. He was known for his clever, sometimes suggestive, quips, such as one praising pitcher Allen Sothoron: "Allan S. Sothoron pitched his initials off today." |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 9, 1886 (Philadelphia), Died May 17, 1969 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1908 - 1930
Roles Represented in DAHR: author, speaker, lyricist
Notes: Name appears in ledgers as A.B. Baer and Arthur Bugs Baer. As newspaper columnist, humorist and cartoonist, he used the nickname, Bugs Baer.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-64373 | 10-in. | 11/24/1930 | Talk on Radiotron | Arthur Baer | Monologue | speaker, author | |
| Columbia | 3778 | 10-in. | ca. 1907-Feb. 1908 | Old dog Sport | Gilbert Girard ; Len Spencer | Descriptive scene, with animal imitations | author | |
| Brunswick | E18686-E18688 | 10-in. | 4/6/1926 | When I’m with you I’m lonesome | Harry Archer Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Baer, Arthur," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106974.
Baer, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106974.
"Baer, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Baer, Arthur, 1886-1969 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93117224
Wikidata: Arthur "Bugs" Baer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4797739
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/60765183
ISNI: 0000 0001 1654 2232 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000116542232
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