Charles B. Hanford
Charles Barnum Hanford (May 5, 1859 – October 16, 1926) was an American stage actor, known as one of the most popular American Shakespearean actors of his time. After an early career working with leading actors such as Edwin Booth, Thomas W. Keene, and Julia Marlowe, he established his own company and appeared often opposite his wife, the actress Marie Drofnah. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 5, 1859 (Sutter Creek), Died October 16, 1926 (Washington, D.C.)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1916
Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | [Trial 1914-09-03-01] | Not documented | 9/3/1914 | Star spangled banner | Chas. B. Hanford | Recitation | speaker | |
| Victor | [Trial 1914-09-03-02] | Not documented | 9/3/1914 | Old Virginia reel | Chas. B. Hanford | Recitation | speaker | |
| Victor | [Trial 1914-09-03-03] | Not documented | 9/3/1914 | Seven ages of man | Chas. B. Hanford | Recitation | speaker | |
| Columbia | 46494 | 10-in. | 3/13/1916 | The star spangled banner | Charles B. Hanford | Recitation | speaker | |
| Columbia | 46495 | 10-in. | 3/13/1916 | The American flag | Charles B. Hanford | Recitation | speaker |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hanford, Charles B.," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116896.
Hanford, Charles B.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116896.
"Hanford, Charles B.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Charles B. Hanford
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Hanford, Charles B. (Charles Barnum), 1859-1926 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr2003002114
Wikidata: Charles B. Hanford - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q65962058
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/29474383
ISNI: 0000 0000 5285 5976 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000052855976
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