Elizabeth Spencer

Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer (April 12, 1871 – April 22, 1930) was an American dramatic soprano, or mezzo-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: 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 1-25 of 379 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-3355	10-in.	5/2/1906	How firm a foundation	Trinity Choir	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-3356	10-in.	5/2/1906	Come Thou almighty King	Trinity Choir	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-3357	10-in.	5/2/1906	There is a fountain fill'd with blood	Trinity Choir	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-3416	10-in.	5/25/1906	Some time we'll understand	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-4555	10-in.	6/3/1907	Rock of ages	Trinity Choir [i.e., Lyric Quartet]	Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-6604	10-in.	11/13/1908	Onward Christian soldiers	Trinity Choir	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-6724	12-in.	1/15/1909	Unfold, ye portals!	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-8143	12-in.	8/12/1909	Sanctus	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-8984	12-in.	5/23/1910	Gems from The prince of Pilsen	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-10394	12-in.	6/6/1911	Gems from Carmen	Victor Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-10486	10-in.	6/2/1911	Holy, holy, holy!	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-10526	10-in.	6/12/1911	Joy to the world	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-10597	10-in.	6/26/1911	Holy Ghost, with light divine	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-10959	12-in.	9/14/1911	Gems from Rob Roy	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-11647	10-in.	2/29/1912	Bringing in the sheaves	Trinity Mixed Quartet	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-12041	10-in.	5/22/1912	When the mists have rolled away	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-12506	12-in.	10/10/1912	Christmas songs and carols	Victor Mixed Chorus	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-15317	12-in.	10/30/1914	Hallelujah chorus	Victor Oratorio Chorus	Vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-15717	12-in.	2/19/1915	Gems from Madama Butterfly	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-19146	12-in.	1/31/1917	Happy days	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with orchestra and violin obbligato	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-19147	12-in.	1/31/1917	Crossing the bar	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-19150	10-in.	2/1/1917	Love's dream after the ball	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with bells and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-19151	10-in.	2/1/1917	Honeymoon Inn	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with xylophone and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-19152	10-in.	2/2/1917	Somewhere a voice is calling	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with harp and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-19153	10-in.	2/2/1917	A perfect day	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with cello and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, Elizabeth," accessed December 31, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.

Spencer, Elizabeth. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 31, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.

"Spencer, Elizabeth." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 31 December 2025.

Wikidata: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5363537

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