Family & Social Life

Donations to the Museum have preserved irreplaceable evidence about generations of ordinary Americans. Objects from the Copp household of Stonington, Connecticut, include many items used by a single family from 1740 to 1850. Other donations have brought treasured family artifacts from jewelry to prom gowns. These gifts and many others are all part of the Museum's family and social life collections.

Children's books and Sunday school lessons, tea sets and family portraits also mark the connections between members of a family and between families and the larger society. Prints, advertisements, and artifacts offer nostalgic or idealized images of family life and society in times past. And the collections include a few modern conveniences that have had profound effects on American families and social life, such as televisions, video games, and personal computers.

All-American Glee Club. side 1: Rambling Wreck From Georgia Tech (track 1) Hail to Georgia (track 2) Cavalier Song/Virginia, Hail, All Hail (track 3); side 2: Carolina's Day (track 1) Hark!
Description
All-American Glee Club. side 1: Rambling Wreck From Georgia Tech (track 1) Hail to Georgia (track 2) Cavalier Song/Virginia, Hail, All Hail (track 3); side 2: Carolina's Day (track 1) Hark! The Sound of Tarheel Voice/Here Comes Carolina (track 2) (Victor 26684), from the album, College Songs, Vol. 3 - Southern (Victor P 34).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1940
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0384.25
accession number
1988.0384
maker number
26684
catalog number
1988.0384.25
Jimmie Rodgers. side 1: Frankie and Johnny; side 2: The Brakeman's Blues (RCA Victor 21-0044), from the album, Yodeling Yours (RCA Victor P 244), 78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1929. Side 2 was recorded in 1928. The album was released in 1949.Currently not on view
Description
Jimmie Rodgers. side 1: Frankie and Johnny; side 2: The Brakeman's Blues (RCA Victor 21-0044), from the album, Yodeling Yours (RCA Victor P 244),
78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1929. Side 2 was recorded in 1928. The album was released in 1949.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1929
1928
release date
1949
recording artist
Rodgers, Jimmie
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05257
maker number
21-0044
P 244
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05257
All-American Glee Club. College Songs, Vol. 4 - Pacific Coast (Victor P 36). 3-disc set. (album for 1988.0384.27 - .29).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
All-American Glee Club. College Songs, Vol. 4 - Pacific Coast (Victor P 36). 3-disc set. (album for 1988.0384.27 - .29).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1940
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0384.26
accession number
1988.0384
maker number
P 36
catalog number
1988.0384.26
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. side 1: Stompy Jones; side 2: Delta Serenade (Victor 20-1533). form the album, A Duke Ellington Panorama (Victor P-138).78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1934 and released on Victor 24521.
Description
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. side 1: Stompy Jones; side 2: Delta Serenade (Victor 20-1533). form the album, A Duke Ellington Panorama (Victor P-138).
78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1934 and released on Victor 24521. Side 2 was originally recorded in 1934 and released on Victor 24755. The album was released in 1943.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1934
release date
1943
recording artist
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.668
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
20-1533
P-138
catalog number
1978.0670.668
Carson Robison and his Pleasant Valley Boys. side 1: Spanish Cavaliero; side 2: Irish Woman (RCA Victor 20-1830), from the album, Square Dances (RCA Victor P 155).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Carson Robison and his Pleasant Valley Boys. side 1: Spanish Cavaliero; side 2: Irish Woman (RCA Victor 20-1830), from the album, Square Dances (RCA Victor P 155).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1946
recording artist
Carson Robison and His Pleasant Valley Boys
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05251
maker number
20-1830
P 155
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05251
Victor Military Band. side 1: The Infrantry-Kings of the Highway; side 2: Sabre and Spurs (Victor 27816), from the album, Songs Of the Service (Victor P 117).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Victor Military Band. side 1: The Infrantry-Kings of the Highway; side 2: Sabre and Spurs (Victor 27816), from the album, Songs Of the Service (Victor P 117).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1942
recording artist
Victor Military Band
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1980.0339.36
accession number
1980.0339
maker number
27816
P 117
catalog number
1980.0339.36
side 1: Hawaiian Quintette. Aloha Oe (Farewell to Thee); side 2: S. M. Kaiawe with the Hawaiian Quintette. Kuu Home (Native Plantation Song) (Victor 18577).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
side 1: Hawaiian Quintette. Aloha Oe (Farewell to Thee); side 2: S. M. Kaiawe with the Hawaiian Quintette. Kuu Home (Native Plantation Song) (Victor 18577).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1913
composer
Queen Lili'uokalani
recording artist
Hawaiian Quintette
lyricist
Montano, Mary J.
recording artist
Kaiawe, S. M.
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
2000.3053.1678
catalog number
2000.3053.1678
label number
18577
nonaccession number
2000.3053
Benny Goodman Trio. side 1: After You've Gone; side 2: Oh, Lady Be Good! (Victor 40-0107), from the album, Victor Hot Jazz, Vol. 2: Benny Goodman (Victor HJ-2).78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1935 and released on Victor 25115.
Description
Benny Goodman Trio. side 1: After You've Gone; side 2: Oh, Lady Be Good! (Victor 40-0107), from the album, Victor Hot Jazz, Vol. 2: Benny Goodman (Victor HJ-2).
78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1935 and released on Victor 25115. Side 2 was originally recorded in 1936 and released on Victor 25333. The album was released in 1945.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1935
1936
release date
1945
recording artist
Benny Goodman Trio
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.671
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
40-0107
HJ-2
catalog number
1978.0670.671
George Beverly Shea. side 1: O Little Town of Bethlehem; side 2: Thou Did'st Leave Thy Throne (RCA Victor 20-5409), from the album, Christmas Hymns (RCA Victor P 3149).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
George Beverly Shea. side 1: O Little Town of Bethlehem; side 2: Thou Did'st Leave Thy Throne (RCA Victor 20-5409), from the album, Christmas Hymns (RCA Victor P 3149).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1953
recording artist
Shea, George Beverly
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05259
maker number
20-5409
P 3149
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05259
Hank Snow. side 1: Somewhere Along Life's Highway; side 2: Within This Broken Heart of Mine (RCA Victor 21-0364), from the album, Hank Snow Favorites (RCA Victor P 295).78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1947 and initially released on Victor (Canada) 55-3244.
Description
Hank Snow. side 1: Somewhere Along Life's Highway; side 2: Within This Broken Heart of Mine (RCA Victor 21-0364), from the album, Hank Snow Favorites (RCA Victor P 295).
78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1947 and initially released on Victor (Canada) 55-3244. Side 2 was recorded in 1947 and initially released on Victor (Canada) 55-3243. This album was releasd in 1950.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1950
recording date
1947
recording artist
Snow, Hank
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05273
maker number
21-0364
P 295
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05273
Hank Snow. side 1: You Broke the Chain That Held Our Hearts; side 2: No Golden Tomorrow Ahead (RCA Victor 21-0362), from the album, Hank Snow Favorites (RCA Victor P 295).78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1944 and initially released on Bluebird (Canada) 55-3214.
Description
Hank Snow. side 1: You Broke the Chain That Held Our Hearts; side 2: No Golden Tomorrow Ahead (RCA Victor 21-0362), from the album, Hank Snow Favorites (RCA Victor P 295).
78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1944 and initially released on Bluebird (Canada) 55-3214. Side 2 was recorded in 1945 and initially released on Victor (Canada) 55-3237. This album was released in 1950.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1950
recording date
1944
1945
recording artist
Snow, Hank
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05271
maker number
21-0362
P 295
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05271
Sons of the Pioneers. side 1: The Sea Walker; side 2: The Touch of God's Hand (RCA Victor 20-3195), from the album, Cowboy Hymns and Spirituals (RCA Victor P 229).78 rpm. Both tracks were recorded in 1947. This album was released in 1948.Currently not on view
Description
Sons of the Pioneers. side 1: The Sea Walker; side 2: The Touch of God's Hand (RCA Victor 20-3195), from the album, Cowboy Hymns and Spirituals (RCA Victor P 229).
78 rpm. Both tracks were recorded in 1947. This album was released in 1948.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1947
release date
1948
recording artist
Sons of the Pioneers
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05276
maker number
20-3195
P 229
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05276
Benny Goodman. side 1: Farewell Blues; side 2: Margie (Bluebird B-10973).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Benny Goodman. side 1: Farewell Blues; side 2: Margie (Bluebird B-10973).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1938
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Bluebird
ID Number
1978.0670.019
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
B-10973
catalog number
1978.0670.019
Hank Snow. side 1: Wasted Love; side 2: My Two Timin' Woman (RCA Victor 21-0363). from the album, Hank Snow Favorites (RCA Victor P 295).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Hank Snow. side 1: Wasted Love; side 2: My Two Timin' Woman (RCA Victor 21-0363). from the album, Hank Snow Favorites (RCA Victor P 295).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1950
recording artist
Snow, Hank
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05272
maker number
21-0363
P 295
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05272
United States Navy Band. side 1: Anchors Aweigh; side 2: All Hands (Victor 21296).78 rpm. This record is not part of the original Victor P 32 set. The correct record is Victor 26672.Currently not on view
Description
United States Navy Band. side 1: Anchors Aweigh; side 2: All Hands (Victor 21296).
78 rpm. This record is not part of the original Victor P 32 set. The correct record is Victor 26672.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1928
release date
1940
recording artist
United States Navy Band
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0384.19
accession number
1988.0384
maker number
21296
catalog number
1988.0384.19
maker number
P 32
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. side 1: East Saint Louis Toodle-Oo; side 2: The Mooche (Victor 20-1531), from the album, A Duke Ellington Panorama (Victor P138).78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1928 and released on Victor 21703.
Description
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. side 1: East Saint Louis Toodle-Oo; side 2: The Mooche (Victor 20-1531), from the album, A Duke Ellington Panorama (Victor P138).
78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1928 and released on Victor 21703. Side 2 was originally recorded in 1927 and released on Victor V-38034. The album was released in 1943.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1928
1927
release date
1943
recording artist
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.666
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
20-1531
P-138
catalog number
1978.0670.666
May Hill Arbuthnot. side 1: Talking Time [part 1]; side 2: Talking Time [part 2] (RCA EOCB-4548/49), from the album, Poetry Time (RCA).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
May Hill Arbuthnot. side 1: Talking Time [part 1]; side 2: Talking Time [part 2] (RCA EOCB-4548/49), from the album, Poetry Time (RCA).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1951
recording artist
Arbuthnot, May Hill
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05006
maker number
EOCB-4548/49
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05006
Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra. side 1: Ring Dem Bells; side 2: Rhythm, Rhyhm (I Got Rhythm) (Victor 40-0111), from the album, Victor Hot Jazz Series, Vol. III: Lionel Hampton (Victor HJ-3).78 rpm. Side 1 was originaly recorded in 1938 and released on Victor 26017.
Description
Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra. side 1: Ring Dem Bells; side 2: Rhythm, Rhyhm (I Got Rhythm) (Victor 40-0111), from the album, Victor Hot Jazz Series, Vol. III: Lionel Hampton (Victor HJ-3).
78 rpm. Side 1 was originaly recorded in 1938 and released on Victor 26017. Side 2 was originally recorded in 1937 and released on Victor 25586. The album was released in 1945.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1938
1937
date made
1945
recording artist
Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.663
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
40-0111
HJ-3
catalog number
1978.0670.663
Hank Snow. side 1: You Broke the Chain That Held Oour Hearts; side 2: No Golden Tomorrow Ahead (RCA Victor 21-0362). from the album, Hank Snow Favorites (RCA Victor P 295).78 rpm. This album was released in 1950.Currently not on view
Description
Hank Snow. side 1: You Broke the Chain That Held Oour Hearts; side 2: No Golden Tomorrow Ahead (RCA Victor 21-0362). from the album, Hank Snow Favorites (RCA Victor P 295).
78 rpm. This album was released in 1950.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1950
recording date
1944
1945
recording artist
Snow, Hank
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05268
maker number
21-0362
P 295
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05268
Roy Rogers. side 1: The Yellow Rose of Texas; side 2: On the Old Spanish Trail (RCA Victor 20-3074), from the album, Roy Rogers Souvenir Album (RCA Victor P 215).78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1947. Side 2 was recorded in 1947 and initially released on Victor 20-2320.
Description
Roy Rogers. side 1: The Yellow Rose of Texas; side 2: On the Old Spanish Trail (RCA Victor 20-3074), from the album, Roy Rogers Souvenir Album (RCA Victor P 215).
78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1947. Side 2 was recorded in 1947 and initially released on Victor 20-2320. This album was released in 1948
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1947
release date
1948
recording artist
Rogers, Roy
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05236
maker number
20-3074
P 215
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05236
Date made
1951
maker
Pennsylvania Lawn Mower Works
ID Number
1992.0358.01
accession number
1992.0358
catalog number
1992.0358.01
All-American Glee Club. side 1: Roll On, Tulane (track 1) Fight for L.S.U./Alma Mater (track 2); side 2: Blue and White/Dear Old Duke (track 1) Washington and Lee Swing/College Friendships (track 2) (Victor 26683), from the album, College Songs, Vol.
Description
All-American Glee Club. side 1: Roll On, Tulane (track 1) Fight for L.S.U./Alma Mater (track 2); side 2: Blue and White/Dear Old Duke (track 1) Washington and Lee Swing/College Friendships (track 2) (Victor 26683), from the album, College Songs, Vol. 3 - Southern (Victor P 34).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1940
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0384.24
accession number
1988.0384
maker number
26683
catalog number
1988.0384.24
Sons of the Pioneers. side 1: Too High, Too Wide, Too Low; side 2: Rounded Up in Glory (RCA Victor 20-3193), from the album, Cowboy Hymns and Spirituals (RCA Victor P 229).78 rpm. Both tracks were recorded in 1947. This album was released on 1948.Currently not on view
Description
Sons of the Pioneers. side 1: Too High, Too Wide, Too Low; side 2: Rounded Up in Glory (RCA Victor 20-3193), from the album, Cowboy Hymns and Spirituals (RCA Victor P 229).
78 rpm. Both tracks were recorded in 1947. This album was released on 1948.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1947
release date
1948
recording artist
Sons of the Pioneers
manufacturer
RCA Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05274
maker number
20-3193
P 229
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05274
side 1: Al Jolson. Snap Your Fingers; side 2: Collins and Harlan. I Want To Be in Dixie (Victor 17075)78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1911. Side 2 was recorded in 1912. This pressing was released in 1923.Currently not on view
Description
side 1: Al Jolson. Snap Your Fingers; side 2: Collins and Harlan. I Want To Be in Dixie (Victor 17075)
78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1911. Side 2 was recorded in 1912. This pressing was released in 1923.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1912
1911
recording artist
Jolson, Al
Collins, Arthur
Harlan, Byron G.
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1985.0256.01
accession number
1985.0256
maker number
17075
catalog number
1985.0256.01

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