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.

various artists. side 1: Mordido [part 3]; side 2: Mordido [part 4] (Mercury 11015), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 9. 78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

various artists. side 1: Mordido [part 3]; side 2: Mordido [part 4] (Mercury 11015), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 9.
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1947
recording artist
Jacquet, Illinois
Phillips, Flip
Harris, Bill
McGhee, Howard
Jones, Jo
Brown, Ray
Jones, Hank
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.626
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11015
MERCURY VOL. 9
catalog number
1978.0670.626
Lu Watters and his Yerba Buena Jazz Band. side 1: Emporer Norton's Hunch; side 2: Skid Da De Dat (Mercury 11050), from the album, Lu Watters Jazz (Mercury C-103).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

Lu Watters and his Yerba Buena Jazz Band. side 1: Emporer Norton's Hunch; side 2: Skid Da De Dat (Mercury 11050), from the album, Lu Watters Jazz (Mercury C-103).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1950
recording artist
Lu Watters' Yerba Buena Jazz Band
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.638
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11050
C-103
catalog number
1978.0670.638
Rex Allen and the Arizona Wranglers. side 1: Honolulu Boogie; side 2: Too-Lee-Rollum (Mercury 6286).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Rex Allen and the Arizona Wranglers. side 1: Honolulu Boogie; side 2: Too-Lee-Rollum (Mercury 6286).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1950
recording artist
Allen, Rex
Arizona Wranglers
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1996.0320.10462
collector/donor number
15741
maker number
6286
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.10462
various artists. side 1: The Man I Love [part 3]; side 2: The Man I Love [part 4] (Mercury 11044), from the album Norman Granz' Jazz At the Philharmonic, Vol. 11.78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

various artists. side 1: The Man I Love [part 3]; side 2: The Man I Love [part 4] (Mercury 11044), from the album Norman Granz' Jazz At the Philharmonic, Vol. 11.
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1950
recording artist
Young, Lester
Ventura, Charlie
Smith, Willie
Gillespie, Dizzy
Powell, Mel
Hadnott, Billy
Young, Lee
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.637
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11044
MERCURY VOL. 11
catalog number
1978.0670.637
various artists. side 1: Body and Soul; side 2: Rosetta [part 1] (Mercury 11030), from the album Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 5 (Mercury)78 rpmCurrently not on view
Description (Brief)
various artists. side 1: Body and Soul; side 2: Rosetta [part 1] (Mercury 11030), from the album Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 5 (Mercury)
78 rpm
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1944
composer
Hines, Earl
Wood, Henri
lyricist
Heyman, Edward
composer
Green, Johnny
lyricist
Eyton, Frank
Sour, Robert
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1996.0153.11927.02
catalog number
1996.0153.11927.02
accession number
1996.0153
label number
11030
Oscar Peterson. side 1: Three O'Clock in the Morning; side 2: All the Things You Are (Mercury 8923), from the album, Oscar Peterson (Mercury C106).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

Oscar Peterson. side 1: Three O'Clock in the Morning; side 2: All the Things You Are (Mercury 8923), from the album, Oscar Peterson (Mercury C106).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
release date
1950
recording artist
Peterson, Oscar
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1981.0656.470
accession number
1981.0656
maker number
8923
C106
catalog number
1981.0656.470
Lu Watters and his Yerba Buena Jazz Band. side 1: Sage Hen Strut; side 2: When the Saints Go Marching In (Mercury 11051), from the album, Lu Watters Jazz (Mercury C-103).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

Lu Watters and his Yerba Buena Jazz Band. side 1: Sage Hen Strut; side 2: When the Saints Go Marching In (Mercury 11051), from the album, Lu Watters Jazz (Mercury C-103).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1950
recording artist
Lu Watters' Yerba Buena Jazz Band
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.639
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11051
C-103
catalog number
1978.0670.639
Charlie Parker with strings. side 1: April in Paris; side 2: If I Should Lose You (Mercury 11037), from the album, Charlie Parker With Strings (Mercury C-101).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

Charlie Parker with strings. side 1: April in Paris; side 2: If I Should Lose You (Mercury 11037), from the album, Charlie Parker With Strings (Mercury C-101).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1949
recording artist
Parker, Charlie
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.628
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11037
C-101
catalog number
1978.0670.628
Rex Allen and his Arizona Wranglers. side 1: The Empty Christmas Stocking; side 2: Tears on My Old Guitar (Mercury 6136).78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1947.. Side 2 was recorded in 1948.Currently not on view
Description
Rex Allen and his Arizona Wranglers. side 1: The Empty Christmas Stocking; side 2: Tears on My Old Guitar (Mercury 6136).
78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1947.. Side 2 was recorded in 1948.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1947
1948
recording artist
Rex Allen and his Arizona Wranglers
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1996.0320.10455
collector/donor number
8809
maker number
6136
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.10455
various artists. side 1: The Man I Love [part 1]; side 2: The Man I Love [part 6] (Mercury 11042), from the album Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 11.78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

various artists. side 1: The Man I Love [part 1]; side 2: The Man I Love [part 6] (Mercury 11042), from the album Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 11.
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1950
recording artist
Young, Lester
Ventura, Charlie
Smith, Willie
Gillespie, Dizzy
Powell, Mel
Hadnott, Billy
Young, Lee
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.635
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11042
MERCURY VOL. 11
catalog number
1978.0670.635
Charlie Parker with strings. side 1: I Didn't Know What Time It Was; side 2: Summertime (Mercury 11038), from the album, Charlie Parker With Strings (Mercury C-101).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

Charlie Parker with strings. side 1: I Didn't Know What Time It Was; side 2: Summertime (Mercury 11038), from the album, Charlie Parker With Strings (Mercury C-101).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1949
recording artist
Parker, Charlie
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.629
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11038
C-101
catalog number
1978.0670.629
various artists.
Description

various artists. side 1: How High the Moon [part 2]; side 2: How High the Moon [part 3] (Mercury 11010), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz At the Philharmonic: How High the Moon"

.
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by Merle Shore, American artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. Shore served as Art Director for Verve, Capitol, and Reprise record companies.

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1946
recording artist
Smith, Willie
Rich, Buddy
Kersey, Kenny
Fonville, Benny
Hawkins, Coleman
Phillips, Flip
Clayton, Buck
Young, Trummy
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.634
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11010
catalog number
1978.0670.634
Rex Allen and The Prairie Ramblers. side 1: Atomic Power; side 2: You Started Honky Tonkin' (Mercury 6008).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Rex Allen and The Prairie Ramblers. side 1: Atomic Power; side 2: You Started Honky Tonkin' (Mercury 6008).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1946
recording artist
Allen, Rex
Prairie Ramblers
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1996.0320.10446
collector/donor number
4005
maker number
6008
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.10446
David Bowie. side 1: Space Oddity; side 2: Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud (Mercury 72949)45 rpmCurrently not on view
Description (Brief)
David Bowie. side 1: Space Oddity; side 2: Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud (Mercury 72949)
45 rpm
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1969
recording artist; composer
Bowie, David
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
2000.3053.2212
label number
72949
catalog number
2000.3053.2212
nonaccession number
2000.3053
Charlie Parker with strings. side 1: Everything Happens To Me; side 2: Just Friends (Mercury 11036), from the album, Charlie Parker With Strings (Mercury C-101).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

Charlie Parker with strings. side 1: Everything Happens To Me; side 2: Just Friends (Mercury 11036), from the album, Charlie Parker With Strings (Mercury C-101).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1949
recording artist
Parker, Charlie
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.627
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11036
C-101
catalog number
1978.0670.627
various artists. side 1: How High the Moon [part 1]; side 2: How High the Moon [part 4] (Mercury 11009), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz At the Philharmonic: How High the Moon.
Description

various artists. side 1: How High the Moon [part 1]; side 2: How High the Moon [part 4] (Mercury 11009), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz At the Philharmonic: How High the Moon. 78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by Merle Shore, American artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. Shore served as Art Director for Verve, Capitol, and Reprise record companies.

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1946
recording artist
Smith, Willie
Hawkins, Coleman
Phillips, Flip
Clayton, Buck
Young, Trummy
Rich, Buddy
Kersey, Kenny
Fonville, Benny
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.633
maker number
11009
catalog number
1978.0670.633
accession number
1978.0670
various artists. side 1: Perdido [part 3]; side 2: Perdido ]part 4] (Mercury 11002), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz At the Philharmonic, Vol. 8.78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by Merle Shore, American artist, illustrator, and graphic designer.
Description

various artists. side 1: Perdido [part 3]; side 2: Perdido ]part 4] (Mercury 11002), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz At the Philharmonic, Vol. 8.
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by Merle Shore, American artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. Shore served as Art Director for Verve, Capitol, and Reprise record companies.

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1947
recording artist
Jacquet, Illinois
Phillips, Flip
Harris, Bill
McGhee, Howard
Jones, Jo
Brown, Ray
Jones, Hank
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.632
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11002
MERCURY VOL. 8
catalog number
1978.0670.632
various artists. side 1: The Man I Love [part 2]; side 2: The Man I Love [part 5] (Mercury 11043). from the album Norman Granz' Jazz At the Philharmonic, Vol. 1178 rpmCurrently not on view
Description
various artists. side 1: The Man I Love [part 2]; side 2: The Man I Love [part 5] (Mercury 11043). from the album Norman Granz' Jazz At the Philharmonic, Vol. 11
78 rpm
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1950
recording artist
Young, Lester
Ventura, Charlie
Smith, Willie
Gillespie, Dizzy
Powell, Mel
Hadnott, Billy
Young, Lee
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.636
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11043
MERCURY VOL. 11
catalog number
1978.0670.636
various artists . side 1: Rosetta [part 2]; side 2: Body and Soul [part 2] (Mercury 11031), from the album Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 5 (Mercury)78 rpmCurrently not on view
Description (Brief)
various artists . side 1: Rosetta [part 2]; side 2: Body and Soul [part 2] (Mercury 11031), from the album Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 5 (Mercury)
78 rpm
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1944
recording artist
Hines, Earl
Wood, Henri
lyricist
Heyman, Edward
Eyton, Frank
composer
Green, Johnny
lyricist
Sour, Robert
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1996.0153.11927.03
catalog number
1996.0153.11927.03
accession number
1996.0153
label number
11031
Lu Watters and his Yerba Buena Jazz Band. side 1: Antiqua Blues; side 2: Copenhagen (Mercury 11052), from the album, Lu Watters Jazz (Mercury C-103).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

Lu Watters and his Yerba Buena Jazz Band. side 1: Antiqua Blues; side 2: Copenhagen (Mercury 11052), from the album, Lu Watters Jazz (Mercury C-103).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1950
recording artist
Lu Watters' Yerba Buena Jazz Band
artist
Martin, David Stone
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.640
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11052
C-103
catalog number
1978.0670.640
Oscar Peterson. side 1: Where or When; side 2: Oscar's Blues (Mercury 8922), from the album, Oscar Peterson (Mercury C106).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

Oscar Peterson. side 1: Where or When; side 2: Oscar's Blues (Mercury 8922), from the album, Oscar Peterson (Mercury C106).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
release date
1950
recording artist
Peterson, Oscar
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1981.0656.471
accession number
1981.0656
maker number
8922
C106
catalog number
1981.0656.471
various artists. side 1: Mordido [part 1]; side 2: Mordido [part 6] (Mercury 11013), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 9. 78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

various artists. side 1: Mordido [part 1]; side 2: Mordido [part 6] (Mercury 11013), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 9.
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1947
recording artist
Jacquet, Illinois
Phillips, Flip
Harris, Bill
McGhee, Howard
Jones, Jo
Brown, Ray
Jones, Hank
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.624
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11013
MERCURY VOL. 9
catalog number
1978.0670.624
various artists. side 1: Mordido [part 2]; side 2: Mordido [part 5] (Mercury 11014), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 9. 78 rpm.The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992).
Description

various artists. side 1: Mordido [part 2]; side 2: Mordido [part 5] (Mercury 11014), from the album, Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, Vol. 9.
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was by David Stone Martin (born David Livingstone Martin, 1913-1992). Martin was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz album covers for labels including Mercury, Asch, Clef, Disc, and Dial. Many of his commissions were from Martin’s longtime friend, American jazz record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz (1918-2001).

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1947
recording artist
Jacquet, Illinois
Phillips, Flip
Harris, Bill
McGhee, Howard
Jones, Jo
Brown, Ray
Jones, Hank
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1978.0670.625
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
11014
MERCURY VOL. 9
catalog number
1978.0670.625
Jerry Bird and The String Dusters. side 1: Hawaiian Sunset; side 2: Wang Wang Blues (Mercury 70519).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Jerry Bird and The String Dusters. side 1: Hawaiian Sunset; side 2: Wang Wang Blues (Mercury 70519).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1955
recording artist
Bird, Jerry
String Dusters
manufacturer
Mercury
ID Number
1996.0320.11657
collector/donor number
10973
maker number
70519
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.11657

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