Family & Social Life

Bennet Family Record

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.

Name: Victor

Aunt Hagar's Blues; East St. Louis Blues

side 1: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street" with Lena Horne. Aunt Hagar's Blues; side 2: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street." East St.
Description
side 1: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street" with Lena Horne. Aunt Hagar's Blues; side 2: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street." East St. Louis Blues (Victor 27544), from the album, The Birth of the Blues: An Album Of W.C. Handy Music (Victor P 82).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1941
recording artist
Horne, Lena
Dixieland Jazz Group of NBC's CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY of Lower Basin Street
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1979.1023.156
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
27544
P 82
catalog number
1979.1023.156

Margie; Palesteena

Original Dixieland Jazz Band. side 1: Margie; side 2: Palesteena (Victor 18717).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Original Dixieland Jazz Band. side 1: Margie; side 2: Palesteena (Victor 18717).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1920
recording artist
Original Dixieland Jazz Band
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.409
maker number
18717
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.409

East Saint Louis Toodle-Oo; The Mooche

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

Home on the Range; The Cowboy's Dream

Texas Jim Robertson. side 1: Home on the Range; side 2: The Cowboy's Dream (Victor 27550), from the album, 'Round the Campfire: Famous American Cowboy Songs (Victor P-84).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Texas Jim Robertson. side 1: Home on the Range; side 2: The Cowboy's Dream (Victor 27550), from the album, 'Round the Campfire: Famous American Cowboy Songs (Victor P-84).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1941
recording artist
Robertson, Texas Jim
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05231
maker number
27550
P-84
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05231

Dubinushka; The Troika Coachman's Love Song

Alexander Kipnis with Balalaika Orchestra. side 1: Dubinushka; side 2: The Coachman's Love Song (Victor 10-1015), from the album, Russian Folk Songs (Victor M 917).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Alexander Kipnis with Balalaika Orchestra. side 1: Dubinushka; side 2: The Coachman's Love Song (Victor 10-1015), from the album, Russian Folk Songs (Victor M 917).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1943
recording artist
Balalaika Orchestra
Kipnis, Alexander
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1979.1023.146
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
M 917
10-1015
catalog number
1979.1023.146

Ridin' Old Paint (and Leadin' Old Dan); The Texas Song (A Cowboy Lament)

Texas Jim Robertson. side 1: Ridin' Old Paint (And Leadin' Old Dan); side 2: The Texas Song (Victor 27553), from the album, 'Round the Campfire: Famous American Cowboy Songs (Victor P-84).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Texas Jim Robertson. side 1: Ridin' Old Paint (And Leadin' Old Dan); side 2: The Texas Song (Victor 27553), from the album, 'Round the Campfire: Famous American Cowboy Songs (Victor P-84).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1941
recording artist
Robertson, Texas Jim
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05234
maker number
27553
P-84
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05234

Stompin' at the Savoy; Breakin' In a Pair Of Shoes

Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Stompin' at the Savoy; side 2: Breakin' in a Pair of Shoes (Victor 25247).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Stompin' at the Savoy; side 2: Breakin' in a Pair of Shoes (Victor 25247).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1936
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.411
maker number
25247
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.411

Careless Love; John Henry Blues

side 1: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street" with Lena Horne.
Description
side 1: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street" with Lena Horne. Careless Love; side 2: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street." John Henry Blues (Victor 27545), from the album, The Birth of the Blues: An Album Of W.C. Handy Music (Victor P 82).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1941
recording artist
Horne, Lena
Dixieland Jazz Group of NBC's CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY of Lower Basin Street
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1979.1023.157
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
27545
P 82
catalog number
1979.1023.157

The Constitution and the Guerriere / Hey Betty Martin!; Hunters of Kentucky / Ye Parliament of England

John and Lucy Allison with Sawyer's Minutemen. side 1: The Constitution and the Guerriere [track 1] Hey Betty Martin!
Description
John and Lucy Allison with Sawyer's Minutemen. side 1: The Constitution and the Guerriere [track 1] Hey Betty Martin! [track 2] side 2: Hunters of Kentucky [track 1] Ye Parliment of England [track 2] (Victor 26462), from the album, Ballads of the American Revolution and The War of 1812 (Victor P-11).
78 rpm.
recording date
1939
recording artist
Allison, John
Allison, Lucy
Minute Men
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1979.1023.153
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
P-11
26462
catalog number
1979.1023.153

The Chieftain's Bride; The Bombardment of Bristol, R.I.

John and Lucy Allison with Sawyer's Minutemen. side 1: The Chieftain's Bride; side 2: The Bombardment of Bristol, R.I. (Victor 26459), from the album, Ballads of the American Revolution and The War of 1812 (Victor P-11).78 rpm.
Description
John and Lucy Allison with Sawyer's Minutemen. side 1: The Chieftain's Bride; side 2: The Bombardment of Bristol, R.I. (Victor 26459), from the album, Ballads of the American Revolution and The War of 1812 (Victor P-11).
78 rpm.
recording date
1939
recording artist
Allison, John
Allison, Lucy
Sawyer's Minutemen
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1979.1023.150
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
P-11
26459
catalog number
1979.1023.150

Beale Street Blues; Joe Turner Blues

side 1: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street" with Lena Horne.
Description
side 1: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street" with Lena Horne. Beale Street Blues; side 2: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street." Joe Turner Blues (Victor 27543), from the album, The Birth of the Blues: An Album Of W.C. Handy Music (Victor P 82).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1941
recording artist
Horne, Lena
Dixieland Jazz Group of NBC's CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY of Lower Basin Street
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1979.1023.155
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
27543
P 82
catalog number
1979.1023.155

After You've Gone; Oh, Lady Be Good!

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

Give My Regards to Braodway; Mary's a Grand Old Name

Victor First Nighter Orchestra. side 1: Give My Regars to Broadway; side 2: Mary's a Grand Old Name (Victor 27896), from the album, Yankee Doodle Dandy (RCA Victor P 111).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Victor First Nighter Orchestra. side 1: Give My Regars to Broadway; side 2: Mary's a Grand Old Name (Victor 27896), from the album, Yankee Doodle Dandy (RCA Victor P 111).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1942
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1981.0656.531
accession number
1981.0656
maker number
27896
P125
catalog number
1981.0656.531

The Innocent Siberian Exile; Lullaby

Alexander Kipnis with Balalaika Orchestra. side 1: The Innocent Siberian Exile; side 2: Lullaby (Victor 10-1014), from the album, Russian Folk Songs (Victor M 917).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Alexander Kipnis with Balalaika Orchestra. side 1: The Innocent Siberian Exile; side 2: Lullaby (Victor 10-1014), from the album, Russian Folk Songs (Victor M 917).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1943
recording artist
Balalaika Orchestra
Kipnis, Alexander
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1979.1023.145
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
M 917
10-1014
catalog number
1979.1023.145

Marie; Who?

Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra. side 1: Marie; side 2: Who? (Victor 27519).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra. side 1: Marie; side 2: Who? (Victor 27519).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1937
recording artist
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.443
maker number
27519
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.443

Turn Off the Radio; Jammin'

Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra. side 1: Turn Off the Moon; side 2: Jammin' (Victor 25553).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra. side 1: Turn Off the Moon; side 2: Jammin' (Victor 25553).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1937
recording artist
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.404
maker number
25553
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.404

Stompy Jones; Delta Serenade

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

Here We Go Again; Long Time No See, Baby

Glenn Miller and his Orchestra. side 1: Here We Go Again; side 2: Long Time No See, Baby (Victor 20-1563).78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1942. Side 2 was recorded in 1940.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra. side 1: Here We Go Again; side 2: Long Time No See, Baby (Victor 20-1563).
78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1942. Side 2 was recorded in 1940.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1942
1940
recording artist
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.414
maker number
20-1563
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.414

Alexander's Ragtime Band; Riffin' at the Ritz

Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Alexander's Ragtime Band; side 2: Riffin' at the Ritz (Victor 25445).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Alexander's Ragtime Band; side 2: Riffin' at the Ritz (Victor 25445).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1936
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.407
maker number
25445
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.407

Kalinka (The Mulberry); Night

Alexander Kipnis with Balalaika Orchestra. side 1: Kalinka (The Mulberry); side 2: Night (Victor 10-1016), from the album, Russian Folk Songs (Victor M 917).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Alexander Kipnis with Balalaika Orchestra. side 1: Kalinka (The Mulberry); side 2: Night (Victor 10-1016), from the album, Russian Folk Songs (Victor M 917).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1943
recording artist
Balalaika Orchestra
Kipnis, Alexander
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1979.1023.147
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
M 917
10-1016
catalog number
1979.1023.147

Don't Be That Way; One O'Clock Jump

Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Don't Be That Way; side 2: One O'Clock Jump (Victor 25792).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Don't Be That Way; side 2: One O'Clock Jump (Victor 25792).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1938
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.435
maker number
25792
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.435

I've Found a New Baby; Swingtime in the Rockies

Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: I've Found a New Baby; side 2: Swingtime in the Rockies (Victor 25355).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: I've Found a New Baby; side 2: Swingtime in the Rockies (Victor 25355).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1936
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.436
maker number
25355
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.436

Bill; Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man

Helen Morgan. side 1: Bill; side 2: Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Victor 27681), from the album, Helen Morgan (Victor P 102).78 rpm. Both tracks were recorded in 1928 and initially released on Victor 21238. This album was released in 1941.Currently not on view
Description
Helen Morgan. side 1: Bill; side 2: Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Victor 27681), from the album, Helen Morgan (Victor P 102).
78 rpm. Both tracks were recorded in 1928 and initially released on Victor 21238. This album was released in 1941.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1928
release date
1941
recording artist
Morgan, Helen
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1981.0656.482
accession number
1981.0656
maker number
27681
P102
catalog number
1981.0656.482

On the Sunny Side Of the Street; I Know That You Know

Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra. side 1: On the Sunny Side of the Street; side 2: I Know That You Know (Victor 25592).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra. side 1: On the Sunny Side of the Street; side 2: I Know That You Know (Victor 25592).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1937
recording artist
Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.413
maker number
25592
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.413

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