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.

Place: Los Angeles

Bell Bottom Trousers; Cowboy Loop (Leather Britches)

Lee Bedford, Jr. side 1: Bell Bottom Trousers; side 2: Cowboy Loop (Leather Britches) (Imperial 1111), from the album, Square Dances (Imperial FD 26).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Lee Bedford, Jr. side 1: Bell Bottom Trousers; side 2: Cowboy Loop (Leather Britches) (Imperial 1111), from the album, Square Dances (Imperial FD 26).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
ca 1949
recording artist
Bedford, Jr., Lee
manufacturer
Imperial
ID Number
1996.0320.05042
maker number
1111
FD 26
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05042

Crossing Streets; Table Manners

Fanny Brice. side 1: Crossing Streets; side 2: Table Manners (Capitol 7-32024), from the album, Baby Snooks (Capitol DC 3081).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Fanny Brice. side 1: Crossing Streets; side 2: Table Manners (Capitol 7-32024), from the album, Baby Snooks (Capitol DC 3081).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1949
recording artist
Brice, Fanny
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1996.0320.05060
maker number
7-32024
DC3081
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05060

Cowboy's Dream; Whoopee Ti Yi Yo Git Along Little Dogies

Shug Fisher. side 1: Cowboy's Dream; side 2: Whoopee Ti Yi Yo Git Along Little Dogies (Capitol Americana 48020), from the album, Sing Cowboy Sing! (Capitol AC 77).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Shug Fisher. side 1: Cowboy's Dream; side 2: Whoopee Ti Yi Yo Git Along Little Dogies (Capitol Americana 48020), from the album, Sing Cowboy Sing! (Capitol AC 77).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1948
recording artist
Fisher, Shug
manufacturer
Capitol Americana
ID Number
1996.0320.05106
maker number
48020
AC 77
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05106

The Love of God; Only Believe and Live

J. Stratton Shufelt. side 1: The Love of God; side 2: Only Believe and Live (Fellowship Music FM 017/021), from the album, Strat Sings (Fellowship Music 1).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
J. Stratton Shufelt. side 1: The Love of God; side 2: Only Believe and Live (Fellowship Music FM 017/021), from the album, Strat Sings (Fellowship Music 1).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording artist
Shufelt, J. Stratton
manufacturer
Fellowship Music
ID Number
1996.0320.05265
maker number
FM 017/021
FM 1
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05265

Poor Butterfly; Lover

Art Tatum. side 1: Poor Butterfly; side 2: Lover (American Recording Artists 4502), from the album, Piano Impressions (American Recording Artists A-1).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was made by American illustrator Gene Widhoff (1907-1972).
Description

Art Tatum. side 1: Poor Butterfly; side 2: Lover (American Recording Artists 4502), from the album, Piano Impressions (American Recording Artists A-1).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was made by American illustrator Gene Widhoff (1907-1972). Widhoff began his career as a staff artist for RKO Pictures where he created images for movie posters and theater lobby cards. He created album covers for the American Recording Artists (ARA) label. Later in his career, Widhoff worked as staff artist for NBC. Widoff received an Emmy for “Outstanding Achievement in Creative Technical Craft” in 1971.

Location
Currently not on view
release date
1945
recording artist
Tatum, Art
manufacturer
American Recording Artists
ID Number
1981.0656.522
maker number
4502
A-1
accession number
1981.0656
catalog number
1981.0656.522

The Man I Love; Body and Soul

The King Cole Trio. side 1: The Man I Love; side 2: Body and Soul (Capitol 20010), from the album, Capitol presents: The King Cole Trio (Capitol BD-8). 78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
The King Cole Trio. side 1: The Man I Love; side 2: Body and Soul (Capitol 20010), from the album, Capitol presents: The King Cole Trio (Capitol BD-8).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1944
recording artist
King Cole Trio
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1978.0670.448
maker number
20010
BD-8
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.448

Big Rock Candy Mountain; Thank You

Tex Ritter. side 1: Big Rock Candy Mountain; side 2: Thank You (Capitol 25013), from the album, Songs For Children (Capitol DC 91).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Tex Ritter. side 1: Big Rock Candy Mountain; side 2: Thank You (Capitol 25013), from the album, Songs For Children (Capitol DC 91).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1948
recording artist
Ritter, Tex
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1996.0320.05221
maker number
25013
DC 91
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05221

Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone; (He's Just a) Sentimental Gemtleman From Georgia

The Dinning Sisters. side 1: Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone; side 2: Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia (Capitol 20017), from the album, Songs of the Dinning Sisters (Capitol B-D 7).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
The Dinning Sisters. side 1: Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone; side 2: Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia (Capitol 20017), from the album, Songs of the Dinning Sisters (Capitol B-D 7).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1945
recording artist
Dinning Sisters
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1996.0320.05086
maker number
20017
B-D 7
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05086

It's in My Heart; When They Ring the Golden Bells

J. Stratton Shufelt. side 1: It's in My Heart; side 2: When They Ring the Golden Bells (Fellowship Music FM 023/026). from the album, Strat Sings (Fellowship Music 1).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
J. Stratton Shufelt. side 1: It's in My Heart; side 2: When They Ring the Golden Bells (Fellowship Music FM 023/026). from the album, Strat Sings (Fellowship Music 1).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording artist
Shufelt, J. Stratton
manufacturer
Fellowship Music
ID Number
1996.0320.05266
maker number
FM 023/026
FM 1
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05266

At a Georgia Camp Meeting; When the Saints Go Marching In

Pete Dailey's Dixieland Band. side 1: At a Georgia Camp Meeting; side 2: When the Saints Go Marching In (Capitol 15434), from the album, Pete Daily's Dixieland Band (Capitol CC-183).78 rpm.This album cover was painted by American artist William George (b. 1930).
Description

Pete Dailey's Dixieland Band. side 1: At a Georgia Camp Meeting; side 2: When the Saints Go Marching In (Capitol 15434), from the album, Pete Daily's Dixieland Band (Capitol CC-183).
78 rpm.

This album cover was painted by American artist William George (b. 1930). George is an American illustrator and painter who studied under Norman Rockwell. George’s work has been featured on album covers, paperback crime and western covers, and magazine covers.

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1949
recording artist
Pete Daily's Dixieland Band
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1978.0670.453
maker number
15434
CC-183
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.453

Take Me Back to My Boots and Saddle; When the Bloom Is on the Sage

Shug Fisher. side 1: Take Me Back to My Boots and Saddle; side 2: When the Bloom Is on the Sage (Capitol Americana 48019), from the album, Sing Cowboy Sing! (Capitol AC 77).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Shug Fisher. side 1: Take Me Back to My Boots and Saddle; side 2: When the Bloom Is on the Sage (Capitol Americana 48019), from the album, Sing Cowboy Sing! (Capitol AC 77).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1948
recording artist
Fisher, Shug
manufacturer
Capitol Americana
ID Number
1996.0320.05105
maker number
48019
AC 77
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05105

Song of the Vagabond; Kerry Dance

Art Tatum. side 1: Song of the Vagabound; side 2: Kerry Dance (American Recording Artists 4504), from the album, Piano Impressions, (American Recording Artists A-1).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was made by American illustrator Gene Widhoff (1907-1972).
Description

Art Tatum. side 1: Song of the Vagabound; side 2: Kerry Dance (American Recording Artists 4504), from the album, Piano Impressions, (American Recording Artists A-1).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was made by American illustrator Gene Widhoff (1907-1972). Widhoff began his career as a staff artist for RKO Pictures where he created images for movie posters and theater lobby cards. He created album covers for the American Recording Artists (ARA) label. Later in his career, Widhoff worked as staff artist for NBC. Widoff received an Emmy for “Outstanding Achievement in Creative Technical Craft” in 1971.

Location
Currently not on view
release date
1945
recording artist
Tatum, Art
manufacturer
American Recording Artists
ID Number
1981.0656.524
maker number
4504
A-1
accession number
1981.0656
catalog number
1981.0656.524

Hopalong Cassidy and the Square Dance Holdup

William Boyd. side 2: Hopalong Cassidy and the Square Dance Holdup; side 3: Hopalong Cassidy and the Square Dance Holdup (Capitol 32015), from the album, Hopalong Cassidy and the Square Dance Holdup (Capitol CBX 3075).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
William Boyd. side 2: Hopalong Cassidy and the Square Dance Holdup; side 3: Hopalong Cassidy and the Square Dance Holdup (Capitol 32015), from the album, Hopalong Cassidy and the Square Dance Holdup (Capitol CBX 3075).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1950
recording artist
Boyd, William
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1996.0320.05123
maker number
32015
CBX 3075
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05123

Bake Them Hoecakes Brown; The Gal I Left Behind Me

Cliffie Stone. side 1: Bake Them Hoecakes Brown; side 2: The Gal I Ledt Behind Me (Capitol 20100). from the album, Square Dances (Capitol BD 44).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Cliffie Stone. side 1: Bake Them Hoecakes Brown; side 2: The Gal I Ledt Behind Me (Capitol 20100). from the album, Square Dances (Capitol BD 44).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1947
recording artist
Stone, Cliffie
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1996.0320.05295
maker number
20100
BD 44
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05295

San; Wang Wang Blues

Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra. side 1: San; side 2: Wang Wang Blues (Capitol 10026), from the album, The History of Jazz Vol. 2 - The Golden Era (Capitol CE-17).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra. side 1: San; side 2: Wang Wang Blues (Capitol 10026), from the album, The History of Jazz Vol. 2 - The Golden Era (Capitol CE-17).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1945
recording artist
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1978.0670.086
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
10026
catalog number
1978.0670.086
maker number
CE-17

Golden Slippers; Ragtime Annie

Cliffie Stone and his Square Dance Band. side 1: Golden Slippers; side 2: Ragtime Annie (Capitol 20101), from the album, Square Dances (Capitol BD 44).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Cliffie Stone and his Square Dance Band. side 1: Golden Slippers; side 2: Ragtime Annie (Capitol 20101), from the album, Square Dances (Capitol BD 44).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1947
recording artist
Cliffie Stone and his Square Dance Band
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1996.0320.05300
maker number
20101
BD 44
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05300

Maryland, My Maryland; Sensation Rag

Ben Pollack and his Pick-a-Rib Boys. side 1: Maryland, My Maryland; side 2: Sensation Rag (Discovery 133).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Ben Pollack and his Pick-a-Rib Boys. side 1: Maryland, My Maryland; side 2: Sensation Rag (Discovery 133).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1949
recording artist
Ben Pollack and His Pick-a-Rib Boys
manufacturer
Discovery
ID Number
1978.0670.239
maker number
133
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.239

Golden Slippers; Ragtime Annie

Cliffie Stone and his Square Dance Band. side 1: Golden Slippers; side 2: Ragtime Annie (Capitol 20101), from the album, Square Dances (Capitol BD 44).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Cliffie Stone and his Square Dance Band. side 1: Golden Slippers; side 2: Ragtime Annie (Capitol 20101), from the album, Square Dances (Capitol BD 44).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1947
recording artist
Cliffie Stone and his Square Dance Band
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1996.0320.05296
maker number
20101
BD 44
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05296

The Man I Love; Stompin' at the Savoy

Jazz Session honoring Charlie Venturo. side 1: The Man I Love [part 1]; side 2: Stompin' at the Savoy [part 1] (Lamplighter LL 105-A/107-A), from the album, Jazz Gems, Vol. 1.78 rpm.These recordings were from The Lamplighter Jazz Sessions, on KPAS radio station in Los Angeles.
Description

Jazz Session honoring Charlie Venturo. side 1: The Man I Love [part 1]; side 2: Stompin' at the Savoy [part 1] (Lamplighter LL 105-A/107-A), from the album, Jazz Gems, Vol. 1.
78 rpm.

These recordings were from The Lamplighter Jazz Sessions, on KPAS radio station in Los Angeles. Jazz writer and columnist for The Los Angeles Daily News Lamplighter column, Ted Yerxa, hosted the half-hour program from late 1944 to early 1947.

Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1946
recording artist
Bigard, Barney
Ventura, Charlie
DeGeer, Ray
Fields, Harry
Kessell, Barney
Callender, Red
manufacturer
Lamplighter
ID Number
1978.0670.617
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
LL 107-A
LL 105-A
catalog number
1978.0670.617

Her Mansion Is Higher Than Mine; I've Found a Hidin' Place

Oak Ridge Quartet. side 1: Her Mansion Is Higher Than Mine; side 2: I've Found a Hidin' Place (Capitol 48025), from the album, Songs from the Grand Ole Opr" (Capitol AD 86).78 rpm.The cover art for this album was made by Carlos Andreson.
Description

Oak Ridge Quartet. side 1: Her Mansion Is Higher Than Mine; side 2: I've Found a Hidin' Place (Capitol 48025), from the album, Songs from the Grand Ole Opr" (Capitol AD 86).
78 rpm.

The cover art for this album was made by Carlos Andreson. Andreson, also as Anderson, (1905-1978) was an American painter, lithographer, and teacher. A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Andreson studied at the University of Utah, then subsequently in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and Berlin. In 1933, Andreson returned to the United States, creating paintings and drawings of early pioneer life for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and teaching at Utah Arts Center. After the start of WWII, Anderson was commissioned by Abbott Laboratories to paint medical subjects at the stateside Naval hospitals. Andreson moved to San Francisco after the war where he produced artwork for the Oakland Army Base.

Location
Currently not on view
release date
1948
recording artist
Oak Ridge Quartet
manufacturer
Capitol
ID Number
1996.0320.05121
maker number
48025
AD 86
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05121

Bugs Bunny and the Tortoise

Mel Blanc. Bugs Bunny and the Tortoise (Capitol L-6962)33-1/3 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Mel Blanc. Bugs Bunny and the Tortoise (Capitol L-6962)
33-1/3 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1975
recording artist
Blanc, Mel J.
maker
Capitol
ID Number
1983.0555.07
accession number
1983.0555
maker number
L-6992
catalog number
1983.0555.07

Woody Woodpecker's Picnic

Featuring Mel Blanc with music by Billy May. Woody Wodd[ecker's Picnic (Capitol L-6961)33-1/3 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Featuring Mel Blanc with music by Billy May. Woody Wodd[ecker's Picnic (Capitol L-6961)
33-1/3 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1975
recording artist
Blanc, Mel J.
maker
Capitol
ID Number
1983.0555.08
accession number
1983.0555
maker number
L-6961
catalog number
1983.0555.08

Tobacco Pipe Case

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1895
ID Number
1987.0178.1
accession number
1987.0178
catalog number
1987.0178.1

Tweety Pie

Mel Blanc. Tweety Pie (Capitol L-6958)33-1/3 rpmCurrently not on view
Description (Brief)
Mel Blanc. Tweety Pie (Capitol L-6958)
33-1/3 rpm
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1974
recording artist
Blanc, Mel J.
maker
Capitol
ID Number
1983.0555.06
accession number
1983.0555
maker number
L-6958
catalog number
1983.0555.06

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