Popular Entertainment

Elvis Presley Record

This Museum's popular entertainment collections hold some of the Smithsonian's most beloved artifacts. The ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz reside here, along with the Muppet character Kermit the Frog, and props from popular television series such as M*A*S*H and All in the Family. But as in many of the Museum's collections, the best-known objects are a small part of the story.

The collection also encompasses many other artifacts of 19th- and 20th-century commercial theater, film, radio, and TV—some 50,000 sound recordings dating back to 1903; posters, publicity stills, and programs from films and performances; puppets; numerous items from World's Fairs from 1851 to 1992; and audiovisual materials on Groucho Marx, to name only a few.

Name: Victor

Chlo-E (Song Of the Swamp); Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider

side 1: Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. Chlo-E (Song of the Swamp); side 2: Benny Goodman Quartet. Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider (Victor 25531).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
side 1: Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. Chlo-E (Song of the Swamp); side 2: Benny Goodman Quartet. Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider (Victor 25531).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1937
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Benny Goodman Quartet
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0698.1097
catalog number
1988.0698.1097
accession number
1988.0698
collector/donor number
G68
maker number
25531

The Capture of Major Andre; Nathan Hale / Cornwallis's Country Dance

side 1: John Allison with Sawyer's Minutemen. The Capture of Major Andre; side 2: John and Lucy Allison with Sawyer's Minutemen.
Description
side 1: John Allison with Sawyer's Minutemen. The Capture of Major Andre; side 2: John and Lucy Allison with Sawyer's Minutemen. Nathan Hale [rack 1] Cornwallis's Country Dance (track 2) (Victor 26461), 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
1979.1023.152
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
P-11
26461
catalog number
1979.1023.152

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

China Stomp; Stompology

Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra. side 1: China Stomp; side 2: Stompology (Victor 40-0110), from the album, Victor Hot Jazz Series, Vol. III: Lionel Hampton (Victor HJ-3).78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1937 and released on Victor 25586.
Description
Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra. side 1: China Stomp; side 2: Stompology (Victor 40-0110), from the album, Victor Hot Jazz Series, Vol. III: Lionel Hampton (Victor HJ-3).
78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1937 and released on Victor 25586. Side 2 was originally recorded in 1937 and released on Victor 25601. The album was released in 1945.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1937
release date
1945
recording artist
Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.662
accession number
1978.0670.662
maker number
40-0110
HJ-3
catalog number
1978.0670.662

I Know That You Know; I Cried for You

side 1: Benny Goodman Trio. I Know That You Know; side 2: Benny Goodman Quintet. I Cried for You (Victor 26139).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
side 1: Benny Goodman Trio. I Know That You Know; side 2: Benny Goodman Quintet. I Cried for You (Victor 26139).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1938
recording artist
Benny Goodman Trio
Benny Goodman Quintet
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0698.1100
catalog number
1988.0698.1100
accession number
1988.0698
collector/donor number
G71
maker number
26139

I Can't Get Started; Frankie and Johnnie

Bunny Berigan and his Orchestra. side 1: I Can't Get Started; side 2: Frakie and Johnnie (Victor 20-1500), from the album, Bunny Berigan Memorial Album (Victor P134).78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1937 and released on Victor 36208.
Description
Bunny Berigan and his Orchestra. side 1: I Can't Get Started; side 2: Frakie and Johnnie (Victor 20-1500), from the album, Bunny Berigan Memorial Album (Victor P134).
78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1937 and released on Victor 36208. Side 2 was originally recorded in 1937 and released on Victor 25616. The album was released in 1944.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1937
release date
1944
recording artist
Bunny Berigan and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.672
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
20-1500
P-134
catalog number
1978.0670.672

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

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
1988.0698.1064
accession number
1988.0698
collector/donor number
G36
maker number
25445
catalog number
1988.0698.1064

I Never Knew; Sweet Sue - Just You

Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: I Never Knew; side 2: Sweet Sue - Just You (Victor 26089).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: I Never Knew; side 2: Sweet Sue - Just You (Victor 26089).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1938
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0698.1074
catalog number
1988.0698.1074
accession number
1988.0698
collector/donor number
G45
maker number
26089

Afraid To Dream; Roll 'Em

Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Afraid To Dream; side 2: Roll 'Em (Victor 25627).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Afraid To Dream; side 2: Roll 'Em (Victor 25627).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1937
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0698.1069
catalog number
1988.0698.1069
accession number
1988.0698
collector/donor number
G40A
maker number
25627

I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby; The Joint Is Jumpin'

"Fats" Waller and his Rhythm. side 1: I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby; side 2: The Joint Is Jumpin' (Victor 20-1582), from the album, "Fats" Waller Favorites (Victor P 151).78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1939 and released on Bluebird B-10573.
Description (Brief)
"Fats" Waller and his Rhythm. side 1: I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby; side 2: The Joint Is Jumpin' (Victor 20-1582), from the album, "Fats" Waller Favorites (Victor P 151).
78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1939 and released on Bluebird B-10573. Side 2 was originally recorded in 1937 and released on Victor 25689. The album was released in 1944.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1939
1937
release date
1944
recording artist
Fats Waller and his Rhythm
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0375.40
accession number
1988.0375
catalog number
1988.0375.40
maker number
20-1582
P 151

Ain't Misbehavin'; Hold Tight (Want Some Sea Food Mama)

side 1: "Fats" Waller. Ain't Misbehavin'; side 2: "Fats" Waller and his Rhythm. Hold Tight (Want Some Sea Food Mama) (Victor 20-1581), from the album, "Fats" Waller Favorites (Victor P 151).78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1929 and released on Victor 22092.
Description (Brief)
side 1: "Fats" Waller. Ain't Misbehavin'; side 2: "Fats" Waller and his Rhythm. Hold Tight (Want Some Sea Food Mama) (Victor 20-1581), from the album, "Fats" Waller Favorites (Victor P 151).
78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1929 and released on Victor 22092. Side 2 was originally recorded in 1939 and released on Bluebird B-10116. The album was released in 1944.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1929
1939
release date
1944
recording artist
Waller, Fats
Fats Waller and his Rhythm
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0375.39
accession number
1988.0375
catalog number
1988.0375.39
maker number
20-1581
P 151

Dusk; Warm Valley

Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. side 1: Dusk; side 2: Warm Valley (Victor 20-1534), from the album, A Duke Ellington Panorama (Victor P-138).78 rpm. Side 1 was origiinally recorded in 1940 and released on Victor 26677.
Description
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. side 1: Dusk; side 2: Warm Valley (Victor 20-1534), from the album, A Duke Ellington Panorama (Victor P-138).
78 rpm. Side 1 was origiinally recorded in 1940 and released on Victor 26677. Side 2 was originally recorded in 1940 and released on Victor 26796. The album was released in 1943.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1940
release date
1943
recording artist
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.669
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
20-1534
P-138
catalog number
1978.0670.669

Loch Lomond; Camel Hop

Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Loch Lomond; side 2: Camel Hop (Victor 25717).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Loch Lomond; side 2: Camel Hop (Victor 25717).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1937
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0698.1070
catalog number
1988.0698.1070
accession number
1988.0698
collector/donor number
G41
maker number
25717

O Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie (The Dying Cowboy); In Texas for the Round-Up in the Spring

Texas Jim Robertson. side 1: O Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie (The Dying Cowboy); side 2: In Texas for the Round-Up in the Spring (Victor 27551), from the album, 'Round the Campfire (Victor P-84).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
Texas Jim Robertson. side 1: O Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie (The Dying Cowboy); side 2: In Texas for the Round-Up in the Spring (Victor 27551), from the album, 'Round the Campfire (Victor P-84).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1941
recording artist
Robertson, Texas Jim
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1996.0320.05228
maker number
27551
P-84
accession number
1996.0320
catalog number
1996.0320.05228

Without a Song; Deep River

Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra. side 1: Without a Song; side 2: Deep River (Victor 36396).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra. side 1: Without a Song; side 2: Deep River (Victor 36396).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1941
recording artist
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1978.0670.723
maker number
36396
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.723

Dizzy Spells; Sweet Lorraine

side 1: Benny Goodman Quartet. Dizzy Spells; side 2: Benny Goodman Trio. Sweet Lorraine (Victor 25822).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
side 1: Benny Goodman Quartet. Dizzy Spells; side 2: Benny Goodman Trio. Sweet Lorraine (Victor 25822).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1938
recording artist
Benny Goodman Quartet
Benny Goodman Trio
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0698.1091
catalog number
1988.0698.1091
accession number
1988.0698
collector/donor number
G62
maker number
25822

Sweet Georgia Brown; Opus 1/2

Benny Goodman Quartet. side 1: Sweet Georgia Brown; side 2: Opus 1/2 (Victor 26091).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Benny Goodman Quartet. side 1: Sweet Georgia Brown; side 2: Opus 1/2 (Victor 26091).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1938
recording artist
Benny Goodman Quartet
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0698.1106
catalog number
1988.0698.1106
accession number
1988.0698
collector/donor number
G77
maker number
26091

Harvardiana / Down the Field /Boola Boola; Princeton Tiger Gridiron March / Cannon Song

All-American Glee Club. side 1: Harvardiana (track 1) Down the Field/Boola Boola (track 2); side 2: Princeton Tiger Gridiron March (track 1) Cannon Song (track 2) (Victor 26670), from the album, College Songs, Vol. 1 - Eastern (Victor P 32).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description
All-American Glee Club. side 1: Harvardiana (track 1) Down the Field/Boola Boola (track 2); side 2: Princeton Tiger Gridiron March (track 1) Cannon Song (track 2) (Victor 26670), from the album, College Songs, Vol. 1 - Eastern (Victor P 32).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1940
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0384.20
accession number
1988.0384
maker number
26670
catalog number
1988.0384.20
maker number
P 32

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 rpmCurrently 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
date made
1936
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
composer
Sampson, Edgar
Goodman, Benny
Webb, Chick
lyricist
Washington, Ned
Franklin, Dave
composer
Stept, Sam H.
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1996.0153.09251
accession number
1996.0153
catalog number
1996.0153.09251
maker number
25247

Free America / Unhappy Boston / The White Cockade; Yankee Doodle / The Boston Tea Tax

John and Lucy Allison with Sawyer's Minutemen.
Description
John and Lucy Allison with Sawyer's Minutemen. side 1: Free Americas [track 1] Unhappy Boston [track 2] The White Cockade [track 3]; side 2: Yankee Doodle [track 1] The Boston Tea Tax [track 2] (Victor 26458), 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
1979.1023.149
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
P-11
26458
catalog number
1979.1023.149

Afraid To Dream; Roll 'Em

Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Afraid To Dream; side 2: Roll 'Em (Victor 25627).78 rpm.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. side 1: Afraid To Dream; side 2: Roll 'Em (Victor 25627).
78 rpm.
Location
Currently not on view
recording date
1937
recording artist
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0698.1068
catalog number
1988.0698.1068
accession number
1988.0698
collector/donor number
G40
maker number
25627

St. Louis Blues; Memphis Blues

side 1: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street" with Lena Horne. St.
Description
side 1: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street" with Lena Horne. St. Louis Blues; side 2: The Dixieland Jazz Group of "NBC's Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street." Memphis Blues (Victor 27542), 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
1979.1023.154
accession number
1979.1023
maker number
27542
P 82
catalog number
1979.1023.154

"Fats" Waller Favorites

"Fats" Waller. "Fats" Waller Favorites (Victor P 151). 3-disc set comprised of Victor 20-1581 (cat. #1988.0375.39), Victor 20-1582 (cat. #1988.0375.40), and Victor 20-1583 (cat. #1988.0375.41). The album was released in 1944.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
"Fats" Waller. "Fats" Waller Favorites (Victor P 151). 3-disc set comprised of Victor 20-1581 (cat. #1988.0375.39), Victor 20-1582 (cat. #1988.0375.40), and Victor 20-1583 (cat. #1988.0375.41). The album was released in 1944.
Location
Currently not on view
release date
1944
recording artist
Waller, Fats
manufacturer
Victor
ID Number
1988.0375.38
accession number
1988.0375
maker number
20-1581 - 20-1583
catalog number
1988.0375.38

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