Swing Down, Chariot; Blind Barnabus

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Description:

Golden Gate Quartet. side 1: Swing Down; side 2: Blind Barnabus (Columbia 37834), from the album, Golden Gate Spirituals (Columbia C 45).
78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1946. Side 2 was recorded in 1941. This album was released in 1947.

The cover art for this album was made by Robert M. Jones (1913-1993) an American graphic designer and printmaker. Jones worked as art director for Columbia Records from 1945-1953, then for RCA Victor and affiliated labels.

Recording Date: 19461941Release Date: 1947

Recording Artist: Golden Gate QuartetManufacturer: Columbia

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Related Publication: Abrams, Steven. 78 rpm Discographical Project

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1996.0320.05113Maker Number: 37834C-145Accession Number: 1996.0320Catalog Number: 1996.0320.05113

Object Name: sound recording

Physical Description: shellac (overall material)paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-8f14-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1213381

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