Name/Title
Edison Cylinder Phonograph Recording of W. F. Chipman performing 'Widow McKee', early 1900sEntry/Object ID
1986.69.37Description
Acc. No. 86.69.37
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: C. early 1900's
Object: Record, cylinder phonograph
Description: Brown cylinder record entitled "Widow McKee" (written title in pencil on label of container). Record housed in cardboard container with paper label with bold printed caption "Edison Gold Moulded Records" & portrait of the inventor (Edison).
Size: H-4 1/2 x C-2 1/2 inches .
History of Object:
Blank that was used to record a recitation performed by W. F. Chipman (son of Wm. W. Chipman, co-founder City of Alameda) entitled "Widow McKee."
Acquired from: Mr. & Mrs. Roscoe Hamilton
Date: 12-16-86
