A tribute to Madame Florence Foster Jenkins
Program Title:
A tribute to Madame Florence Foster Jenkins
PRA Archive #:
AZ1114
pbcoreAssetType:
pbcoreAssetDate:
pbcoreAssetDate (PARTIAL):
1973-12-07
dateType:
created
pbcoreAssetDate (PARTIAL):
1973-12-09
dateType:
broadcast
Date Recorded on:
December 7, 1973
Date Broadcast on:
KPFA, December 9, 1973
Station:
Item duration:
1 reel (51 min.) : 7 1/2 ips. stereo.
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Description:
A tribute to the satirical singing and recording art of Madame Florence Foster Jenkins (1868 - 1944). Prepared and presented by Melvin Jahn. Included are rare recordings of her singing; an interview with her accompanist, Cosmé McMoon from an RCA record; and a review of her press. Her final words: "Some say I couldn't sing, but no one can say I didn't sing."
pbcoreInstantiation:
instantiationIdentifier:
29330_P01
PRA item ID:
AZ1114
instantiationDate (partial OK):
(198u-uu-uu)?
instantiationPhysical:
1/4 inch audio tape
instantiationDimensions:
10-1/2 inch
instantiationLocation:
University of Maryland, College Park, attn: Chuck Howell
instantiationDuration:
00:50:00
instantiationGenerations:
Master: audio
instantiationIdentifier:
29330_D01
PRA item ID:
PRA_NHPRC1_AZ1114_00_000_00
INSTANTIATION DATE (YYYY-MM-DD ONLY):
2015-05-29
instantiationLocation:
Y:\NHPRC1 American Women files\GBlood complete drive_5_20150630_Batch 4
instantiationDuration:
00:51:10
instantiationDigital:
instantiationFileSize:
1 727 179 000
instantiationGenerations:
Master: preservation
Contributor:
Role:
Producer
Distributor:
Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archives, 1973
Rights Summary:
RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
Grant Tracking Information:
Shipping Batch Number:
Batch 4
Assessment Completed Date:
2014-12-02
Box and labels scanned:
2014-12-02
Re-labeled box (1980s)--Mylar?:
Date tape pulled from vault (or box printed):
2015-02-04
Pre-digitization cataloging done (Date):
2015-02-04
Pre-digitization cataloging done (INITIALS):
JMB
Possible restriction issues:
No
Sensitive language:
No
Date first level cataloging completed:
Monday, February 2, 2015
Portable HD ID:
Touro4_NHPRC1_Batch 4
HD Receipt Date:
2015-06-30
Location on PRA drive:
Y:\NHPRC1 American Women files\GBlood complete drive_5_20150630_Batch 4
Audio File QC (Pass One) completed Date:
2015-07-15
Audio File QC (Pass One) completed Initials:
BD
Audio file QC (Pass One) notes:
the audio is from various vinyl recordings.
Post dig--dup, numbering issue, etc.:
Post dig--Complete songs in intro/outro:
Post dig--Mostly pre-recorded music:
Post dig--Contains reading of published materials:
Post dig--Other rights issues:
Post dig--Major audio issues:
Post dig--Editing required for bcast:
Post dig--Minor audio issues (see notes):
CD plays:
Second Level Cataloging completed Date:
2015-10-14
Second Level Cataloging completed Initials:
JG
Second Level Cataloging Notes and Issues:
No outro.
Reels Reboxed (see tape assessment):
Reels Rewound:
Production CD (copy) created:
Reel removed for contamination:
No
Plastic insert put in box:
Reel sent to Univ. Maryland:
View Folio here (at Archive.org):
This recording is currently on a 1/4” reel tape and has not been digitally preserved. If you would like to contribute to the cost of transferring this recording, and receive your own personal copy on CD, please complete this form and we will return your request with pricing information. You will hear from an archive staff member once your request has been researched. We can also be reached by phone at 800-735-0230.