Discography of American Historical Recordings (DAHR)
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DAHR (adp.library.ucsb.edu) is the authoritative database of recordings made during the 78rpm era, documenting over 450K masters with free access to over 80K streaming recordings from public and private collections.
Singer Minnie Wallace recorded 12 songs for ARC with her Nighthawks in Jackson MS in October 1935. Session data now online.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Singer Minnie Wallace recorded 12 songs for ARC with her Nighthawks in Jackson MS in October 1935. Session data now online.
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Instructional materials were a common use of sound 78rpm recordings. Many companies recorded Morse code instruction. Italian Columbia recorded "Alfabeto Morse" a year prior to Italy entering WWII. Data now online.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Instructional materials were a common use of sound 78rpm recordings. Many companies recorded Morse code instruction. Italian Columbia recorded "Alfabeto Morse" a year prior to Italy entering WWII. Data now online.
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Jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan made over 20 recordings for ARC and Brunswick as a bandleader in 1936 and 1937 leading the Bunny Berigan Orchestra and Bunny Berigan and his Boys. Session data now online.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan made over 20 recordings for ARC and Brunswick as a bandleader in 1936 and 1937 leading the Bunny Berigan Orchestra and Bunny Berigan and his Boys. Session data now online.
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Victor recorded Charles E. King's "Imi au ia oe," conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret and performed by Victor Salon Orchestra, on May 15, 1925. It is now in the Public Domain. Session data and audio at the link below.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Victor recorded Charles E. King's "Imi au ia oe," conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret and performed by Victor Salon Orchestra, on May 15, 1925. It is now in the Public Domain. Session data and audio at the link below.
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The Farmer Sisters (The Tennessee Harmony Girls) recorded 17 tracks for ARC in Jackson MS in Oct 1935. Only 2 discs were issued on Vocalion. Session data now online.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:38 PM
The Farmer Sisters (The Tennessee Harmony Girls) recorded 17 tracks for ARC in Jackson MS in Oct 1935. Only 2 discs were issued on Vocalion. Session data now online.
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Rev. F. B. Meyer of Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road in London made three recording of sermons for British Columbia in 1904. Data at the link below.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Rev. F. B. Meyer of Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road in London made three recording of sermons for British Columbia in 1904. Data at the link below.
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Blues vocal group the Blue Chips led by Norridge Mayhams recorded 22 selections for ARC in 1935 in NYC. Session data now online.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Blues vocal group the Blue Chips led by Norridge Mayhams recorded 22 selections for ARC in 1935 in NYC. Session data now online.
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Belle Baker, who performed in Yiddish theater, vaudeville, and the Ziegfeld Follies, recorded “My Yiddishe momme” for Victor on October 13, 1925. It is now in the Public Domain. Session data and audio at the link below.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Belle Baker, who performed in Yiddish theater, vaudeville, and the Ziegfeld Follies, recorded “My Yiddishe momme” for Victor on October 13, 1925. It is now in the Public Domain. Session data and audio at the link below.
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Blind Mack recorded 10 sides for Brunswick in Jackson, Mississippi in October 1935. The JAX matrix series was reserved for Jackson. Only two songs were issued on Vocalion 03167. Session data now online.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Blind Mack recorded 10 sides for Brunswick in Jackson, Mississippi in October 1935. The JAX matrix series was reserved for Jackson. Only two songs were issued on Vocalion 03167. Session data now online.
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English music hall singer and comedian Vesta Victoria is known for her 1907 U.S. Victor recordings, but she recorded for six selections for Columbia ion London in 1903. Data now online.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:57 PM
English music hall singer and comedian Vesta Victoria is known for her 1907 U.S. Victor recordings, but she recorded for six selections for Columbia ion London in 1903. Data now online.
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Blues singer and guitarist Bob Campbell recorded 10 masters for ARC in 1934. Four of his seven solo recordings were issued, as were his three recordings accompanying Bessie Jackson. Session data now online.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Blues singer and guitarist Bob Campbell recorded 10 masters for ARC in 1934. Four of his seven solo recordings were issued, as were his three recordings accompanying Bessie Jackson. Session data now online.
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Columbia recorded Alexandre Luigini's Ballet égyptien, conducted by Robert Hood Bowers and performed by Columbia Concert Orchestra, on November 30, 1925. It is now in the Public Domain. Session data and audio at the link below.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Columbia recorded Alexandre Luigini's Ballet égyptien, conducted by Robert Hood Bowers and performed by Columbia Concert Orchestra, on November 30, 1925. It is now in the Public Domain. Session data and audio at the link below.
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Mississippi fiddle and guitar duo the Nations Brothers (Shelton on fiddle, and Marshall on guitar) recorded 10 songs for ARC in Jackson, MS in October 1935. Session data now online.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Mississippi fiddle and guitar duo the Nations Brothers (Shelton on fiddle, and Marshall on guitar) recorded 10 songs for ARC in Jackson, MS in October 1935. Session data now online.
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Bass Sydney Clifford recorded 6 selections for Columbia in London in 1904. Data now online.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Bass Sydney Clifford recorded 6 selections for Columbia in London in 1904. Data now online.
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Lucille Bogan, one of the most important female blues singers of the 1930s, recorded over 60 cuts for ARC between 1933 and 1935. Many were released under the name Bessie Jackson. Many songs were also sexual in nature. Session data now online.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Lucille Bogan, one of the most important female blues singers of the 1930s, recorded over 60 cuts for ARC between 1933 and 1935. Many were released under the name Bessie Jackson. Many songs were also sexual in nature. Session data now online.
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American evangelist Homer Alvan Rodeheaver was a pioneer in the recording of sacred music. He recorded "Tell Mother I'll be there" by Charles M. Fillmore for Brunswick/Vocalion on June 16, 1925. It is now in the Public Domain. Data and audio at the link below.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
American evangelist Homer Alvan Rodeheaver was a pioneer in the recording of sacred music. He recorded "Tell Mother I'll be there" by Charles M. Fillmore for Brunswick/Vocalion on June 16, 1925. It is now in the Public Domain. Data and audio at the link below.
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American rhythm & blues singer Dolores Hawkins made 9 recordings for Columbia Records in New York in 1951 and 1952. Session data now online.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:34 PM
American rhythm & blues singer Dolores Hawkins made 9 recordings for Columbia Records in New York in 1951 and 1952. Session data now online.
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Sacred vocal group the Coats Sacred Quartette led by James B. Coats recorded 8 songs for ARC in Jackson, MS in 1935. Session data now online.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Sacred vocal group the Coats Sacred Quartette led by James B. Coats recorded 8 songs for ARC in Jackson, MS in 1935. Session data now online.
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Bass Robert Radford recorded 6 selections for British Columbia in 1903 or 1904. He later went on to record the Mikado with the Gramophone Co. in 1917. Data now online.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Bass Robert Radford recorded 6 selections for British Columbia in 1903 or 1904. He later went on to record the Mikado with the Gramophone Co. in 1917. Data now online.
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Bluesman Walter Roland made over 100 recordings for ARC between 1933 and 1935. Roland sang, played guitar and piano, and accompanied sessions by Sonny Scott and Bessie Jackson. Session data now online.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Bluesman Walter Roland made over 100 recordings for ARC between 1933 and 1935. Roland sang, played guitar and piano, and accompanied sessions by Sonny Scott and Bessie Jackson. Session data now online.
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Columbia recorded singer and songwriter Vernon Dalhart’s "The sinking of the Titanic" on June 4, 1925. It is now in the Public Domain. Session data and audio at the link below.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Columbia recorded singer and songwriter Vernon Dalhart’s "The sinking of the Titanic" on June 4, 1925. It is now in the Public Domain. Session data and audio at the link below.
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