That sneaky snakey rag: Historical Recording and Credits

That sneaky snakey rag: Catalogue date: 1912-04-15. Original format: Sound recording. Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations.

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Catalogue description

Male vocal duet, with orchestra

Victor 17113. Matrix/Take: B-11874/1.

Recording and performance details

Catalogue date: 1912-04-15
Original format: Sound recording
Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations
Language: English
Location as catalogued: Camden, New Jersey
Collection: National Jukebox
Repository: Recorded Sound Section, Library Of Congress
Record label: Victor
Catalogue number: 17113
Matrix number: B-11874 (Matrix ID)
Take number: 1
Disc size: 10-inch
Performance type: Vocal
Catalogue subjects: Humorous songs; Vocal; Ethnic characterizations; Victor
Named contributors: Collins, Arthur — Vocalist -- Baritone Vocal; Collins and Harlan — Vocal Group; Harlan, Byron G. — Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal; Smith, Chris — Composer; Bowman, Elmer — Lyricist

Sources and reuse

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