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The Church in the Wildwood; Room in Heaven For Me: Museum Object and Cultural History

The Church in the Wildwood; Room in Heaven For Me: recording date: 1932. recording date: 1930. recording artist: Carter Family.

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The object in the museum catalogue

The Carter Family. side 1: The Church in the Wildwood; side 2: Room in Heaven For Me (Bluebird B-5993). 78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1932 and initially released on Victor 23776. Side 2 was recorded in 1930 and initially released on Victor 23618.

Materials, dates and provenance

  • recording date: 1932
  • recording date: 1930
  • recording artist: Carter Family
  • manufacturer: Bluebird
  • Object Name: sound recording
  • Physical Description: shellac (overall material)
  • Measurements: overall: 10 in; x 25.4 cm
  • place made: United States: New Jersey, Camden
  • ID Number: 1996.0320.13247
  • collector/donor number: 1941
  • maker number: B-5993
  • accession number: 1996.0320
  • catalog number: 1996.0320.13247
  • Data Source: National Museum of American History

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