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Victor promotional phonograph discs


Two early phonograph records, one with an etched image and inscription and the other plain.
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Title

Victor promotional phonograph discs

Subject

Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo)
SousaJohn Philip1854-1932.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music

Description

Picture of promotional Sousa phonograph discs given out at Pan-am Expostion bearing photo image of Sousa.
Two early phonograph records displayed side by side. The record on the left has an inscription and an image of a person etched onto its surface, while the record on the right is plain with a central hole. Printed text above provides commentary about Eldridge R. Johnson and early sound recordings.

Date

1901-00-00

Rights

Type

Image
Clippings, Portrait photographs, Promotional materials

Identifier

LIB-005_0110

Alternative Title

Victor Talking Machine Company

Is Part Of

Illuminations: Revisiting the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition of 1901

Citation

“Victor promotional phonograph discs,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed October 26, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/index.php/items/show/94873.