Phonograph record
Creator(s)
- Bluebird (Publisher)
- Carson J. Robison (Performer)
- Carson J. Robison (Author)
Archival History
The phonograph record was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2013 by Laurie Zell.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Laurie Zell
Funding Note: The cataloging of this artifact has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Scope and Content
Sound recording of a humoruos song, Mussolini's Letter to Hitler and Hitler's reply, written and performed by Carson Robison with his orchestra in January 1942. It opens with the line: "Dear Adolf, I wrote you a letter." Robison (1890-1957) was a popular American country singer and songwriter, who made frequent radio appearances and toured throughout the country.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
1 sound disc : analog, 78 rpm, mono. ; 10 in. B-11459 Bluebird Dance orchestra music, with vocals. a. Record ; b. Record sleeve
People
- Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945--Songs and music.
- Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945--Songs and music.
Subjects
- Humorous songs.
- World War, 1939-1945--Songs and music.
- Popular music--United States.
Genre
- Books and Published Materials
- Object