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Recorded by:
Aretha Franklin, American, 1942 - 2018  Search this
Subject of:
Rev. James Cleveland, American, 1931 - 1991  Search this
Medium:
vinyl , ink on cardboard , paper
Dimensions:
Diameter (2015.191.9a): 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
Diameter (2015.191.9b): 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
H x W (2015.191.9c): 12 3/8 × 12 1/4 in. (31.4 × 31.1 cm)
H x W (2015.191.9d): 12 × 12 1/8 in. (30.5 × 30.8 cm)
H x W (2015.191.9e): 12 × 12 1/8 in. (30.5 × 30.8 cm)
Type:
record covers
long-playing records
Place depicted:
75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1972
Description:
An Atlantic Records album SD 2-906. The album is named Amazing Grace and performed by Aretha Franklin. It contains two records.
2015.191.9a: A vinyl long-playing record with a red, white and green label at the center on each side. Side one has four songs: Mary, Don't You Weep, Precious Lord, Take My Hand/You've Got a Friend, Old Landmark, Give yourself to Jesus. Side four has three songs: Wholy Holy, You'll Never Walk Alone, and Never Grow Old.
2015.191.9b: A vinyl long-playing record with a red, white and green label at the center on each side. Side two has songs: How I Got Over, What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Amazing Grace. Side three has four songs: Precious Memories, Climbing Higher Mountains, Remarks by Reverend C. L. Franklin, God Will Take Care of You.
2015.191.9c: A cardboard album cover. The album cover features a photo of Aretha Franklin sitting barefoot on steps in a pink dress and head wrap. The interior of the cover has additional photos, comments about Aretha Franklin, a list of songs, and production information. The back of the album depicts Franklin in the same outfit dipping her toe into a small pond.
2015.191.9d: A paper album sleeve for (2015.11.9a). The paper sleeve looks like a black and white marble composition book. The front of the paper sleeve has text that reads: [Compositions from Atlantic Records] and the Atlantic Records logo. The back has text that reads: [Property of / Subject].
2015.191.9e: A paper album sleeve for (2015.11.9b). The paper sleeve looks like a black and white marble composition book. The front of the paper sleeve has text that reads: [Compositions from Atlantic Records] and the Atlantic Records logo. The back has text that reads: [Property of / Subject].
Topic:
African American  Search this
Gospel (Music)  Search this
Rhythm and blues (Music)  Search this
Singers (Musicians)  Search this
Soul (Music)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2015.191.9a-e
Restrictions & Rights:
© 1972 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Audio Recordings
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd538151248-1ed7-4344-ad1b-90efb8a1575a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.191.9a-e