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Moses and Frances Asch Collection

Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Names:
Courlander, Harold, 1908-1996  Search this
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Jenkins, Ella  Search this
Leadbelly, 1885-1949  Search this
Ramsey, Frederic, 1915-1995  Search this
Seeger, Pete, 1919-2014  Search this
Extent:
841 Cubic feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Business records
Correspondence
Phonograph records
Photographic prints
Audiotapes
Date:
1926-1986
bulk 1948-1986
Summary:
This collection, which dates from 1926-1986, documents the output of Moses Asch through the various record labels he founded and co-founded, and includes some of his personal papers. The Asch collection includes published recordings, master tapes, outtakes, business records, correspondence, photographs, and film.
Scope and Contents:
The Moses and Frances Asch Collection measures 841 cubic feet and dates from 1926-1987, with some contemporary, relevant correspondence, clippings, and ephemera added after 1987.

Most of the collection consists of audio recordings (commercial 78 rpm and long-playing records, open reel tapes, acetate discs, and test pressings), correspondence with recording artists and producers, artwork, photographs, ephemera, clippings, record production materials, writings, and business papers relating to Folkways Records. Materials relating to Folkways Records can be found primarily in the Correspondence, Folkways Production, Business Records, Photographs, Artwork, Sound Recordings, and Film series.

The collection also contains some biographical materials and personal correspondence, including materials related to Asch's first business, Radio Laboratories, located in the Biographical Materials series. Correspondence, ephemera, photographs, record production materials, business papers, and recordings relating to Asch's record labels before Folkways Records (Asch Recordings, Disc Company of America, Cub Records) are located in the Early Label Materials series as well as the Audio Recordings and Photographs series.
Arrangement note:
The collection is arranged in 10 series:

Series 1: Correspondence, 1942-1987

Series 2: Folkways Production, 1946-1987

Series 3: Business Records, 1940-1987

Series 4: Woody Guthrie papers, 1927-1985

Series 5: Early Label Materials, 1940-1949

Series 6: Biographical Materials, 1926-1987

Series 7: Photographs

Series 8: Artwork

Series 9: Audio Recordings

Series 10: Film

At this time, the collection is partially processed. Please contact rinzlerarchives@si.edu for more information.
Biographical/Historical note:
The son of Yiddish writer Sholem Asch, Moses Asch was born in Poland in 1905. His childhood was spent in Poland, France, Germany, and New York. While young, Asch developed an interest in radio electronics, which ultimately lead him to his life's work, recording the music and sounds of the world. He established several record labels in succession, sometimes partnering with other record companies. Two of his fist record companies, Asch Recordings and DISC Co. of America, went bankrupt. They were followed by his best-known label, Folkways Records, which was founded in 1948 with Marian Distler (1919-1964). He was still working on Folkways recordings when he died in 1986.

Folkways Records sought to document the entire world of sound. The 2,168 titles Asch released on Folkways include traditional and contemporary music from around the world, spoken word in many languages, and documentary recordings of individuals, communities, and current events. Asch's business practices revolved around the commitment to keep every recording issued by Folkways in print, despite low sales. Asch stayed afloat by cutting costs where he could (such as color printing) and offering a high-quality product, meticulously recorded and accompanied by extensive liner notes. In doing this, he could charge a slightly higher price than other commercial outfits. Despite a tenuous relationship with financial solvency, Folkways grew to be not only one of the most important independent record companies in the United States in the 20th century, but also one of the largest and most influential record companies in the world.

Moses Asch's record labels featured famous and lesser known American writers, poets, documentarians, ethnographers, and grass roots musicians on commercial recordings. American folk icon Woody Guthrie recorded on the Asch, Disc, and Folkways labels, and the Asch Collection includes some of his correspondence, lyrics, drawings, and writings. The collection also includes correspondence with other notable musicians and artists such as John Cage, Langston Hughes, Margaret Walker, Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter, Pete Seeger, Peggy Seeger, Ewan MacColl, Alan Lomax, Henry Cowell, and Kenneth Patchen. Also in the collection are ethnographic field notes and photographs by as well as correspondence with Béla Barók, Sidney Robertson Cowell, Harold Courlander, Helen Creighton, Laura Boulton, and Samuel Charters. Asch hired various prominent artists and graphic designers including David Stone Martin, Ben Shahn, John Carlis, and Ronald Clyne to create album cover art for his recordings. Much of the original art and designs for these covers can be found in the Asch Collection.

Asch's output of recordings on various labels, including published recordings, open reel master tapes, outtakes, and acetate disks, in addition to his business papers, correspondence, photographs, and other files were acquired by the Smithsonian Institution in 1987. The collection came to the Smithsonian with the understanding that all 2168 titles under the Folkways label would be kept available in perpetuity.
Shared Stewardship of Collections:
The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage acknowledges and respects the right of artists, performers, Folklife Festival participants, community-based scholars, and knowledge-keepers to collaboratively steward representations of themselves and their intangible cultural heritage in media produced, curated, and distributed by the Center. Making this collection accessible to the public is an ongoing process grounded in the Center's commitment to connecting living people and cultures to the materials this collection represents. To view the Center's full shared stewardship policy, which defines our protocols for addressing collections-related inquiries and concerns, please visit https://doi.org/10.25573/data.21771155.
Provenance:
Ralph Rinzler arranged the Smithsonian's acquisition of the Moses and Frances Asch Collection in 1987, beginning with Asch before his death in 1986 and continuing with extensive discussions between Rinzler and the Asch family. Since its acquisition, archivist Jeff Place and others have added contemporary, relevant correspondence with Folkways artists and related individuals.
Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Folk music  Search this
Folk dance music  Search this
Electronic music  Search this
Oral interpretation of poetry  Search this
Oral interpretation of fiction  Search this
Music -- 20th century  Search this
Music -- 19th century  Search this
Music -- 18th century  Search this
Jazz  Search this
Folk music -- United States  Search this
World music  Search this
Sounds  Search this
Vocal music  Search this
Popular music -- 20th century -- United States  Search this
Genre/Form:
Business records
Correspondence
Phonograph records
Photographic prints
Audiotapes
Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH
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Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk533b8a927-559a-44ac-98d2-f32d871058b4
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-cfch-asch
Online Media:

Louis Armstrong with King Oliver

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
Louisiana
United States
New Orleans (La.)
Date:
1954
Contents:
Chimes blues --Froggie Moore --Just gone --Canal Street blues --Dipper mouth blues --Weather bird rag --Mandy Lee blues --Snake rag.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-0277

London.3504
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
London 1954
General:
King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band: Joe "King" Oliver, Louis Armstrong, cornets; Honore Dutray, trombone; Johnny Dodds, clarinet; Lil Hardin, piano; Bill Johnson, banjo; Warren "Baby" Dodds, drums. Production notes: Recorded March 31 and April 7, 1923, Richmond, Ind.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
New Orleans jazz  Search this
Trumpet  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-0277
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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5693e1455-6577-4cb2-8f36-c0d2416874fc
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref16169

Armstrong Forever, Vol. 1

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
Louisiana
United States
New Orleans (La.)
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-0800

Columbia.52027
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Jazz  Search this
Trumpet  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-0800
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GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk522a15a4e-b81a-47a3-9a1a-9d472044c562
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref16526

I Like Jazz!

Performer:
Brubeck, Dave  Search this
Rose, Wally  Search this
Smith, Bessie, 1894-1937  Search this
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Condon, Eddie, 1905-1973  Search this
Beiderbecke, Bix, 1903-1931  Search this
Napoleon, Phil  Search this
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Wilson, Teddy, 1912-1986  Search this
Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986  Search this
Rugolo, Pete, 1915-  Search this
Murphy, Turk  Search this
Artist:
Avakian, George  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Track Information:
101 Ragtime: Maple Leaf Rag / Wally Rose.

102 Put it Right There / Bessie Smith.

103 Jazz Lips / Louis Armstrong.

104 Home Cooking / Eddie Condon.

105 Sentimental Baby / Bix Beiderbecke.

106 Sensation Rag / Phil Napoleon.

106 Merry Go Round / Duke Ellington.

201 I'll Never Be the Same / Teddy Wilson.

202 Jam Session / Benny Goodman.

203 4:20 AM / Pete Rugolo.

204 Got Dem Blues / Turk Murphy.

205 Makin' Time / Dave Brubeck.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-2387

Columbia.1
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Jazz  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-2387
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GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk583e60bea-1b66-4fea-b41c-705b50af7d52
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref17270

Louis Armstrong Forever!, Vol. 2

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
Louisiana
United States
New Orleans (La.)
Contents:
Cornet chop suey.--Star dust.--I surrender dear.--Struttin' with some barbecue.--Confessin'.--Chinatwon, my Chinatown.--Mahogany Hall stomp.--Georgia on my mind.--You rascal you.--All of me.--Black and blue.--I got rhythm.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-2920

Columbia.52377
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia
General:
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, with instrumental ensemble.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Jazz  Search this
Trumpet  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-2920
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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5da1ffb26-f6b6-4f50-bc1f-eba5aabca526
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref17511

Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five: Chicago Days, Vol. 1

Performer:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Date:
1964
Contents:
Irish black bottom --Jazz lips --You made me love you --Big fat ma and skinny pa --I'm gonna gitcha --Sweet little papa -- Lonesome blues --Big butter and egg man from the west -- Come back sweet papa --Sunset cafe stomp --Georgia grind --The king of the Zulu's.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-3385

Jazz Panorama.1201
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Jazz Panorama 1964
General:
Performed by Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Jazz  Search this
Trumpet  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-3385
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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk52e13cebc-7864-49e8-971b-4a5dfa3a7456
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ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref17721

Louis Armstrong story, vol.1: Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Date:
195x
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-3397

Columbia.54383
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia 195x
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Jazz  Search this
Trumpet  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-3397
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ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref17725

Golden Era, The: The Bessie Smith Story, Vol. 1

Creator:
Smith, Bessie, 1894-1937  Search this
Avakian, George (liner notes)  Search this
Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
Tennessee
United States
Chattanooga (Tenn.)
Date:
1956
Contents:
St. Louis blues --I ain't gonna play no second fiddle --You've been a good ole wagon --Sobbin' hearted blues --Reckless blues --J.C. Holmes blues --Careless love blues --Cold in hand blues --Nashville woman's blues --Jailhouse blues -- Ticket agent ease your window down --Down hearted blues.
Track Information:
101 St. Louis Blues / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.

102 I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.

103 You've Been a Good Old Wagon / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.

104 Sobbin' Hearted Blues / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.

105 Reckless Blues / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.

201 Careless Love Blues / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.

202 Cold in Hand Blues / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.

203 Nashville Woman's Blues / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.

204 Jailhouse Blues / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.

205 Ticket Agent Ease Your Window Down / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.

206 Down Hearted Blues / Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-3398

Columbia.503
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia 1956
General:
Program notes by George Avakian on container. Performer(s): Blues songs; Bessie Smith, vocals ; with Louis Armstrong, cornet ; Fred Longshaw, harmonium or piano (tracks 1-10) ; Irving Johns, piano (tracks 10-11) ; Clarence Williams, piano (track 12) ; Robert Robbins, violin (track 11) ; Charlie Green, trombone (tracks 2, 6-7, and 9). Production notes: Recorded Feb. 17, 1923 to May 27, 1925.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Jazz  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-3398
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ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref17726

Fire Works with Louis Armstrong

Performer:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-3403

Jazz Panorama.1204
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Jazz Panorama
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Jazz  Search this
Trumpet  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-3403
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ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref17730

Hot Jazz Classics: Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
4 Phonograph records (analog, 78 rpm, 10 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Date:
194x
Contents:
Gut bucket blues ; Yes! I'm in the barrel ; Muskat ramble ; Skid-dat-de dat ; Cornet chop suey ; My heart ; You're next ; Oriental strut
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-0041

Columbia.C-57
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia 194x
Participant or Performer Note:
Louis Armstrtong, cornet, talking and vocal choruses, and his Hot Five.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-0041
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ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref21501

Hot Jazz: Louis Armstrong

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
4 Phonograph records (analog, 45 rpm, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-0062

Victor.HJ-1
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Victor
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-0062
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EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref21520

Hurdy Gurdy Man/The Skeleton in the Closet

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 45 rpm, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-0845

Decca.949
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Decca
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-0845
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / 78 RPM
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk53b7db187-ced1-47f7-a07a-5dd6ef071ca9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref22110

Hot Jazz Classics: Louis and Earl

Artist:
Hines, Earl, 1903-1983  Search this
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
4 Phonograph records (analog, 78 rpm, 10 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Date:
194x
Contents:
Weather bird -- A Monday date -- Chicago breakdown -- Don't jive me -- West end blues -- Muggles -- Tight like this -- Heah me takin' to ya?
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-1151

Columbia.C-73
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia 194x
Participant or Performer Note:
Louis Armstrong, trumpet solo; with Hot Five, Hot Seven, and his orchestra; Earl Hines, piano.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded from May 1927 to Dec. 1928.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-1151
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk50df5fa5a-7409-46b2-b716-56c9a8fae01b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref22377

Hotter Than That/Savoy Blues

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Hot Five  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 45 rpm, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Contents:
Hotter Than That/Savoy Blues
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-1725

Okeh.8535
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Okeh
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-1725
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk58bf4e125-c73b-456c-a58e-2406d6b61bfd
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref22853

Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
4 Phonograph records (analog, 78 rpm, 10 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-1757

Columbia.C-57
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-1757
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / 78 RPM
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk585f23234-2e71-46dc-9ebd-978463a48b17
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref22874

Save It Pretty Mama/No One Else But You

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Savoy Ballroom Orchestra  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 78 rpm, 10 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Contents:
Save It Pretty Mama/No One Else But You
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-2060

Columbia.35662
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-2060
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk55aea7272-dcb5-4676-b122-4477daefb484
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref23102

Hot Jazz Classics: King Louis

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
4 Phonograph records (analog, 78 rpm, 10 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-2103

Columbia.C-28
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-2103
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / 78 RPM
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk511a6e80e-9df8-4efd-92b2-10de64be1c7b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref23143

Ory's Creole Trombone/The Last Time

Artist:
Hot Seven  Search this
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 78 rpm, 10 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-2166

Columbia.35838
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-2166
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
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Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5c42eba50-9c3d-4f07-adba-a2200c3802bf
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref23177

Keyhole Blues/Good Time Flat Blues

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Jones, Maggie, ca. 1900-  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 78 rpm, 10 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Contents:
Keyhole Blues--Good Time Flat Blues
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-3530

British Rhythm Society.BRS 6
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
British Rhythm
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-3530
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / 78 RPM
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5f87fcdab-fda7-4273-b4b0-66bf43c3e467
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref23350

Paris 1934

Artist:
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 45 rpm, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Date:
1947
Contents:
Disc 1]. Tiger rag / Original Dixieland Jazz Band ; St. Louis blues / W.C. Handy -- [Disc 2]. Song of the vipers / Louis Armstrong ; Will you, won't you be my babe [sic] / Quicksell Nesbitt -- [Disc 3]. On the sunny side of the street : part 1 / Fields, McHugh ; On the sunny side of the street : part 2 / Fields, McHugh.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-2928

Vox.300
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Vox 1947
General:
Louis Armstrong and his orchestra, performers. [Louis Armstrong, trumpet/vocal; Jack Hamilton, Leslie Thompson, trumpet; Lionel Guimaraes, trombone; Pete Duconge, clarinet/alto sax; Henry Tyree, alto sax; Alfred Pratts, tenor sax; Herman Chittison, piano; Maceo Jefferson, guitar; German Arago, string bass; Oliver Tines, drums]--Cf. Jazz records, 1897-1942 / Rust, c1978.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-2928
See more items in:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / 78 RPM
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk57fa6e766-fb8b-4833-8e31-ae778f7cf817
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref23791

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