Frances Elliott Clark
Frances Elliott Clark (1860–1958) was an early music-appreciation advocate. As a teacher in twentieth century Ottumwa, Iowa, Clark spent ten minutes in each of her chorus rehearsals telling students about composers or helping them recognize the stylistic features of a work that made it possible to place it in its correct historical context. Shortly thereafter, the phonograph added new opportunities for students to listen to music. Clark, who by 1903 had moved to Milwaukee, told of her introduction to Edison's invention and of its potential. She realized the difference it could make to her students if they could hear professional recordings. Her principal agreed, and approved the purchase of a machine for the schools. |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1860 (Scott Township), Died 1958
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1935
Roles Represented in DAHR: session supervisor
Notes: Established and managed Victor's Educational Department.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 151-175 of 236 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-78478 | 10-in. | 11/24/1933 | Children's songs | Alexander Schmidt | Violin solo, with piano | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-78985 | 10-in. | 2/14/1934 | Children's songs | Myrtle C. Eaver ; Alexander Schmidt | Violin and piano duet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-78986 | 10-in. | 2/14/1934 | Souvenir de Moscow | Myrtle C. Eaver ; Alexander Schmidt | Violin and piano duet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-78987 | 10-in. | 2/14/1934 | Aubade provençale | Myrtle C. Eaver ; Alexander Schmidt | Violin and piano duet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-82158 | 10-in. | 3/30/1934 | Skips and gallops | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-82159 | 10-in. | 3/30/1934 | Runs | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-82160 | 10-in. | 3/30/1934 | Minuet—Sonata | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | CS-83115 | 12-in. | 5/3/1934 | Suite d'airs de la Vieille France | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Ben Stad | Instrumental quintet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | CS-83116 | 12-in. | 5/3/1934 | Adagio | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Ben Stad | Instrumental quintet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83117 | 10-in. | 5/3/1934 | Air tendre et courante | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Ben Stad | Instrumental quintet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83118 | 10-in. | 5/3/1934 | Quartette for viols—Fugue in G minor | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Ben Stad | Instrumental quintet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83119 | 10-in. | 5/3/1934 | Suite francaise sur des chansons anciennes | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Ben Stad | Instrumental quintet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83120 | 10-in. | 5/3/1934 | Suite francaise sur des chansons anciennes | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Ben Stad | Instrumental quintet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83121 | 10-in. | 5/3/1934 | Sonata no. 4, in G minor | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Josef Smit ; Ben Stad ; Flora Stad | Viole de gamba and harpsichord duet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83122 | 10-in. | 5/3/1934 | Sonata no. 4, in G minor | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Josef Smit ; Ben Stad ; Flora Stad | Viole de gamba and harpsichord duet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | CS-83123 | 12-in. | 5/3/1934 | Suite francaise sur des chansons anciennes | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Ben Stad | Instrumental quintet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | CS-83124 | 12-in. | 5/3/1934 | Suite francaise sur des chansons anciennes | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Ben Stad | Instrumental quintet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83144 | 10-in. | 5/14/1934 | Festival march | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83145 | 10-in. | 5/14/1934 | Love for three oranges : March | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83146 | 10-in. | 5/14/1934 | Scherzo | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83147 | 10-in. | 5/14/1934 | Snowdrops | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83148 | 10-in. | 5/14/1934 | Passepied | Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83155 | 10-in. | 5/24/1934 | Suite | American Society of Ancient Instruments ; Ben Stad | Instrumental quintet | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83156 | 10-in. | 5/24/1934 | The cat's fugue | Flora Stad | Harpsichord solo | session supervisor | |
| Victor | BS-83160 | 10-in. | 6/1/1934 | Capriccio | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | session supervisor |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Clark, Frances Elliott," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109226.
Clark, Frances Elliott. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109226.
"Clark, Frances Elliott." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Clark, Frances Elliott - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no92000483
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