James Barton collection of non-commercial sound recordings, 1945-1962

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Creator

Barton, James, 1902-1962

Location

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound

Extent

• 270 sound recordings : analog.
• 2 sound discs : analog, acetate ; 16 in.
• 81 sound discs : analog, acetate ; 12 in.
• 95 sound discs : analog, acetate ; 10 in.
• 9 sound discs : analog, acetate ; 9 in.
• 24 sound discs : analog, acetate ; 8 in.
• 3 sound discs : analog, acetate ; 7 in.
• 38 sound tape reels : analog ; 7 in.
• 5 sound tape reels : analog ; 5 in.
• 9 sound cassettes : analog.

Access Restrictions

Access restricted; Advance notification required for use. For access to the collection, contact the director of the archive.

Scope/Contents Note

James Barton was a character actor and veteran of burlesque and Broadway. Collection includes sound recordings of many radio and television programs that Barton performed in, as well as private recordings of interviews, songs, and theatrical performances.

Controlled Access Term

• Sound recordings.

Additional Creator Names

• James Barton papers and sound recordings, 1920-1962.
• Backer, James. dnr