[W. H. Auden sound recording], 1940 May 4 Digital
Scope and Contents
Primary author of work: Auden, W. H. (Wystan Hugh), 1907-1973.
Detailed contents, Side A: [test cut] -- ["What's in your mind, my dove, my coney"] -- May -- Casino -- Autumn Song ("Now the leaves are falling fast")
Detailed contents, Side B: [blank]
Sleeve annotations: 1270 Master | W.H. Auden | XIII - Poems 1930 | [poems from] On this Island | XVI | XXV (Casino) Cutting out this poem. | VIII | May 4-40 | HOLD + Rerecord | 1270 Master | would leave | IIII [hatchmarks] | 2 min 40 secs. | as length of disc. | "-- the endearment and the look" 1 min 20 sec. | then cut through | "and what was God like in this generation | was never to be born"
Facsimile information: See sleeve facsimile no. 4 in same box.
Dates
- Creation: 1940 May 4
Language of Materials
English unless otherwise indicated; other languages include Afrikaans, Catalan, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, French, Gaelic, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Japanese, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish, and Yiddish.
Conditions Governing Access
Due to the fragility of the media, access to the original discs and sleeves requires the permission of the curator.
Extent
1 sound disc (lacquer on metal substrate) ; 13.25"1 folder
General
Matrix no: HFS 1270
Creator
- From the Collection: Packard, Frederick C. (Frederick Clifton) (Person)
- From the Collection: Woodberry Poetry Room (Harvard College Library) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Harvard Vocarium (Organization)
Repository Details
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