Pioneers of Early Recording Technology The story of recorded music is one of constant innovation, and at its heart lies a name that might not be familiar to many today: Pathé Records. In an era when the idea of capturing sound was still a wonder, this French company didn’t just…
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Classic Musicians
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Len Spencer
Introduction Len Spencer was one of the earliest stars of the American recording industry, and his voice became a familiar sound in homes across the country during the late 1800s and early 1900s. With a career that blended comedy, music, and vaudeville, Spencer had a talent for making people laugh…
Friday Night Movies
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)
The 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a cornerstone of early horror cinema, renowned for its haunting portrayal of duality and human nature. Directed by John S. Robertson and starring the legendary John Barrymore, the film remains one of the most enduring adaptations of Robert Louis Stevenson’s…
The Evolution of Photography
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The Cyanotype
Introduction: The Cyanotype The cyanotype is one of the earliest and most recognizable alternative photographic processes, developed in 1842 by the British scientist and astronomer Sir John Herschel. Herschel was a towering figure in the scientific community of his time, and his contributions to the early development of photography were…
Vintage Record Labels
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Emerson Records
The Rise and Fall of Emerson Records (1915-1928) Introduction The year 1915 marked a pivotal moment in the history of recorded sound. As the music industry was still finding its footing, a new player entered the scene: Emerson Records. Founded by Victor H. Emerson, a veteran of the recording industry…