- Additional Authors
- Sterling, Philip, 1907-1989
- Found In
- Philip Sterling research materials on Bert Williams collection of sound recordings.
- Description
- 3 streaming audio files (approximately 66 minutes) : digital, mono.
- Summary
- Parts 1-2. Philip Sterling, the writer and public relations executive who worked for the Columbia Broadcasting System for many years, interviews Ed [Edward] Rosenbaum. Rosenbaum who handled publicity of the Ziegfeld Follies theatrical productions on Broadway (1907-1910/11), recalls Bert Williams, the first black-featured performer in all-white show, who also worked at the Follies since 1910, and Williams successful roles in the Follies theatrical productions on New York stage, as well as the road shows during 1910-1911. Rosenbaum also talks about his own experience working for the Follies, and shares his memories about various producers, directors and actors who performed at the Follies in the beginning of the 20th century.
- Part 3 contains interview with unidentified woman.
- Alternative Title
- Philip Sterling research materials on Bert Williams collection of sound recordings.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Interviews.
- Note
- Title provided by cataloger.
- Interviews by Philip Sterling, conducted 1959-1962 for his biographical book on the African American entertainer Bert Williams, that never was completed.
- Access (note)
- Access to original reels restricted: use streaming audio access copies available onsite at NYPL Research Libraries.
- Access to original items restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio at NYPL Research Libraries only.
- Additional Formats (note)
- Archival original (1 audio tape reel ; 7 in ; analog, mono) available in *LT-7-A 3968.
- Source (note)
- Linking Entry (note)
- Forms part of the Philip Sterling research materials on Bert Williams, *T-Mss 1991-026.
- Call Number
- *LT-7-A 3968
- OCLC
- 915369190
- Author
Rosenbaum, Edward, interviewee.
- Title
Philip Sterling interviews Ed [Edward] Rosenbaum.
- Production
1960.
- Playing Time
003129 001803 001239
- Type of Content
spoken word
- Type of Medium
audio
computer
- Type of Carrier
audiotape reel
online resource
- Digital File Characteristics
audio files WAV file
- Access
Access to original reels restricted: use streaming audio access copies available onsite at NYPL Research Libraries.
- Event
Recorded New York 1960 May 6
- Additional Formats
Archival original (1 audio tape reel ; 7 in ; analog, mono) available in *LT-7-A 3968.
- Access
Access to original items restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio at NYPL Research Libraries only.
- Linking Entry
Forms part of the Philip Sterling research materials on Bert Williams, *T-Mss 1991-026.
- Source
Gift; Dorothy Sterling; 1991.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
Sterling, Philip, 1907-1989, interviewer.
Sterling, Dorothy, 1913- donor.
- Added Title
Philip Sterling research materials on Bert Williams collection of sound recordings.
- Found In:
Philip Sterling research materials on Bert Williams collection of sound recordings.
- Research Call Number
*LT-7-A 3968