Estate Dispersal Blues

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Lucius1958
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Estate Dispersal Blues

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Last afternoon, I went over to my parents' house to consult with my brother about parting out their estate (my stepfather passed away in late August, at the age of 94): I was charged with disposing of the family 78s.

I came home with at least a dozen or two albums: they are mostly classical/semi-classical, with a few exceptions ("Oklahoma!" from 1943; "Conversation Piece", with Noel Coward and Yvonne Printemps; "The Naughty '90s", by Beatrice Kay; two albums from Smith College). There is also a Recordio disc from 1945, with one side of my mother and aunt singing German lieder, and the other of a slightly risqué sketch with comedienne Totie Fields (I am not sure whether this was a radio transcription or a live performance).

I would like to find good homes for most of these: are there any suggestions?

Bill

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What era are the classical albums from? I collect classical sets up to the end of the Depression era, as well as 1950s HiFi audiophile classical sets like RCA "Shaded Dog" and 10" LP releases.
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The classical sets are probably 1940s: I would have to check whether any are from the '30s...

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