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Promotional brochure of "Edward Avis" c. 1920 Edward Avis BIRD Mimic, Audubon Society lecturer and researcher of Sprinfield Massachusetts First session of recordings for UK Columbia LondonEdward Avis (latin for: Bird), who does not only have a Bird-Name, but also LOOKS like a Stork Recorded 1918 in LondonEdward Avis – Bird CallsLabel: Columbia – A3118Edward Avis (vocalist : whistling) Howard Roger Garis (speaker) Description: Bird imitations, with monologue1/31/1918 London, England [unconfirmed] Unknown Master Columbia A3118Style: Special Effects, Spoken WordA Bird Calls – Spring BirdsBlue Bird, Red-Winged Black Bird, Purple Finch, Olive-Backed Thrush, Hermit ThrushB Bird Calls – A Day With The BirdsMourning Dove, Red-Eyed Vireo, Black-Billed Cuckoo, Yellow-Billed Cuckoo, Southern Mocking Bird, Screech OwlRecord Company – Columbia Graphophone CompanyWhistling – Edward AvisBird CallsUnusual Viva Tonal Columbia issue of an acoustic record 10" 78 rpm record Condition:EXCELLENT MINUS unworn some rubs rare fine scratches, plays E EXCEPTIONALLY QUIET A SUPERB COPYEdward Avis was the stage name of Martin E. Sullivan (1872 - 1955?), an American violinist and stage performer known for his imitations of birdsongs. He performed on the stage in New England and was referred to by the press as "The Bird Man".[1]Sullivan was born in Enfield, Connecticut and as you child he was said to go into the "woods with his violin and strike up a chorus among the birds".[1] He learned the songs of birds around the United States and began to write down their songs, whistle them and produce melodies. He performed for gatherings of the Audubon Societies. A review of a performance in January 1908 "An Evening in Birdland" given to members of the Audubon Society at the George Washington University said:[2]His whistling is a natural gift, but his bird songs are the result of constant study and close companionship with birds. Mr Avis adopts a standard in his study of bird music. As he hears a bird's song, he writes it down, whistles it repeatedly, perfects it by study and practice, and the results are his wonderful little melodies. These melodies were a feature of his lecture last night. Stereopticon pictures were thrown on the screen, Mr Avis would whistle bird songs and one could almost imagine it was summer.Avis was a careful imitator of birds and he often performed before academic audiences. He also included a mix of his mimicry with the violin.[3] He also performed for blind audiences.[4] He was a contemporary of Charles Crawford Gorst, Charles Kellogg and several others who specialized in the imitation of birds. His promotional brochures included reviews by John Burroughs and Winthrop Packard. Many recordings were made by Avis for Columbia Records and after the rise in popularity of the radio, he also contributed to radio shows.[2]He was interested in conservation and sponsored a 100 dollar reward for anyone who could find an undisturbed nest of the passenger pigeon in Connecticut as part of a national campaign to rescue the bird from extinction in 1910.[5] More Great Records on sale right now: CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE MORE GREAT RECORDS CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE ALL ITEMS - VINTAGE BOOKS, VICTROLA and TURNTABLE ITEMS, CDs, Books and DVDs http://shop.ebay.com/carsten_sf/m.html ==== A Quick NOTE ON GRADING AND SHIPPING: As you can see from my feedback, I try hard to earn your POSITIVE FEEDBACK and FIVE STAR RATINGS. If for any reason your transaction was NOT SATISFACTORY, pls contact me and I will work something out with you. YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A REASON TO GIVE ME A NEGATIVE RATING or a LOW STAR RATING. 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Price: 34.99 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-11-10T19:51:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.49 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: CLICK RIGHT ARROW > FOR CONDITION, Edward Avis, Howard Roger Garis, Martin Sullivan
Format: Record
Material: Shellac
Genre: Soundtracks & Musicals, Comedy & Spoken Word
Record Label: Columbia
Record Size: 10"
Style: Animation Score/Soundtrack, Chanson, Comedy/Novelty Music, Educational, Field Recording, Film Score/Soundtrack, Interview/Dialogue, Minstrel, Monolog, Music Hall, Musical/Original Cast, Natural Sounds, Poetry, Prayers/Sermons, Radio Play/Show, Schlager, Special Effects, Speech, Stand-Up/Sketch, Storytelling, Vocal, Work Song, Big Band/Swing, Cabaret/Vaudeville, Drama, Political/Conscious, Public Service Announcement, Story, TV Score/Soundtrack
Speed: 78 RPM
Release Title: Bird Calls – Spring Birds/ A Day With The Birds
Language: English
Catalog Number: A-3118, A3118, 3118
