Kearney W. Barton collection of Northwest sound recordings, 1950-2000 Overview of the Collection Rce Title Kearney W. Barton collection of Northwest sound recordings Dates 1950-2000 (inclusive) 1950 2000 Quantity approximately 11,100 items, (over 6000 audio reels, 3000 documents, 1000 audiocassettes, 500 compact discs, and 600 phonograph records) Collection Number 2010012 Summary The Kearney W. Barton collection of Northwest sound recordings primarily consists of original recordings engineered and/or produced by Barton at Audio Recording, Inc., his own recording studio, which operated out of various locations in Seattle, Washington from 1961 through the late 2000s. The bulk of the collection is comprised of music recordings, but also contains a smaller percentage of spoken word recordings, as well as radio advertisements (many of which also incorporate music). Specific audio formats represented in the collection include: open reel analog tape, compact cassettes, analog sound discs (7 inch, 10 inch, 12 inch, and 16 inch), magnetic wire records, and compact discs. The collection also contains a small amount of manuscript material, which mainly consists of technical notes that were found with some recordings and very limited correspondence (chiefly from lawyers). In some instances, notes included on original containers also have been preserved when material has been rehoused. Repository University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives Box 353450 Seattle, WA 98195-3450 Telephone: 206-543-0974
[email protected] Access Restrictions Access to original items restricted. Some items may be available as service copies. Other items which need preservation work may require advance notification for use. Refer to item descriptions in the finding aid for more information.