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May Irwin

May Irwin (born Georgina May Campbell; June 27, 1862 – October 22, 1938) was an actress, singer and star of vaudeville. Originally from Canada, she and her sister Flo Irwin found theater work after their father died. She was known for her performances as a coon shouter and recordings.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 27, 1862 (Whitby), Died October 22, 1938 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1894 - 1917

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, composer, lyricist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Berliner 170 7-in. Before 1895 Mamie come kiss your honey boy Male vocalist (unidentified; Berliner Gramophone Co.) Male vocal solo composer, lyricist  
Berliner 507 7-in. 10/14/1896 Hot Tamale Alley George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor C-4510 12-in. 5/20/1907 Moses Andrew Jackson, good bye May Irwin Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-4511 12-in. 5/20/1907 The bully May Irwin Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-4512 10-in. 5/20/1907 Mat-ri-mony May Irwin Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-4514 12-in. 5/21/1907 When you ain't got no money, you needn't come around May Irwin Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-4515 10-in. 5/21/1907 May Irwin's Frog song May Irwin Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-4520 10-in. 5/22/1907 Don't argify May Irwin Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-20609 10-in. 8/9/1917 Hot time in the old town Victor Military Band Band composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Irwin, May," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111246.

Irwin, May. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111246.

"Irwin, May." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111246

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