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Sefton Laurel and Hardy Collection. Series 8
Sefton Laurel and Hardy Collection. Series 8
Collection 083
Thomas W. Sefton Laurel and Hardy Collection. Series 8: audiocassettes, reel-to-reel audiotapes, and videocassettes
Series size: 1 archival document boxes, 1 oversize box
Dates: circa 1961-1987
In this series are Thomas W. Sefton’s personal copies of Laurel and Hardy radio programs and music, made on audiocassettes and reel-to-reel audiotapes. Thomas W. Sefton assigned titles to these audio materials, which have been reproduced in part in quotation marks in the content field. Also included is a videocassette recording of a public showing of Laurel and Hardy film shorts, presumably in San Diego. In the content field, the name "Sefton" followed by a four digit number represents his filing system. The titles that Thomas W. Sefton assigned to the these audiotapes are found in quotation marks at the beginning of the content field. The Department of Archives and Special Collections will not duplicate this material, which is open only for research use.
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BOX
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CASE/FOLDER
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CONTENT
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DATE
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1
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1
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“Interview with Stan Laurel at Santa Monica apartment. (Sefton 3614).” From radio program: “Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy.” Length: 15 minutes(?)
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circa 1961-1965
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1
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2
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“L and H Convention Chicago circa 78.” Tape of radio program: “Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy.” Length: 90 minutes
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circa 1978
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1
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3
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“L&H Music England.” Side A: “Ronnie Hazelhurst Music.” Side B: “Soundtracks Laurel and Hardy”
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undated
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1
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4
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“Laurel and Hardy. Both sides.” Side 1: “L and H.” Audio clips of Laurel and films and film shorts. Length 45 minutes
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undated
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1
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5
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“Mr. Leo Meyerson accompanies two silent films provided by Mr. Thomas Sefton of San Diego on 31 October, (sic) 1987. “Hog Wild and Two Tars” With Laurel and Hardy (Sefton 8310).” Videocassette. Length: 60 minutes
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1987
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1
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6
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“Hal Roach Interview by Jack White. 1981 Roach Home.” Beta tape. Length unknown
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1981
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4ov
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1
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“Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy—John McCabe. Plus voice of Stan. Bob left. Sefton 9513.” Reel-to-Reel tape of radio program on Laurel and Hardy; cf. Box 1, Cases 1 and 2, this series. Length: approximately 110 minutes
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undated
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4ov
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2
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“Greeting from Bob Lee and the Essex Film Club. Track #1 Intro and music score for 'Putting Pants on Philip.' Track #2 Music and Effects for Two Tars.” Reel-to-Reel tape: Bob Lee salutation to Stan Laurel and organ music for Laurel and Hardy short films. Length: approximately 45 minutes
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undated
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4ov
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3
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“Monophonic recording, dubbed from a speed of 3 ¾ IPS … Essex Film Club—Bob Lee—Sept—21, 1964 …” Reel-to-Reel tape: Bob Lee salutation to Stan Laurel and organ music for Laurel and Hardy short films. Length: approximately 25 minutes
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1964
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4ov
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4
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“Putting the Pants on Philip. Two Tars. 1st side. Musical Background. (Pants.) 2nd side Music and Sound Effects (2 Tars.)" Cf. Box 4ov, Case 6, this series. Length: approximately 40 minutes
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1964
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4ov
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5
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"First 7’ reel – Full Track … Two Tars … Second 7’ reel ….” Length: approximately 40 minutes
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undated
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4ov
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6
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Thomas W. Sefton incoming letter and invoice re creation of master reel-to-reel tape for score of “Two Tars,” and “Putting the Pants on Philip.” Photocopies. Cf. Box 4ov, Case 4, this series
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1964
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