Tape Recording Featuring Live Performance of Jim Croce, 1976-1977

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Artifact Overview

The transformative effects of magnetic tape upon sound, broadcast, and computing history cannot be overstated. In 1930, German companies AEG and BASF revised wire recording technology by using a new material: plastic tape coated with magnetic iron pigment. Its proposed applications were varied, idealistic and practical: recording music and radio, factory automation, data storage, media lending libraries, and many others.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Audiotape

Date Made

1976-1977

Subject Date

August 1970

Creator Notes

Recording of a live performance by Jim Croce, originally recorded in August 1970. Recorded by Robert Casey on an audiotape manufactured by 3M Company.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

96.12.10

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Robert H. Casey.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Polyester (Fiber)

Dimensions

Height: 0.75 in
Width: 7.25 in
Length: 7.25 in

Inscriptions

Jim Croce-Live in Charlie Miller's Backyard 8/15/&8/16/1970 Baltimore