Victor Phonograph Record, "Graham-Paige March," 1928
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In late 1927, newly established automaker Graham-Paige commissioned a theme song for its employee association, the Graham-Paige Legion. The resulting "Graham-Paige March" was recorded by Victor, distributed to dealers, and played at the Legion's meetings. The stirring anthem called on employees to dedicate themselves to sales and service, "working always for the Legion and the good name Graham-Paige."
In late 1927, newly established automaker Graham-Paige commissioned a theme song for its employee association, the Graham-Paige Legion. The resulting "Graham-Paige March" was recorded by Victor, distributed to dealers, and played at the Legion's meetings. The stirring anthem called on employees to dedicate themselves to sales and service, "working always for the Legion and the good name Graham-Paige."
Artifact
Phonograph record
Date Made
1928
Creators
Victor Talking Machine Company
Place of Creation
United States, New Jersey, Camden
Creator Notes
Music written by Earl Donegan and Arthur Pryor, performed by the Victor Orchestra. Made by Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, New Jersey, on behalf of the Graham-Paige Motors Corp.
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.54.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Nancy Browning.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 9.875 in
Inscriptions
on side 1: Victor Special Record / (FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY) / GRAHAM-PAIGE--March / (Earl Donegan--Arthur Pryor) / Victory Orchestra with Male Quartet / Victor Talking Machine Co. / CAMDEN, N.J. / 2 on side 2: Victor
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