"WHOOPEE" JOHN WILFAHRT:

An Inventory of His Phonodiscs at the Minnesota Historical Society

Sound and Visual Collection

OVERVIEW


	Creator:	Wilfahrt, "Whoopee" John, 1892 or 1893-1961, performer.
	Title:	"Whoopee" John Wilfahrt phonodisc collection [sound recording].
	Dates:	circa 1945-1950.
	Language:	Materials in English.
	Abstract:	Recordings of the Whoopee John Wilfahrt band headed by New Ulm polka musician Whoopee John Wilfahrt. Form of name on labels varies: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Concertina Orchestra, "Whoopee" John Wilfahrt and His Band or "Whoopee" John and His Orchestra.
	Quantity:	70 sound discs: analog, 78 rpm; 10 in. + 1 folder of phonodisc sleeves.
	Location:	III.8: See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Wilfahrt, "Whoopee" John, "Whoopee" John Wilfahrt Phonodisc Collection. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Publisher:

New York: Decca Records, circa 1945-1950.

Accession Information:

Accession number: AV1993.64

Processing Information:

Catalog ID number: 001675332

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION


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III.8.1	1	Little Fisherman's Waltz ; Martha Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Concertina Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 1687.


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III.8.2	1	Swedish Waltz ; Oh Susanna. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Concertina Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 1844.


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III.8.3	1	Helena Polka ; California Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Concertina Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 2944.


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III.8.4	1	Hasselby Steppen ; Edna. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 2996.


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III.8.5	1	Grasshopper Polka ; Beer Barrel Polka In Waltz Tempo. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 3045.


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III.8.6	1	Hello Joe ; Lordagsvalsen (Saturday Night Waltz). 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 3086.


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III.8.7	1	Lager Polka ; Ring Dance. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 3143.


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III.8.8	1	Clarinet Polka ; Kalle Pe Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 3780.


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III.8.9	1	Whoopee John Polka ; Red Beer Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 3877.


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III.8.10	1	Cherry Pickers' Polka ; Tulak. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 3964.


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III.8.11	1	Two Canaries ; Saxophone Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 4161.


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III.8.12	1	Our Mike ; Lingenberry Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 4329.


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III.8.13	1	Repeat Polka ; Half Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 4342.


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III.8.14	1	No! No! Polka ; Evergreen Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 4411.


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III.8.15	1	Unita Polka ; Twin City Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 4423.


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III.8.16	1	Happy Hugo Hambo ; Favorite Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 28068.


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III.8.17	1	Long John - Polka ; Steirischer - Laendler. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 28427.


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III.8.18	1	Beer And Pretzels Polka ; Starlight Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 28531.


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III.8.19	1	Under The Bridge - Polka ; Milwaukee Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 28663.


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III.8.20	1	When The Sun Comes Over The Brewery ; New Ulm Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 28761.


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III.8.21	1	Sugarbush - Polka ; Sailor's Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 28835.


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III.8.22	1	Goose Pimple Waltz ; Adeline Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 28896.


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III.8.23	1	Elsie Schultz-En-Heim ; Banjo Lullaby. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 29010.


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III.8.24	1	Agnes Polka ; Vagabond Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 29171.


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III.8.25	1	More Wine, Fraulein ; I Vish I Vas Bank In Milwaukee. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 29265.


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III.8.26	2	Pepper Upper Polka ; Mello-Melody. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 29426.


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III.8.27	2	Fisher Maid Polka ; Alpine Laendler. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 29463.


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III.8.28	2	Poopsie Polka ; Anglers Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 29676.


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III.8.29	2	When Otto Plays A Polka ; Monday Night Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 29714.


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III.8.30	2	Banjo Polka ; Sweet Harriet - Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 29799.


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III.8.31	2	Little Bad Boy Polka (Originally Lausbubenstreiche) ; It Took Me All Night To Get Home Last Night. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 29799.


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III.8.32	2	Don't Be Cross Polka ; I Miss You Tonight. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 29988.


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III.8.33	2	The Dove - Polka ; Don't Drop Those Tears In My Beer. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 30103.


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III.8.34	2	Pinky's Polka ; Clariechen Laendler. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 30215.


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III.8.35	2	On Our Porch Polka ; I Wish I Was Single Again. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 30287.


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III.8.36	2	Nanda Polka ; Come Wet Your Mustache With Me. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 30357.


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III.8.37	2	Jet Polka ; Rock And Roll To The Round And Round Beat. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 30427.


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III.8.38	2	Minneapolis Polka ; St. Paul Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 30497.


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III.8.39	2	Bass Polka ; Jenny Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45002.


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III.8.40	2	Saturday Waltz (Lordagsvalsen) ; Hello Joe Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45003.


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III.8.41	2	The Wolf Polka ; Playtime Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45007.


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III.8.42	2	Unita Polka ; Favorite Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45009.


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III.8.43	2	Whoopee John Polka ; Martha Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45010.


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III.8.44	2	Red Beer Polka ; Our Mike Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45011.


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III.8.45	2	Repeat Polka ; No! No! Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45012.


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III.8.46	2	Cherry Pickers' Polka ; Little Fisherman's Waltz (b:WJ& His Concertina Orchestra). 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45023.


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III.8.47	2	Tulak Polka ; Beer Barrel Polka In Waltz Tempo. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45024.


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III.8.48	2	Kalle Pe Polka ; Saxophone Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45025.


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III.8.49	2	Lager Polka ; Edna Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45026.


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III.8.50	3	Hasselby Steppen Polka ; Ring Dance Mazurka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45027.


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III.8.51	3	Evergreen Polka ; Happy Hugo Hambo. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45045.


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III.8.52	3	Grasshopper Polka ; Lingenberry Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45046.


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III.8.53	3	Two Canaries Polka ; Twin City Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Band.
			Publisher issue number: 45047.


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III.8.54	3	Sev Polka ; Hilltop Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45056.


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III.8.55	3	California Polka ; Half Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45057.


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III.8.56	3	Oh Susanna ; Clarinet Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45058.


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III.8.57	3	Apple Jack Polka ; Sugar Lump Schottische. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45062.


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III.8.58	3	Stand Pat Polka ; Jeannine Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45065.


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III.8.59	3	Dorothy Polka ; Dakota Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45069.


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III.8.60	3	Good Time Charlie Polka ; Dorfmusik Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45074.


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III.8.61	3	Because You Love Me ; Prune Dumpling Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45081.


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III.8.62	3	The Last Waltz ; Bouncing Tony Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45084.


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III.8.63	3	Barnyard Blues Polka ; Greet The Folks At Home Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45105.


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III.8.64	3	Dutch Stomp Schottische ; Ring The Banjo Polka. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45110.


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III.8.65	3	Metro Polka ; First Love Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45131.


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III.8.66	3	Old Homestead ; Norwegian Spring Dance. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45133.


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III.8.67	3	Mary Lou Polka ; Dream of Heaven - Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45143.


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III.8.68	3	Barbara Polka ; Dakota Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45148.


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III.8.69	3	Bohemian Forest Polka ; Kuckler's Laendler. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45152.


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III.8.70	3	E♭ A♭ Polka ; The Foundling Waltz. 1 sound disc: analog; 78 rpm; 10 in.
			Form of name on label: Whoopee John Wilfahrt and His Orchestra.
			Publisher issue number: 45159.


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III.8.71	3	Decca Records phonodisc sleeves. 7 sleeves in 1 folder.

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:: Dance music.; Polkas.; Waltzes.

Document Types:: Sound recordings.

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"WHOOPEE" JOHN WILFAHRT:

OVERVIEW

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

CATALOG HEADINGS