Recording Collection (#18)

A computer technician with data tape
A computer technician stretches out a piece of data recording tape, from the ICT Atlas I computing system. A colleague speaks on the telephone in the background. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A Billiard Match
An illustration of a couple who have been playing billiards. While a little boy and his dog are occupied in recording the score, they seize the opportunity for a kiss

Kinora camera advertisement
Advertisement for the Kinora, which, without lantern or screen shows " living" pictures taken with a hand camera and, according to the ad

Krippner Experiment 1
Dr Stanley Krippner, at the Maimonides Laboratory, Brooklyn (New York) monitors a DREAM TELEPATHY EXPERIMENT, recording brain activity and reading emotional activity

A ships photographer coping with the storms
Photography in treacherous conditions; a ships photographer recording conditions on board

J. B. Hobbs Batting, 1924
Photograph of Jack Berry Hobbs (1882-1963), the Surrey and England batsman, in attacking pose, during the 1924 season. Hobbs was the first cricketer to surpass W.G

Wampum Message
Wampum beadwork is not merely a decorative object, but is a method of recording treaties, agreements, historic events and the like, which it is desired to preserve

Broadcasting a violin recital with sound and vision. Two television cameras record the performer from different angles. The microphone is suspended to obtain the sound recording

Television in the comfort of your own home
The latest type of home receiver for vision and sound, with a fluorescent screen 8 by 6 inches, displaying a picture of Mickey Mouse

E. M. I camers recording a scene on the lawns of Alexandra Pal
The E.M.I camera recording a scene. The E.M.I camera was one of the methods that the B.B.C experimented with for its live broadcasts

Women Recording their Vote for the First Time
Women voting for the first time at the 1918 general election following two decades of campaigning by suffragettes

Edith Sitwell / Recording
EDITH SITWELL Writer, reading from her Rustic Elegies, being filmed while her voice is recorded in synch, in 1927

Tetrazzini Recording
LUISA TETRAZZINI She performed in opera houses all over the world and is seen here recording a peformance

kayaking with a leopard seal near Danco Island, Antarctica. The Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Underwater Videographer in the shallows of Marsa Baraka, Ras Mohamed National Park; Red Sea; Sharm El Sheikh; South
Mark Doherty / SpecialistStock

PHD scientist Ian Bartholomew using dye tracing techniques as part of a study to measure the speed of the Russell
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

PHD scientist Ian Bartholomew taking measurements as part of a study to measure the speed of the Russell Glacier near
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

PHD scientist Ian Bartholomew using a theodolite to measure the speed of the Russelll Glacier near Kangerlussuag
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

PHD scientist Ian Bartholomews GPS equipment measuring the speed of the Russelll Glacier near Kangerlussuag Greenland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Dolphin biologist recording, and listening to dolphins vocalising around the resarch yacht Silurian
Mike Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Recording Eye Prints
An invention by two doctors: the eye print; recording the pattern made by veins on the retina, which differs for every individual. Science aiding the criminologist

Filming 1936 Olympics
OLYMPISCHE SPIELE 1936 Leni Riefenstahl and one of her team, recording the Games

Recording on Phonograph
A singer recording on Edisons phonograph at New York

Nellie Melba / Recording
NELLIE MELBA (originally, Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano; recording at Chelmsford in 1920

Ancient Egyptian Scribe
Ancient Egyptian scribe recording a tribute

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"Capturing Timeless Moments: The Art of Recording" In the vast realm of recording, a multitude of captivating stories unfold. From the iconic MGM Lion roaring before our favorite films to the enigmatic echoes of the MAP microwave background that reveal secrets about our universe, recordings have become windows into history and culture. One such moment frozen in time is a poignant photograph capturing Sam Cooke, an American soul singer whose voice stirred hearts during his tragically short life from 1933 to 1964. This snapshot from 1964 encapsulates his passion and talent forever etched in our memories. The RCA Victor trademark featuring Nipper the dog stands as a symbol of fidelity and innovation. A lithograph poster dating back to circa 1920 showcases this iconic image that has accompanied countless moments when music became an inseparable part of our lives. George Studdy's whimsical creation, "His Broadcast Masters Voice, " brings a smile with its depiction of a charming dog listening intently to recorded sounds on an old-fashioned tape recorder. It reminds us how technology has evolved over time while preserving cherished memories. Recording not only captures melodies but also historical events. The discovery in 1859 of Sir John Franklin's expedition record from 1847-1848 searching for the Northwest Passage serves as a testament to human exploration and endurance against nature's harshness. Venturing into uncharted territories, even beyond physical realms, we find ourselves in seance rooms at institutions like the National Laboratory of Psychical Research where paranormal phenomena are documented through audio recordings. These eerie whispers offer glimpses into mysteries yet unsolved. Phonograph recordings transport us back in time when vinyl ruled supreme; they embody nostalgia and evoke emotions long forgotten. Glenda Jackson gracing Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special or Cliff Richard guest-starring on their show in October 1972 remind us how these performances were immortalized through recording technology.