Scope and arrangement
The collection contains some of Tuckers' appearances on radio programs, interviews, live night club performances, and various unissued studio recordings.
Some of the radio programs represented in the collection are: Blue Ribbon Town; Frank Sinatra Show; It's Time for Pabst; and the Philco Hour.
Other performers represented in the collection include: Ben Bernie; Judy Garland; Frank Sinatra; and Orson Welles.
The Sophie Tucker private recordings collection [sound recording] is arranged in two series:
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Consists of both live and studio recordings of Tucker with various orchestras and performers.
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Consists of recordings of Tucker on various radio and television programs. Includes interviews as well as performances.