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Edisone wrote:It's the Florimel Sorority, not Gamma Sigma. Gamma Sigma Alpha is their 'chapter' of the Flormel Sorority.

The was also a Saturday, May 17 in 1930, and the style of lettering makes me think this dance was in 1930. "Charley Boulanger and his Georgia Melodians" played at many colleges through 1930-31. Also, the Florimel Sorority consisted of White girls, not Black. Can't imagine a White band playing for a Black event in 1924 or 1930.

Just found this: They played about 100 miles from Syracuse, the very next day.

Thanks for your enlightening post! I thought the graphics were awfully Art Deco for 1924, but I was completely taken in by the "Georgia Melodians," who disbanded in late 1924. However, it turns out that Charley Boulanger was the original frontman (and violin player) for the Edison recording artists of the same name, and evidently started up the band again at a later date. I have so far found nothing on personnel changes in the Georgia Melodians after the 1924 breakup, but it's the same frontman and the same band name. I don't doubt the 1930 date for the poster - especially since the Georgia Melodians weren't playing at Sherman's on Saturday night, May 17.

I still have been unable to find a "Florimel Sorority" through Yahoo or Google searches. Can you supply me with some information on the Florimel sorority?

George P.

Andersun wrote:George,
I have the same cabinet. It was made by The American Case & Register Co., Alliance, OH. I had to have three of the shelves made and installed all new cardboard pegs. See pics....

Steve

That's terrific, Steve - thanks!

I just checked the inside top of the door, and sure enough, there are two tiny little holes where the tag used to be!

I was hesitant to post this stuff for fear of appearing boastful or gloating. I'm not convinced that what I bring home is necessarily of interest to others (although I enjoy seeing what others add to their collections). I really try to avoid being self-indulgent. But the dealer throwing in the poster for nothing, and the story behind it (now slightly altered!) pushed me over the edge. I'm glad I posted, because I'm learning the TRUTH about both items.

Thanks again,

George P.

Thanks for posting this! Like you, I enjoy seeing what others have scrounged up. Is there a source for the pegs anymore?
Dave D

I'm not sure about a source, but I bought a quantity some years ago in case I might someday need them.

George P.

George,

if anyone thinks you're being boastful or gloating I would say that's their problem, not yours.
As a new collector, I find posts like this to be incredibly valuable and am delighted when someone
takes the time to share pictures of machines (or cabinets) from their collection.

"I was hesitant to post this stuff for fear of appearing boastful or gloating."

George,
I would hope that you post any other future finds, as I believe that most of us find this interesting to know what may be lurking out there somewhere. I don't get the sense from other members that their posts are about boasting either... That was a great find.

Actually, I learned something from your post. The "Teapot Dome Scandal" was something I had heard about in history class many years ago, but never took the time to find out what it was about. This YouTube video gave me the sense that at least some time in the history of our country, people held elected officials accountable for corruption. Not to focus on politics, but if we learn from history maybe we can return to a society which upholds the laws that our country was founded on and not just let everyone get away with breaking those laws...

I'm glad this was posted, as I probably wouldn't even think to look inside of such a cabinet. Last year, I bought a VV-VIII mostly to get the cabinet it was sitting on, which LOOKS like a phono cabinet until you open it - it has no shelves, but multiple closely-spaced (less than an inch) horizontal grooves on each side. I've no idea what should be in those grooves.

Re: "Florimel" - I am finding mostly references to high schools in Syracuse.

Sweet finds George P.!

Nice!


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Tony K.

Edison Collector/Restorer

George, good heavens! I can't imagine anybody thinks there is anything inappropriate about your posts. To the contrary!

One of the great things about this forum is that we can share in the excitement when members find unusual things in unexpected places and celebrate their good fortune with them. The thrill of the hunt is one of the things that keeps the hobby vital. And most of all it helps us learn from each other as "what is it" mysteries are solved.

Clay

Gorgeous..... I need to find a few cabinets to get some of my machines off the floor.