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Hollywood collector: January 16, 1964

Another article about the man who stole Edison artifacts

July 30, 1985

A truly historical article about the phonograph: May 25, 1878

AmberolaAndy wrote:Apparently, on June 21st 1992 our friend Phonogfp did a presentation at the Livingston County Museum!

I'm sorry I missed that! If only I had been involved in the hobby at the point it (unknowingly) began with my 1st in 1986.

And the fact that it was just "...down the road a piece."

Cheers,
Fran

fran604g wrote:

AmberolaAndy wrote:Apparently, on June 21st 1992 our friend Phonogfp did a presentation at the Livingston County Museum!

I'm sorry I missed that! If only I had been involved in the hobby at the point it (unknowingly) began with my 1st in 1986.

And the fact that it was just "...down the road a piece."

Cheers,
Fran

Yeah Fran, you missed a real party!

It's interesting...this post made me recall that back in the early-mid 90s, I had numerous requests to speak at various historical societies (and even a synagogue and a Kiwanis Club!). As time went on, the requests became fewer, and I don't think I've done one since 2004. I suppose the lack of interest mirrors the general societal lack of interest in history and antiques. It's probably just as well - - I used to take 12 or 15 machines with me to demonstrate, including a Class M. I no longer have a van, and my back isn't what it used to be either!

George P.

phonogfp wrote:

fran604g wrote:

AmberolaAndy wrote:Apparently, on June 21st 1992 our friend Phonogfp did a presentation at the Livingston County Museum!

I'm sorry I missed that! If only I had been involved in the hobby at the point it (unknowingly) began with my 1st in 1986.

And the fact that it was just "...down the road a piece."

Cheers,
Fran

Yeah Fran, you missed a real party!

It's interesting...this post made me recall that back in the early-mid 90s, I had numerous requests to speak at various historical societies (and even a synagogue and a Kiwanis Club!). As time went on, the requests became fewer, and I don't think I've done one since 2004. I suppose the lack of interest mirrors the general societal lack of interest in history and antiques. It's probably just as well - - I used to take 12 or 15 machines with me to demonstrate, including a Class M. I no longer have a van, and my back isn't what it used to be either!

George P.

Aww man 4 years before I got my first machine in 2008...

Here’s a name that might be familiar with some members here.

April 5, 2010

Going to Charley's the Saturday of the Wayne Show weekend is a treat that would be difficult to duplicate, to say the least. I'll never forget winding my way through his amazing collection.

It was literally one of the high points of my life, and it came after going to Edison's Lab in West Orange. A truly spectacular weekend.

Fran

Nice article on making talking machines. Specifically the Columbia Graphophones.

October 21, 1898

Missouri collector (and some Vietnam news) : November 30, 1969

Chicago Tribune article about our friend Shawn Edisonphonoworks!

December 22, 2003