Hello all Hope you're starting out on a wodneful weekend. You may remember I mentioned selling a Victor III to a guy in China and being a bit worried about the deal due to all the eBay fraud perpetrated from China...well I am glad to report that the gentleman transferred the money into my bank account and all's well that ends well.? I had checked his feedback (11 transactions), but it was all phono related stuff and all good reports. I was a bit afraid that the shipping amount (437.00) would be a deal killer, but he paid it plus he had the generosity to pay the wire transfer fee on my end too. By accepting the wire transfer I saved myself all those?fees that Paypal would have snatched. A good deal all around. Whew! John Robles From [email protected] Sat Apr 18 04:17:34 2009 From: [email protected] ([email protected]) Date: Sat Apr 18 04:25:58 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Re Dr. Philip Peterson In-Reply-To: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <547677474.3359281240053454277.javamail.r...@sz0129a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Hello Brantley, ????????????? There is a Treasure Trove of Eldridge Johnnson Memorbilia & archives residing in Dover Delaware at The Johnson Phonograph Museum, it's open to the public & well worth a visit ! They have a fabulous collection of Johnson's personal items including a world class collection of Victor records & many many Victor machines, Not everything is on display but they try do to update the the display from time to time. One of the highlights is their collection of Victor 16's showing the various finishes available?of the time, there are also some rare Edison & columbia machine on display including a Tin Foil & Treadle machine. All In all a very worth while experience of so many important items on display & a paperwork collection to die for including a beautifull collection of early Victor Trolly Signs & Advertizing Posters, a while back there where many pictures of the grand opening of the 2nd floor on Phono List don't know if they are still in the archives or not ? Regards, Jim G. ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 3:59:33 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Re Dr. Philip Peterson Thanks Al for the information. ?As bizarre as this case is, it is just as amazing. ?I see Mr. Peterson no different than people that steal one time and see how easy it is and steal again and again. ?I read on a regular basis of bank officials, city clerks, etc., that finally get caught after stealing thousands and thousands of dollars. ?It make one wonder how one could steal so often before getting caught. ?These people, like Mr. Peterson just got greedy. I guess he felt like a kid in a candy store and just could not stop. ?It's hard for so many of us here on this site that are honest to understand how such a thing could happen. ? It was a great thing that the Edison historical items were kept and properly stored for future generations. ?It is a shame that there was no security in place to prevent what took place. Being the lover of the history of phonographs, the music, and the artists, I often wonder what happened to Eldridge Johnson's records, belongings, etc. ?I know that Edison gets a lot of attention, but with me, I would like to know where all of the Johnson archives and legacy items are. Also, being a tremendous fan of Billy Murray's, I often wonder what happened to his personal belonging such as records, contracts, letters, etc. I would love to see one big museum devoted to the history of early recordings and yes, the history of phonographs. ?One would think that the Smithsonian would devote a room or wing to such a marvelous thing! ? Thanks again to all that provide this wealth of information to this thread. ?I learn something new everyday! Have a great weekend all and keep 'em running at 78...rpms that is!! Brantley _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From [email protected] Sat Apr 18 05:52:45 2009 From: [email protected] (Jack Whelan) Date: Sat Apr 18 05:52:51 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] =?windows-1256?q?Eldridge_Reeves_Johnson=27s_Papers=FE?= Message-ID: <[email protected]> Opps! That URL for info about Eldridge Reeves Johnson should have been http://www.phonojack.com/Johnson.htm _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live?: Life without walls. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1b_explore_042009 From [email protected] Sat Apr 18 06:30:37 2009 From: [email protected] ([email protected]) Date: Sat Apr 18 06:30:47 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Wire Transfer from China Message-ID: <[email protected]> Great news John! It's good to know that we still have good honest people around the world. I had the same situation when selling a Harmony phonograph several years ago. The foreign buyer came through without a hitch. I bit some nails for several weeks, but was well pleased when the transaction was over. You have a great weekend also! Brantley From [email protected] Sat Apr 18 07:23:31 2009 From: [email protected] (Steven Medved) Date: Sat Apr 18 07:23:38 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Ultra rare Model H Recorder In-Reply-To: <ce787ab2e7e94365bdc2a52e25c33...@familyleft> References: <[email protected]> <ce787ab2e7e94365bdc2a52e25c33...@familyleft> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Yes, I have seen two recorders made into reproducers, this one appears to have been done by a highly skilled person. I was amazed people bid it so high. Steve > > I assume that this was joke, since it has a recorder top on it? > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200330413754 > > For the Edison collector who has everything. > From [email protected] Sat Apr 18 07:31:16 2009 From: [email protected] (Steven Medved) Date: Sat Apr 18 07:31:24 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Eldridge Reeves Johnson's Papers In-Reply-To: <[email protected]> References: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> He was an Edison man? > On the topic of Eldredge Johnson.....don't take an axe to me, but I have > the book that his son, Fenimore wrote. I seem to remember that Johnson did > not have a Victrola in his home. That's so bizarre, it's hard to believe, > even if I did read it. Does someone here have a good answer? > > > > > > Brantlley and Friends, > > > > > > > > The sad discussion about Mr. Peterson raised the question concerning the > whereabouts of Eldridge Reeves Johnson's Papers. Of course nobody kept > records like Thomas Edison, but I believe many of ER Johnson papers are in > good hands. As I'm a bit of a fan of Mr. Johnson, I put up a little > information on my web site about him and where other phono-enthuisiasts can > research him. Check out http://www.phonojack.com/Johnson. > > From [email protected] Sat Apr 18 07:32:32 2009 From: [email protected] (Steven Medved) Date: Sat Apr 18 07:32:37 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Disc record recorder - new one made in Japan In-Reply-To: <[email protected]> References: <[email protected]> <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> How good do they sound? > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Disc record recorder - new one made in Japan > Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:33:23 -0500 > > I have one of these. They're hard to get the hang of at first (a level > surface is paramount), but they work just slightly better than you'd think > they would. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steven Medved" > Subject: [Phono-L] Disc record recorder - new one made in Japan > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160327611302 > > It is not mine, people have asked about them so I thought I would share. > _______________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From [email protected] Sat Apr 18 17:16:09 2009 From: [email protected] (wayne) Date: Sat Apr 18 17:26:59 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Victor 2 Message-ID: <760fc121e4d3453eb4db9eef2d1d1...@waynepc> I need a nice orginal Vic 2 A ( not a humpback) back bracket .I will trade a "MINT" original Vic back bracket.Contact me off list with pics and I can send pics of mine.Thanks From [email protected] Sun Apr 19 11:52:42 2009 From: [email protected] (Ron L'Herault) Date: Sun Apr 19 11:53:17 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Disc record recorder - new one made in Japan In-Reply-To: <[email protected]> References: <[email protected]><[email protected]> <[email protected]> Message-ID: <978ccdd462404d82a10a6c518045e...@ronlherault> Mine makes a faint but very recognizable playback. Ron L -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 10:33 AM To: Phono-l Subject: RE: [Phono-L] Disc record recorder - new one made in Japan How good do they sound? > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Disc record recorder - new one made in Japan > Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:33:23 -0500 > > I have one of these. They're hard to get the hang of at first (a level > surface is paramount), but they work just slightly better than you'd think > they would. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steven Medved" > Subject: [Phono-L] Disc record recorder - new one made in Japan > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160327611302 > > It is not mine, people have asked about them so I thought I would share. > _______________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
