John, Please count me in. I'd love to buy one of these Ferguson
transcriptions. It sounds beyond fascinating.
Andy Baron
On Jun 13, 2011, at 11:35 PM, john robles wrote:
Hello All
Due to the importance of sharing this information with the
collecting community (and after a search of the United States
Copyright Office!), I am happy to announce that I am offering, in a
new and very readable format, the Clarence Ferguson interview taped
and transcribed y Leo Kimmet in 1968, where he conducts a lengthy
conversation Ferguson that is full of vital and fascinating inside
information. Ferguson was employed in the Edison phonograph factory
since 1907 and eventually became an Edison Phonograph dealer, who
had new old stock to sell in both parts and records up until the
1950s/60s. He was known as the 'last Edison dealer',
Some of you may remember the booklet, entitled "The Edison
Phonograph Company and Related Opinions of Clarence Ferguson'. It
was published in a limited number in 1972. Chapters include 'Records
and Recording', 'Phonograph Repairing', 'The Edison Plant',
'Phonograph Parts', 'Recording Artists' and 'Miscellaneous
Information'. You won't believe what happened to a lot of new
phonographs and record moulds when the plant was closed...And what
happened to all the master cylinder moulds in the early 1930s at
Babson Brothers...
The new edition is printed in 8-1/2" x 11" format, with glossy
cover, with the addition of a photo of Clarence, a photo Leo Kimmet,
and the reproduction of Clarence's stamp with picture of an Edison
phonograph with Edison's face inside the horn and Clarence's address
above. As a special bonus, I have acquired a number of the original
cylinder box labels that Clarence had printed up and which he would
apply to original Edison Blue Amberol boxes. One of Clarence's
original labels will be included with each book sold. There are a
limited number of 100 labels available, so if you are interested
please order soon.
The price is $12.50 including Media Mail shipping in the US.
International rates will be higher. Pament can be made by Paypal or
by check. Please feel free to ask questions.
Thanks
John Robles
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