Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available
Send me your address again Abe - I already sent out your book! Thanks John --- On Tue, 6/14/11, Abe Feder abefed...@gmail.com wrote: From: Abe Feder abefed...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 9:56 AM Heck John, Count me in as well on one of these- now I got to find another postage stamp Abe Feder On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 7:05 AM, Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com wrote: 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 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available
Hi Harvey Did I send yo my address? If not it is John Robles 290 Frances St Ventura, CA 93003. Thanks! I will need your address too. John --- On Tue, 6/14/11, harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com wrote: From: harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 1:55 PM Hi John, Hold a book and label for me. I'll need your mailing address. I'll get a check out to you ASAP. Harvey Kravitz From: John Maeder appywan...@hotmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tue, June 14, 2011 4:09:58 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available John, Please hold a book with a label for me. I'll send you a check tomorrow. Please send your mailing address. Thanks, John appywan...@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:35:54 -0700 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available 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 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor
Could I ask a favor from the list members? When you are buying something from someone on the listPLEASEreply only to the person you are buying from, and to the Phono-L. And if you are SELLING something, please reply only to the buyer. Please? In the past week, we have had close to a dozen emails saying, I'll take this one or that one if you still have it, and, What is your address? I'm sure we all agree that this is a great forum to share info and to also buy and sell things, but really, who buys what, and where they live.is not really of interest to me and perhaps not of interest to others, too. Maybe I'm wrongI frequently am. At least that's what my wife tells me. :-) Dennis ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor
It is not a big deal John, I know how the DELETE key works. On 06/14/2011 11:37 PM, john robles wrote: I think you are referring to me...sorry about that. People have been emailing me and I respond without checking if it is offline or not! John Robles --- On Tue, 6/14/11, Dennis Backback...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Dennis Backback...@yahoo.com Subject: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 9:30 PM Could I ask a favor from the list members? When you are buying something from someone on the listPLEASEreply only to the person you are buying from, and to the Phono-L. And if you are SELLING something, please reply only to the buyer. Please? In the past week, we have had close to a dozen emails saying, I'll take this one or that one if you still have it, and, What is your address? I'm sure we all agree that this is a great forum to share info and to also buy and sell things, but really, who buys what, and where they live.is not really of interest to me and perhaps not of interest to others, too. Maybe I'm wrongI frequently am. At least that's what my wife tells me. :-) Dennis ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor
The problem is this. Many members of this list use a web based email portal or email program that is set up by default to display subject only. As we have a discovered over many years of email lists there are various levels of computer expertise among the list participants. This makes it difficult for some people to know exactly who they are responding to and/or how to change the subject line. So, to address this I have found that setting up the stand alone e-mail program so as to display a complete preview window when the subject is selected. If the actual message is seriously off topic and of no interest it is rapidly dealt with. I have noticed over the years that all the requests to put OT in the subject, change the subject to be germane, reply off list etc. Just do not really have much impact other than to seriously chill the list traffic. I have also found that attempting to help someone setup an email program over the internet is near impossible. So I just don't worry much about off topic, incorrect subject, mis directed replies and the other things that happen. Just think how many people in the corporate/government world have seriously limited or terminated their careers by not being email/computer literate. Weiner anyone? Rich On 06/15/2011 12:34 PM, Dennis Back wrote: From: Richrich-m...@octoxol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 8:19 AM It is not a big deal John, I know how the DELETE key works. Dear Rich and the group, I assure you I know how to use the DELETE key, also. Thing is...I elect to receive my emails with a title only, meaning I do not see a preview of the first 2 lines. I prefer it this way due to space on my email page. I not know what is in the email until I open it. That said, I have been following the Ferguson thread, because several of the emails had questions and answers pertaining to John's book, the label he was including, and also the content of the book. There was also talk of the death of Kimmett. In addition, there was also a discussion of copyright rules. Had I DELETED the emails, I would not have seen these posts, and yes, I am interested in all of the above. I, too, have the original booklet and purchased it from Leo years ago. So that is why I didn't use the DELETE key, and requested that members please double check so that they send private emails to the private email addresses and not to the list. This is common internet protocol. Yes, I have on occasion made the mistake of sending an email public when I intended to send it privately. As I said in my first email, I do make mistakes. I hope this explains my original post. Regards, Dennis --- On Wed, 6/15/11, Richrich-m...@octoxol.com wrote: ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor
Rich, off list, If Eric Holder and Wiener ran for president it would be Wiener Holder. I really liked the dig you got r in. Steve Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:39:45 -0500 From: rich-m...@octoxol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor The problem is this. Many members of this list use a web based email portal or email program that is set up by default to display subject only. As we have a discovered over many years of email lists there are various levels of computer expertise among the list participants. This makes it difficult for some people to know exactly who they are responding to and/or how to change the subject line. So, to address this I have found that setting up the stand alone e-mail program so as to display a complete preview window when the subject is selected. If the actual message is seriously off topic and of no interest it is rapidly dealt with. I have noticed over the years that all the requests to put OT in the subject, change the subject to be germane, reply off list etc. Just do not really have much impact other than to seriously chill the list traffic. I have also found that attempting to help someone setup an email program over the internet is near impossible. So I just don't worry much about off topic, incorrect subject, mis directed replies and the other things that happen. Just think how many people in the corporate/government world have seriously limited or terminated their careers by not being email/computer literate. Weiner anyone? Rich On 06/15/2011 12:34 PM, Dennis Back wrote: From: Richrich-m...@octoxol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 8:19 AM It is not a big deal John, I know how the DELETE key works. Dear Rich and the group, I assure you I know how to use the DELETE key, also. Thing is...I elect to receive my emails with a title only, meaning I do not see a preview of the first 2 lines. I prefer it this way due to space on my email page. I not know what is in the email until I open it. That said, I have been following the Ferguson thread, because several of the emails had questions and answers pertaining to John's book, the label he was including, and also the content of the book. There was also talk of the death of Kimmett. In addition, there was also a discussion of copyright rules. Had I DELETED the emails, I would not have seen these posts, and yes, I am interested in all of the above. I, too, have the original booklet and purchased it from Leo years ago. So that is why I didn't use the DELETE key, and requested that members please double check so that they send private emails to the private email addresses and not to the list. This is common internet protocol. Yes, I have on occasion made the mistake of sending an email public when I intended to send it privately. As I said in my first email, I do make mistakes. I hope this explains my original post. Regards, Dennis --- On Wed, 6/15/11, Richrich-m...@octoxol.com wrote: ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available
Hi John, Got your address. Here is mine, 2138 11th street, Bremerton, WA 98312. All the best, Harvey From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tue, June 14, 2011 9:03:52 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available Hi Harvey Did I send yo my address? If not it is John Robles 290 Frances St Ventura, CA 93003. Thanks! I will need your address too. John --- On Tue, 6/14/11, harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com wrote: From: harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 1:55 PM Hi John, Hold a book and label for me. I'll need your mailing address. I'll get a check out to you ASAP. Harvey Kravitz From: John Maeder appywan...@hotmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tue, June 14, 2011 4:09:58 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available John, Please hold a book with a label for me. I'll send you a check tomorrow. Please send your mailing address. Thanks, John appywan...@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:35:54 -0700 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available 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 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor
The rest of us enjoyed it too, except maybe the guy who originated the keep it off the list thread! Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Jun 15, 2011, at 6:22 PM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Rich, off list, If Eric Holder and Wiener ran for president it would be Wiener Holder. I really liked the dig you got r in. Steve Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:39:45 -0500 From: rich-m...@octoxol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor The problem is this. Many members of this list use a web based email portal or email program that is set up by default to display subject only. As we have a discovered over many years of email lists there are various levels of computer expertise among the list participants. This makes it difficult for some people to know exactly who they are responding to and/or how to change the subject line. So, to address this I have found that setting up the stand alone e-mail program so as to display a complete preview window when the subject is selected. If the actual message is seriously off topic and of no interest it is rapidly dealt with. I have noticed over the years that all the requests to put OT in the subject, change the subject to be germane, reply off list etc. Just do not really have much impact other than to seriously chill the list traffic. I have also found that attempting to help someone setup an email program over the internet is near impossible. So I just don't worry much about off topic, incorrect subject, mis directed replies and the other things that happen. Just think how many people in the corporate/government world have seriously limited or terminated their careers by not being email/computer literate. Weiner anyone? Rich On 06/15/2011 12:34 PM, Dennis Back wrote: From: Richrich-m...@octoxol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 8:19 AM It is not a big deal John, I know how the DELETE key works. Dear Rich and the group, I assure you I know how to use the DELETE key, also. Thing is...I elect to receive my emails with a title only, meaning I do not see a preview of the first 2 lines. I prefer it this way due to space on my email page. I not know what is in the email until I open it. That said, I have been following the Ferguson thread, because several of the emails had questions and answers pertaining to John's book, the label he was including, and also the content of the book. There was also talk of the death of Kimmett. In addition, there was also a discussion of copyright rules. Had I DELETED the emails, I would not have seen these posts, and yes, I am interested in all of the above. I, too, have the original booklet and purchased it from Leo years ago. So that is why I didn't use the DELETE key, and requested that members please double check so that they send private emails to the private email addresses and not to the list. This is common internet protocol. Yes, I have on occasion made the mistake of sending an email public when I intended to send it privately. As I said in my first email, I do make mistakes. I hope this explains my original post. Regards, Dennis --- On Wed, 6/15/11, Richrich-m...@octoxol.com wrote: ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
