[Phono-L] Thomas Edison Jr.

http://members.aol.com/TAEdisonJR/edisonjr.htm I had never read this before. What a mostly wasted and tragic life, a part of the Edison History that most people are not aware, riddled with tragedy, neglect, fraud, depression disappointment . Well worth the short read, it gives insight into

[Phono-L] Thomas Edison Jr.

Actually, his menial job at the Lab paid more than most people made, and he was always supported generously by his father (to the tune of $40-50 per week, today's equivalent of $1000-$2000 or more), as were most Edison relatives and friends. If you were a true friend of Edison, you would not

[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book

I found a book the other day that I'd never seen or heard of before - The Talking Machine Industry by Ogilvie Mitchell, who is credited as the associate editor and reviewer for the Talking Machine News. It's a UK publication, no copyright date, but this is a library copy that dates to the

[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book

In a message dated 5/3/2008 10:30:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Does anyone here know of this book (by Ogilvie Mitchell)? Yes. Certainly useful... allen **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL

[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book

Aha! I should have realized that Allen would know of it! Any idea when it was published? Loran On May 3, 2008, at 7:54 AM, AllenAmet at aol.com wrote: In a message dated 5/3/2008 10:30:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Does anyone here know of this book (by

[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book/

In a message dated 5/3/2008 11:03:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Aha! I should have realized that Allen would know of it (Talking Machine Industry)! Any idea when it was published? Loran usually undated, but published ca 1923. Watch for