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The MAPS Phonovention occurs each year in the fall. This serves as the MAPS annual meeting and also features a competitive show, swap meet, sales, and other activities. Check the links here to see what the Phonovention is all about.

In The Groove Highlights in the February / March 2012 Issue

In The Groove is the newsletter of MAPS and is mailed on a bi-monthly basis to all MAPS members. Look down below on this page for more information about becoming a member and about In The Groove. 

• Calendar of Events
• President's Message by Tim McCormick
• Elizabeth Spencer, Queen of the Edison Diamond Discs by Ryan Barna
• Ferguson Book Review by Anthony Wellman
• The Legendary Clarence Ferguson, "The Last Edison Dealer" by Anthony Wellman
• The Old Man by Anthony Wellman
• Australia Calling by Anthony Sinclair
• Anything Phonographic by Steve Ramm
• Happy 165th Birthday Mr. Edison by Don Gfell
• Mr. Edison's Little Folks Furniture by Robin & Joan Rolfs
• The Re-Invention of Menlo Park; Courtesy of Nancy L. Zerbe
• Evans Lantz's Letter on Bohumir Kryl
• MAPS / IAPS Chapter News
• Swap Shop; Classifieds
• FRONT COVER: This photograph is one of the ITG editor's favorite images of Thomas Edison. The sunlight entering the window behind T. A. Edison partially obstructs his facial features presenting him in an other-worldly light. Giving him no time to research, I asked Jerry Fabris, Museum Curator, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, the date and location of this image. He speculated it was taken around 12/12/1911 because of similarity of photos titled: "First Cement Cabinet for Phonograph Displayed in Library of Building #5."
• BACK COVER: In preparation of Tony Wellman's article on Clarence Ferguson, he visited and interviewed the renowned Lew Green. This photo documents Lew playing an impromptu version of "Honolulu Baby" (Laurel & Hardy fans will know the tune) into the horn of his Edison Triumph while Tony expressed his appreciation of the great performer's talents.

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What is the Michigan Antique Phonograph Society?

A MAPS membership application is available on-line.

A membership information package is also available from Tim McCormick by e-mail request or by postal mail at the following address.

MAPS Membership Info
c/o Tim McCormick
2951 W. Stratford Circle
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
U.S.A.

NOTICE: Former members of MAPS who left in good standing may rejoin at any time without filling out a membership application by paying their dues for the current year. The dues are as follows:

• US residents: $30
• Canadian residents: $35 (USD)
• Rest of the World: $45 (USD)

Please address your membership form to:

MAPS Dues
c/o John Hauger
3771 Chapel Road
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
U.S.A.

If you are interested in the new membership and resource directory, contact Tim McCormick at the address below. 

Members are encouraged to submit material for inclusion in the newsletter. All material submitted will be considered the property of In The Groove unless the sender requests its return. 

Members in good standing are entitled to one classified ad per month, up to 50 words, including name, address and telephone numbers. Members may not "bank" free ads from month to month. See an issue of ITG for a detailed explanation of the ITG classified advertising policy or check this advertising rate page. 

For more information and a membership packet, write to MAPS:  

The Michigan Antique Phonograph Society
c/o Tim McCormick
2951 W. Stratford Circle
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
USA

Or by e-mail to: President@MAPS-ITG.org

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Upcoming Events

The upcoming MAPS meetings and other events are as follows: 

• Date - City, State - Description
   
• May 3 - 5, 2012 - Charlotte, Michigan - Stanton Spring Auction. Preview and luncheon on Thursday, May 3. Friday and Saturday, May 4 - 5, Sale begins at 9:00 am each day. To be held in the 4-H building on the Eaton County Fairgrounds, at Charlotte, Michigan. e-mail, Website: www.stantons-auctions.com"> website , Steven E. Stanton, 517-852-0627 or 517-331-8150 cellular/days only. Stanton's Auctioneers and Realtors, 144 S. Main, P.O. Box 146, Vermontville, Michigan 49096. Telephone: (517) 726-0181, Fax: (517) 726-0060.
   
• May 16 - 19, 2012 - Rochester , New York - 46th annual ARSC (Assoc. for Recorded Sound Collections) Conference, Rochester, NY. Details at: www.arsc-audio.org/conference or ARSC, P.O. Box 543, Annapolis, MD 21404.
   
• May 18 - 20, 2012 - Fox Lake, Wisconsin - The Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee will be held in Fox Lake, WI. For information contact coordinator Julie Flemming at 920-928-6094, e-mail: e-mail or check the web at: website
   
• June 8, 2012 - Union, Illinois , 8 am - 4 pm. Michigan/California/Canadian Antique Phonograph Society meeting dinner and program at 5 pm. Donley's Wild West Town, Route 20 & South Union Road, Union, Illinois 60180, 815-923-9000
   
• June 9 - 10, 2012 - Union, Illinois - Union - 37th Annual Phonograph & Music Box Show and Sale featuring the world's largest selection of cylinder & disc, horn and upright phonographs, high quality music boxes, roller organs, vintage radios, rare 78rpm. & cylinder records, early coin operated phonographs & music boxes, hard to find parts & service for your machines. Show hours: Sat. June 9th, 9 am - 5 pm. Sun. June 10th, 10 am - 3 pm. Preview admission during setup on Friday.
   
• September 2012 - Crawfordsville, Indiana - The Bohumir Kryl Project, Crawfordsville, Indiana. Contact MAPS/IAPS President Tim McCormick for details, e-mail
   
• October 14, 2012 - Wayne, New Jersey - Mechanical Music Extravaganza at Wayne, NJ. Contact Michael Devecka (973) 655-9730; e-mail website
   

Check your In The Groove for other future events, auctions, and sales. 

If your phonograph, record, or other antique mechanical music society, would like to have its event listed here and in In The Groove, send your item to the editors.

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MAPS Chapters around the country!

There are MAPS chapters in Michigan, Oregon Territory, Wisconsin, Alabama, Indiana, the Carolinas, Colorado and surrounding states area, California, Iowa, Kentucky, Georgia, and Massachusetts. Please read the MAPS chapters page. Please consider joining a chapter near you.  

DON'T BE LEFT OUT!

Have you wondered how to start a chapter in your area? Well, look no further! Joan Rolfs will have information on how to form a chapter. Contact her with an e-mail to: Secretary@MAPS-ITG.org .

WE NEED NEWS FROM THE FAR-FLUNG CHAPTERS!

Remember to report your chapter news to Tim McCormick to get published in MAPS' In The Groove publication. If you have some news to share here on the WWW, send it to the MAPS WebMaster. 

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MAPS Members On-line!

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Audio & Video On-line

Here is a modest on-line collection of old-time music and some other on-line audio and video entertainment. If you are a MAPS member and have a non-copyrighted file to be added, just send a note to the MAPS Webmaster. 

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Links and Links!

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Index of In The Groove Newsletter Articles

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In The Groove Advertisements

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In The Groove Regular Columnists

There are several regular columnists for the In The Groove newsletter of the MAPS. This is further information provided by the columnists, including contact information in some cases.

• Steve Ramm's "Anything Phonographic" is a monthly news and review column covering a wide range of musical styles from the 1890s to the 1940s (and sometimes beyond). Material for review in the column and news items appropriate to the column should be sent by postal mail to: Steve Ramm, 420-B Fitzwater St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA or by e-mail to: Stevenramm@aol.com.
• Ron Dethlefson's The Edison Phonograph Monthly is based on articles found in the Edison Phonograph Monthly, a monthly publication sent to Edison dealers from 1902-1916, with additional comments by Ron based on his current research. You can visit his website at edisonrecords.com.
• Thomas Rhodes' column WORDS. Contact him at thomas_rhds@yahoo.com .
• Anthony Sinclair's Australia Calling is a monthly column which usually consists of a review of some oddball acoustic phonograph that he has in his collection, but sometimes technical tips are included as well. He can be contacted by e-mail at anthonys@zeta.org.au, by phone at +612-9829-8164, or by postal mail via ITG editorial staff.