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Mgerson2000@aol.com

September 29, 2004 (updated October 8, 2004)
This phonograph was made by Waters-Conley Co. of Rochester, Minn. and is a model "Phonola Dynacoustic" portable phonograph. What is unusual to me is the tonearm. All wind-ups that I have ever seen, including other Phonolas, have a round sound reproducer head.
This one has an arm that looks just like an electronic pickup arm of the 1940's. However it is totally acoustic with a tube running the length of the arm, sending the sound to the internal soundbox. Was this an attempt to make the phono look more modern? I would guess that it was not too popular as I have never seen another acoustic phono with an arm like this. If you could get me some Info. I would appreciate it.
Mgerson2000@aol.com

bob-may@comcast.net
September 5, 2004
Maybe you can help me - I recently found the entire Wallace set of 78's boxed in the original mailing box from Chicago, including postage meter stamp. My question is this: Is there a collectible value to this set? As near as I can tell it is pristine and never used. The sleeves are in perfect condition, and Wallace's original letters of encouragement are still enclosed and in good condition.
Bob May

Webmaster note: I've requested more information from Bob and will post it when I receive it.

Ralphrspeas@wmconnect.com
September 5, 2004
Howdy -- I was introduced to MAPS by Tim Gray, whom I met at an antique show & flea mkt near here. While I have 7 machines, including a Queen Ann & an Edison & a cylinder player, I'm mostly interested in contacting folks who also collect vintage 78 rpm recordings. I'm 71, a retired social scientist, & have been collecting for over 60 years. This is not intended to impress but merely as a means to indicate how valuable I might be as a resource for some folks -- John Tefteller figures I must have somewhere around several thousand blues 78's, and many, many 1,000's more of all types. My LP's probably number around 40,000, and I have too many boxes of 45's to count them. My cylinders are focused on the course I teach at our area community college called " Learnin' The Blues." To the best of my knowledge, I have a copy of the first "blues" cylinder (which of course isn't really blues). I'm the archivist for the Board of the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society- 14 years now. I'm in Greensboro, NC
Ralph R Speas

lynneheadapohl@hotmail.com
August 20, 2004
Hello
I own a 1912 spider-leg Victrola. It was professionally refinished in 1986 and looks very nice. The mechanism is 1970 Garrard that was cut to fit the space (that probably is a horror to you collectors, but we just wanted to hear the sound!). I intend to try and auction it on eBay this week and was hoping to make some local (S.E. Michigan) buffs aware. Do you have an opinion as to the minimum value of such a thing? Thanks!
John Headapohl

seventhform@comcast.net
August 4, 2004
I just bought this for myself. It's a "Sylvan" tabletop "portable" Phonograph which I can't seem to find anywhere. Can you offer some more clues/insight/era as to when this was made and why it's so scarce?
Eric Cooley, Seattle Washington

shirlyfletcher@juno.com
June 24, 2004
[Ed. note: Shirley has a long list of records that she will sell. Interested MAPS members need to contact her directly for her list of records.]
I listed 163 plus or minus at almost random not including the classical albums at all. I don't think I listed the music from musicals albums either.
I have other records by many of the same artists and bands and did not list all the artists especially those I never heard of.
If you are interested at a later date I can send some more, different records. Also if you find someone else interested in helping me I would most appreciate his/her e-mail address.
Shirly Fletcher

Jwbud6@aol.com
June 23, 2004
I acquired a Victor Shipping Carton with Michigan ties. Shipped through Chicago to a Drug Store in Hart, MI. I can send drawing and picture by email. Any interest to your membership?
Jeff Wilson, Shelby, MI

kennethfoote@sbcglobal.net
May 30, 2004
We have a silvertone victrola given to us by my Aunt, who stored it in her garage for sometime. It is four feet tall, is on casters, has a domed lid. The victrola is in good condition, although the veneer on the doors is lifted up a little after having it in the house, it also some minor nicks on the legs. It has a beautifully carved grill and the grill cloth is the original and in good condition. There is a number on the back E15677. Where can I find information about this manufacture? We live in lower Michigan and would also appreciate a recommendation of someone who maybe able to fix the veneer on the doors. The victrola is very beautiful and I don't dare try and correct it myself in case I ruin it. Thank you in advance for your information.
Kenneth Foote

Tips from the MAPS editors.

To read a Silvertone users manual, try this site:
http://www.nipperhead.com/silver.htm

For general cabinet repair, try this site:
http://www.edisonola.com/cabinettips.html

For general mechanical repairs, try this site:
http://www.edisonola.com/mechanicaltips.html

driggin@comcast.net
May 27, 2004
I am seeking information on a small Thorens portable wind-up phonograph that I have had since the 1940's. I have been unable to obtain any information on it from the company or collectors so far. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated.
Diane Riggin

blaisw11@aol.com
Apr 27, 2004
We have a floor model console phonograph that has been in our family for many years, however, the only identification I can find on the back is the model identification of PFC I 6016. Can you advise me as to the manufacturer of this phonograph? I can furnish a photograph by e-mail upon request.
Winnie Blais

mcgiffin@mail.com
Feb 19, 2003
I have a Meteor Phonograph manufactured by the meteor motor car company some time around 1917, it is in good condition and I was wondering what the value of this item may be? I'd truly appreciate any assistance or direction you may have.
Tim McGiffin

ChandelMorgans@aol.com
Mar 23, 2004
I have a 1921 Edison Diamond Disc Ponograph in excellent shape and I am trying to establish a value on this beautful thing. Can you help me find a source?
Pamela Ashbach

drallette@earthlink.net
Dec 9, 2002
I was wondering if there were any sites on the web that might help me to find more information about the particular phonograph i have. It is tall about 4 feet and has four doors on it the bottom two are for storage and the top two are for volume control. It has a label that says World phonograph co. Chicago, but no information on what the style of the phonograph is called. It was given to us by my husbands grandmother and we are really interested in finding out more about it as well as the estimated value for insurance purposes, but have been unsuccessful in finding anything on the web about any phonograph made by World Phonograph Co. of Chicago. Any help would me greatly appreciated.
Derrick Drallette

firstladyknight@aol.com
Jan 26, 2003
I have an old record (78 I believe it's 10 inches across) .. of the STAR SPANGLED BANNER sung by Margaret Woodrow Wilson ... souvenir record price $1.00 is also written on it. By Columbia Record ...
I like to know the worth of this record ...
I also have "TWO BLACK CROWS IN HADES"part 1 and part 2 and part 4 and part 5 by Columbia
Also by Disney: THE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS (with cover.. bad condition) narrated by Sterling Holloway
also have more: but, let's start with these ...
if you could please tell what they are worth or where I can find out.
When you e mail me: please, please: put in the subject space RECORDS so I will know it's from you
Pat

gleballey@aol.com
Sep 25, 2003
Hi, I am interested in a crank and a speed control screw for a Victor III. I would like old, originals. Do you have them, or know someone who can supply me with these parts and what their cost would be?
Glen

isgnevill@attg.net
Apr 21, 2004
My name is Gordon Neville. I would appreciate any information you have on the Starr console victrola wind up phonograph made in Richmond Indiana
Gordon

Tip from a reader.

July 29, 2004
Hi,
I don't know if this will help but there is information about Starr Phonographs including the instruction manual at:
www.nipperhead.com/starr
and a good history of the company at:
www.starrgennett.org/history.
Good Luck,
Lana Daniel

larry_berdan@hotmail.com
Sep 8, 2002
I have a set of records by Charley Drew 7a through 7h in a Party Records album with autographed picture of ol' Charley. Can you tell me where to sell and how much is it worth??
Larry Berdan

MLied@HowardandHoward.com
Apr 12, 2003
I inherited a bunch of 78s-- maybe 5000. Any way to let your members know, in case someone is interested?
Mike Lied

robrtduke@earthlink.net
Dec 6, 2003
My eighty-year-old father still has the two dictaphones from his father's office, plus a box of recorded wax cylinders from his dad's business life. It would mean a great deal to my father to be able to hear his dad's voice again. Is there anybody who can repair these machines to make this possible?
I'd be deeply grateful for any advice you could give. We live in Connecticut near New York City.
Robert Duke

stodd777@msn.com
Nov 10, 2002
I am looking for a record by Stewart Hamlin. One side is IT IS NO SECRET WHAT GOD CAN DO and I am not sure about the other side but I think it is something like BLOOD ON MY HANDS. Do you have this record or do you have any idea where I can find it?
Jim Todd

victortalking@cpacf.org.ar
Nov 24, 2003
I have to sell (two) 2 victors model II in good condition and working too. I want 600 u$s for each one plus shiping and taxes.
I'm from Argentina .
Victor Pellegrino

castle_roogna@yahoo.com
Apr 12, 2004
I was going thru your Web site because I recently purchased a c. 1950-54 Zenith Cobramatic turntable and am trying to find a repair person in Michigan, preferably in the Detroit area. I looked thru your membership list and couldn't find anyone in my area. Do you have any recommendations?
Victoria Mielke

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Address	Inquiry text
e-mail.address	Date, 2004 Inquiry Name
Mgerson2000@aol.com	September 29, 2004 (updated October 8, 2004) This phonograph was made by Waters-Conley Co. of Rochester, Minn. and is a model "Phonola Dynacoustic" portable phonograph. What is unusual to me is the tonearm. All wind-ups that I have ever seen, including other Phonolas, have a round sound reproducer head. This one has an arm that looks just like an electronic pickup arm of the 1940's. However it is totally acoustic with a tube running the length of the arm, sending the sound to the internal soundbox. Was this an attempt to make the phono look more modern? I would guess that it was not too popular as I have never seen another acoustic phono with an arm like this. If you could get me some Info. I would appreciate it. Mgerson2000@aol.com
bob-may@comcast.net	September 5, 2004 Maybe you can help me - I recently found the entire Wallace set of 78's boxed in the original mailing box from Chicago, including postage meter stamp. My question is this: Is there a collectible value to this set? As near as I can tell it is pristine and never used. The sleeves are in perfect condition, and Wallace's original letters of encouragement are still enclosed and in good condition. Bob May Webmaster note: I've requested more information from Bob and will post it when I receive it.
Ralphrspeas@wmconnect.com	September 5, 2004 Howdy -- I was introduced to MAPS by Tim Gray, whom I met at an antique show & flea mkt near here. While I have 7 machines, including a Queen Ann & an Edison & a cylinder player, I'm mostly interested in contacting folks who also collect vintage 78 rpm recordings. I'm 71, a retired social scientist, & have been collecting for over 60 years. This is not intended to impress but merely as a means to indicate how valuable I might be as a resource for some folks -- John Tefteller figures I must have somewhere around several thousand blues 78's, and many, many 1,000's more of all types. My LP's probably number around 40,000, and I have too many boxes of 45's to count them. My cylinders are focused on the course I teach at our area community college called " Learnin' The Blues." To the best of my knowledge, I have a copy of the first "blues" cylinder (which of course isn't really blues). I'm the archivist for the Board of the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society- 14 years now. I'm in Greensboro, NC Ralph R Speas
lynneheadapohl@hotmail.com	August 20, 2004 Hello I own a 1912 spider-leg Victrola. It was professionally refinished in 1986 and looks very nice. The mechanism is 1970 Garrard that was cut to fit the space (that probably is a horror to you collectors, but we just wanted to hear the sound!). I intend to try and auction it on eBay this week and was hoping to make some local (S.E. Michigan) buffs aware. Do you have an opinion as to the minimum value of such a thing? Thanks! John Headapohl
seventhform@comcast.net	August 4, 2004 I just bought this for myself. It's a "Sylvan" tabletop "portable" Phonograph which I can't seem to find anywhere. Can you offer some more clues/insight/era as to when this was made and why it's so scarce? Eric Cooley, Seattle Washington
shirlyfletcher@juno.com	June 24, 2004 [Ed. note: Shirley has a long list of records that she will sell. Interested MAPS members need to contact her directly for her list of records.] I listed 163 plus or minus at almost random not including the classical albums at all. I don't think I listed the music from musicals albums either. I have other records by many of the same artists and bands and did not list all the artists especially those I never heard of. If you are interested at a later date I can send some more, different records. Also if you find someone else interested in helping me I would most appreciate his/her e-mail address. Shirly Fletcher
Jwbud6@aol.com	June 23, 2004 I acquired a Victor Shipping Carton with Michigan ties. Shipped through Chicago to a Drug Store in Hart, MI. I can send drawing and picture by email. Any interest to your membership? Jeff Wilson, Shelby, MI
kennethfoote@sbcglobal.net	May 30, 2004 We have a silvertone victrola given to us by my Aunt, who stored it in her garage for sometime. It is four feet tall, is on casters, has a domed lid. The victrola is in good condition, although the veneer on the doors is lifted up a little after having it in the house, it also some minor nicks on the legs. It has a beautifully carved grill and the grill cloth is the original and in good condition. There is a number on the back E15677. Where can I find information about this manufacture? We live in lower Michigan and would also appreciate a recommendation of someone who maybe able to fix the veneer on the doors. The victrola is very beautiful and I don't dare try and correct it myself in case I ruin it. Thank you in advance for your information. Kenneth Foote Tips from the MAPS editors. To read a Silvertone users manual, try this site: http://www.nipperhead.com/silver.htm For general cabinet repair, try this site: http://www.edisonola.com/cabinettips.html For general mechanical repairs, try this site: http://www.edisonola.com/mechanicaltips.html
driggin@comcast.net	May 27, 2004 I am seeking information on a small Thorens portable wind-up phonograph that I have had since the 1940's. I have been unable to obtain any information on it from the company or collectors so far. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated. Diane Riggin
blaisw11@aol.com	Apr 27, 2004 We have a floor model console phonograph that has been in our family for many years, however, the only identification I can find on the back is the model identification of PFC I 6016. Can you advise me as to the manufacturer of this phonograph? I can furnish a photograph by e-mail upon request. Winnie Blais
mcgiffin@mail.com	Feb 19, 2003 I have a Meteor Phonograph manufactured by the meteor motor car company some time around 1917, it is in good condition and I was wondering what the value of this item may be? I'd truly appreciate any assistance or direction you may have. Tim McGiffin
ChandelMorgans@aol.com	Mar 23, 2004 I have a 1921 Edison Diamond Disc Ponograph in excellent shape and I am trying to establish a value on this beautful thing. Can you help me find a source? Pamela Ashbach
drallette@earthlink.net	Dec 9, 2002 I was wondering if there were any sites on the web that might help me to find more information about the particular phonograph i have. It is tall about 4 feet and has four doors on it the bottom two are for storage and the top two are for volume control. It has a label that says World phonograph co. Chicago, but no information on what the style of the phonograph is called. It was given to us by my husbands grandmother and we are really interested in finding out more about it as well as the estimated value for insurance purposes, but have been unsuccessful in finding anything on the web about any phonograph made by World Phonograph Co. of Chicago. Any help would me greatly appreciated. Derrick Drallette
firstladyknight@aol.com	Jan 26, 2003 I have an old record (78 I believe it's 10 inches across) .. of the STAR SPANGLED BANNER sung by Margaret Woodrow Wilson ... souvenir record price $1.00 is also written on it. By Columbia Record ... I like to know the worth of this record ... I also have "TWO BLACK CROWS IN HADES"part 1 and part 2 and part 4 and part 5 by Columbia Also by Disney: THE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS (with cover.. bad condition) narrated by Sterling Holloway also have more: but, let's start with these ... if you could please tell what they are worth or where I can find out. When you e mail me: please, please: put in the subject space RECORDS so I will know it's from you Pat
gleballey@aol.com	Sep 25, 2003 Hi, I am interested in a crank and a speed control screw for a Victor III. I would like old, originals. Do you have them, or know someone who can supply me with these parts and what their cost would be? Glen
isgnevill@attg.net	Apr 21, 2004 My name is Gordon Neville. I would appreciate any information you have on the Starr console victrola wind up phonograph made in Richmond Indiana Gordon Tip from a reader. July 29, 2004 Hi, I don't know if this will help but there is information about Starr Phonographs including the instruction manual at: www.nipperhead.com/starr and a good history of the company at: www.starrgennett.org/history. Good Luck, Lana Daniel
larry_berdan@hotmail.com	Sep 8, 2002 I have a set of records by Charley Drew 7a through 7h in a Party Records album with autographed picture of ol' Charley. Can you tell me where to sell and how much is it worth?? Larry Berdan
MLied@HowardandHoward.com	Apr 12, 2003 I inherited a bunch of 78s-- maybe 5000. Any way to let your members know, in case someone is interested? Mike Lied
robrtduke@earthlink.net	Dec 6, 2003 My eighty-year-old father still has the two dictaphones from his father's office, plus a box of recorded wax cylinders from his dad's business life. It would mean a great deal to my father to be able to hear his dad's voice again. Is there anybody who can repair these machines to make this possible? I'd be deeply grateful for any advice you could give. We live in Connecticut near New York City. Robert Duke
stodd777@msn.com	Nov 10, 2002 I am looking for a record by Stewart Hamlin. One side is IT IS NO SECRET WHAT GOD CAN DO and I am not sure about the other side but I think it is something like BLOOD ON MY HANDS. Do you have this record or do you have any idea where I can find it? Jim Todd
victortalking@cpacf.org.ar	Nov 24, 2003 I have to sell (two) 2 victors model II in good condition and working too. I want 600 u$s for each one plus shiping and taxes. I'm from Argentina . Victor Pellegrino
castle_roogna@yahoo.com	Apr 12, 2004 I was going thru your Web site because I recently purchased a c. 1950-54 Zenith Cobramatic turntable and am trying to find a repair person in Michigan, preferably in the Detroit area. I looked thru your membership list and couldn't find anyone in my area. Do you have any recommendations? Victoria Mielke
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E-mail Inquiries to Michigan Antique Phonograph Society

Can you help?

Address

Inquiry text

e-mail.address

Mgerson2000@aol.com

bob-may@comcast.net

Ralphrspeas@wmconnect.com

lynneheadapohl@hotmail.com

seventhform@comcast.net

shirlyfletcher@juno.com

Jwbud6@aol.com

kennethfoote@sbcglobal.net

driggin@comcast.net

blaisw11@aol.com

mcgiffin@mail.com

ChandelMorgans@aol.com

drallette@earthlink.net

firstladyknight@aol.com

gleballey@aol.com

isgnevill@attg.net

larry_berdan@hotmail.com

MLied@HowardandHoward.com

robrtduke@earthlink.net

stodd777@msn.com

victortalking@cpacf.org.ar

castle_roogna@yahoo.com

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