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MAPS Phonovention
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 about.
Phonovention 2005 Wrap-up
Phonovention Information
Phonovention Registration Form
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From the MAPS Phonovention:
This Reginaphone, owned by Johnny Johnson, won the People's Choice Award.
[Photo by Phil Stewart.]
From the MAPS Phonovention:
This electric Columbia Model N, owned by Ken Stokes, it took 1st place for cylinder machines with a metal horn.
[Photo by Phil Stewart.]
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In The Groove
Highlights in the September 2006 Issue
In The Groove is the newsletter of MAPS and is mailed on a monthly basis to all MAPS members. Look down below on this page for more information about becoming a member and about In The Groove.
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Front cover: This month's In The Groove cover is a salute to the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Victrola.
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The Two Door Credenza
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To Bombe or Not to "Bombay"
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A Victrola Timeline
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Edison Dealers Comment on LP Records
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Lots of show, sales, and auction announcements!
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MAPS Chapter News
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Ron Dethlefson's The Edison Phonograph Monthly - More info
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Steve Ramm's Anything Phonographic - More info
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Tom Hawthorn's For The Record - More info
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Anthony Sinclair's Australia Calling - More info
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President's message
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Letters to the Editor
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Upcoming Events
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Don't miss the advertisers index on page 23! (Check the advertising rates on-line!
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Show, sale, and auction announcements
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MAPS Swap Shop
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And the other regular features!
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What is the Michigan Antique Phonograph Society?
The Michigan Antique
Phonograph
Society
(MAPS) is registered with the State
of Michigan as a non-profit corporation. To become a member of MAPS and
receive the monthly newsletter, In The Groove (ITG), you must fill out a membership application and have a member of MAPS in good standing sponsor you. Your first year's dues must be included with your membership application.
A MAPS membership application is available on-line.
A membership information package is also available by mail from Phil & Eileen Stewart at the address below.
Membership dues are $25.00 per year for United States residents and US$32.00 per year for Canadian residents. Membership dues are US$37.00 per year for European residents. Membership dues are US$40.00 for Asia residents. (According to the U.S. Postal Service, MAPS members living in the following countries are in Asia: China, Japan, Korea, Israel, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates (UAE). All dues paid in U.S. currency. 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.
Please address your membership form to:
MAPS
60 Central Street
Battle Creek, MI 49017-3704
U.S.A.
If you are interested in the new membership and resource directory,
contact Phil & Eileen Stewart 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:
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Upcoming Events
The upcoming MAPS meetings and other events are as follows:
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Date - City, State - Description
- September 5-10 - Brimfield, Massachusetts - Brimfield, Mass. Antique Show. State Route 20 at exit 8 off I-90. Check on-line at: www.brimfieldshow.com.
- September 9 - Taylor, Michigan - MAPS meeting at the home of Kurt and Melinda Vrable.
- September 16 - Glendale, California - GSPS gathers for Vaudeville Night at 8:00 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand St. in Glendale. Contact Denise Corbett at 909-984-9241.
- September 24 - Danbury, Connecticut - Automated Music Show. contact Lynn Bilton for info at 330-325-7866 or on-line. Please see the ad on page 17 in the September ITG.
- October 1 - Richfield, Ohio - Automated Music Show. contact Lynn Bilton for info at 330-325-7866 or on-line. Please see the ad on page 17 in the September ITG.
- October 8 - Nashua, New Hampshire - Massachusetts Old Colony Antique Phonograph Society (MOCAPS) meeting at the home of Bill Floyd at 1:00 pm. All members and prospective members are encouraged to attend this meeting. Bill has an extremely diverse and interesting collection, which I am sure everyone will enjoy seeing. Members are also encouraged to bring something of interest, which is easy to carry, for the usual "show and tell session". For directions you may contact Bill by e-mail.
- October 13-14 - Lansing, Michigan - MAPS will celebrate its 30th anniversary at Phonovention 2006 at the Best Western Midway Motel, 7711 W. Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan 48917. A block of rooms has been set aside for MAPS guests at $75.00 per night for up to 5 people per room. Ask for the MAPS rooms when making reservations by calling 517-627-8471 or toll-free at 877-772-6100. Admission is $5 per person and the Saturday evening banquet tickets are $23 each. Friday night will feature Steve Stanton auctioning the many items that have been donated to MAPS over the past 30 years. John Johnson wil conduct the competitions.
For more Phonovention 2006 information, see the article on page 3 of the September ITG or contact either of the co-chairs, John Johnson at 517-223-8417 or John Hauger at 517-750-4841.
- October 21 - Jeffersonville, Indiana - Fitzpatrick Auction. Please see the ad on page 13 in the September ITG.
- October 22 - Wayne, New Jersey - Mechnical Music Extravaganza. 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Please see the ad on page 13 in the September ITG.
- November 17-18 - Charlotte, Michigan - Stanton's annual Fall Music Machine Auction. Please see the ad on page 14 in the September ITG. More information is available on-line.
- May 2-5, 2007 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - ASRC Conference "Victorians & their Music Machines" hosted by Ward Irish Music Archive; Sanflippo Victorian Palace. Lodging 1-800-HILTONS. Conference on-line info or questions by e-mail.
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Check your In The
Groove
for more 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 now Massachusetts.
Check the prototype chapters page now at: New Chapter Page.
MICHIGAN
The Michigan Antique Phonograph Society For more information, contact:
The Michigan Antique Phonograph Society
c/o Phil Stewart
60 Central Street
Battle Creek MI 49017
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Or by e-mail to: ITG@michiganantiquephonographsociety.org
OREGON TERRITORY
The Oregon Territory Antique Phonograph Society (OTAPS) includes
Oregon, Washington, part of Northern California, and Southwest Canada.
OTAPS is a MAPS Chapter and they have a OTAPS WWW page. For more information, contact Stan Stanford by e-mail.
WISCONSIN
The Wisconsin Chapter is currently under the excellent care of Robin and Joan Rolfs. Their latest project was co-authoring a book "Phonograph Dolls That Talk and Sing". The Wisconsin "Cheeseheads" are always encouraging the fun of interacting and sharing information and have an informative newsletter for its members. E-mail the Rolfs for chapter information and activities.
ALABAMA
George (Buzz) & Peg Heeschen
take care of the ALAMAPS, the Alabama Chapter of MAPS. If you are
interested in their activities, give them a call at 256-533-6269 or drop
them an e-mail message. If you are
in the Alabama area, this chapter is for you!
INDIANA
The Indiana chapter President is Al Gentry. Paul Ladd of Fort Wayne organized the Indiana Chapter. Dick Oxenrider of Pierceton is the Indiana chapter treasurer and the newsletter editor is Carlton Smith.
NORTH and SOUTH CAROLINA
Good News! MAPS has expanded to North and South Carolina. Robert Barnes
of Charlotte, NC has organized the Carolina Chapter of MAPS and called
it the Carolinas Antique Music and Phonograph Society, CAMPS. Contact
him by e-mail. Check out the CAMPS
web site.
COLORADO AND SURROUNDING STATES
The Old West Antique Phonograph Society (OWAPS) is another new addition
to the growing list of MAPS chapters. This chapter will serve Colorado
and surrounding states. For more information, contact Art
Heller.
CALIFORNIA CHAPTER
The California Chapter has been named The Golden State Phonograph Society.
Contact President John Robles for chapter details. The meetings will be
the first Sunday of each month. Contact John
Robles or by phone at 805-676-1607 for further information.
IOWA
The Iowa Chapter is the ninth MAPS chapter. The contact person is Brian Walter who may be reached by e-mail at his e-mail address.
KENTUCKY
The Kentucky Antique Phonograph Society (KAPS) is the tenth chapter of MAPS. The contact person is Brian Gorrell who may be reached by e-mail at his bgorrell@gateway.net. Contact Brian for information about meetings.
GEORGIA
The Georgia MAPS is the eleventh chapter of MAPS. The contact person is Robert Crawford in Columbus, Georgia. He may be reached by e-mail at his arobertcrawford@mchsi.com. Contact Robert for information about meetings.
MASSACHUSETTS
The Massachusetts Old Colony Antique Phonograph Society (MOCAPS) is the twelfth chapter of MAPS. The contact person is Bruce R. Young, 594 Indian Head Street, Hanson, MA 02341
His e-mail address is: Bruce78rpm@comcast.net
DON'T BE LEFT OUT!
Have you wondered how to start a chapter in your area? Well, look no further! Phil and Eileen Stewart have information on how to form a chapter. Contact them with an e-mail to: ITG@michiganantiquephonographsociety.org
WE NEED NEWS FROM THE FAR-FLUNG CHAPTERS!
Remember to report your chapter news to Phil & Eileen Stewart 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!
Here is a LIST of e-mail and WWW links of some of MAPS members. If you are a MAPS member and want to be added to this list, just send the pertinent info to the MAPS Webmaster.
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Links and Links!
The Oregon Territory Antique Phonograph Society (a MAPS chapter) has a fantastic list of phonograph and music oriented links. Check it out at http://www.proaxis.com/~settlet/record/links.html.
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Index of In The
Groove Newsletter Articles
Look here for an index of principal articles
of the In The
Groove
newsletter of the MAPS. This excellent index was created by Tim Brooks
and includes all issues from November 1976 to September 1999.
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In The
Groove Advertisements
If you are interested in advertising to MAPS members, check the display ad rates for the In The
Groove newsletter of the MAPS. MAPS members are entitled to one free Swap Shop ad on a space available basis every month. Check any In The
Groove issue on the Swap Shop page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tom Hawthorn's For The Record is an occasional column dealing with questions about 78 rpm records and cylinders. Readers are encouraged to submit questions of general interest on topics such as record labels, recording dates, artist pseudonyms, record company history, artist biographies, and much more. Tom welcomes all questions, especially those of newer collectors. Contact him at tom@thoseoldrecords.com or visit his website at http://www.thoseoldrecords.com.
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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.
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