IN THE GROOVE - INDEX TO PRINCIPAL ARTICLES

November 1976-September 1999

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First, a note from the compiler, Tim Brooks
It is with some trepidation that I offer this limited index to In The Groove readers. Your esteemed editor, Phil Stewart, came across a similar index I had submitted in 1985 (!!) and asked if he might publish it now. It seemed a shame to leave out the last 15 years' worth of articles, however, so I have compiled this updated version.
As some of you may be aware, I have been indexing In The Groove (along with numerous other collector publications) for many years in my Current Bibliography column in the Association for Recorded Sound Collections Journal, and this listing is drawn from that database. Hence there are a few limitations. Current Bibliography covers only principal articles that deal with recording history. Articles on current subjects, such as meetings and auction results, are not included, nor are reviews of new books and CD's. The contents of Steve Ramm's fine column on current happenings will not be found here. Also, entry conventions for Current Bibliography have changed somewhat over the last 20 years, so there may be a few minor inconsistencies; for example, page numbers were not included until they began in 1991.
Nevertheless, I hope this index will be helpful, showing as it does the wide range of articles published in In The Groove.
Tim Brooks
December 19, 1999

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Aladdaphone (1917), an advertisement, Nov 1993, p.cover
Archibald, Vernon, by Bessie Seiter, based on a 1972 article by Jim Walsh, Jun 1992, p.4
Automatic Musical Instrument Co. (AMI), by John Perschbacher, a brief description of the juke box company's earlier coin-operated pianos, Aug 1989
Autry, Gene, by Jack Palmer, with a discussion of his recording career, Jun 1999, p.6,22

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Ballard, George Wilton, by Bessie Seiter, a brief sketch based on a 1960 Jim Walsh article, Oct 1992, p.5
Baum, L. Frank (author), "A Talking 'Talking Machine," by Virginia L. Clark, concerns a 1913 story by the author of The Wizard of Oz which features a live phonograph, Sep 1991, p.5-6
Baum, L. Frank (author), "The Wizard of Oz and the Phonograph," by René Rondeau, recounts the bitingly satirical view of the phonograph in Baum's seventh book about the make-believe land of Oz (1913), Mar 1998, p.5
Beiderbecke, Bix, by Bowen R. Broock, Nov 1978, Mar, Apr 1979
Berliner (1890s label), brief notes on its earliest issues, by Paul Charosh, Sep 1993, p.8
Berliner Gramophone, by important dates in the development of disc recording, and illus. of an early Berliner machine and store, Jul 1988
Berliner Gramophone, by Gary Blizzard, illustrates a gold-plated model, in "Discoveries," Apr 1997, p.23
Berliner Gramophone, illus. of an 1896 model; (additional info in Nov 1985 letters column); Oct 1984
Bettini Cylinder Reproducer, by John H. Perschbacher includes a reprint of an 1890 article from Electrical World, Feb 1979
Broadcast Transcriptions (1930), by John A. Petty describes a set of 1930 transcription discs including a program by the Coca-Cola Top Notchers, Feb 1983
Brockman, James, by a short bio based on a 1967 Hobbies article, Nov 1989
Brunswick (1917 Canadian label), "Help Wanted for Canadian Brunswick Discography," by Ross Laird, describes the odd numbering system used for early, vertical-cut Canadian Brunswicks, Sep 1998, p.16
Brunswick Panatrope, by Byron Lloyd Taylor, Jan 1997, p.3
Brunswick, early acoustic phonographs by Bowen R. Broock is a brief overview, Jun 1982
Bubble Books, original patent application (1916) reproduced, Feb 1995, p.1
Busy Bee (1900s label), by John A. Petty, with illus. of label types, Apr 1986

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Cabinet Restoration, "To the Finish," by Roy Margenau, restoration of the elaborately sculpted cabinet of a early 1900s Reginaphone, Jun 1998, p.14
Caruso, Enrico, by David Abfalter, how the tenor was persuaded to undertake his first recording session in 1902 (in "My Convictions" column), May 1977
Caruso, Enrico, "Suite 306," by Dr. Hyun Chan Shin, describes the author's overnight stay in the Milan hotel room where Caruso made his historic 1902 recordings, Sep 1997, p.5
"Casey Jones" (song), by Tim Pirochta, Feb 1980
Castle, Vernon & Irene, by David Abfalter, Oct 1978
"Christmas and Talking Machines," by a photo spread on early phonographs and catalogs related to the Christmas season, Dec 1996, p.4-5
Cleaning & Storage of 78s & Cylinders, by Charles Gregory, a few tips for the collector, Aug 1977
Cleaning & Storage of 78s, by Arthur Miller contains tips for the collector, Apr 1978
Cleaning & Storage of Edison Diamond Discs, by Charles Gregory reprints Edison's own warning on the subject, Feb 1977
Cleaning 78 rpm and Microgroove Disc Records, by H. Duane Goldman & George A. Copeland, "Record Cleaning with The Disc Doctor's Miracle Record Cleaner" appears to be a testimonial, though unidentified as such Jun 1992, p.7-9
Cleaning 78s, tips for the collector, by Tom Hawthorn, in "For the Record"; Kevin Barrett responds in the July issue, p.8; Hawthorn respond to Barrett in Aug, p.8; Jun 1994, p.7-8
Cleaning and Playback of 78s, "Basics for New Collectors" by Arthur F. Miller, gives some basic, sound advice on washing and the use of original needles; more in May 1992 letters column, Apr 1992, p.7-8
Clinton, Hillary Rodham, "First Lady Records Wax Cylinder," by Jerry Fabris, describes the first lady's visit to the Edison Site in July 1998, with a photo of her with her head in a horn, Sep 1998, p.4
Columbia "Amplifying" Phonograph, by John H. Perschbacher describes early (pre-1910) models with mechanical "friction" amplifiers, Feb, Mar 1978
Columbia (1890s label), by James R. Wilkins describes a method of dating Columbia wax cylinders via the phrasing of the announcement at the beginning, Aug 1979
Columbia (1890s label), record slips, by James R. Wilkins describes the printed slips that came with early brown wax cylinders, with illustrations of different types, Aug 1978
Columbia (1900s label), by John A. Petty concerns early discs from which the introductory spoken announcement was removed, Apr 1978
Columbia BC Cylinder Phonograph with unusual wooden horn, by Dennis Valente, illus., Mar 1989
Columbia Home Grand Graphophone, reproduction of an 1899 advertisement, Oct 1989
Columbia Model 222 Grafonola, by Bruce Houser, Jan 1997, p.20
Columbia Symphony Grand Grafonola (1907), a huge cabinet model disc phonograph, by Gerald Perschbacher, illustrated and described, Jun 1997, p.18-19
Consolidated (1915 label), by reprint of a 1915 letter announcing the label, which succeeded the Standard, United and Harmony labels, Aug 1999, p.6,17
Consolidated (1915 label), "The Consolidated Talking Machine Company Revisited," by Loran Hughes, more on the Chicago company, Sep 1999, p.6
Correll and Gosden, by David Abfalter traces the career and recordings of the famous comedians, Jan, Feb 1978
Correll and Gosden, by Bessie Seiter is a detailed article on the career of the creators of Amos and Andy, May 1982
Crosby, Bing, "Around the World with Bing," by Mark Scrimger, a gallery of Crosby 78 rpm record labels from various countries, Oct 1997, p.4-5,14
Crosby, Bing, "Bing's First Recording Session: The Rest of the Story," by Mark Scrimger, W/D, May 1999, p.6
Crosby, Bing, "Crosby on Record," by Mark Scrimger, illustrates ten Crosby picture labels, Dec 1996, p.8-9
Crumit, Frank, by Bessie Seiter based on a 1953 Hobbies article, May 1991, p.9
Crumit, Frank, "The Man Who Made the Battle Cry," by Phil Stewart, written after the author discovered that Crumit wrote Ohio State University's "Buckeye Battle Cry," Apr 1995, p.8-9
Cylinder Cabinets, repairing the door by Timothy Goon, focusses on cabinets with bowed doors, Jun 1989
Cylinder mold, "Moldy Oldies Close Up," by Jon E. Sanger, Laura Tuhela-Reuning and Kayle J. Karns, highly magnified electron photomicrograph pictures of the surfaces of Edison wax cylinders attacked by fungi, Jun 1999, p.14-15
Cylinder Phonographs, "Multicylinder Phonographs," by Mac Lackey, discusses and illustrates models from the 1890s and early 1900s, Nov 1998, p.4,5,14-15
Cylinder Recording, by Craig Penfield, describes preparation of a brown wax cylinder for homemade recording, Dec 1986
Cylinder Records, a modern recording session described by John C. Fesler, conducted in 1980-81 at Ohio Wesleyan University using original Edison equipment and techniques (reprint from AES), Jan 1986
Cylinder Records, recording techniques, by John C. Fesler, describes an 1981 recording session; also includes a summary of Edison cylinder waxes (from Journal of the AES), Feb 1986
Cylinder Records: shaving blank cylinders, by John C. Fesler, (reprinted from the Sep. 1983 issue of the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society), Aug 1985
Cylinders, storage, some thoughts on, by L.E. Anderson, "Solving the Cylinder Record Storage Problem," Nov 1993, p.5-6

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Dalhart, Vernon, by Jack Palmer, Oct 1996, p.8-9,16
Dalhart, Vernon, "A Dalhart Discovery," by Ken Stokes, reprint of a 1937 song sheet with lyrics by the singer, Jul 1999, p.13
Dalhart, Vernon, "A Few Myths About Vernon Dalhart," by Jack Palmer, addresses some commonly-held assumptions about the pioneer artist, Feb 1997, p.18-19
Dalhart, Vernon, "Some Difficulties in Researching a Dalhart Discography," by Jack Palmer, "the Dalhart fanatic," who says that after years of collecting he still has only 2000 of Dalhart's 3000-plus recordings, Dec 1998, p.4,5,13-15
Dalhart, Vernon, "Vernon Dalhart and the Edison Tone Tests," by Jack Palmer, Oct 1997, p.8-9
Dalhart, Vernon, a very brief sketch by Bessie Seiter based on Jim Walsh's seminal 1960s articles, Apr 1992, p.3
Dawson, Peter, "Famous Australian Recording Artist," by Anthony Sinclair, some brief comments and a picture of his grave, Sep 1992, p.9
De Leath, Vaughn, a brief biography, Sep 1989
Decca (1930s label), by Gary Fortine describes the 7000 "Race" series (1934-1942), Nov 1979
Detroit Talking Machine (1900), by portions of catalog reprinted in Mar 1991, p.2
Dinwiddie Colored Quartet, The, by Rick Dembinsky, Apr 1999, p.6,21
Dolls, "Phonograph Doll: Motor Cleaning and Lubricating" by John Mehling, covers the Madame Hendren, Mae Starr and Effanbee Lovums dolls, Jun 1997, p.17
Dolls, Phonograph--"The Phonograph Doll, She Sings, Recites and Walks," by Joan Rolfs, a brief history, with emphasis on 1930s models and their fashions, Apr 1996, p.3-6
Drive Belt on Cylinder Phonograph, Replacement of, by Dennis Valente, in "The APSCO Answer Man," Nov 1993, p.4
Duplex Phonograph (c.1910), reprint of an ad for this two-headed monster, and a short description of the company, Sep 1987

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Ecophone (1895), by Neil Maken, Jun 1994, p.9
Edison "Suitcase" Home Cylinder Phonograph (1890s), illustrated, May 1992, p.1
Edison (1890s label), an unusual photograph of Vess L. Ossman recording at the Edison studios in 1898, reproduced in Mar 1997, p.1-2
Edison (1890s label), by Charlie Weatherbee, describes and reproduces an original stock certificate for the Edison Phonograph Company (1898), Mar 1995, p.6-7
Edison (1900s label), by David Abfalter, company correspondence from 1908 reveals attitudes toward artists (Collins, Spencer, Ada Jones), May 1977
Edison (1910s label), by M.L. Clemens describes the inventor's experimental 200-foot recording horn, with illus., Oct 1982
Edison (1910s label), by Ronald Dethlefson, "Edison Blue Amberols and Royal Purple Amberols Rediscovered" lists unissued selections, from a 1921 company file, Aug 1992, p.7-8
Edison (1910s label), by D.E. Ferrara gives examples of the label's use of alternate takes on Diamond Discs, Oct 1983
Edison (1910s label), by Charles Gregory, briefly describes Diamond Disc labels, and their original prices, Mar, Apr 1977
Edison (1910s label), "2-Minute Blue Amberols," by Ron Dethlefson, reproduces an original Mexican supplement listing 87 releases, Dec 1993, p.6-8
Edison (1910s label), interior photos of record factory (c.1915), Sep, Nov 1986
Edison (1910s label), photo of Diamond Disc laboratory as restored in 1941, Mar 1992, p.1,3
Edison (1920s label), reprints a 1920 article about an Edison sales seminar which toured under the title "Edison Caravan," Oct 1992, p.8
Edison (1920s label), by Arthur W. Aseltine concerns a 1921 promotional scheme by the company to organize local Edison enthusiasts into record collectors' clubs, Apr, May 1981
Edison (1920s label), by Arthur W. Aseltine describes a $10,000 contest held by the company in 1921, Jul 1981
Edison (1920s label), by Ron Dethlefson concerns equipment used in the production of Edison cylinders, incl. a Blue Amberol Cylinder Washing Machine; illus., Jan 1984
Edison (1920s label), "The Diamond Disc Days Were Numbered," by Ron Dethlefson, reprints some 1928 correspondence between Edison and a dealer about the problems with Edison's recording program, Jul 1993, p.6-10
Edison (1920s label), "The Last Edison Recording Studio," by Ronald Dethlefson, reprints the blueprint for the studio at Fifth Avenue and 29th Street, New York City, opened in January 1929, Jul 1997, p.11-13
Edison (1920s label), Columbia St. studio in West Orange, NJ described and illustrated, Dec 1992, p.8-11
Edison (1920s label), long playing records, by Ron Dethlefson, reprints the original factory control card for a 1926 Edison "LP" (24 minute record)(in Letters column), Sep 1987
Edison (label): "Mrs. Frank Daly, Edison Jobber," by Joan & Robin Rolf, about a Wisconsin family that operated a dealership for many years, Oct 1997, p.6,17
Edison 2/4 Minute Cylinder Phonograph, repair, by Dennis Valente, in "The APSCO Answer Man" column, Mar 1994, p.4
Edison Bell disc phonograph (1920s), illustrates the floor model acoustic phonograph, Aug 1998, p.17
Edison Blue Amberol Cylinders, lettering, by Bob Waltrip, discusses how to restore the white lettering on the end of the cylinder, Nov 1992, p.13
Edison Company, "A Scene From Edison's Laboratory," a pre-1914 photograph showing the manufacture of Diamond Disc reproducers at the Edison plant, Jun 1995, p.1,3
Edison Concert Phonograph, reproduction of an 1899 advertisement, Oct 1989
"Edison Concerts by Radiophone for Detroit Homes," a reprint of a 1921 Talking Machine World article, Jan 1997, p.17
Edison cylinder diaphragms, "Edison's Quest for High Fidelity," by Ronald Dethlefson, Jul 1997, p.15
Edison Cylinder Phonographs, a 1929 photograph of a Kinetophone, a cylinder recording lathe, and other equipment at the Edison factory, Apr 1992, p.1,5
Edison Cylinder Phonographs, by John C. Fesler is a technical description of Edison's acoustic reproduction system, by an engineer, May 1980
Edison Cylinder Phonographs, by John H. Perschbacher describes the major models sold, Jun-Aug 1977
Edison Cylinders, mould numbers, by Ron Dethlefson, who also describes moulds now in possession of the Edison Site in N.J., Sep 1982
Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph Model DD A-85 (1917), by Harvey Kravitz, illus., May 1999, p.18
Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph, Reproducer, by Bob Waltrip, discusses its construction and repair, Feb 1991
Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs, by Al Sefl lists model numbers and styles, Oct 1982
Edison Diamond Disc Reproducers, hints on their repair, by Tim Goon & Ron Dethlefson, addresses the problem of "echo" in playback, Dec 1987
Edison Home, Suitcase model (c.1899), by Anthony Sinclair, describes how the author restored a virtually hopeless example, Jun 1993, p.7
Edison Idelia, "The Great Idelia Research Project," by Eric Reiss, pictures and discusses the 1907 cylinder phonograph; with a questionnaire for readers, Mar 1997, p.20-22
Edison Kinetophone Cylinder Recording Lathe, illustrated, Mar 1995, p.1
Edison Kinetophone, by Ron Dethlefson, Nov 1986
Edison Minstrels, 1905 advertisement reproduced, Jun 1986
Edison Model #4 Disc Phonograph (1912), illustrated, Feb 1996, p.1,3
Edison Model D, restoration of a badly deteriorated example, by Anthony Sinclair, Oct 1993, p.6
Edison Model R Reproducer, repair tips, by L.E. Anderson; Ron Dethlefson offers different advice in a letter to the editor, August 1993; author responds, Sept. 1993; Jul, Sep 1993, p.Jul:5-6,Sep:2-3
Edison Parlor Grand (1908), reproduction of an ad for "New Outfit No. 5," Jan 1995, p.1
Edison Recorders & Recording Horns, by John C. Fesler, with detailed diagrams and response curves (from Sept. 1983 Journal of the Audio Engineering Society), Oct, Nov 1985
Edison Reproducer, restoration of, by Tim Goon, Dec 1986
Edison Reproducers, described by Charles Gregory, Apr 1978
Edison Stylii, by Al Sefl describes means of turning a worn stylus in the shank, Feb 1977
Edison Talking Doll (1890), reprint of an illustrated article from Scientific American (1890), Feb 1980
Edison Talking Doll, "Making and Recording Edison Doll Wax Cylinders," by Jean-Paul Agnard, with great difficulty, the author attempts to make new cylinders for the c.1890 talking dolls, Jun 1998, p.4-6
Edison Triumph, "Triumphs, Triumphs, Triumphs!", by Terry Paul Baer, describes the rare Model G, Dec 1994, p.9
Edison Wood Products, Inc., by Robin & Joan Rolfs, traces the history of a Wisconsin company bought by Edison in 1916 to manufacture phonograph cabinets, Jan 1985
Edison, "The 27 cent Edison Advertising Sign" by Robin & Joan Rolfs reproduces trade ads offering advertising signs to Edison dealers in bulk lots, Apr 1991, p.1,3
Edison, Theodore, obit., by Anthony Puglisi, reprinted from the Orange, NJ, Chronicle, Jan 1993, p.3
Edison, Theodore, recollections of, by Ronald Dethlefson, Jan 1993, p.4-5
Edison, Thomas A., house in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, pictured, Mar 1997, p.4
Edison, Thomas A., reprint of an 1887 interview in Scientific American, Oct 1988
Edison, Thomas A., "1888 Edison Recording Found," reprints a recent wire story about the discovery of an 1888 cylinder of his voice, at the Edison Site; also Dec 95 p.4, Nov 1995, p.8
Edison, Thomas A., "Edison's Conquest of Mars," by René Rondeau, about a rather bizarre 1898 newspaper story, May 1999, p.4,22
Edison, Thomas A., "The Phonograph and Its Future," a reprint from the May 30, 1878, Nature magazine, describes the potential future of Edison's recent invention, Oct 1996, p.14-15,18
Edison, Thomas A., "What Did Edison Do During the War?", reprints an early article about the inventor's WWI activities, and sheet music for "Mr. Edison Is Working on It Now" (1917), Apr 1997, p.unnumbered
Edison, Thomas A., and the supernatural: an article poses the question: "Did Edison believe he could communicate with the dead?", May 1984
Edison, Thomas A., description of hometown (Milan, Ohio), Sep 1985
Edison, Thomas A., Jr. "Lost In History: Thomas A. Edison, Jr.," by René Rondeau, the sad story of the inventor's unloved firstborn, who died an alcoholic, May 1997, p.4-5
Edison, Thomas A., songs about, by Neil Maken, illus. covers of "The Edison Phonograph Polka" (1894) and "Thomas A. Edison--Miracle Man" (1929), recently reprinted, Feb 1990
Elman, Mischa, "An Adventure with a Celebrity," describes the violinist's visit to a Kansas City record store in 1919, reprinted from Talking Machine World, Jul 1997, p.14
Emerson (1921 label), "picture record" illustrated, Aug 1996, p.1
Emerson Special Record (1920), by John A. Petty, a transcription of an unusual record titled "Brothers - Editorial From The Detroit News," dating from 1920, Jan 1981

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Fading, "Protect Your Vogues from Fading," by Lee Rexrode, addresses the unusual problem of label fading of records exposed to the sun, and suggests--UV Filters on your windows!, Sep 1996, p.6
Farrell, Marguerite E., by Bessie Seiter, a brief sketch based, presumably, on a Jim Walsh article, Aug 1992, p.5
Favor, Edward M., by Bessie Seiter, based on a 1942 article by Jim Walsh, Dec 1991, p.3
Female Singers of the 1920s, "Darling Divas of the 1920s," by Kurt Vrabel, briefly covers female popular recording artists ranging from Marion Harris to Grace Hayes, Dec 1996, p.6-7
Fields, Arthur, by Bessie Seiter based on a 1953 Hobbies article, Apr 1991, p.6
Fletcher Cylinder Reproducer, by Anthony Sinclair, Jul 1988
Ford, Henry, Old Time Dance Orchestra, "A Diamond Disc Dialogue," by Ron Leggitt, lists recordings on Edison, Columbia and Victor; with a response by Ron Dethlefson; Jan 1998, p.14-15,22
45 rpm Phonographs, "Forty-Five at Fifty," by Doug Houston & Phil Vourtsis, describes the introduction of RCA's 45 rpm phonographs in 1949, illus., Feb 1999, p.4,5,17

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Gialdini, Guido, by Bessie Seiter, based on a 1979 article by Jim Walsh, Aug 1991, p.5
Golden, Billy, by Bessie Seiter, based on a 1944 article by Jim Walsh, Jan 1992, p.3
Governor (in Spring Motor), repair of, by Tim Goon, Oct 1986
Guitar, Electric, "Who DID Invent the Electric Guitar," by Roger L. Gullans, nominates several possibilities, Oct 1995, p.5-6

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Harlan, Byron G., by Bessie Seiter based on a 1943 Hobbies article, Jun 1991, p.7
Harrison, Charles W., by D.E. Ferrara, W/D of Edison recordings, Jan 1983
Hawaiian Music on Record: "Hawaiian Is Hot (Hawaiian Steel Guitar)," by Phil Stewart, discusses origins of the music, and recordings of the 1910s-1930s, Feb 1998, p.4-5,15,17
Hawthorne & Sheble (c.1900 company), "The Hawthorne & Sheble Story," by Timothy C. Fabrizio & George F. Paul, excerpted from the book Antique Phonograph Gadgets, Gizmos and Gimmicks, Jan 1999, p.4
Hildegarde, by Joan & Robin Rolfs, Apr 1989
Hill, Murray K., by Bessie Seiter, based on a May 1956 Hobbies article, Jun 1990
Hiller German Talking Clock (1911), by Jean-Paul Agnard, "The Largest Cylinder Phonograph Recording Ever Made," Sep 1995, p.1,6-7
Himmelreich, Ferdinand, a brief biography, Oct 1989
"Holiday Greetings From the Bunch at Orange" (1924 record), by Ron Dethlefson, reprints the factory control card for the 1924 Christmas recording which Edison distributed to his dealers, Dec 1987
Home Recording Equipment, by Tom Hawthorn describes home disc recording devices from the 1940s, and gives hints on their use, Aug 1980
Home Recording Equipment, by Douglas C. Houston is a history of home disc recording devices from the 1920s-1940s; illus.; Jul 1980
Horn, Phonograph, "Making a Papier Mache Horn," by Nickolas Roudane, May 1999, p.5,22
Horn-to-Reproducer Coupling on a cylinder phonograph, by Tim Goon, Aug 1988
Horns, Acoustic, by Timothy H. Goon discusses "Replacing Victor Horn Studs," Mar 1989
Horns, repainting, by Tim Goon, Jan 1987
Horns, repair of, by Timothy H. Goon, Mar 1987
Horns, repair of, by Timothy H. Goon, addresses the unusual subject, "Re-Covering Silk-Covered Horns," May 1987
Horns, wooden, repair of, by Timothy H. Goon, Apr 1987

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Johnson, George W. a brief sketch packed with erroneous information, May 1989
Jones, Ada, by Bessie Seiter, based on a 1946 article by Jim Walsh, Nov 1991, p.3-4
Jones, Billy, and Ernest Hare (The Happiness Boys), by Bessie Seiter, a brief article based on a 1959 Hobbies article, Nov 1992, p.3
Jordan, Mary, a brief sketch by Bessie Seiter based on a 1956 Jim Walsh article, in the "Mystery Artist" column, Mar 1992, p.7
Jose, Richard J., by Bessie Seiter, somewhat out-of-date information on the singer drawn from a 1950 Hobbies article, Sep 1990
Juke Boxes, a brief history by Gary Wilson, May 1979

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Kalamazoo (1900s label), by John A. Petty describes a c.1905 catalog of the discs issued by the Duplex Phonograph Co., Mar 1980

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Labels, Various, "(More) Store Record Labels," by Gene Scranton & Mark Scrimger, is a photo gallery of 22 store labels, dating from the 1900s to the 1920s, Jun 1999, p.4-5
Labels, Various, "Record Release Dates," by Mark Scrimger, reprints a vintage dating chart (compiled in the '40s?) covering 24 common labels for the period 1924-1946, May 1998, p.17
Labels, Various, "Store Record Labels Illustrated," by Mark Scrimger, illus. custom 78 rpm labels sold by Wards, W.T. Grant, Kresge, Woolworth, Sears, Kress, McCrory, Chas. Williams, others, Apr 1998, p.4-6,17
Labels, Various, acoustic and early electric era, by John A. Petty, includes illus. and brief descriptions of many labels, and is geared toward the beginning collector, Oct 1988-Jan 1989
Lambert, Thomas, c.1880 experimental cylinder phonograph, by Richard Cicale, reprinted from New York Newsday, March 16, 1993, May 1993, p.1
Lioret (1890s), "The Story Behind the Lioret Phonograph," by Gregg Cline, Aug 1999, p.16-17
Lioret (1897), reprint of an 1897 article about the phonograph, from Scientific American, Aug 1999, p.4-5,16

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Mann, Estella Louisa, a brief sketch based on Jim Walsh's Hobbies article on this 1890s artist, Jun 1989
Meeker, Edward, by Bessie Seiter, based on a 1946 article by Jim Walsh, Oct 1991, p.3
Melba, Nellie, "Her Lips Told Them No, No...", about the extraordinary lengths to which G&T went to get the prima donna to record, in 1904, Mar 1998, p.4
Metal Parts of Early Phonographs, Restoration and cleaning, by Dennis Valente, hints in "The APSCO Answer Man" column, Dec 1995, p.5
Miller, Polk, by Bessie Seiter, in "Mystery Artist" column; based on a 1960 article by Jim Walsh, Sep 1992, p.8
Motors, Spring Driven: hints on lubrication, by John H. Perschbacher, Sep, Oct 1977
Motors, Spring Driven: mainspring lubrication, by Ernest Allen, Apr 1987
Motors, Spring Driven: mainsprings by John H. Perschbacher discusses the various types, Jan 1978
Multiphone, The, by John H. Perschbacher is a detailed article about the 1903 multi-selection phonograph and its inventor, Cyrus Shigley, Dec 1979
Murphy, Lambert, by Bessie Seiter, a brief bio based on a 1959 Hobbies article, Jul 1990
Murray, Billy, a brief bio reprinted from The Irish World, January 1928, Apr 1997, p.2
Murray, Billy, "He Set a Record on Wax," by Jim Walsh, a very short bio reprinted from the June 1954 Music Views, published by Capitol Records, Feb 1998, p.9
Music Box, History of, by John Mehling, Sep, Oct 1986
Myers, John W., by Bessie Seiter, based on a 1944 article by Jim Walsh, Feb 1992, p.3

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Native American Recordings, "Blackfeet Indians Return Call," describes 1918 recordings by the tribe, reprinted from Talking Machine Weekly (1921), Mar 1997, p.5
Needles, "A Close Look at Steel Phonograph Needles," by G. Clark Smith & Matt Brown, two Duke University researchers present greatly enlarged photos of needle tips after use, Mar 1999, p.6
Needles, "Choosing the Proper Needle," by Dennis & Patti Valente, gives a few sensible tips, Feb 1997, p.17
Needles, "Measured Performance of 'Loud' and 'Soft' Tone Needles," by Paul C. Edie, measures the performance of the two types of steel needles with modern laboratory equipment, May 1998, p.4-5,16
Needles, for 78 rpm records, "The Phonograph Needle" by George A. Copeland is a discussion of types, interaction with the disk, and use (the author recommends steel needles, 10 playings each), May 1992, p.4-6
Needles: Flexible Star needle and holder brochure reproduced Jan 1987
Nipper (Victor dog logo), reprints an August 1917 advertisement for an "Immense Papier-mache Dog," along with Victor records released that month, Jul 1993, p.1-3
Nipper (Victor dog logo), a 1904 solid gold model discussed, Mar 1992, p.3
Nipper (Victor dog logo), by Joan Rolfs, is a short history of the famous dog-and-horn logo, and the various bric-a-brac based on it, May 1988
Nipper (Victor dog logo), by Robin & Joan Rolfs, is a concise history of the logo, along with a mock "interview" with Nipper himself, Jan 1992, p.1,4-7
Nipper (Victor dog logo), "A Nipper Dog Not So Mysterious," by Jean-Paul Agnard, describes and illustrates a giant Nipper fabricated by the author, using high-tech equipment, Jun 1996, p.1-4
Nipper (Victor dog logo), "Nipper Centenary 1998," by Joan Rolfs, Oct 1998, p.4-6
Nipper (Victor dog logo), "The Dogs of Summer," describes and illustrates Nipper and artist figurines distributed by Victor for promotional purposes in 1921, Jan 1997, p.4-5
North American Phonograph Co. (1890s), by Tim Pirochta, a brief history, Aug 1979

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Oakland, Will, a short bio by Bessie Seiter based on a 1949 Hobbies article, Feb 1991
Original Dixieland Jazz Band, "The Original Dixieland Jazz Band Is Back," by David Hansen, about a currently performing group, led by the original founder's eldest son, J.C. (Jimmy) LaRocca, Jul 1998, p.6,16,18
Orsenigo (c.1922), with an illustration of the rare floor-model phonograph, Mar 1998, p.14

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Pathe Co. (France), by David Abfalter describes the founding and early history of the French phonograph and record company, Oct 1977
Philco Light-Beam Phono Pickup, by Douglas C. Houston describes the late-1930s electric pickup, Sep 1981
Phono-Metro-Phone, a machine to treat stuttering, by Bill Feiner, Jul 1994, p.1,4-5
Phonograph in literature: "The Ghostly Phonograph" by Virginia L. Clark, describes the appearance of a phonograph in the Conan Doyle short story, "The Japanned Box," Feb 1994, p.6-7
Phonograph, 1888, a reprint of a July 1888 article surveying developments to that date, from Scientific American, Feb 1989
Phonograph, history of, by Floyd Seiter, describes a rare 1892 book called The Phonograph and How to Construct It by W. Gillett, published in England, May 1986
Phonograph, history of, by J.P. Johnston (in "Twenty Years of Hustling"), a reprint from a c.1890 book in which a travelling con man tells of his experiences exhibiting the Edison tin foil phonograph, Apr, Jun, Jul 1978
Phonographs, Homemade, "The Boy Mechanic and the Phonograph," reprints sections from the 1913 book, including instructions for building a cylinder phonograph, Jun 1997, p.6-7
Phonographs, Various--"The Early Days of High Fidelity," by Doug Houston, describes high-end phonographs produced between 1935 and 1942, Jan 1998, p.6,18
Playback of 78s, "Confessions of a Reactionary 'Techie'," by Phil Stewart, a beginners guide, Apr 1997, p.6
Playback of 78s, "Turntable Speed: The Neglected Variable," by Don Chichester, Apr 1994, p.7-9
Playback of Cylinders and 78s: electrical reproduction, by John C. Fesler, (reprinted from Sept. 1983 issue of the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society), Jun, Jul 1985
Playback of Cylinders and 78s: electrical reproduction, by Tom Owen, including a discussion of the Mapleson cylinder project (reprinted from 1983 AES proceedings), Apr, May 1985
Playback of Cylinders and Discs, a beginner's guide, by Bob Ault, (reprinted from Antiques & Collecting Hobbies, Feb 1987), Oct 1987
Playback of Cylinders, by John C. Fesler discusses correct speeds for cylinders (1890s-1920s); includes stroboscope; Jan, Mar 1982
Playback of Cylinders, by David L. Hill describes the author's custom-built unit using a tone arm, motor and modern cartridge for electrical playback, Apr 1982
Playback of Cylinders, speed calibration, by John C. Fesler, (reprinted from the Sep 1983 Journal of the Audio Engineering Society), Dec 1985
Playback of Early Recordings, "Which Sounds Better--And Why," by Parker Ackley, compares playback on original vs. modern equipment, Apr 1997, p.10-11
Playback of Edison recordings: "Never Stops Hardening" by R.J. Wakeman discusses the use and maintenance of Edison reproducers, and the fact that key components harden over the years, Apr 1990
Playback of Vertical-Cut Discs, by Mark Scrimger, contains instructions for re-wiring a modern cartridge, Jan 1998, p.8
Playtime (1920s label), illus. of early record sleeve and label, Nov 1987
Porter, Steve, by Bessie Seiter, based on a 1943 Hobbies article, Jul 1991, p.8
"Preacher and the Bear" (song), by Jim Walsh, Jun 1979
Puck cylinder phonograph, "Two Different Stopping Levers on Puck Type Phonographs," by Jean-Paul Agnard, Jun 1997, p.4-5
Puck Lyra Cylinder Phonograph, instruction sheet reproduced, Aug 1995, p.1
Puritan (1918), "The Puritan Phonographs of Sheboygan," by Russ Nery, Mar 1998, p.6

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Radio-Phonograph Combinations (1920s), by Arthur Miller, Apr 1979
Record Industry, history of, by Victor Willis discusses production problems in the mid 1940s, Nov 1982
Record Slips, Cylinder, by Charles Gregory adds some post-1900 examples to an earlier article about the paper slips supplied with early cylinders, Nov 1978
Record Slips, Cylinder, by James R. Wilkins describes examples from the 1890s, May 1979
Record Wear, testing a 78 RPM phonograph for, by Bob Waltrip offers some appalling advice for testing a phono: take your best mint condition 78, play it with a steel needle and a piece of cloth between needle and groove, and see how much "black" comes off! Play up to 20 times to make sure the black is not dirt. (An excellent way to destroy your best 78s! I suggest you NEVER play 78s with a steel needle unless you are willing to discard them; use a modern light-weight electric pickup). The author also recommends steel wool for cleaning 78s, Sep 1988
Recording Techniques (1924-1925), by Arthur Miller, notes on early electrical issues by Autograph, Apr 1981
Recording Techniques (Tape), by F.A. Jansen surveys non-magnetic methods of recording on tape, from 1877-1950s; illus.; Jul 1982
Recording Techniques (Tape), by F.A. Jansen is a detailed survey of the development of magnetic tape recording, from the 1880s to the present day; illus.; Mar-May 1983
Recordo Home Recording Outfit (1950), by John C. Fesler, Oct 1981
Records, cylinder, by John H. Perschbacher describes unusual sizes, Jan 1979
Repairing 78s, by Arthur Miller proposes a technique for glueing broken records back together, Sep 1978
Repairing 78s, by Dick Pierson describes ways to repair a cracked record (reprinted from Kastlemusick, Dec 1981), Aug 1982
Repairing Acoustic Phonographs, general hints, by John A. Petty, concerning reproducer gaskets and governor springs, Sep 1985
Repairing Cylinders, by Charles Gregory describes a handy technique for filling in "pits" in damaged cylinders, Oct 1977
Repairing Cylinders, by John H. Perschbacher gives useful hints on how to repair cracked cylinders, Aug 1978
Repairing Music Rolls, by John H. Perschbacher, Nov 1977
Reproduction Phonographs and Parts, by Mirek Stehlik, "Replicating Rear Gramophones, Phonographs & Parts," by an mechanical designer who does so, Apr 1995, p.4-5
Restoration & Care of Wood Cabinets, by Mrs. Ralph Osborne contains hints on care of wooden cases, Jun 1977
Restoration of Acoustic Phonographs, "Hints & Kinks" by Ernest Allen, deals briefly with cabinets, mainsprings, tubing and horns, Oct 1989
Restoration of Acoustic Phonographs, an overview and hints by Steven V. Vella, Mar 1990
Restoration of Acoustic Phonographs, hints, by Anthony Sinclair, including cleaning mandrels, motors, feedscrews and cases, Dec 1992, p.6-7
Restoration of Acoustic Phonographs: "Hints and Kinks" by Timothy Goon discusses "Restoring Shellac and Varnish Finishes," Jul 1990
Restoration of Early Phonograph Cabinets, "To the Finish," by Roy Margenau, Dec 1996, Jan 1997, p.Dec:15,Jan:15
Restoration of Metal Parts on Early Victrolas, by Dennis Valente, some hints, Sep 1996, p.19
Restoration of Phonograph Cabinets, "To the Finish," by Roy Margenau, Apr 1997, p.19
Restoration of Wood Cabinets, by Bill Cahill; restoring wood cabinets & decals for early phonographs, Apr 1984
Restoration of Wood Cabinets, by Tim Goon, repairing loose veneer, Jul 1987
Restoration of Wood Cabinets, by Tim Goon, deals with split veneer on the edges of early phonograph covers, Mar 1988
Restoration of Wood Cabinets, by Tim Goon, Sep, Nov 1986
Restoration of Wood Cabinets, by Timothy H. Goon, discusses the use of wood fillers, Jun 1987
Restoration of Wood Cabinets, by Shawn O'Rourke, in "Hints and Kinks," Mar 1992, p.4
Restoration of Wood Cabinets, by John H. Perschbacher tackles repair of damaged veneer, Apr 1977
Restoration of Wood Cabinets, by John H. Perschbacher covers refinishing techniques for the collector, Mar 1977
Restoration of Wood Cabinets, by John H. Perschbacher recommends against using furniture oils on antique wood; followup includes a rebuttal from the Minwax Co., Mar, Aug 1981
Restoration Techniques, by Tim Goon, replacing wooden knobs on Victor winding cranks; and loosening horn glue, Apr 1988
Restoration Techniques, by John H. Perschbacher discusses lead screws and half-nuts on early machines, Feb 1977
Restoration Techniques, by John H. Perschbacher, removing broken screws, May 1977
Restoration Techniques, "Polishing the Victor I.D. Plate," by Tom Hawthorn, Nov 1991, p.4
Restoration Techniques, applying decals, by Tim Goon, Aug 1987
Restoration Techniques, general, by Ralph Osborne, Mar 1985
Restoration Techniques, general, by John H. Perschbacher gives general hints, Jan 1977
Restoration Techniques, removing turntables, by Tim Goon, removing stubborn turntables, Sep, Nov 1987
Restoration Techniques, replacing grillcloths, by Tim Goon, Jan 1988
Rex, "Two Phonographs: One With No History, The Other, No Machine!", describes and illustrates a mystery cylinder machine from 1907-1908, Nov 1996, p.20
Rexoport (1920s Australian phonograph), by Anthony Sinclair, describes the author's restoration of an example in very poor condition, Aug 1993, p.5
"Rhapsody In Blue" by Arthur Miller, its 1924 premiere and initial reception, Oct 1980
Robyn, William, obit., by Tim Brooks, May 1996, p.3
Rodgers, Jimmie, by David Abfalter, a brief career synopsis, Sep 1977
Rogers, Roy, by Jack Palmer, Jul 1999, p.4-5

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Shaving Wax Cylinders, "Shave and a Haircut," by L.E. Anderson, contains useful tips, Jul 1994, p.6-7
Shipment of Phonographs (c.1910), "Return to Sender," by Aaron Cramer, describes an early Edison cylinder machine found covered with postage stamps--it was originally sent through the mail!; Feb 1998, p.13
"Silver Threads Among The Gold" (song), by Joan Rolfs, Aug 1984
Silver, Monroe, a capsule biography based on a 1972 Hobbies magazine article, May 1990
Smith, Oberlin, inventor of magnetic recording, reprinted from Antique Week, Dec 1988
Sousa, John Philip, "Sousa and the Phonograph," by Dave Kitska, Dec 1997, Jan 1998, p.Dec:6-7,Jan:4-5
Spaulding, Albert, a brief sketch, Aug 1989
Spaulding, Albert, by Arthur F. Miller, Oct 1984
Spencer, Grace, by Bessie Seiter, based on Jim Walsh's 1948 Hobbies articles, Mar 1991, p.4
Spring (for early phonograph motor), by Russell Nery, "The Safe Way to Remove a New Spring From Its Retainer" contains a brief but helpful hint, Mar 1994, p.8
Stereo Recording, history, by John Whitacre describes multi-channel recording experiments from the 1870s to the early 1900s (reprint from Wireless World, Jan 1979), Mar 1979
Stewart, Cal, by Dolores Osborne describes a visit to the lake where Stewart spent his summers (sic), Jan 1980
Stewart, Cal, discog., by John A. Petty, a discography of Uncle Josh stories on cylinder and disc, May 1978
Stewart, Cal, labels on which he recorded, by John A. Petty, descriptions and illustrations of various labels on which Stewart appeared, Nov 1980
Storage of Cylinders, by John A. Petty explains how to make home-made storage boxes for individual cylinders, Jul 1979
"Stroh Violin, The," by Cary Clements, Jan 1997, p.6
Styli for cylinder phonographs, by Eric Reiss, the author describes how to make replacement glass styli for early "floating" reproducers, in Letters column, Oct 1996, p.7,16
Stylus, "The Edison Diamond Stylus" by Bob Waltrip, gives advice on playing cylinders and discs with original diamond stylii (which are not as permanent as most believe), Mar 1991, p.6-7

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"Tale of the Ticker" (song), transcribed by David Abfalter from Frank Crumit's 1930 recording about the stock market, Jan 1979
Talk-o-Phone (1903), advertisement reproduced, Oct 1994, p.1
Talking Books (1920s), reproduces Victor H. Emerson's 1921 patent for these children's recordings, which came in the shape of various animals, Apr 1995, p.1
Talking Dolls, "The Madame Hendren Doll" (1920), by John Mehling, Jun 1998, p.6
Tape Recording Early 78s & Cylinders, by Merritt F. Malvern gives general hints, Aug 1978
Turntables, a simple way to replace 45 rpm with 78 rpm, by Don Chichester, in "Hints and Kinks" column, Aug 1993, p.4
Turntables, felt coverings for, by Tom Novak, discusses restoration on early phonographs, in "Hints and Kinks," Jan 1991

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Uncle Josh; a letter from by Ernest Allen contains information on 1893 book about a precursor of Cal Stewart's phonograph character, Jul 1990
Unintelligible Records of the Early 1900s, by Douglas C. Houston, is an amusing piece titled "The Joys of Recorded Garble," Mar 1986

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Van Eps, Fred, by Bessie Seiter, a brief bio based on a 1956 Hobbies article, Jul 1990
Vermont (1913 phonograph), period advertisement, with the story of its manufacturer, an enterprising Rutland VT dealer named Charles A. Bayles, Apr 1998, p.14-15
Victor (1920s label), studio, by Arthur Miller describes the label's Trinity Church studio of the 1920s-1930s, Aug 1981
Victor (label), use of alternate takes, pre-1930, by D.E. Ferrara discusses in general terms the label's use of alternate takes, Jul 1983
Victor Acoustic Phonographs, by Tim Goon, hints on removal of the metal I.D. plate, Feb 1987
Victor Acoustic Phonographs, by Bob Waltrip, deals with ways to improve the sound quality of models using the Exhibition and #2 reproducers, Apr 1988
Victor Acoustic Phonographs, "Victor-Victrola Motor Identification Supplement," by Harold Braker, matches various models with the proper spring motor, Dec 1996, p.20-21
Victor Auxetophone, "The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of," by Neil Maken, May 1994, p.5-6
Victor Concert Reproducer, hints on rebuilding/repairing, by Tim Goon, Feb 1988
Victor Electrola 726 (1928), "Radio with Electrola: The Bastard Children of the Hobby," by Stephen E. Patrick, Jul 1997, p.6
Victor Exhibition Reproducer, care and repair, by Bob Waltrip, Jul 1991, p.5-7
Victor Orthophonic Victrola, "Getting the Best Results from Your Orthophonic Victrola," by Jim Shulman, Apr 1997, p.5,26
Victor Radio-Phonograph Model RE-75 (1929), by Arthur Miller, describes restoration efforts, Mar 1986
Victor RE-75 Radio-Electrola (1929), by Phil Stewart, Jan 1997, p.8
Victor Soundboxes, "Performance Differences of Victor Soundboxes," by Paul C. Edie, is an engineer's analysis of several acoustic reproducers, Mar 1999, p.4,5,17
Victor Victrola, by Arthur Miller gives detailed restoration techniques for the Orthophonic Victrola and its components, Dec 1977, Jan, Feb, Apr 1978
Victor Victrola, an unusual Gothic acoustic cabinet-mounted model by Dennis Valente, Mar 1989
Vogue (1946 label), advertisement from a 1947 Detroit newspaper, Sep 1999, p.9

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Waller, Fats, by Arthur Vanadia is an eyewitness account of a Waller performance in 1942, Jun 1981
Walsh, Jim, "Jim Walsh's Legacy," by John Scrimger, a chronological list of his Hobbies articles, Jul 1997, p.4-5,22
Whistlers on record, Jun 1984
White, Joseph M. ("The Silver Masked Tenor"), by Bessie Seiter, based on a 1973 article by Jim Walsh, Sep 1991, p.3
Whiteman, Paul, by Arthur Miller, Mar 1980
Whiteman, Paul, "Bix, Bing and the King of Jazz," by Mark Scrimger, some brief notes from the president of Club Crosby, with illustrations and a very short discog., May 1997, p.6-7
Wilcox-Gay Corp., by Bessie Seiter & Dolores Osborn is an original history of the company that manufactured home recording equipment in the 1930s-1940s, based on interviews Apr 1980
Wilcox-Gay Model A103 by Dennis Morgan describes the "Recordio" home recording device, Sep 1980
Willcox, Spiegle, still performing at age 96, by Tom Hawthorn, in "For the Record," Sep 1999, p.12
Williams, Bert, by David Abfalter, a brief sketch of Williams' career which includes the lyrics of his greatest hit, "Nobody," Mar 1978
WLS National Barn Dance (radio program), by J.W. Patterson, discusses recording artists heard on the famous show, illus., Jun 1990
Wurcker Reproducer (1907), "The Wurcker Reproducer: An Australian Contribution to the Edison Saga," by Mike Tucker, Apr 1999, p.4-5,21

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Zonophone Cinch (1912 disc phonograph), restoration of, by Anthony Sinclair, Jan 1994, p.5

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