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AMICA Bulletin Volume 49, Number 5 Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors’ Association September-October 2012 The www.amica.org AMICA Bulletin Volume 49, Number 5 Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors’ Association September-October 2012 ISSN #1533›9726 The AMICA B ulleTIn AU TOMATIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTORS' ASSOCIATION Published by the Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors’ Visit the AMICA web site at: http://www.amica.org Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt group devot - to enter the “Members-Only” portal, ed to the restoration, distribution, research and enjoyment of Current User Name: AMICA automatic musical instruments. AMICA was founded in San Password: treadle Francisco, California in 1963. VOLUME 49, Number 5 September-October 2012 AMICA BULLETIN FEATURES DEADLINES Ads and articles must be received Nickel Notes . by Matthew Jaro . 236 on or before the 1st of these ODD Mecca Flats . by Richard L. Riley . 243 months: The “Footsie” Chronicles . .by John R. Grant . 251 January July 2012 Pittsburgh Convention . .by Shirley Nix . 273 March September Reproducing Rolls on a Disklavier . by Peter Phillips . 285 May November Bulletins will ordinarily be mailed in the 1st week of the even months, for COLUMNS expected delivery mid-month. President’s Message . 228 Terry Smythe Vice-President’s Message. 229 55 Rowand Avenue Editorial Observations . 228 Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3J2N6 204-832-3982 (email preferred) Membership Update . 229 [email protected] Call for Awards Nominations . 230 Letters . 231 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 2013 AMICA Convention . 234 Our Published Heritage . 252 Membership Dues: USA Bulk Mail . $55.00 AMICAn in the Spotlight . 253 USA First Class . .$70.00 Annual Board Reports . 254 Overseas . .$70.00 Chapter News . 280 Canada-Mexico . .$65.00 In The News . Renewals – Additional $5.00 due if 289 renewed past the Jan. 31 deadline In Memoriam . 294 Address changes and corrections Web Sites of Interest . 296 Directory information updates Ads . 297 Additional copies of Member Directory . $25.00 Single copies of back issues ($10.00 per issue – based upon availability) Lyle Merithew & Sandy Swirski 416 Colfax Drive Front Cover: Aeolian Duo-Art Concertola, Paul Ciancia collection. (p.236) San Jose, CA 95123-3403 Inside Front Cover: City of Pittsburgh Proclamation. 408-227-9284 Inside Back Cover: 1981 Watercolour Portrait of Frank Holland. [email protected] Outside Back Cover: Showtime Auction Services. To ensure timely delivery of your BULLETIN , please allow 6-weeks advance notice of address change s. AMICA Publications reserves the right to accept, reject, or edit any and all submitted articles and advertising. While the AMICA Bulletin offers accurate and historic information to its members, the bulletin, its publisher and the AMICA Board cannot be held responsible for contributions that may be considered by some as inaccurate, speculative, or of an OP/ED Format Entire contents © 2012 AMICA International Printed by Engler Printing Co., Fremont, OH • [email protected] 225 AMICA INTERNATIONAL - International Officers - PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT EDITOR Tim Baxter John Motto-Ros Terry Smythe 939 Briarcliff Rd NE 110 Allen Ranch Road 55 Rowand Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306-4664 Sutter Creek, CA 95685 Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3J2N6 404-377-1220 209-267-9252 204-832-3982 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] VICE-PRESIDENT TREASURER Alan Turner Joe Orens 148 Kingsway Avenue 8917 Wooden Bridge Road Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3M 0H1 Potomac, MD 20854-2448 204-489-3075 301-340-6664 [email protected] [email protected] SECRETARY MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Bob and Bonnie Gonzalez lyle Merithew & Sandy Swirsky 26 Foremast Cove 416 Colfax Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925 San Jose, CA 95123-3403 415-924-6834 408-227-9284 [email protected] [email protected] - Committees - AMICA ARCHIVES CONVENTION COORDINATOR Tom hutchinson Frank nix 15361 Hopper Road 6030 Oakdale Avenue Sturgeon, MO 65284 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 573-442-6675 818-884-6849 [email protected] [email protected] AMICA MEMORIAL FUND AMICA Honor Roll Ray Dietz Thomas & Donna Stengel 1250 Lanier Road 46 Court St. Martinsville, VA 24112-5212 Lancaster NY 14086-2302 276-638-8563 716-683-5309 [email protected] [email protected] AUDIO-VISUAL & TECHNICAL WEBSITE MANAGER harold Malakinian Karl ellison 2345 Porest Trail Drive 6 Lions Lane Troy, MI 48098 Salem, MA 01970-1784 248-528-3111 978-740-5680 [email protected] [email protected] 226 AMICA Bulletin - Sep/Oct 2012 AMICA INTERNATIONAL Chapter Officers FOUNDING CHAPTER LAND OF DIXIE Reporter: Larry Emmons Pres: John Ulrich - 510-223-9587 President: Walt Gerber - waltgerber@bell - Board Rep: Jere DeBacker [email protected] south.net Vice Pres: Karen Simons Vice President: Robert Soule SOWNY (Southern Ontario,Western New Sec: Jack & Dianne Edwards Treasurer: Tim Baxter York) Treas/Bd Rep: Lyle Merithew & Sandy Swirsky Secretary: Danita Gerber Pres: Glenn Roat Reporter: Bob & Bonnie Gonzalez Board Representative: Tim Baxter [email protected] [email protected] Vice Pres: Bob and Kathy Singer BOSTON AREA Sec: Shirley Roat Pres: Kirk Russell - [email protected] MIDWEST (OH, MI, IN, KY) [email protected] Vice-Pres: TBD Pres: Don Johnson - 248-650-1840 Treas: Holly Walter Sec: Phyllis Konop [email protected] [email protected] Treas: Dorothy Bromage - [email protected] Vice Pres: Liz Barnhart Reporter: Glenn and Shirley Roat Reporter: Sec: Hilda Merchant [email protected] Board Rep: Bob Hunt - [email protected] Treas: Alvin Wulfekuhl Board Rep: Mike Walter Reporter: Christy Counterman Photographer: Bill Lukasiak CHICAGO AREA Board Rep: Liz Barnhart Pres: Jerry Biasella - 708-756-3307 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Vice Pres: Richard Van Metre NORTHERN LIGHTS (MN, ND, SD, MB, Pres: Jerry Pell - [email protected] Sec: Carol Veome - 773-338-1042 NorthernOntario) Vice Pres: Mike Choate [email protected] Pres: Paul Watkins - 763-421-0672 Sect/Reporter: Shirley Nix Treas: Joe Pekarek [email protected] [email protected] Reporter: Curt Clifford Vice Pres: Treas: Diane Reidy Board Rep: TBD Sec: Mark Kraabel Board Rep: Frank Nix Treas: Barbara Watkins HEART OF AMERICA Reporter: Jerrilynn Boehland TEXAS Pres: Bob Stout - 816-833-1556 Board Rep: Paul Watkins or Mark Kraabel Pres: Rich Clayton - 972-369-0470 [email protected] [email protected] Vice Pres: Dan Davis PACIFIC CAN-AM Vice Pres: Michael Barisonek Sec: Trudy. Moffitt Pres: David Goodwin - 253-517-3348 [email protected] Treas: Brian Graham [email protected] Treasurer: Janet Tonnesen Reporter: HC and Marlene Beckman Vice Pres: [email protected] Board Rep: Gary Craig Secretary: Larry Sanchez Secretary: Suzanne McCall Treas: Mark Smithberg [email protected] LADY LIBERTY Reporter: David Goodwin, Larry Sanchez Bulletin Reporter: Ken Long Pres: John Dousmanis (646) 638-2201 Board. Rep: Carl Dodrill [email protected] Vice Pres: Vincent Morgan - 718-479-2562 Board Rep: John McCall [email protected] ROCKY MOUNTAIN j-mccall@sbcglobal .net Sec: Bob Stuhmer Pres: Jere DeBacker - 303-570-6243 Treas: Maryam Morgan [email protected] Reporter: Martin "Buzz" Rosa Vice Pres: Ken Hodge Board Rep: Vincent and Maryam Morgan Sec: Louise Lucero Newsletter Editor: Bill Maguire Treas: Barry Weiss Affiliated Societies and Organizations American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS) Carousel Organ Association of America President/CEO – Ken Double Editor/Publisher: Ron Bopp Netherlands Mechanical Organ Society-KDV 1815 DeFoors Walk, NW (918) 527-0589 A. T. Meijer Atlanta, GA 30318 4725 Montrose Dr., Bradenton, FL, 34210 Wilgenstraat 24 PH: 404-790-5400 [email protected] NL-4462 VS Goes, Netherlands E-mail: [email protected] Friends of Scott Joplin THEATRE ORGAN Co-Editors – Northwest Player Piano Association 1217 St. Croix Ct. Mike Bryant and Don Feely Everson Whittle, Secretary Kirkwood, MO 63122-2326 Editorial Office 11 Smiths Road, Darcy Lever, website: http//stlouis.missouri.org/fsjoplin 3111 NE 165th Pl. Bolton BL3 2PP, Gt. Manchester, England Email: [email protected] Vancouver, WA 98682 Home Phone: 01204 529939 Phone: 206-619-6645 International Piano Archives at Maryland Business Phone: 01772 208003 E-Mail: [email protected] Performing Arts Library,University of Maryland Email: [email protected] 2511 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Associazione Italiana Musica Meccanica College Park, MD 20742 Pianola Institute Villa Silvia - Via Lizzano, 1241 Phone:301-405-9224 Clair Cavanagh, Secretary 47023 Cesena (FC), Italy Fax: 301-314-7170 43 Great Percy St., London WC1X 9RA Phone: 0039-547-323425 Email: [email protected] England Fax: 0039-547-661264 Email: [email protected] International Vintage Phono Player Piano Group Website: www.ammi-italia.com & Mechanical Music Society Adam Ramet, Bulletin Editor C.G. Nijsen, Secretaire General 42 Park Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, UK Australian Collectors of Mechanical Musical 19 Mackaylaan Email: [email protected] Instruments 5631 NM Eindhoven, Netherlands Peter Phillips - Editor Smithsonian Institution 26 Alice Street Musical Box Society of Great Britain Division of Musical History Padstow, NSW 221, Australia Alison Biden Washington, D.C. 20560 Phone: (612) 9773-4734 St Giles Hilltop, Northbrook Close email: [email protected] Winchester, Hants. Society For Self-Playing Musical Instruments SO23 0JR, UK Gesellschaft fur Selbstspielende Netherlands Pianola Association email: [email protected] Musikinstrumente (GSM) E.V. Nederlandse Pianola Vereniging Ralf Smolne Att. Jan van Hulzen, Member of the Board Musical Box Society International Emmastr.
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