[PW] Re: American Music Company Mandolin

[e.parker at sridelima.org]

On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:09:50 -0400
  "Deana Cunningham" <d.cunningham at vlc.lib.mi.us> wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I have a patron with an old mandolin made by the 
>American Music
> Company, Kansas City, MO. The label doesn't include a 
>date, but it
> does say the price: $25, and that it was made in the 
>USA. The label
> also says the American Music Company factory was at 150 
>Liverpool
> So., East Boston, MA.
> 
> I have been unable to turn up anything for this patron 
>on this
> instrument or the American Music Company. I have checked 
>e-bay (to
> see if any were selling), have interlibrary loaned 
>several books of
> antique instruments (most were on instruments much older 
>than I'm
> betting this one is), and even e-mailed a couple of 
>companies that
> sell mandolins to see if anyone had any clues for me (no 
>responses).
> If anyone out in Wombat land has any leads on any of 
>this info, I
> would appreciate it very much!
> 
> I have not subscribed to this list as I have way to many 
>e-mails to
> deal with as it is, so if you have any information 
>please cc: me off
> list.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Deana L. Cunningham, Director
> Harrison Community Library
> 105 E. Main St., PO Box 380
> Harrison, MI 48625
> (989)539-6711
> d.cunningham at vlc.lib.mi.us
> 
> Deana L. Cunningham, Director
> Harrison Community Library
> 105 E. Main St., PO Box 380
> Harrison, MI 48625
> (989)539-6711
> d.cunningham at vlc.lib.mi.us
> 
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Hi Deana,
Have you tried Elderly Instruments in East Lansing? Here's 
their toll free number 888-473-5810. Hope this helps.
Emelia Parker
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Midland MI 48640