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Re: [ARSCLIST] Can anyone...help the CBC with info on Melotone?



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terry Smythe" <smythe@xxxxxxx>
> Rebecca Snow asks:
> 
> > I work for CBC television and am researching a documentary
> > about a  family who lived in Winnipeg in the early 20th
> > century. 
> >
> > The head of the house worked as a cabinet maker for 'Melotone
> > Talking Machine Co.' 
> >
> > We'd like to expand on this in the documentary, but we don't
> > have  any information on Melotone. 
> >
> > The Henderson directory for Winnipeg in 1918 lists Melotone
> > Talking Mach  Co Ltd  as "manufactures talking machines" with
> > Mendel Lurie as manager.  It was located on 61 Heaton. 
> >
> > I am wondering if you know anything about Melotone or talking
> > machine cabinets in this period, or if you can refer me to
> > anyone who might  be able to help? 
> 
> I live in Winnipeg, and have passed this inquiry onto a 
> prominent, long-time phonograph collector Paul Horch here in 
> Winnipeg. His father was employed many years ago making 
> phonograph cabinets locally.   Paul tells me he's never heard of 
> Melotone, but will pass on this tid-bit of info onto other local 
> phonograph collectors.      Stay tuned......
> 
Does the Winnipeg Public Library system own a substantial collection
of local city directories? If so, that would be a good place to start...

Steven C. Barr


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