This extensive history of the Fort Wayne Organ Company (later The Packard Piano Company) is 250 pages and includes many catalogs, advertising items, photos of pianos, and other important segments of the company's history. It is a companion volume to Volume 1. The book is also spiral bound for ease of use (Size 9 inches x 11 inches). Volume 2 covers primarily the years of piano and organ production from 1895–1913, and the continuing piano production until 1932 when the company finally went out of business as another victim of the great depression. It reveals the important changes that occurred in 1912 and 1913, as well as what the company did to survive the war years of WWI. Serial numbers and production figures are also included. The development of the Industrial Democracy policy that became an industry model is discussed in detail. From the policy came the company's slogan, --If there is no harmony in the factory, there will be none in the piano.--

In the ROS Bulletin, Autumn 1993, Vol. XII, No. 3 & No. 4, ROS published a two-part series titled The Organ Industry in Washington, New Jersey written by Gerry Redell. Her well-researched material has been reprinted in this publication with additional material added to tell more of the story of the two principal companies: Beatty's Manufactory (later Beethoven Organ Company) and Cornish & Company. This book Reed Organ Manufacturers of Washington, New Jersey is 140 pages in length. Part 1 Focusing on Beatty and other less known companies, is reprinted in section one. It is followed by additional Beatty and Beethoven materials. Included is an extensive New York Times article published June 9, 1893, followed by original letters and advertising items. It is 94 pages in length. Part 2 Cornish & Company, is reprinted in section two with a packet of materials that would have been sent to prospective buyers in 1890. This section contains 46 pages. The book contains many illustrations, either black and white or in color as in the originals. A free copy of the 1915 Cornish catalog is included with each order.

This book is 322 pages with over 300 catalog cuts, photographs, and other illustrations, many in color. It covers the history of the company’s organ production from 1871 – 1914. It includes chapters on the life of Isaac Packard, the organ’s namesake; the company’s organization; Thomas Hill, the case designer extraordinaire; stopboard designs through the years; an extensive data chart with serial numbers and design features; and more! Many pages from catalogs, flyers, and trade cards 1872 – 1912 are included!

Worcester Massachusetts Organ Manufacturers by Milton Bacheller Jr., 100 pages

by Henry L. Mason

12 pieces for reed organ.

by Milton Bacheller Jr., 138 pages

Reprint of c. 1883; 300+ pages, suitable for use w/any reed organ.

by Craig Penfield

Estey Organ Company Trade Cards, SALE - they are free! (Request number desired)

by Gustav Hagg

by Pamela Robison; Original suite written specifically for Trails West Gathering; 5 arrangements of popular songs sung on various trails west

Quarterly GIVEAWAY! Currently, all issues back are free, contact the publications secretary for more information. * 1982-2020 if available.