William J. Lenz Piano Tuning Collection

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William J. Lenz Piano Tuning Collection

ca. 1903-1955.

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89f1d5044-9a37-46cc-ab09-cfc610f324ac

Advertisements, catalogs, repair manuals, union materials, and technical drawings related to pianos and piano tuning (companies and organizations listed below). While providing a window into a profession that spans both science and music, this collection contains information concerning economic changes, advertising, trade associations, and technical advances.

0.25 Cubic feet (2 boxes, 1 oversized folder)

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 11662879

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center

Related Entities

There are 11 Entities related to this resource.

Wood & Brooks Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6t25wcj (corporateBody)

Piano Parts Mfg. Co.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6nd6svv (corporateBody)

Otto R. Trefz, Jr., & Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6d61dkk (corporateBody)

Lynn & Healy Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6q63g7g (corporateBody)

Lenz, William J. (piano technician)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gz543q (person)

Lang, C. H., & Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6cd1s99 (corporateBody)

Everett Piano Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mt4k98 (corporateBody)

Wurlitzer Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65n0tnc (corporateBody)

Manufacturer of pianos, organs and other musical products. From the description of Tuning fork. [195-?] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270937497 Manufacturer of pianos, organs, and other musical products. From the description of Printed letterhead, blank : [195-?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270937495 Retail company and manufacturer of musical instruments. Rudolph Wurlitzer began his company in 1856 as a retail business in Ci...

Pratt Read and Co.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6c0458d (corporateBody)

Hammacher, Schlemmer & Co.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65t8dfg (corporateBody)

Chickering & Sons

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6pz9b3k (corporateBody)

American firm of piano makers. From the description of Partially printed document signed Chickering & Sons, dated : New York, 30 September 1875, 1875 Sept. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873924 ...