George has supplied this text file regarding the database and needed
information for it. Thanks in advance for any responses/replies. w.g.
Information needed for addition to the ORGANS of US and CANADA DATABASE
(OUSCDB). If all information is not known, list what is known. Note if
information is unconfirmed. Please be as specific as possible.
1. SOURCE who is supplying the information,
included 2ndry sources
2. STATE
3. CITY
4. PLACE / OWNER NAME
5. BUILDER
6. YEAR of this entry
7. OPUS
8. MANUALS
9. DIVISIONS expression chambers for unit organs
10.RANKS
11.STOPS excluding couplers & percussions
12.PIPES
13.KEY ACTION
14.STOP ACTION
15.EXISTS does organ still exist in this
form, was it rebuilt or destroyed
16.NOTES Street address. Current condition.
Earlier & later history (rebuilds, moves,
alterations w/dates) Interesting facts such as
dedication dates & players, special associations,
installation facts (eg under the fireplace), etc.
Be as detailed possible.
Material should be directed by mail to George Nelson, PO Box 17463,
Seattle, WA, 98107. It will be received with thanks & gratitude.
Regarding the Waterbury, CT Masonic Temple organs. The Skinner was built
in 1923, Opus 415, w/2- manuals & 3-divisions. I know it was removed
c1988, but did not know by who or current condition. Thanks for update -
could you supply specifics on owner location after removal & and before
break-up. Other organ in temple was most likely old 1888 Hook & Hastings,
op.1396 subjected to rebuilds, but I don't have specifics. Spec of
Skinner #415 would be welcome. By the way, #421 was also 1923 but for
Grove Avenue Methodist Church, East Radford, VA, since removed to private
residence.
The Database currently shows about 20 listing for Nashua, NH, mostly
historic instruments. Additions are always welcome.
Regarding Clyde, NY. the OUSCDB shows listing for:
St John's RC - JW WALKER & SON, 2/15, 10-stop, 849
pipes;
St John's Episcopal _(are there really 2 St.John's
in this small town) - 1884 JARDINE, 2/10, rebuilt
at least once
Clyde Theater - Link unit organ, most likely gone
Copies of all the discs required for the OUSCDB is not
feasible - I may be able to make arrangements to
produce specific segments.
GN
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