C. G. Conn, Ltd. letter
Collection — Folder: S2912
Identifier: S2912
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one letter and one envelope from the C. G. Conn Ltd. Musical instrument manufacturer in Elkhart and dated March 17, 1921. The letter is addressed to Mr. Ross E. Moore, Hutsonville, Illinois, and has no personal signature. It is stamped “C. G. Conn, Ltd.” The company employee enclosed the price list for cases, as Mr. Moore had requested. This price list is not included in this collection. On the back of the letter are photos of band leaders including several women. In the center, it states: “The supreme excellence of the band and orchestra instrument made by C. G. Conn Ltd., Elkhart, Indiana, is recognized by the world’s greatest bandmasters. They are used exclusively by all famous virtuosos and soloists. Their superior qualities are known in all parts of the world where good music abounds.”
On the envelope, there is an engraving of the manufacturing plant, and the statement: “Every instrument manufactured by C. G. Conn Ltd. is guaranteed for five years.”
On the envelope, there is an engraving of the manufacturing plant, and the statement: “Every instrument manufactured by C. G. Conn Ltd. is guaranteed for five years.”
Dates
- 1921/03/17
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
C. G. Conn Ltd. manufactured the highest grade musical instruments, which were “used and endorsed by all the great soloists and bandmasters in America and awarded gold medals, highest diplomas and the greatest honors of all American expositions.” The company was located in Elkhart, Indiana. In 1921, the president and treasurer was C. D. Greenleaf, and the secretary was J. F. Boyer. There is a small photo of the founder, C. G. Conn.
Source:
Information found within collection.
Source:
Information found within collection.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Thomas Krasean on 1973/03/12.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed in 2013/11 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid created in 2013/11 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
- Title
- C. G. Conn letter
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
