If you have any info on Melotone in Canada, please contact Rebecca directly at snowbeck at aol.com Loran Begin forwarded message: > From: Rebecca Snow <snowbeck at aol.com> > Date: June 8, 2007 8:59:49 AM PDT > To: <loran at oldcrank.com> > Subject: Talking machines, television documentary > > Hello, > > I work for CBC television in Canada 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? > > Your advice would be much appreciated! > > Best, > > > Rebecca Snow > > -- > "Who Do You Think You Are?" > My History Productions (for CBC) > 1 Atlantic Ave, Suite 203 > Toronto, ON M6K 3E7 > Canada > Tel: +1 416 537 5004 x 133 > Fax: +1 416 537 1449 > > >