Southern Pines · from 1890 to 1901
Historical maker
Named in 3 books.
What the books printed
The Violinist's Guide, Chicago: The Violinist Publishing Company, 1924. p. 49.
m.r. Southern Pines, N. C. American; born, Birmingham, England; began apprenticeship with Clark Powers, Boston, Mass., in 1889; worked under John Gould; made violins for Elias Howe Company. Was in charge of violin department of C. W. Storey Music Company, Boston, twelve years. Has maintained a studio in Southern Pines, N. C., since 1907; work is largely for leaders and teachers. Up to January 1, 1923 made 238 new violins and repaired 2,827.
The Violinist's Guide, Chicago: The Violinist Publishing Company, 1924. line 16 of what the software read from the scan.
Roberts, Allen N. m.r. Southern Pines, N. C.
The Violinist's Guide, Chicago: The Violinist Publishing Company, 1916. p. 38.
m.r. — Southern Pines, N.C. American maker and repairer: from 1890 to 1901 in charge of violin department of C. W. Story firm, Boston, Mass. Also worked in New York City. Has repaired over 2,000 violins and made over 200 new ones, using Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu model.
The Violinist's Guide, Chicago: The Violinist Publishing Company, 1916. Page 38, scan 43.
Roberts, Allen N. m.r. Southern Pines, N. C.
An encyclopedia of the violin, Alberto Bachmann. 1925. Page 54, scan 78. Held as more than one scan.
Roberts, Allen N., Southern Pines, N. C.
- Entries from 3 books stand under this name, and the software judged them likely the same person. Tell us if that is wrong and we will split the record.
Same name
Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say.