Violin Builder

[John Grimes]

I am trying to locate information about a particular American violin
builder. I've been unable to find a 'violin' specific newsgroup, so I
thought I would pose the question here.

The builder's name is Tollef Erickson who was building in Santa Cruz,
California at the turn of the century. The instrument I have, commissioned
by my grandfather, was built in 1901.

Any information about this builder would be greatly appreciated. In
searching the various books regarding American and European builders,
Erickson is not listed.

Best regards,

John Grimes

[Pete...@fish.net]

Hi John,

You might try posting on: rec.music.bowed-strings

You might get an answer there, but if you've already done some research,
it will take luck to find someone who knows.

David Bromberg, who makes or sells violins in the Chicago area is
considered and expert on American violins. You might try getting in
touch with him.

Pete

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John Grimes <jg...@slonet.org> wrote in message
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[dual...@hotmail.com]

On Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, John Grimes wrote:
> I am trying to locate information about a particular American violin
> builder. I've been unable to find a 'violin' specific newsgroup, so I
> thought I would pose the question here.
>
> The builder's name is Tollef Erickson who was building in Santa Cruz,
> California at the turn of the century. The instrument I have, commissioned
> by my grandfather, was built in 1901.
>
> Any information about this builder would be greatly appreciated. In
> searching the various books regarding American and European builders,
> Erickson is not listed.
>
> Best regards,
>
> John Grimes

Hi, I have a 1902 Tollef Erickson from Santa Cruz. I have had since 1973. The historical society of Santa Cruz only knew that he was a Swedish immigrant, with an ability speak enough English to gain citizenship and voted in the 1903 elections there. That is all I have been able to find out.

[dual...@hotmail.com]

On Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, John Grimes wrote:
> I am trying to locate information about a particular American violin
> builder. I've been unable to find a 'violin' specific newsgroup, so I
> thought I would pose the question here.
>
> The builder's name is Tollef Erickson who was building in Santa Cruz,
> California at the turn of the century. The instrument I have, commissioned
> by my grandfather, was built in 1901.
>
> Any information about this builder would be greatly appreciated. In
> searching the various books regarding American and European builders,
> Erickson is not listed.
>
> Best regards,
>
> John Grimes

Oh, and he was making violins in the 1890's

[jjbi...@gmail.com]

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