[78-L] Subject: Re: MAJOR RECORDS

[Margaret G. Still]

Steven, thanks for filling me in on how Gennett fits in with all this. The
NY Times obit only mentioned that Valentino was a sales rep for Gennett in
the 1930's "before he started his own sound effects company."

Best,
Margaret G. Still

Steven C. Barr wrote:
Gennett staggered on after going broke in the depression; their last
attempt was "sound effect" recordings. Major essentially took over
where Gennett stopped; keep in mind that "mono" radio was still.
then, a standard mode! There was a demand for these recordings
(I wonder if this STILL exists?!) for radio-program use...!