Packard Books
Two Books Now Available!
Volume 1: Nuts, Bolts, & Other Tidbits
Volume 1 covers primarily the years of organ production from the company's beginning in 1871 until the outbreak of WWI in 1914. This extensive history of the Fort Wayne Organ Company (later The Packard Piano Company) is over 300 pages and includes many catalogs from 1872-1910, advertising items, photos of actual organs, and other important segments of the company's history. Unique to this history is an extensive data base of information collected over the years on Packard organ styles, features, and serial numbers from the US and around the world where they were exported. The book is spiral bound for ease of use (Size 9" x 11").
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Volume 2: Justice - The Secret of Good Business
This extensive history of the Fort Wayne Organ Company (later The Packard Piano Company) is 250 pages and includes many catalogs, advertising items, photos of pianos, and other important segments of the company's history. The book is spiral bound for ease of use (Size 9" x 11").
Volume 2 covers primarily the years of piano and organ production from 1895– 1913, and the continuing piano production until 1932 when the company finally went out of business as another victim of the great depression. It reveals the important changes that occurred in 1912 and 1913, as well as what the company did to survive the war years of WWI. Serial numbers and production figures are also included. The development of the Industrial Democracy policy that became an industry model is discussed in detail. From the policy came the company’s slogan, "If there is no harmony in the factory, there will be none in the piano."
For more information or to purchase, they are available at the Reed Organ Society, click here!
Together these two volumes contain a complete history of this significant business from Fort Wayne. To see more details and/or to purchase visit www.reedsoc.org!