Friedrich Brothers Music House papers
The Miscellaneous (1881-19097) series contains:
The Contract (1904) is between Julius A.J and Charles W. Smith dealing with royalties to be paid to Smith for publishing a song.
Clippings (1926, n.d.) describe a luncheon in honor of Julius A.J.’s 75th birthday and a fall-page advertisement for the firm. Also contains Julius A.J.’s obituary from the Music Trade Indicator.
Memorabilia (1917) consists only of a certificate of membership in the Michigan National Guard for J.A.J. Friedrich.
Theater programs (1886, 1890, 1902, n.d.) contains six theater programs including the Friedrich Bros. Grand Opening Concert, two Powers Theater programs, one in German, and other miscellaneous programs.
Instruction booklet (n.d.) consists of 2 instruction booklets -- one for Victor Talking Machines and the other for player piano rolls.
Trade catalogs (1924, 1925, 1927, 1929, n.d.) includes catalogs and price lists from various piano and organ companies and a player piano rolls company. It also contains a fireworks catalog and price list.(missing 6/13/2007)
Musicians’ directory (1916-1917) contains the Musicians Directory for Grand Rapids for the 1916-1917 arts season.
Sheet music (1920) includes one piece of sheet music, "I Hear the Cumberlands Calling," published by Frank Baker of Muskegon, Michigan.
Oversized [formerly called Realia](1881, c. 1920) contains: one railroad map including rate tables and advertisements on the back, 1881; and one copy proof advertisement for Friedrich's Music House, c. 1920.