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PREFACE
In 1964, while traveling in search of all kinds of mechanical music, I was fortunate to find and purchase a set of Edison Phonograph monthly bulletins. The set was from the first issue March, 1903 through December, 1916 166 different bulletins, all consecutive numbers.
As all collectors will attest, circumstances surrounding all fortunate finds are generally worth talking about, so here is an accounting of this one.
In October, 1964, while in DeLand, Florida, I stopped and asked a druggist if he knew anyone who would part with an article of music. At least 24 out of 25 times you get a negative answer, but this time I got a favorable one.
I went to the address given me and a very kind lady told me that Mr. McMillion was very ill and he shouldn't talk. As I explained my business and what I came to their house for, I heard a weak voice from inside asking her to bring me on in. At that time I met a most unforgettable man — Mr. M. R. McMillion.
Mac had been an Edison dealer from around the turn of the century — all the way through the 1920's until radio sounded the death knell for the Phonograph. All this time he religiously cared for every E.P.M. as they came to him every month. They were invaluable to him in selecting new records every month full knowledge of every new machine; etc. In short, he had a pipeline to the front office and the knowledge that kept Edison great.
The years passed and Mac passed away; but now, 73 years after he saved the first E.P.M., we were able to enjoy them as he did. This fact is so — Because of one man — M. R. McMillion.