In mid-1983, a Past International President of AMICA, Robert M. Taylor,
of Philadelphia, had a fine opportunity to spend an afternoon with
Gitta Gradova in Chicago.  From that meeting, she became an Honorary
Member of AMICA until her passing two years later.  The substance of
that meeting formed the basis of an article about her, by Robert, which
was published in the July 1983 issue of the AMICA Bulletin.

I do not have any of her rolls in my Duo-Art collection, but I would be
pleased to provide you with a photocopy of that article about your
mother.

As Robert took a strong interest in her contribution to this unique
slice of musical heritage, it is possible he may have acquired a few of
her rolls, or may possibly know where copies may be found.  You can
contact him at:

    Robert M. Taylor,
    3004 - 1326 Spruce Street
    Philadelphia, PA  19107
    tel  (215) 735-2662

Regards,  Terry Smythe

 [ Terry forwarded this nice reply from Mr. Cottle: ]

> Date: Fri, 3 Jan 1997 10:58:32 -0400
> To:   smythe@MTS.Net
> From: tcottle@bu.edu (Thomas J. Cottle)
>
> Dear Terry Smythe: Thank you very much for the kind words.  I would
> LOVE to receive a copy of the article written about my mother.  And
> I shall contact Mr.Taylor at once.  Again, my deepest thanks to you.
> Warmly, Tom Cottle