Among my treasures back in the late 40's were a few Connorized rolls.
Way back in my memory bank remains a glimmer of something I read on a
leaflet attached to a Connorized box.  It stated that a Mr. Connor owned
the company, and he had patented a process to prevent the paper in his
rolls from expanding or shrinking under various atmospheric conditions
(humidity).  Therefore that's the explanation of Connorized music rolls.
As I recall, the paper was different than most rolls.  It was tan, and a
bit crinkled, like it had been wet and then dried.

When I read about Link endless rolls being incorrectly separated and
rolled on to a spool, I could not believe what I was reading!  Since
then, others have presented the correct method.  The rolls were indeed
rolled up with a two pronged instrument with a small crank, and placed,
double-wound, in their boxes.

Not far from my home is Binghamton, New York, where Edwin Link
started his business.  There were quite a few Link instruments in the
area.  One of the Link Theater organs has been restored, and is located in
the Roberson Center in Binghamton.

Not far in the other direction is the spot where Hope Jones had his organ
factory, in Elmira, New York.  Ampico was in Rochester, and Amphion in
Syracuse. (Amphion made parts for Ampico).  I'm surrounded!

When I was in grade school (during the second war, not the first) I was
able to purchase ANY piano roll at the local Salvation Army thrift store
at _three_ for 25 cents!  Yes, there were Duo-Arts, Ampico, Welte, and
even Duo-Art Organ rolls.  If only we could go back in time, just for one
day!

Bruce Clark