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Are Old Music Rolls Worth Preserving?
By Jon Miller

Bill Chapman wrote:	

> I would be interested in knowing what other people think about the rolls
> that are not particularly interesting (eye of the beholder, of course).
> Should these be saved even though the arrangements are uninteresting,
> predictable and dull?  Does the mere fact rolls have survived the better
> part of a century justify preservation?

I cannot speak as any sort of an expert, but I personally would hate to
see such things thrown out. I would think that in many cases one would
need to do much research (or have been born with a great deal of know-
ledge) to know if a particular roll is "worth saving".  However, I'm sure
you would be able to find someone who would be willing to take them off
you hands for you and at least keep your conscience clear.  :)

Jon Miller
jwmiller@winternet.com
St. Paul Minnesota USA



(Message sent Wed, 9 Jul 1997 00:54:52 -0500 , from time zone -0500.)

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