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    From dualshift@hotmail.com@21:1/5 to John Grimes on Sat Dec 5 13:50:56 2015
    On Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, John Grimes wrote:
    I am trying to locate information about a particular American violin
    builder. I've been unable to find a 'violin' specific newsgroup, so I
    thought I would pose the question here.

    The builder's name is Tollef Erickson who was building in Santa Cruz, California at the turn of the century. The instrument I have, commissioned
    by my grandfather, was built in 1901.

    Any information about this builder would be greatly appreciated. In
    searching the various books regarding American and European builders, Erickson is not listed.

    Best regards,

    John Grimes

    Hi, I have a 1902 Tollef Erickson from Santa Cruz. I have had since 1973. The historical society of Santa Cruz only knew that he was a Swedish immigrant, with an ability speak enough English to gain citizenship and voted in the 1903 elections there. That
    is all I have been able to find out.

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  • From dualshift@hotmail.com@21:1/5 to John Grimes on Sat Dec 5 13:51:36 2015
    On Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, John Grimes wrote:
    I am trying to locate information about a particular American violin
    builder. I've been unable to find a 'violin' specific newsgroup, so I
    thought I would pose the question here.

    The builder's name is Tollef Erickson who was building in Santa Cruz, California at the turn of the century. The instrument I have, commissioned
    by my grandfather, was built in 1901.

    Any information about this builder would be greatly appreciated. In
    searching the various books regarding American and European builders, Erickson is not listed.

    Best regards,

    John Grimes

    Oh, and he was making violins in the 1890's

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  • From jjbivisme@gmail.com@21:1/5 to John Grimes on Fri Jun 1 12:52:38 2018
    In Reply please look at the website provided. https://popecountymuseum.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/v-is-for-violin/


    On Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, John Grimes wrote:
    I am trying to locate information about a particular American violin
    builder. I've been unable to find a 'violin' specific newsgroup, so I
    thought I would pose the question here.

    The builder's name is Tollef Erickson who was building in Santa Cruz, California at the turn of the century. The instrument I have, commissioned
    by my grandfather, was built in 1901.

    Any information about this builder would be greatly appreciated. In
    searching the various books regarding American and European builders, Erickson is not listed.

    Best regards,

    John Grimes

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