The
1989 Phonograph Birthday

112th
Birthday
1989 Friends of the Phonograph Birthday Party
The Friends of the Phonograph's
112th Birthday was celebrated in our Oakland-Emeryville home
on December 2, 1989.
This birthday was special because
my parents Axel and Betty were attending from Lincoln, NE.

Balloons and preparation
for the party

Phonograph Nativity Scene,
1989




LB's toast to the Phonograph

Opening remarks

The Captivated Audience

Brunswick Phonograph playing
Charlie Chaplin Kinetomovie
Watching Chaplin perform
on the Brunswick

PhonoArt on display




DK Explaining how his "Edison
the boy" sculpture works with TV in his head



Watching a movie before the
days of Big Screen TVs
Presentation of Art Exhibit
Awards: First Prize: A Red Wooden Phonograph Ornament
The following are only some
of the delighted winners who tied for First Prize:







Talking Toys on Display for
the Phonograph's Birthday