Raggedy Ann and the Phonograph   "Raggedy Ann is a character created by American writer Johnny Gruelle (1880–1938) that appeared in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. Raggedy Ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose. The character was created in 1915, as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book Raggedy Ann Stories." Raggedy Ann name was "created by combining words from two of James Whitcomb Riley poems, "The Raggedy Man" and "Little Orphant Annie". Riley was a neighbor and family friend of Gruelle. Raggedy Andy would be added later as Ann's brother. In addition to books Gruelle also wrote lyrics for musical compositions that were published as sheet music and songbooks for children. These works included "Raggedy Ann's Sunny Songs" (1930) which was set to music by former U. S. Treasury Secretary William H. Woodin." (Wikipedia - extracted July 13, 2024).   Raggedy Ann and Andy Phonographs At least two phonographs were made in the 1970's based on Raggedy Ann: Vanity Fair's Models 104 and 700 and a Janex portable battery operated "Big Sounder" model in 1975.   Raggedy Ann and Andy, Vanity Fair Phonograph Model 700 (lid closed), c.1974.   Raggedy Ann and Andy, Vanity Fair Phonograph Model 700, c.1974.   Raggedy Ann and Andy Big Sounder Janex Phonograph, 1975 (FP0411)   Raggedy Ann & Andy 45 RPM Phonograph which used batteries to produce what was advertised as "Hi Quality Solid State Sounds! 1975.   Side view of Solid State Raggedy Ann & Andy Phonograph box.   Records "Raggedy Ann's Sunny Songs" - Part 5 Victor Orthophonic Record 220-A, recorded on October 7, 1931: "Raggedy Andy," "Mother Dear," and "Cuckoo Clock" performed by Frank Luther.   LISTEN to Victor 220-A (Courtesy David Giovannoni Collection and i78s.org.)     "Raggedy Ann's Songs of Happiness" - Victor Orthophonic Record 228-B, recorded on November 24, 1933: "The Camel with the Wrinkled Knees performed by Frank Luther.   LISTEN to Victor 228-B (Courtesy David Giovannoni Collection and i78s.org.) Visit i78s.org and use Search "Raggedy" for many other Raggedy Ann records.     Frank Luther reading Raggedy Ann Songs and Stories, Vocalion - Decca Records VL 3665, LP, Stories ©1939 - 1940 - 1942 by The Johnny Gruelle Company.   See Phonographia's The Frank Luther Phonograph for more about Frank Luther and the Phonograph.   Sheet Music Raggedy Ann Sheet Music, by Anne Caldwell (Lyricist) Jerome Kern (Composer), published by T.B. Harms Co., New York, 1923. (Source: The Lester S. Levy Sheet Music Collection, Johns Hopkins).   Records for Sheet Music Columbia Record 38-D Raggedy Ann - From "The Stepping Stones" Released December 3, 1923 (Source: Internet Archive).   Vocalion Record B14723 Raggedy Ann - from "Stepping Stones" Released November 22, 1923 (Source: Internet Archive).     Song Books   "Raggedy Ann's Sunny Songs" by Johnny Gruelle and Will Woodin, published by Miller Music, 1930.   "Raggedy Ann's Joyful Songs," a song book by Johnny Gruelle and Chas. Miller, published by Miller Music Corp., 1937.   Read-along stories on records     "Raggedy Ann and Andy Go to Cookietown" is a read-along record released by Hallmark in 1974. The sleeve includes a pop-up diorama and a tiny storybook. (Source Raggedy Ann Wiki).     Talking Clock with wake-up message from Raggedy Ann   Raggedy Ann & Andy Talking Alarm Clock by Janex Corp., 1974. This clock says: "Please get up and start your happy day" by using a small phonograph and plastic disc record inside the clock powered by one "C" battery. (FP0411). Another model of Raggedy Ann & Andy Talking Alarm Clock (Quartz) made in Hong Kong, c.1975.     Talking Bank with money advice from Andy and Ann.   Talking Coin Bank by Janex Corp., 1977. The bank says: "Don't give your coins to Andy...He'll spend it on popcorn and candy!" "Don't listen to Ann. Give me your money."   Talking View-Master - Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy   gaF Talking View-Master Reels, ABV406, 1971               Phonographia