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A Look Into the Past: Dale Osborne Remembers
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- Osborne, Marisa
- Osborne, Mitchel Dale
A Look Into the Past: Dale Osborne Remembers
In this project Marisa Osborne interviewed her grandfather, Mitchel Dale Osborne. During the interview, Mr. Osborne spoke mostly about running a country store, but also talked about working for the FBI, and growing up with 6 brothers and a sister in the 1940s. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Osborne, Marisa
- Osborne, Mitchel Dale
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April Asbury Public Reading (2016)
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- Burriss, Theresa
- Asbury, April
April Asbury Public Reading (2016)
Public reading by April Asbury, one of the featured authors from the 39th Highland Summer Conference held on the campus of Radford University in the summer of 2016. The Highland Summer Conference is held yearly and consists of classes, readings and personal interaction with featured Appalachian authors.- Creator
- Burriss, Theresa
- Asbury, April
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Bacon and Day
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day
1927 Bacon and Day Silver Bell No. 1. This particular banjo has a non-standard fretboard inlay that was most likely the result of a fretboard replacement at some point in time. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Armrest
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Armrest
B&D banjos used Bestone armrests. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Armrest
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Armrest
The B&D armrest is held in place by two metal bands held in place by the hooks and nuts. In this photo we see both bands, but no armrest. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Armrest
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Armrest
Bestone armrest removed from the banjo. The gold color is the result of the nickel plating having been worn off the armrest from heavy use. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Armrest
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Armrest
Bestone armrest removed from the banjo. The gold color is the result of the nickel plating having been worn off the armrest from heavy use. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Armrest
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Armrest
The B&D armrest is held in place by two metal bands held in place by the hooks and nuts. In this photo we see one of those bands holding up the armrest. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Armrest
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Armrest
Bestone armrest removed from the banjo. The gold color is the result of the nickel plating having been worn off the armrest from heavy use.The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dissasembled
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dissasembled
1927 Bacon and Day Silver Bell No. 1 completely dissasembled. This particular banjo has a non-standard fretboard inlay that was most likely due to a fretboard replacement at some point in time. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel
This photograph shows, on the far left, the heel of the neck and teh dowel coming out from the neck. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel
This photo shows the dowel, which is attached to the neck, at the point it runs through the rim. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel
The dowel on B&D banjos generally always have the name and location of the company, the model and the serial number stamped on it. Here we see that this banjo is a B&D Silver Bell No.1. Also visible on the dowel in this photo is part of the mute apparatus. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel
In this photo, we see the fretboard , and the dowel coming out from the neck. The dowel sits inside a square hole in the neck designed to hold it in place. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel
B&D banjos are generally always branded with the company name and location, the model of banjo, and the serial number. Here we see the company name and location. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
The neck dowel is held in place at two points as it passes through the rim. On the tailpiece end the end pin holds it in place, on the neck end, the neck brace holds it in place. In this photograph we see the three pieces of the neck brace in place and holding the neck against the rim. The metal rod passes through a hole in the dowel and fits in the two small indentations in the bracket in this photo. The screw in the bracket is used to exert pressure on the rim and helps hold the neck in place. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
The end pin is a modified screw that holds the tailpiece end of the dowel firmly to the rim. The end pin often also serves as an attachment point or stability point for the tailpiece. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
The neck dowel is held in place at two points as it passes through the rim. On the tailpiece end the end pin holds it in place, on the neck end, the neck brace holds it in place. In this photograph we see two of the three pieces of the neck brace. The metal rod passes through a hole in the dowel and fits in the two small indentations in the bracket in this photo. The screw in the bracket is used to exert pressure on the rim and helps hold the neck in place. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
The end pin is a modified screw that holds the tailpiece end of the dowel firmly to the rim. The end pin often also serves as an attachment point or stability point for the tailpiece. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
The neck dowel is held in place at two points as it passes through the rim. On the tailpiece end the end pin holds it in place, on the neck end, the neck brace holds it in place. In this photograph we see the three pieces of the neck brace. The metal rod passes through a hole in the dowel and fits in the two small indentations in the bracket in this photo. The screw in the bracket is used to exert pressure on the rim and helps hold the neck in place. The third piece fits around the dowel and is the piece between the wooden rim and the bracket piece. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
The end pin is a modified screw that holds the tailpiece end of the dowel firmly to the rim. The end pin often also serves as an attachment point or stability point for the tailpiece. In this photo, we see the end pin in place and the hole that the tailpiece hanger bolt goes through for tailpiece attachment purposes. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
The neck dowel is held in place at two points as it passes through the rim. On the tailpiece end the end pin holds it in place, on the neck end, the neck brace holds it in place. In this photograph we see two of the three pieces of the neck brace. The metal rod passes through a hole in the dowel and fits in the two small indentations in the bracket in this photo. The screw in the bracket is used to exert pressure on the rim and helps hold the neck in place. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
The neck dowel is held in place at two points as it passes through the rim. On the tailpiece end the end pin holds it in place, on the neck end, the neck brace holds it in place. In this photograph we see the three pieces of the neck brace in place and holding the neck against the rim. The metal rod passes through a hole in the dowel and fits in the two small indentations in the bracket in this photo. The screw in the bracket is used to exert pressure on the rim and helps hold the neck in place. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Hooks
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Hooks
Hook and nut from a 1927 B&D Silver Bell No.1. The hooks and nuts hold the banjo pot together and both cause and maintain tension on the banjo head. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. This photo shows the inside of the lever that engages the mute. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. This photo shows various parts of the mute. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. This photo shows what the lever and outside spring that engage the mute. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. This photo shows what the internal parts of the mute looked like when the lever was engaged. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. This photo shows various parts of the mute. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever (seen on the left here) which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. This photo shows various parts of the mute. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. This photo shows various parts of the knee mute. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. This photo shows what the lever and outside spring that engage the mute. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. This photo shows the external spring that sits under the lever that engages the mute. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Mute12
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Mute12
Many B&D banjos came with a knee mute that could be used to somewhat mute the volume of the banjo. The mute was engaged by pushing a lever which raised a piece of wood to touch the head. The wood had three small pieces of cork attached to it and this reduced the volume of music coming from the instrument. Because of the position of the instrument while being played, the lever was often pushed by the player's leg, thus the name knee mute. This photo shows what the internal parts of the mute looked like when the lever was not engaged. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Neck
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Neck
Side view of the neck/rim joint of a 1927 B&D Silver Bell No. 1. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Neck
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Neck
Side view of the neck/rim joint of a 1927 B&D Silver Bell No. 1. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Neck
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Neck
This photograph shows the shape of the neck of a 1927 B&D Silver Bell No. 1 at the point the neck meets the rim. In this photo we can also see part of the dowel that helps attach the neck to the rim. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Neck
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Neck
This 1927 B&D banjo has a decorative backstrap. While backstrapping may increase strength to some degree, the main purpose is for decoration. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Nut
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Nut
Original bone nut for this 1927 B&D Silver Bell No.1 banjo. Please note that the inlay on this banjo is non-standard and is the result presumably of a fretboard replacement at some point. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Peghead
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Peghead
Peghead of a 1927 B&D Silver Bell No. 1. This particular banjo has a non-standard fretboard inlay but the peghead inlay is correct for that banjo. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Resonator
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Resonator
The resonator of B&D Silver Bell No.1 banjos is held in place by four thumbscrews. The decorative metal band around the resonator has holes machined in and the rim has indentations designed for the thumbscrews. Here we see one of the areas designed to accomodate one of the thumbscrews. Unlike many other banjo brands, the thumbscrews in B&D Silver Bells go perpendicular to the rim and not parallel. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Resonator
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Resonator
The resonator of B&D Silver Bell No.1 banjos is held in place by four thumbscrews. The decorative metal band around the resonator has holes machined in and the rim has indentations designed for the thumbscrews. Here we see one of the areas designed to accomodate one of the thumbscrews and the thumbscrew in place. Unlike many other banjo brands, the thumbscrews in B&D Silver Bells go perpendicular to the rim and not parallel. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Resonator
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Resonator
The wooden resonator of B&D banjos include a metal band that has variously shaped holes machined into them. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Resonator
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Resonator
The resonator of B&D Silver Bell No.1 banjos is held in place by four thumbscrews. The decorative metal band around the resonator has holes machined in and the rim has indentations designed for the thumbscrews. Here we see one of the areas designed to accomodate one of the thumbscrews and the thumbscrew in place. Unlike many other banjo brands, the thumbscrews in B&D Silver Bells go perpendicular to the rim and not parallel. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Resonator
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Resonator
The resonator is a wooden shell that attaches to the banjo pot and redirects sound away from the player and towards the listener. This resonator has decorative rings lightly cut into the wood. Crazing from age can be seen in this photo. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Resonator
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Resonator
The resonator is a wooden shell that attaches to the banjo pot and redirects sound away from the player and towards the listener. This resonator has decorative rings lightly cut into the wood. Crazing from age can be seen in this photo. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Resonator
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Resonator
On the inside of the resonator on this B&D banjo is a paper label for the Bacon Banjo Co, Inc. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Resonator
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Resonator
The resonator is a wooden shell that attaches to the banjo pot and redirects sound away from the player and towards the listener. This photo shows the inside of the resonator. The metal band around this part of the resonator is cut with decorative "f" holes to for both decoration and to let sound escape. Crazing from age can be seen in this photo. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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Bacon and Day- Rim
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- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Rim
Banjos that do not have a flange have shoes that hold the hooks and nuts. This photograph shows an overhead view of the show and bolt inside the rim holding it in place. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
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