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John Groth at work |
John Groth Studio
218 Madison Avenue at 36th Street
New York, N.Y. 10016
John Groth (1908-1988) was an artist who illustrated many books and was best known for his depictions of combat. He was both fascinated and repelled by war. As a correspondent for The Chicago Sun, he went to Europe during World War II, covering the liberation of Paris after riding on the first jeep to enter the city. |
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M.P. Möller, Inc.
Hagerstown, Md. – Opus 6709 (1938)
Electro-pneumatic action
2 manuals, 17 stops, 3 ranks
The organ in John Groth's New York studio was built in 1938 by M.P. Möller. This organ was one of the firm's "Portable" models that were self-contained and had built-in casters so that it could be easily moved. In addition, the keyboards could be pushed into the cabinet, thus allowing the organ to be pass through most doorways. |
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Great Organ (Manual I) – 61 notes, enclosed
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8 |
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Diapason Conique |
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4 |
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Octave Conique |
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8 |
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Lieblich Gedeckt |
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2 2/3 |
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Quint |
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Salicional |
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2
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Super Octave |
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Swell Organ (Manual II) – 61 notes, enclosed
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8 |
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Salicional |
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4 |
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Lieblich Flute |
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8 |
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Lieblich Gedeckt |
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2 2/3 |
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Nazard |
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8 |
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Quintadena [syn.] |
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2 |
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Piccolo |
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4 |
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Salicet |
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8 |
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Oboe [syn.] |
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Pedal Organ – 32 notes
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Bourdon |
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4 |
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Octave Conique |
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8 |
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Lieblich |
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Flute |
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Coupler
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Swell to Great |
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Mechanicals
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Balanced Expression Pedal |
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Tremolo |
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Balanced Crescendo Pedal with Indicator Light |
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Stop Analysis |
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Pipes |
8 |
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Diapason Conique |
61 |
16 |
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Lieblich Gedeckt |
73 |
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Salicional |
61 |
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Total |
195 |
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Sources:
"John Groth Dies at 80; Illustrator and Teacher," The New York Times (June 30, 1988).
M.P. Möller, Inc. Factory Order (Sep. 22, 1938) concerning M.P. Möller organ, Op. 6709 (1938) for John Groth, New York City. Courtesy Larry Trupiano.
"Studio War Art," Life (June 12, 1944).
Illustrations:
"Barrage," John Groth. Life (June 12, 1944). |
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