Here is the list of historic musical instrument trade catalogs that I've been able to locate. Note citations vary in completeness. However, if anyone wishes to add information to this list, please email me.
Saafield. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Music Trade." Vol 16 #5 (Feb 1 1888), p. 98. Dealer in sheet music
Sachsen Exportiert. Musikinstrumente. Berlin: Industrie‑ Handelskammer Sachsen; 1963, [36 p.] General: wind, strings, accessories. Contains photographs of instruments, and list of makers. Library of Congress X‑ML155
Safford & Brother. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Saitememe. [Three identical advertisements.] Paris: Saitememe; [April 1924?, 3 p.] Wind: clarinet, oboe, flute, bassoon, accessories. One of the advertisements was dated by D.C. Miller. Library of Congress Saitememe file
Samuels, Edward A. The Musician, June 1893. Boston, MA: [Edward A. Samuels]; 1893, 28 p. 8vo. An advertising periodical publicizing the latest in military band music, samples of which occupy most of the interior pages. The back cover shows band uniforms from G. W. Simmons & Co. Citations from High Ridge Books Inc.’s retail catalog 40 [ca. 2001]
Samuels, Edward A. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Sanders & Dreyer Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.;. n.d., n.p.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Sander's Sohn. Preislist. Musik-Instrumente deren Bestandteile und Saiten. Schönbach, Germany: Sander's Sohn; [c1900], 12 p. This musical instrument exporter offers wood wind, brass, and string instruments. Citation from online description
Sankyo. Sankyo Flutes. NY, NY: Albert Weatherby; 1980, [3 p.] Wind: flute. U.S. importer listed as Albert Weatherby. No prices included. Library of Congress Sankyo file
Sankyo. Sankyo Flutes. [Sayama, Japan]: Sankyo; [ca. 1980, 6 p.] Wind: flute. Boehm-system flutes, and alto flutes listed. Text in Japanese. One page insert explains flutes in English. Library of Congress Sankyo file
Sansone. Instruments for the Professional. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1929, [n.p.] Smithsonian #69
Sassmann. Sassmann Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #132
Sax, Adolphe. Catalogue du musée instrumental de M. Adolphe Sax, collection unique d'instruments de musique de tous temps et de tous pays dont la ventr aux enchères publiques aura lieu Hotel des ventes mobilières ... au premierétage ... les ...4 ... 5 et ... 6 décembre 1877 .. par le ministère de Me. Gustave Carré. Paris: [Renou]; 1877, 40 p. OCLC record #8893631
Sax, Adolphe. [4 advertisements.] Paris: Adolphe Sax; [ca. 1920‑1925, 4 p.] Wind: saxophones, saxhorns, saxotrombas (valve trombones). Library of Congress Sax file
Scanlan, Thomas F. see: New England Piano Co.
Schaaf, Adam. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1905-1915, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schaeffer Piano Mfg. Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900-1905, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schaeffer, Arling. Schaeffer's Catalogue of Egyptian Lutes, Gut String Mandolins, Mellow‑Tone Banjos, and Mandolin Banjos. Chicago, IL: Arling Schaeffer; 1912, 20 p. Strings: plucked strings. Includes patent instrument of Schaeffer's own design Library of Congress ML155.S
Schaller. Jubilee Price List of Johann Schaller. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1935, [n.p.] The Smithsonian catalog number might be incorrect due to garbled data. Smithsonian #223
Schellhaus, A. Swiss Musical Boxes, musical novelties and clocks. Arlington, VA: Arlington Book Co.; 1985, 35 p. Mechanical instruments: Music boxes. Reprint of the 1890 edition ML155.S9 1985
Scherl & Roth. Ernst Heinrich Roth. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1954, [n.p.] Smithsonian #226
Scherl & Roth. Ernst Heinrich Roth. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1954, [n.p.] Smithsonian #269
Scherl & Roth. Roth String Instruments: Catalogue 61. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1965, [n.p.] Smithsonian #224
Scherl & Roth. Roth Co. Price List. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1963, [n.p.] Smithsonian #270
Scherl & Roth. Roth String Instruments: Catalogue 64. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1964, [n.p.] Smithsonian #225
Scherl & Roth. Roth String Instruments: Catalogue 64. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1967, [n.p.] Smithsonian #229
Scherl & Roth. Roth String Instruments: Catalogue 58. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #241
Scherl & Roth. Roth Violin Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1960, [n.p.] Smithsonian #268
Scherl & Roth. Scherl & Roth Price List. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1974, [n.p.] Smithsonian #230
Scherl & Roth Inc. You Fix Them. 1956. This is a guide to repairing bowed stringed instruments. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #222
Scherr, E. N. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1867, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schiedmayer. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1867, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schiedmayer & Söhne. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Efforts of European Manufacturers." Vol 12 #17 (Apr 28 1886), p. 274. Piano manufacturer
Schiller Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1914-1929, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schilling, Friedrich. Catalogue Illustre. Stuttgart, Germany: Friedrich Schilling; [c1881], 8 p. Features upright pianos made by the company. These illustrations are printed on one side of the page only with the reverse side blank. 7 different models are shown and the first engraving features an inside view of the piano's workings. There is no printed text. Citation from online description
Schimmer, Friedrich. [4 identical advertisements.] Graslitz: Friedrich Schimmer; [July 1928?, January 1929?, February 1930?, 4 p.] Wind: woodwinds. Maker of Boehm-system clarinets, oboes, flutes; alto and bass clarinets; non‑Boehm system piccolos, flutes, clarinets, and oboes. Items dated by Miller. Library of Congress Schimmer file
Schindler, Gebruder. Schindler Catalogue of Stringed Instruments and Accessories. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1895, [n.p.] Smithsonian #247
Schirmer, G. Mail order catalog of music and musical Accessories. Cleveland, OH: G. Schirmer; [ca. 1920], 40 p. Music: keyboard. The Diller Practice Keyboard is the only "instrument" listed in this item. Library of Congress Schirmer file
Schirmer, G. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.];. [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schirmer, G. Inc. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Schleicher & Sons. High Grade Pianos. [Stamford, CN: Schleicher & Sons]; 1900, 20 p. 6 by 9 inches. Title from cover. Inside reads Illustrated catalog 1900. Begins with a brief history of the founder, Gustav Schleicher, include a engraving of a grand piano, and photographs of upright pianos, and factory. Private collection
Schmidt, C.F. ... Celebrated French horns ... [Berlin: Carl Fischer; n.d., n.p.] Not found on the shelf in 1994 Library of Congress ML155.S25
Schmidt, Oscar Co. [Catalog of Stella and Sovereign instruments.] Jersey City, NJ: Oscar Schmidt Co.; 1921, 16 p. 8 by 11 inches. Many plain and fancy instruments are pictured and described including guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukes, and a great harp‑guitar. Citation generated from on-line description
Schmidt, Oscar Inc. Oscar Schmidt Inc. Manufacturers of Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos, Banjo‑Mandolins, Ukuleles. Jersey City, NJ: Oscar Schmidt, Inc; 1921, 28 p. The staples are pulling through the weak pages. General: strings, free reeds, toy instruments. The free reeds include accordions, harmonicas, and toy instruments Library of Congress ML155.S27
Schmoller & Mueller. A Masterpiece of Piano Construction. The Sweet-Toned Schmoller & Mueller Piano. Omaha, NE: Schmoller & Mueller; 1913, 32 p. 8.5 by 11 inches. Includes a one-page explanatory text with each illustration of their upright pianos, "The Story of Schmoller & Mueller", “How [a] Sweet-Tone Piano is made", "History of [the] Piano", "Care of the Piano", etc.... Citation generated from on-line description. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schomacker Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1920, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schrieber Cornet Manufacturing. Co. (M.J. Paillard, agent.) Ill. catalog of musical instruments in brass, German silver and other metals with short history of company, models, styles and mfg. data. [NY, NY: Schrieber Cornet Mfg. Co.; 1876], Sq. 16mo., 16 p. plus 12 litho. pls. of uniformed players, price list, ptd. wrap. N.B. Quality - not quantity. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Schreiber Cornet Manufacturing Co. [Catalog. S.l.: Schreiber Cornet Manufacturing Co.]; 1868, [n.p.] includes a letter to potential buyers from M.J. Paillard & Co., sole agents, NY. Private collection
Schroeder Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1926, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schrother, Reinhold. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.];. [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schubert Piano Co. Catalogue. [NY, NY: Schubert Piano Co.]; 1893, [n.p.] Cover includes picture of Schubert. Schubert Club
Schubert Piano Co. A Visit to the Warerooms and Factory - in 20 col. tinted lithos. by Donaldson Bros. - room by room - designs and models, with history of ... [NY, NY: Schubert Piano Co.; 1893], 8vo., 20 p., col. pict. wrap. Unusual litho. catalog. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Schubert Piano Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Low Grade." Vol 13 #20 (Nov 17 1886), p. 312. Piano manufacturer
Schubert Piano Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Trade Notes." Vol 17 #11 (Sep 12 1888), p. 194
Schubert Piano Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Trade Notes." Vol 18 #25 (Jun 19 1889), p. 506. Mentioned as being their ninth catalog
Schubert Piano Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. [Untitled.] Vol 16 #17 (Apr 25 1888), p. 298
Schubert Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1890-1935, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schubert Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Schulz, M. Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1920-1910, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schultz, William G. Price List. Bowery, NY: William G. Schultz; January 1, 1883, [2 p.] Wind: woodwind. Maker of clarinets, oboes, musettes, flageolets; flutes, and piccolos (Boehm and simply system). "All other kinds of wood instruments made to order." Schultz
Schumann Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: Schumann Piano Co.; ca. 1900, n.p.] Private collection
Schumann Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900-1910, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Schwartz, J. Micro musical instrument products. NY, NY: J. Schwartz Music Co. Inc.; [1936, n.p.] Library of Congress ML155.S3
Schwarzer, Franz. Schwarzer zithers. [S.l.: Franz Schwarzer, ca. 1900, n.p.] Citation generated from on-line description
Sears, Roebuch, & Co. Beckwith pianos, standard of excellence. [Chicago, IL: Sears, Roebuch, & Co.; n.d.], 32, [1] p.: ill. (some col.); 31 cm. Color illustration show veneers used on pianos. Includes information on player pianos. Winterthur #1411
Sears, Roebuck & Co. The Reed Organ. How to give it the Proper Care. Chicago, IL: Sears, Roebuck & Co.; 1906, 15 [i.e. 16] p. Keyboard: instructions to care for the reed organ ML155.R
Sears, Roebuch & Co. Sears Catalogue: Department of Band Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #29
Sears, Roebuck & Co. The Sears, Roebuck Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1902, [n.p.] Smithsonian #312
Sears, Roebuck & Co. Sears Silvertone musical instruments and Beckwith pianos. [Chicago, IL: Sears, Roebuck & Co.; n.d., n.p] Library of Congress ML155.S33
Sears, Roebuck & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1902-1924, [n.d.] (See Beckwith) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Seefeldt, William. [Circular]. Philadelphia: William Seefeldt, 1876, [2 p.] Printed for the United States Centennial in Philadelphia. The circular describes and illustrates a new rotary valve produced by Seefeldt in 1874. The valve is identical to the one illustrated in Fiske’s 1874 catalog at the Library of Congress. University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Selmer. Bargain List of New Sample Shopworn and Reconditioned Flutes and Piccolos. NY, NY: Selmer; [ca. 1920, 3 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. List of instruments from various makers. Library of Congress Selmer file
Selmer. Selmer Band Instruments: A Complete Guide. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1964, [n.p.] Smithsonian #66
Selmer. Selmer Band Instruments Price List. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1963, [n.p.] Smithsonian #95
Selmer. Selmer Bandwagon Journals: Various Volumes. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1970, n.p.] Smithsonian #311
Selmer. Selmer Library of Music Educator's Aids. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1963, [n.p.] Smithsonian #67
Selmer. Selmer Library of Music Educator's Aids. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1963, [n.p.] Smithsonian #68
Selmer. Selmer. You'll play better with a Selmer. Elkhart, IN: Selmer; 1951, 36 [i.e. 37] p. Wind: Band. Library of Congress X‑ML155.S369
Selmer. Woodwinds and Saxophones. [S.l.]: Selmer; 1921, 16 p. 6 ½ by 10 ¼ inches. Citation generated from on-line description
Selmer. [Business card?] Cincinnati, OH: Alexander Selmer; [n.d., 2 p.] Wind: Woodwind. Importer of clarinets, flutes, oboes, bassoons, saxophones. Library of Congress Selmer file
Selmer. [Post card advertisement.] Elkhart, IN: Selmer; [ca. May 16, 1930, 1 p.] Wind: piccolo. Advertising "a New Selmer Silver Piccolo." Item sent May 16, 1930. Library of Congress Selmer file
Selmer, Alexander. A new departure in Band Instruments. NY, NY: Alexander Selmer; 1918, 8 p. Wind: woodwinds and brass instruments. This catalog is filed with a number of Selmer catalogs ML155.S35
Selmer, Alexander. Selmer Saxophones. "American model." NY, NY: Alexander Selmer; 1918, 8 p. Six models of Saxophones (from soprano to B‑flat bass) are represented ML155.S35
Selmer, H. & A. Moderately Priced and Serviceable Musical Instrument Outfits. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer; [ca. 1921, 15 p.] Library of Congress ML155.S36
Selmer, H. & A. Saxophones / Clarinets / Piccolos / Flutes / Oboes / Bassoons / English Horns / Accessories. N.Y., N.Y.: H. & A. Selmer, 1928, 44 p. Citation generated from on-line description
Selmer, H. & A. Souvenir booklet. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer; [1921, n.p.] Includes portraits of clarinet players Library of Congress ML155.S364
Selmer, H. & A. String instrument catalog No. 2. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer; [1923], 32 p. Library of Congress ML155.S363
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. Band Instruments; a complete guide. Elkhart, ID: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; 1964, [14 p.] Wind: woodwinds and brass instruments. Library of Congress ML155.S356
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. Master Flute Accessories. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; 1926, [2 p.] Wind: flute. Poster showing six different key arrangements available. Also contains Highlights on Silver flute Manufacture. Library of Congress Selmer file
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. The Newest Selmer Oboe. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; 1922, [6 p.] Wind: oboe, accessories. This item is filed with a number of other Selmer catalogs. Library of Congress ML155.S353
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. The Reed Section. Elkhart, IN: H. & A. Selmer Inc.; 1931, 64 p. American branch of Henri Selmer & Co., Paris, France Selmer's Souvenir catalogue. Black and white photographs on the back of the front cover and the front of the back cover feature the Mason city, Iowa High School Band-solo Clarinet section-Third Prize, class A- Joliet Illinois high school 1st prize National Champions 26-27-28 and 31 plus others winners. Citation originally read H. & E. Selmer, no such company listed in the New Langwill Index by that name. Citation generated from on-line description
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. The Saxophone Artists Prefer. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer; 1922, 15 p. The binding is weak. Wind: Saxophone. Library of Congress ML155.S353
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. Selmer Silver Flutes and Piccolos. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; [ca. 1920, 2 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. Shows 6 different key arrangements. Library of Congress Selmer file
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. What Every Bassoonist Needs. A complete list of accessories for the Bassoon. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; 1922, 4 p. Wind: Bassoon, accessories. Library of Congress ML155.S353
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. What Every Saxophonist Needs. A complete list of Supplies and accessories for the Saxophone. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; 1922, [6 p.] Wind: saxophone, accessories. Library of Congress ML155.S353
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. Woodwinds. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; 1922, 20 p. Wind: reed instruments. Library of Congress ML155.S365
Selmer, [H. & A.] Selmer Band Instruments. [NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer Inc.]; 1958, [n.p.] Smithsonian #58
Selmer, [H. & A.] Selmer Band Instruments. [NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer Inc.]; 1962, [n.p.] Smithsonian #90
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. [Catalog of used instruments.] Elkhart, IN: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; [ca. 1930, 4 p.] Wind: woodwinds, brass. Includes examples from American and European makers. Library of Congress Selmer file
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. [Catalog of used instruments.] Elkhart, IN: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; [ca. 1930, 6 p.] Wind: woodwinds, brass. Includes American and European makers. More instruments listed here than the other catalog of used instruments. Library of Congress Selmer file
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. [Information pamphlet for Selmer flutes.] Elkhart, IN: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; [ca. 1940, 4 p.] Wind: flute. A duplicate copy of page 3‑4 also exists. Library of Congress Selmer file
Selmer, H. & A. Inc. [Letter dated October 21, 1922 to Ralph F. Hovey.] NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer, Inc; October 21, 1922, [1 p.] Wind: flute. States that a George W. Haynes instrument list would be available. Library of Congress Selmer file
Selmer, Henri. [Advertisement.] Paris: Henri Selmer; [ca. June 1924, 1 p.] Wind: clarinets, flutes, saxophones, oboes, bassoons, accessories. Dated by D.C. Miller. Taken from Musique & Instruments, p. 574. Library of Congress Selmer file
Selmer, [H. & A.] Selmer American Saxophones. NY, NY: H. & A. Selmer Inc.; [1922], 15 p. Library of Congress ML155.S363
Selmer, [H. & A.] Selmer Band Instrument catalog, no. 170. [NY, NY]: H. & A. Selmer Inc.; [1952, n.p.] Library of Congress ML1555.S354
Seybold. Seybold Piano Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1906, n.p.] Smithsonian #109
Seydel, C.A. Soehne. C.A. Seydel Soehne. Untersachsenberg-Georgenthal, Saxony: C.A. Seydel Soehne; 1923, 41 p. ill., 11.4 by 9 inches. This is a special edition mouth harmonica catalog for the English speaking area. Citation generated from on-line description
Shaw. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Sherman, Clay & Co. 1915 General Catalogue for Musicians. [San Francisco, CA: Sherman, Clay & Co.; 1914, n.p.] Library of Congress ML155.S5
Sherman, Clay & Co. 1915 Catalogue. Band Instruments. San Francisco, CA: Sherman, Clay & Co.; 1915, 112 p. Wind: band instruments. When examined, the item had a call number of Library of Congress ML155.S6, which was changed several times in the card catalog to the call numbers that follows. A check of the library's computerized card catalog is recommended here Library of Congress ML155.S49 or ML155.S5
Sherman, Clay & Co. A Catalog of Musical Instruments and Accessories. San Francisco, CA: Sherman, Clay & Co., [c1929, n.p.] 781.91 Sh55c 1929. San Francisco Public Library
Sherman, Clay & Co. Musical Instrument Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #12
Sherman, Clay & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1904-1922, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Shoninger Pianos. Catalogue. [NY, NY: Shoninger; ca. 1895], 24 p. Schubert Club
Shoninger, B. Co. Grand and upright pianos. [New Haven, CN: B. Shoninger; ca. 1893], 24 p.: ill.; 22 cm. Established 1850. Winterthur #1412
Shoninger, B. Co. New illustrated catalogue and price list. New Haven, CN: B. Shoninger Organ Co., 1884. 24 p.: ill.; 15 cm. In original illustrated paper binding. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: RJED.62 S559 1884
Shoninger, B. Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1884-1921, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Shoninger, B. Organ Co. Supplementary catalog of new styles with latest improvements. Ill. of models - Grand Cymbella Organ, etc. [New Haven, CN: B. Shoninger Organ Co.; 1886], 8 p. 8vo., 7 ill. Includes view of plant. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Silvani and Smith. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Simmons & Clough Organ Co. Descriptive price list of ... improved "cabinet" and "combination" organs. [Detroit, MI: Simmons & Clough Organ Co.; ca. 1873], 20 l.: ill.; 23 cm. Although title page notes that firm was established 1850, an excerpt from a newspaper article printed on pages 6 and 7 states: One the first of January, 1872, the Simmons & Clough Organ Company was organized with a capital of $50,000 taking the business of Messrs. Simmons & Clough, which firm began the business of making organs some six or seven years ago in this city. Winterthur #1413
Simon & Frey Inc. Band & Orchestra Instruments. NY, NY: Simon & Frey; 1925, [n.p.] Wholesale hardbound catalog, offering "The Goefus", the "Saxo-clarinet" and the "Sax-oboe" instruments. Private collection
Simson & Frey Inc. Band and Orchestra Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1930, n.p.] Smithsonian #261
Siour‑Chapelain, R. [Advertisement.] La Couture‑Boussey, and Paris: R. Siour‑Chapelain; [ca. Spring, 1924, 1 p.] Wind: clarinets, flutes, piccolos, oboes, cor anglais, Bassoons, Musettes, Fifes, etc. D.C. Miller dated. This advertisement contains the stamps of Godfroy ainé, Fernand Chapelain et cie, and Siour Chapelain. Library of Congress Siour‑Chapelain file
Skinner Organ Co. The Skinner Organ. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #296
Skinner, Ernest M. & Co. The Skinner organ. [N.Y., N.Y.: Skinner Organ Company; not before 1927], 54 p.: ill.; 29 cm. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: RJED.62 S628
Slater. Illustrated Catalogue of Brass and German Silver Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1874, [n.p.] Smithsonian #7
Slater. Illustrated Catalogue of Brass and German Silver Musical Instruments. N.Y., NY: M. Slater, [ca. 1885, n.p.] Includes a wide variety of brass and woodwind instruments, violins, banjos, harmonicas, accordions, accessories, etc. Citation generated from online description.
Slater. Illustrated Catalogue of Brass and German Silver Musical. Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1869, [n.p.] Smithsonian #47
Slater & Martin. Brass & German Silver Musical Instruments. NY, NY: [Slater & Martin]; 1870, 16 p., 12mo. Paper wrappers. With illustrations of various wind instruments. Includes prices of trombones, contrabasses, cornets etc. in brass and German silver. These may be had with either piston valves or rotary valves. Citation generated from on-line description
Slater & Martin. Illustrated Catalogue of Brass and German Silver Musical Instruments. NY, NY: M. Slater; [1874], 51 [i.e. 64] p. General: wind. Some pages were unnumbered. Library of Congress ML155.S
Slater & Martin. Illustrated Catalogue of Brass and German Silver Musical Instruments, manufactured and for sale by Slater & Martin. NY, NY: Slater & Martin; [ca. 1869], 16 p. OCLC record #18235648
Slater & Martin. Musical Instruments. NY, NY: [Slater & Martin; ca. 1869], 4 p., 8vo. A very early circular price list for parts and complete musical instruments. These include banjos, concertinas, violins, drums and many others. Citation generated from on-line description
Slater, M. Illustrated catalogue of brass and German silver musical instruments, manufactured and for sale by M. Slater by M. Slater, No 36 Cortlandt Street, New York. New York, NY: M. Slater; 1874, 42 p. ML155.S53 1874. Metropolitan Museum
Slater, M. Slater's Musical Bulletin, no. 54, 1906. New York, NY: M. Slater; 1906, [10] p. ML155.S53 1906. Metropolitan Museum
Slater, M. M. Slater's Illustrated Catalogue and Net Price List of Musical Instruments and Trimmings for Bands and Orchestras. NY, NY: M. Slater; 1915, 48 [i.e. 49 p.] General catalog, including simple system flutes and clarinets. Author's collection
Slingerland. Company Front. Chicago, IL: Slingerland; [1931], 34 p. Percussion: drums, drum corp accessories. In handwriting "Gift publisher March 2, 1932." Library of Congress ML155.S54
Slingerland. The Foremost in Drums. #65. Niles, IL: Slingerland; 1965, 64 p. Percussion, accessories: drums, parts. Full range of drums, including jazz, band, and symphonic. Library of Congress X‑ML155.S54
Slingerland. Slingerland Craft Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, and Ukuleles. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #183
Slingerland. [Catalog. S.l.: Slingerland; ca. 1930], 24 p. 4 by 9 inches. Includes the company's full line of guitars, banjos, ukuleles, and mandolins, plenty of specific description, and the original prices. Citation generated from on-line description
Smith American Organ Co. New styles with new designs and new combinations for 1876. [Boston, MA: Smith American Organ Co; ca. 1876], 11, [1] p.: ill.; 24 cm. Used by agent D. B. Brooks of Essex Street, Salem, Mass. Winterthur #1415
Smith American Organ Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "A New Departure. By the Smith American Organ and Piano Company." Vol 17 #1 (Jul 4 1888), p. 26. Reed organ manufacturer
Smith American Organ Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Trade Notes." Vol 15 #20 (Nov 16 1887), p. 330
Smith American Organ & Piano Co. Illustrated catalogue. [Boston, MA: Smith American Organ & Piano Co.; ca. 1885, 16 p.]: ill.; 20 cm. When catalogue was published, firm had been manufacturing musical instruments over 30 years. Firm's first piano catalogue was issued 6 years earlier. Winterthur #1414
Smith American Organ & Piano Co. Piano Fortes. [S.l.: Smith American Organ & Piano Co.; n.d.] 14 p. 6 ½ by 8 inches. Citation generated from on-line description
Smith American Organ & Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1903, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Smith & Barnes Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1903, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Smith, Barnes & Strohber & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1919-1935, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Smith, Bernnard N. Piano Wood Working Factory. Ill. catalog of legs, carved ornaments, pilasters and trusses for pianos. [NY, NY: Bernnard N. Smith; n.d., n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Smith, Freeborn G., Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; F. G. Smith, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Smith, Johnson & Co. Catalog. Racine, WI: Johnson Smith & Co.; [n.d., n.p.] Musical instrument novelties, and phonographs. Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music CAT-00340
Smith & Nixon Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Smith, S.D. & H.W. Melodeon Mfg. Attention of the public invited to superior melodeons, price list $50. to $255., woodcut of plant, opinions of Chickering, etc. [Boston, MA: S.D. & H.W. Smith; ca. 1855, 1 l.] Fol. broadside. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Smyth, John M. Co. Band and Orchestra Instruments catalog 1911. Chicago, IL: John M. Smyth Co.; 1911, 96 p. 10 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches. Info & images on the following: cornets, trombones, French horn, alto, bass, baritone, tenor, drums, bass drums, saxophones, flutes, clarinets, piccolos, violins, violoncellos, double basses, guitars, mandolins, banjos, accordions, auto harps & zithers, harmonicas, musical novelties, pipeolion, music boxes, concertinas, roller organs, instrument cases, fifes, flageolets, ocarinas, tamborines, bugles, trumpets, xylophone, instrument string, violin guitar banjo mandolin & drum furnishings, misc instruments books & supplies. Citation generated from on-line description
Snedeker, Geo. E. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Sohmer & Co. Ill. catalog of celebrated Sohmer pianos - styles, models, plant, etc. [NY, NY: Sohmer & Co.; ca. 1890], 12mo., 34 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Sohmer & Co. Sohmer & Co., manufacturers of grand, square, and upright pianos. NY, NY: Sohmer & Co.; 1885, 24 p ML155.S6
Sohmer & Co. A souvenir from Puck, Judge & Leslies recalling Sohmer pianos. A well ill. clever piece of sales work. [NY, NY: Sohmer & Co.; 1892], Sq. 16mo., 12 p. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Sohmer & Co. Souvenir of Sohmer cartoons from Puck, Judge, and Frank Leslies. [NY, NY: Sohmer & Co.; ca. 1890], 6 l.: ill.; 16 cm. Company began to manufacture pianos in 1872. Contains 10 piano advertisements that appeared in periodicals of the day. Winterthur #1416
Sohmer & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1883-1942, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Sohmer & Co. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Sonntag, Herman. Catalogue of Musical Instruments and Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: Herman Sonntag; 1883, 135 p. General: wind, strings, percussion, accessories. This catalog also includes accessories and parts. Library of Congress ML155.S
Sonntag, Herman. Catalogue of Musical Instruments and Musical Merchandise: Imported and Manufactured by Herman Sonntag. New York: Francis & Loutrel; 1883, 1879, 135 p. OCLC record #13369136
Sonntag, Herman. Catalogue of Musical Instruments and Musical Merchandise: Imported and Manufactured by Herman Sonntag. New York: R.C. Root, Anthoney & Co.; 1872, 100 p ML155.S65. Microfilm version of the above item. Microfilm: Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress Photoduplication Service; 1966. OCLC record #28561045
Sonntag, Herman. Catalogue of the Sonntag "Parlor" Banjos and American Guitars manufactured by Herman Sonntag. NY, NY: Herman Sonntag; 1890, 35 p. Plucked strings: banjos and guitars. Library of Congress ML155.S
Sonntag, Herman. Herman Sonntag, NY. NY, NY: Herman Sonntag; 1892, 239 p. General: wind, strings, percussion, accessories. This catalog includes cornopeons, maker's names of available instruments, and a large number of replacement parts for accordions. Library of Congress ML155.S
Sonntag, Herman. Illustrated Catalogue of Musical Instruments, Strings, etc. NY, NY: Herman Sonntag; 1892, 288 p. Lacks lower right corner of the cover and first 4 pages. General: wind, strings, percussion, accessories. Library of Congress ML155.S
Sonntag, Herman. Illustrated Catalogue of Musical Instruments, Strings, etc. NY, NY: T.H. Rhodes & Co.; 1884, [2], 40 p.: ill.; 23 cm. In original paper binding. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating). Call Number: RJE.62 S699 1884
Sonntag, Herman. Ill. catalog of musical instruments - brass, stringed, every style, supplies, musical novelties, music boxes, etc. [NY, NY: Herman Sonntag; 1889], Sm. 4to., 288. of ill., wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Sonntag, [Herman]. Catalogue of Musical Instruments and Musical Merchandise. 1872. NY, NY: [Herman Sonntag]; 1872, [n.p.] Library of Congress ML155.S65 and Smithsonian #9
Spillane, Daniel. History of the American pianoforte; its technical development, and the trade. New York: D. Spillane; 1890, 369 p. Also includes "List of important patents from 1796 to 1890" p. [364]-369. Of value in an historical discussion of the piano development in the U.S. OCLC record #1157198
Squier Co. The New Home of Squier Musical Merchandise. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1947, [n.p.] Smithsonian #234
Squier Co. Squier Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1948‑9, [n.p.] Smithsonian #248
Stahl, William C. [Catalog of high‑grade guitars and Mandolins. S.l.: William C. Stahl; ca. 1915], 24 p. 5 by 8 inches. Includes Stahl‑label instruments, which were made by the Larson Bros. and Washburn. There are many very fine instruments shown here with detailed inlay specifications, woods, and prices. A beautiful huge harp guitar is also shown and described. Citation generated from on-line description
Staib‑Abandschein Co. Staib Piano Action Book of Facts. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #307
Standard Player Action Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1921, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Stark & Stark Piano Co. Ill. catalog of styles and models of high grade pianos. [Chicago, IL: Stark & Stark Piano Co.; 1893], 8vo., 16 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Starck Piano Co., P. A. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Stark, Paul. [Advertisement.] Markneukirchen, Saxony: Paul Stark; [ca. 1894, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Incomplete catalog contains a list of available flutes (Boehm system, some with a "Clington" foot). Library of Congress Stark file
Starr Piano Co. [26 pict. mounted cards with details of models, in slip case. Richmond, IN: Starr Piano Co.; ca. 1900, n.p.] For purposes of research a catalog in essence though not bound with pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Starr Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1920-1922, [n.p.] (Trayser Piano Co.) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Starr, James M. & Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. Advertisement. Vol 15 #17 (Oct 26 1887), p. 284. Vol 17 #26 (Dec 26 1888), p. 480. Piano manufacturer
Stathopoulo, Anast. [Catalogue of instruments.] NY, NY: [Anast. Stathopoulo; 1913, n.p.] Library of Congress ML155.S7. Text in Greek
Steck Piano Co. The Steck Piano. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #146
Steck, George & Co. Ill. catalog of Steck's grand, square and upright styles and designs. [NY, NY: George Steck & Co.; 1873], Large 8vo., 24 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Steck, George & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1902-1960, [n.d.] Box 20. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Steck, Geo. & Co. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Steck, [George] & Co. George Steck Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1969, [n.p.] Smithsonian #297
Steck, [George] & Co. George Steck Price List. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1874, [n.p.] Smithsonian #298
Steger & Sons Piano Manufacturing Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910-1922, [n.d.] Box 20. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Steinert, M. & Sons Co., [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1894, [n.d.] Box 20. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Steinway. Catalogue. [NY, NY: Steinway]; 1920, [n.p.] Schubert Club
Steinway. Catalogue. [NY, NY: Steinway]; 1924, [n.p.] Schubert Club
Steinway. Catalogue. [NY, NY: Steinway]; 1939, [n.p.] Schubert Club
Steinway & Sons. Catalogue. [NY, NY: Steinway & Sons]; 1934, [n.p.] Schubert Club
Steinway & Sons. Grand, Square and Upright Piano‑fortes. NY, NY: [Steinway & Sons]; 1876, 4 p., 4to. 4 page circular with details and prices of many of this well‑known firm's pianos. Includes 2 letters of praise from Franz Liszt and one from Anton Rubenstein. Citation generated from on-line description
Steinway & Sons. Illustrated Catalogue of Steinway & Sons Pianos. NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1876, 38 [i.e. 39] p. Keyboard: piano. This is the only Case item in this database. It is not to be confused with the Steinway catalog of the same year and pagination. Library of Congress ML155.S8 1876 Case
Steinway & Sons. Illustrated Catalogue of Steinway & Sons' Pianos. NY, NY: [Steinway & Sons; 1876], 39 p ML155.S8 1876 Case is slightly different from this copy. Keyboard: piano. Library of Congress ML155.S823
Steinway & Sons. Illustrated Catalogue of Steinway & Sons' Pianos. NY, NY: [Steinway & Sons; c1882, n.p.] Owed by the New York Public Library Performing Arts Division
Steinway & Sons. Illustrated catalogue of ... pianos. [NY, NY: Steinway & Sons]; 1881, 24 [2 p.]: ill.; 24 cm. Firm began to manufacture pianos in New York in 1853. Final 2, unnumbered, pages fold out to display various types of pianos sold by Steinway & Sons. Winterthur #1417
Steinway & Sons. Ill. catalog of designs and styles of Steinway pianofortes. [NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1888], 8vo., 24 p., fld. pls., wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Steinway & Sons. Ill. catalog of grands and uprights, styles and models. [NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1878, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Steinway & Sons. Ill. catalog of piano cases, woodwork and ornaments - view of works at Astoria, saw mill, iron foundry, etc. [NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1883], 8vo., 24 p. Unusual record. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Steinway & Sons. Ill. catalog of pianofortes. [NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1892], 12mo., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Steinway & Sons. Ill. catalog of Steinway's grand, square and upright pianofortes. [NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1878], 8vo., 24 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Steinway & Sons. Piano Fortes. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1876, n.p.] Smithsonian #142
Steinway & Sons. Pianofortes. NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1888, 14 [i.e. 18] p. Keyboard: pianos, square, grand, upright. Library of Congress X‑ML155.S819
Steinway & Sons. Pianofortes. [NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1915, n.p.] Library of Congress ML155.S8 1915
Steinway & Sons. Pianofortes. NY, NY: [Steinway & Sons; 1921, n.p.] Library of Congress ML155.S8 1921
Steinway & Sons. Pianofortes. NY, NY: [Steinway & Sons]; 1923, 32 p. 8vo. Stiff wrappers. Illustrated catalogue of the Steinway line, with price slip laid in. One piano is shown per page, with descriptive text opposite. Models range from uprights to concert grands. Includes testimonials from Paderewski, Wagner and Liszt. Citations from High Ridge Books Inc.’s retail catalog 40 [ca. 2001]
Steinway & Sons. Steinway. [NY, NY: Steinway & Sons]; 1919, [n.p.] 6.5 by 8.5 inches. Paper wrapper. Citation generated from on-line description
Steinway & Sons. Steinway. [NY, NY: Steinway & Sons]; 1936, 26 p. 8 by 10.25 inches. Paper wrapper. Includes history of company, six black and white photographs, and features the "Orchestral Concert Grand Model D." Citation generated from on-line description
Steinway & Sons. Steinway & Sons. NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1905, 28 p. Citation generated from on-line description
Steinway & Sons. Steinway: The Instrument of the Immortals. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1964, [n.p.] Smithsonian #137
Steinway & Sons. Steinway: The Instrument of the Immortals. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1965, [n.p.] Smithsonian #139
Steinway & Sons. Steinway Piano Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1967, [n.p.] Smithsonian #138
Steinway & Sons. Steinway & Sons Book of Art Piano Cases. NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1901, 29, [3] p. Keyboard: piano. Grand and upright pianos ML155.S8 1901 and Smithsonian #136
Steinway & Sons. Steinway & Sons Pianofortes. NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1914, [28 p.] Keyboard: piano. Library of Congress ML155.S8
Steinway & Sons. Steinway & Sons Pianofortes. NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1915, [31 p.] Keyboard: piano. Inserted is a genealogy of the Steinway family. Library of Congress ML155.S8 1915
Steinway & Sons. Steinway & Sons Pianofortes. NY, NY: Steinway & Sons; 1921, [30 p.] Keyboard: piano catalog. Uprights and grands are featured. Library of Congress ML155.S8 c1921 and Smithsonian #152
Steinway & Sons. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1865-1914, [n.d.] Box 20. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Steinway & Sons. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1915-1986, [n.d.] Box 21. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Steinway & Sons. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Steinway & Sons. [Records, 1853-1977, 1900-1968 (bulk)]. 175 linear feet. Topical and chronological. Historical and biographical notes of the company and family. Includes production records, including serial number books, 1853-1925; series control books, 1929-1956; case control books, 1902-1969; departmental control books covering the following: lumber, 1958, 1976; veneering, finishing, 1934-1945; plate, action, keys, 1948-1962; rim, case, 1935-1949, soundboard, n.d.; casting, 1937-1941; and final operations, 1928-1929. Also, inventory records, stock lists, 1952-1968; requisitions, 1935-1939; personal work logs, 1898-1942; personnel records including payroll, 1914-1963; employee registers, 1880-1970; attendance records, 1940-1962, 1971; pension fund, insurance records, 1940-1971; United Furniture Workers records, 1941-1977; dealer appointment letters, 1950-1975; corporate annual reports, 1941-1968; and stockholder bylaws, title abstracts, debenture bonds, and general correspondence, ca.1968. Abstract: Hamburg division records, ca.1930, 1972-1974. Concert and Artist files, 1938-1952; centenary celebration files, 1953; war production files, 1940-1945; sales records, including retail, 1867-1871, 1936-1943, 1961; prices, 1919-1937; commissions, 1926-1958, 1961-1963; analyses, 1931-1940; and daybooks, 1945-1956. Cost analyses, summaries, and labor distribution, 1923-1941, 1956-1969. Shipping and receiving logs, 1953-1971; routing tickets, 1968-1970; financial records, including ledgers, 1900-1918, 1935-1936, 1966-1970; general ledgers, 1907-1955; cash books, 1872, 1917-1920, 1931-1955, 1961, 1972; accounts receivable, disbursements, 1921-1966; daybooks, 1872, 1900-1942; department ledgers, 1953-1955; journals, 1921-1940; journal vouchers, monthly financial statements, entries, 1940-1967; indexes to general ledgers, 1900-1906; and expenses, 1942-1950. Also, tuning records, including proof sheets, tuning and service journals, 1961-1974; advertising records and scrapbooks, 1904-1954; tear sheets, layouts, and circulars, n.d.; and STEINWAY NEWS, 1939-1954. Photographs of the factory by Margaret Bourke-White, Jerry Cooke, and John Steinway; and miscellaneous family photographs. Access restriction: Requires permission of Archivist. Finding aids: Typescript inventory. Photoprints. La Guardia Community College, Long Island City, NY. Local system #: (NIC)NYQU588-370-0008
Stella. [Music Box Catalog. S.l.: Stella; 1901], 16 p. 5 by 8 inches. All the disc music boxes are shown with descriptions and model numbers. A fine reference for this maker although the pictures are not as "crisp" as one would like. Citation generated from on-line description
Sterling. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Sterling Pianos. Catalogue. [Sterling, CT: Sterling Pianos; ca. 1905, n.p.] Schubert Club
Sterling Pianos. Piano Fortes. [Derby, CT: Sterling Co.; ca. 1880], 16 p. Description and illustrations of six models of upright pianos. Private collection
Sterling Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1887-1914, [n.d.] Box 22. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive. [Sterling, Huntington, Mendessohn, Sterlitone Playerpiano]
Sterling Organ Co. Illustrated catalogue. [Derby, CN: Sterling Organ Co.]; 1881, 18 p.: ill.; 14 cm. 9th edition. Winterthur #1418
Sterling Organ Co. Ill. catalog of high grade pianos, upright and parlor grands, etc. [Derby, CN: Sterling Organ Co.; ca. 1890], 8vo., 24 p. Wrap. N.B. It is interesting to realize that this small Connecticut piano mfg. turned to such outstanding lithographers as Ketterlinus of Philadelphia and the Gies Litho. Co. of Buffalo for ill. catalogs of this period. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Sterling Organ Co. Ill. catalog of parlor grands, etc. [Derby, CN: Sterling Organ Co.; 1887], 4to., 32 p., Ketterlinus lithos. and ptd. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Sterling Organ Co. Ill. catalog of Sterling high grade grand and upright organs. [Derby, CN: Sterling Organ Co.; 1882], 16mo., 22 p., col. pict. wrap. By Gies Litho. Co. of Buffalo. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Sterling Organ Co. Ill catalog of styles and models. [Derby, CN: Sterling Organ Co.; n.d.], 32 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Stetson, N. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Stewart Banjo Manufactory. Price list of S. S. Stewart's parlor concert and orchestra banjos. Philadelphia, PA: S. S. Stewart; [ca. 1887, 38 p.] 29 ½ cm. Includes S. S. Stewart's The banjo philosophically. Hagley Museum
Stewart Banjo Manufactory. S. S. Stewart's banjo and guitar journal. Philadelphia, PA: S. S. Stewart. Vol ? #62 (Feb, and Mar, 1891), 16 p. 28 cm. Hagley Museum
Stewart Banjo Manufactory. S. S. Stewart's celebrated banjos. Philadelphia, PA: Stewart Banjo Manufactory; [ca. 1893, 4 p.] 18 cm. Hagley Museum
Stewart & Bauer. Illustrated Catalogue of the celebrated Geo. Bauer mandolins and guitars, manufactured by Stewart & Bauer. Philadelphia, PA: Stewart & Bauer; [ca. 1899], 24 p. 30 cm. Trade Catalog Hagley Museum
Stewart & Bauer. Illustrated catalogue of the celebrated Geo. Bauer mandolins and guitars, manufactured by Stewart & Bauer. Philadelphia, PA: Stewart & Bauer; [ca. 1899], 24 p. 30 cm. Hagley Museum
Stewart, S. S. Ill. price list of celebrated Geo. Bauer's mandolins, guitars and banjos, with banjo philosophy, construction, evolution, capabilities - Huntley & Lee, Mr. Weston as Uncle Tom, etc. [Philadelphia, PA: S.S. Stewart; 1887], 4to., 12 and 24 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Stewart, S. S. Ill. price list of Stewart's parlor, concert and orchestra banjos - the banjo as an art. Famous players in action. [Philadelphia, PA: S.S. Stewart; 1886], 4to., 40 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Stewart, S. S. The S. S. Stewart Banjo. Silver Spring, MD: MIH Press; 1973, 56 p. Strings: plucked. Reprint of the 1896 edition. Library of Congress ML155.S85
Stewart, S.S. S.S. Stewart's Extra Fine Banjos. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1973, [n.p.] [Possibly a copy of the reprint cited above.] Smithsonian #186
Stieff, Charles M. The Stieff Piano. Baltimore, MD: [Charles M. Stieff; ca. 1880], 1 p. 4to. Unillustrated page price list with 17 different styles described and listed. Printed in red and black. Includes square pianos, square grands, uprights, and grands. Citations from High Ridge Books Inc.’s retail catalog 40 [ca. 2001]
Stieff, Charles M. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Status of the Square." Vol 20 #2 (Jan 8 1890), p. 32
Stieff, Charles M. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1898-1924, [n.d.] Box 22. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Stieff, Charles M. [Collection, Stieff Piano Company, 1868-1920 June 13.] 42 items, including legal papers of John L. Stieff, Charles M. Stieff, Frederick P. Stieff, et al, including, among others: 1. Numerous articles of Co-partnership re: piano company known as Charles M. Stieff. 2. Dissolution of co-partnership of Charles M. Stieff (Co.). 3. Wills of Michael G. Stieff and Charles M. Stieff. Financial papers, promissory notes, purchase of burial lots by Catherine R. Stieff and Sarah U. Stieff, etc. Plat of land at Townsend, Aiken and Lanvale Streets, Baltimore MD, where piano factory was located. Maryland Historical Society
Stone, Chas. H. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1890-1895, [n.d.] Box 22. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Stone, George B. George Stone Drum & Accessory Catalog K. [Boston, MA]: George B. Stone; 1925, 63 p. Evidently the company began making drums in 1890. Citation generated from on-line description
Story, C.W. Descriptive catalogue of musical instruments, specialties, &c. Boston, MA: C.W. Story; [ca. 1890, 12 p.] OCLC record #5113310
Story, C.W. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Story, Charles W. Charles W. Story, dealer in Violins and Foreign Musical Instruments. Boston, MA: Charles W. Story; [1892, n.p.] Dealer in violins, mandolins, basses, fifes, banjos, etc. Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music CAT-00100
Story & Camp Inc. Ill. catalog of improved organs. [St. Louis, MO: Story & Camp; 1882, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Story & Clark. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. Advertisement. Vol 15 #24 (Dec 14 1887), p. 390. Reed organ manufacturer
Story & Clark Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1907-1965, [n.d.] Box 22. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Stratton, G.W., & Co. Descriptive Catalogue of Musical Instruments for the Trade Only. Boston, MA: G.W. Stratton & Co.; 1873, [4], 107 p.: ill.; 25 cm. A detailed catalogue offering all kinds of instruments and the necessary accessories for them. Includes strings, bridges, bows, pegs, drum snares and many others. Brother of John F. Stratton. University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Stratton, John F. Appendix Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: [John F. Stratton; ca. 1885], 40 p., 8vo. Original yellow wrappers. Fully illustrated catalogue supplement, featuring primarily accordions and stringed instruments. Many violins, autoharps and guitars, some banjos. Citation generated from on-line description
Stratton, John F. Catalogue Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: [John F. Stratton; ca. 1868], 30 p., 8vo. Paper wrappers. Fully illustrated very early musical catalogue. Has a large section devoted to violins and parts for violins. Also includes banjos, drums and most other categories of instruments. Citation generated from on-line description
Stratton, John F. Fall trade price list. [NY, NY: John F. Stratton; ca. 1890], 11, [1] p.: ill.; 28 cm. Includes descriptions and prices for musical instruments and toys. At head of title: Issued to dealers only. Winterthur #1419
Stratton, John F. John F. Stratton & Co. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Stratton Band Instruments Recommended by more than 500 American Band Masters. NY, NY: John F. Stratton; 1880, 16 p. Private collection
Stratton, John F. Private and Confidential Price List ... Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: [John F. Stratton; ca. 1890], 8 p. 8vo. Unillustrated price list of musical instruments and equipment including banjos, harmonicas, guitars and strings, violins, etc. Retail and wholesale prices are shown. unopened at the top edge, some creasing. Citations from High Ridge Books Inc.’s retail catalog 40 [ca. 2001]
Stratton, John F. Revised private and confidential price list for the jobbing trade John F. Stratton, manufacturer and importer of, and wholesale dealer in all kinds of musical merchandise and band instruments. NY, NY: [John F. Stratton?; n.d.], 42 p. OCLC record #24168965
Stratton, John F. Stratton Guitars. [S.l.: John F. Stratton; n.d., ca. 28 p.] Fragment. University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection Box 1
Stratton, John F. & Co. Holiday trade catalogue ... musical instruments, merchandise, and toys of every description. [NY, NY: John F. Stratton & Co.; ca. 1890], 16 l.: ill.; 25 cm. Principally describes toys and musical toys. Winterthur #1420
Stratton, John F. & Co. Ill. catalog of holiday goods for November. Musical cigar boxes, miniature theater and sheep farm music novelties, musical decanters, albums, toys, jewel cases, penny banks, toy pianos - as well as a thousand other musical creations. [NY, NY: John F. Stratton; 1882], 8vo., 52 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Stratton, John F. & Son. [Catalog. NY, NY: John F. Stratton; ca. 1893], 48 p. Title page lacking [?]. Includes a biography of Stratton, with an illustration of his likeness. Offers brass and woodwind instruments, parts, etc., also some stringed instruments. Private collection
Stratton, John F. & Son. [Wholesale Price List.] NY, NY: John F. Stratton & Son; [1891], 64 p. General catalog includes illustration of John F. Stratton on page 56, and Frank A. Stratton on page 57. List of instruments with prices only. University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection Box 1
Straube Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1928-1940, [n.d.] Box 22. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Strauss Manufacturing Co. Music for the million and fun for everybody. N.Y., N.Y.: Strauss Manufacturing Co.; [ca. 1900]; 32 p.: ill.; 24 cm. In original illustrated paper binding. Notice BI-8-00 tipped in on p. 1. Harvard College, Baker Library. Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating). Call number: RJE.62 S912 1900
Strich & Zeidler. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1895-1935, [n.d.] Box 22. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Strohber Piano Co. The Hoffmann Piano. Chicago, IL: [Strohber Piano Co.; ca. 1910], 10 p. 8vo. Descriptive catalogue with 2 models of upright piano illustrated. Stiff gray wrappers. Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company’s catalog 43 [circa 2001]
Strohber Piano Co. Strohbor - the 20th Century Piano. Chicago, IL: [Strohber Piano Co.; ca. 1900], 14 p. 8vo. 3 models of upright piano illustrated. Stiff buff wrappers. Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company’s catalog 43 [circa 2001]
Strohber Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900-1905, [n.d.] Box 22. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Stultz & Bauer. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1891-1899, [n.d.] Box 22. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Sudre, F. Manufacturers d'Instruments de Musique F. Sudre. Paris: [F. Sudre?; ca. 1905], 13 p. Reproduced in Larigot, no. 8, Sept. 1990, p. 4-11
Summy, Clayton F. Catalogue of musical publications. [Chicago, IL: Clayton F. Summy; ca. 1890], 11, [5] p.: 15 cm. "Importer of music and general dealer in sheet music and music books of the better class." Winterthur #1421
Summy, Clayton F. Catalogue of Weekes & Co.'s musical publications. [Chicago, IL: Clayton F. Summy; ca. 1890], 15 p.; 15 cm. Summy was sole U.S. agent for Weekes & Co., London. Winterthur #1422
Sutro, Otto. A plan statement of the controversy between Otto Sutro, general agent for Steinway and Sons, and Messrs. Wm. Knabe and Company. [S.l. : s.n., ca. 1876, 7 leaves] ; 24 cm. Evidently discusses marketing pianos in Baltimore. William Knabe and Company, Baltimore; Steinway & Sons, and Sutro (1834-1896). Maryland Historical Society. Call Number PAM923
Superton. Superton. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #210
Symphion-Saiten Orchester mit Vibrationshämmer und runden Stahl-Notenschreiben ohne Zähne. [S.l.: s.n.; c1910], 15 l. Offers orchestrions and similar mechanical musical instruments. Citation from online description