Scenario Leading Up to a New Subscription
By Jody Kravitz
Editor's Note:
A few days ago I posted some correspondence between Craig Brougher and George Bogatko that was forwarded to us by Craig. I did not notice at that time that Craig was not a subscriber. However Brett Mohr recognized Craig's name as possibly that of the author of a book he'd read. Brett corresponded with me about whether this was the same Craig, and if it would be OK for him to write to Craig. I suggested it was likely that it was the same Craig, and further that it should be OK to send a message, as long as he was not a "pest" about it.
I followed up my letter to Brett with a letter to Craig. The result is that Craig has subscribed to our mailing list had has invited comments on his publication.
I'm enclosing all of the correspondence; I found the flow of events to be interesting. Once again the Internet comes through for us!
Jody
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[ Original Message From Brett Mohr
>
> Jody,
<text deleted>
> One last
> question- Would the Craig Brougher that was in the digest 96.03.13 be the
> same Craig Brougher that wrote the Orchestrion Builder's Manual, and if
> so do you think he would be willing to take E-mail with questions about
> what he put in his book?
> Thanks Again
> Brett Mohr
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[ My response to Brett
> From rollreq Thu Mar 14 21:48:10 1996
> To: mmohr@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu
> Subject: Re: help with midi files
> Status: RO
>
> <text deleted>
>
> Brett,
> I don't know if its the same Craig, but it would not surprise me.
> I think that sending him an e-mail would be reasonable. The worst that
> can happen is that he'll decline. If you get no answer at all, you
> might send a second message about a week later in case there was a
> glitch with the transmission. I just noticed that he's not a subscriber,
> so I guess I have to send him an invitation!
>
> Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
>
> Jody
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[ My initial letter to Craig
> From rollreq Thu Mar 14 21:56:10 1996
> To: craig_brougher@msn.com
> Subject: Automatic Music Digest
>
> Craig,
> I posted the messages that you forwarded here w/r/t your
> conversation with George Bogatko. It did not occur to me at the
> time that you were not a subscriber to the group. There's a wide
> variety of interests regarding automatic musical instruments represented
> here. I'd like to invite you to join us if you think you might be
> interested. There's no cost or obligation.
>
> I became aware of your non-subscription status when one of our
> subscribers asked me if you were the author of:
>
> PNEUMATICS HANDBOOK & Orchestrion Builder's Handbook
> By Craig Brougher
>
> The subscriber who wrote to me specifically asked if it would be
> OK to send you an e-mail message regarding a detail in the book.
> I told him I did not know but it was likely you were the author in
> question. His name is Brett Mohr <mmohr@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu>.
> I encouraged him to send you his question. If you'd prefer not to
> be bothered, please let me know for the future.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jody
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[ Craig's initial response to me
> Date: Fri, 15 Mar 96 14:56:41 UT
> From: "Craig Brougher" <craig_brougher@msn.com>
> To: "Jody Kravitz -- Automatic-Music Mailing List Maintenance" <rollreq@foxtail.com>
>
> Subject: RE: Automatic Music Digest & Brett
>
> Hi Jody-
> I would very much like to subscribe to Automatic Music Digest. What do I need
> to do?
>
> Yes, I'm the Author of The Orchestrion Builder's Manual and Pneumatics
> Handbook.
>
> I'd be delighted to hear all comments, criticisms, and inquiries regarding the
> book, or anything else that I would be able to help with. Like all of us out
> here, we help each other. Nothing is much fun if you can't share it.
>
> Count me in with your group and tell me what you want me to do.
>
> Craig Brougher-craig_brougher@msn.com
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