Volkwein

Typical cover (1928)

color cover (1914)

History

Jacob C.Volkwein (1880-1984) and Rudolph G. Volkwein (1882-1954), German brothers who immigrated in 1895, started this music instrument retailer, in succession to the Bechtel music store, in Pittsburg in 1905. The firm, known as Volkwein’s Music, published sheet music from the 1920s to 1982. Rudolph’s sons, Carl and Walter continued the business from 1956.

Imprints, Addresses, Agencies

Volkwein
Volkwein Bros. Inc.

Plate Numbers

Sources Consulted

• obituary notice
  
• company website