2009-04-06 - Identified through information in <i>List of More than 5200 Moller Pipe Organs</i> (Hagerstown, Maryland. M. P. Möller, 1928). -Database Manager
2010-05-06 - Updated through information in a private e-mail from Lester Seigel: -- "Am writing from my laptop in the reading room at the American Jewish Archives in Cincinnati. Been going through a thick file of correspondence between MP Möller, a Pittsburgh 'Architect for Pipe Organ Construction' and also 'Musical Director to Choral Societies, Military Bands, and Orchestras' named W. L. Mayer, who is evidently the consultant, and the architects, electricians, etc. all related to the purchase, design, delivery, delays, frustrations, and joys of a new 1906 MP Möller electro-pneumatic instrument in the new temple of K. K. Bene Israel congregation, one of the oldest and largest Reform temples of the day. ... Haven't gotten to a spec yet, but I think it was about 38 ranks, on 9-10" wind pressure, with a state-of-the-art Orgoblo. Also interesting correspondence between the cantor and organist of the temple, who suggested a mixture on the Great to add fullness, and an enclosed Choir division. Since both elements are standard now, and somewhat novel in that day of the tubby 'orchestral' organ, I assume the cantor (who also studied organ in Vienna) and organist were fairly progressive in their thinking. <br><br> It's also neat to appreciate how new the idea of an electrically-powered organ was in those days. Prior to this the congregation paid $60/year for an 'Organ Boy'... . In the 90s they converted to a hydraulic motor for the blower." -Database Manager
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