Mrs. Geo H. Long’s Educational Roller Canary Tutor Record
Mrs. Geo H. Long’s educational Roller Canary Tutor Record from 1935. MOAPH would like to thank Mary Lou Ritter for the donation of this record on behalf of her mother and canary keeper Dorothy Anne Bretner.
Letter that was included with the record:
February 10, 2025
Gary Bagnall
Museum of Aquarium & Pet History
3650 Sacramento Drive
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
Dear Mr. Bagnall:
Enclosed please find Roller Canary Turtor Record, JK Kodama, from Mrs Geo. H. Long’s Educational.
My mother, Dorothy Anne Bretner, was a big canary fan for most of her life. She had one canary, however, it didn’t want to sing. So, she bought this album in hopes it would help. The record doesn’t have a jacket, just a sleeve for protection.
I found this link describing J.K. Kodama, a Japanese official of the International Roller Breeders Association of Los Angeles, who conducted an audition:
I’ve kept the record in storage since her passing in 1992. I think she would be happy knowing that it has found a new home.
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Ritter
2605 SW 73rd Ave
Portland, OR 97225
