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Frederick A. Saunders

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John Dilworth

SAUNDERS, Frederick A. Born 1873 London, Ontario Canada, died 1963 South Hadley, Massachusetts USA. Scientist and researcher into violin construction and acoustics closely associated with Carleen Hutchins. Founding member and first president of the Catgut Acoustical Society. Did not actually make any new violins, but made important contributions to the craft. [Wenberg]

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