Early Stewards of Violano Preservation

Here we acknowledge some of the people who have contributed to Violano preservation -

including restoring and maintaining the instruments, and recording related history

Don Barr

Sad news

Don Barr, whose passion and commitment to restoring and maintaining Violanos was unmatched, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. He was a kind and generous friend, collaborator, and mentor to me, and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to spend time with him. Our hobby has lost a wonderful resource. Rest in peace, Don.

Don Barr and bert mills

Don Barr (L) and Bert Mills (R)
Photo taken in Arizona when Don interviewed Bert Mills about the history of the Violano

Don Barr (L) and Bert Mills (R) in Arizona circa

View the transcript of don barr's interview of bert mills

Don Barr interviewed Bert Mills and captured what is effectively the only known oral history of the Violano Virtuoso

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Audio of don barr interviewing bert mills

Audio of the Bert Mills Interview

Bert Mills Interview - Tape 1

Listen to the recording of Don Barr's interview of Bert Mills, where Mills shares information and history related to the Violano. Bert shares funny insights and anecdotes about his interactions with Henry Sandell, his older brother Herbert, and more!

Audio of the Bert Mills Interview

Bert Mills Interview - Tape 2

Audio of the Bert Mills Interview

Bert Mills Interview - Tape 3

Audio of the Bert Mills Interview

Bert Mills Interview - Tape 4

Audio of the Bert Mills Interview

Bert Mills Interview - Tape 5

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Early Stewards of Violano Preservation

Don Barr

Sad news

Don Barr and bert mills

Don Barr (L) and Bert Mills (R) Photo taken in Arizona when Don interviewed Bert Mills about the history of the Violano

View the transcript of don barr's interview of bert mills

Audio of don barr interviewing bert mills

Audio of the Bert Mills Interview

Bert Mills Interview - Tape 1

Audio of the Bert Mills Interview

Bert Mills Interview - Tape 2

Audio of the Bert Mills Interview

Bert Mills Interview - Tape 3

Audio of the Bert Mills Interview

Bert Mills Interview - Tape 4

Audio of the Bert Mills Interview

Bert Mills Interview - Tape 5

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Don Barr (L) and Bert Mills (R)
Photo taken in Arizona when Don interviewed Bert Mills about the history of the Violano