To make available to the public the notebook of John Heald, maker of brass band instruments in Springfield Mass. from 1882-1920. Heald, born July 3rd, 1843 at Atkinson NH. Although now virtually unknown, in his day was a renowned maker of brass instruments particularly the cornet.
Healds notebook is not only about his work, it contains news clipings and pictures of what interested him, many of which I know not the significance of, they were important to him which is sufficient reason to include them. I hope they will help other interested parties connect the dots of his life.
