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    William G. Bielby

    Goodman, b. 1918

    BIELBY, William G. Born 1918 Goodman, Missouri, Worked Salmon, Idaho USA. Amateur maker, most active since retirement from the Forestry Service in 1979. Stradivari, Guarneri, and Stainer models using commercial varnish. Over 60 violins and violas; also plucked instruments. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Goodman
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    BIELBY, William G. Born 1918 Goodman, Missouri, Worked Salmon, Idaho USA. Amateur maker, most active since retirement from the Forestry Service in 1979. Stradivari, Guarneri, and Stainer models using commercial varnish. Over 60 violins and violas; also plucked instruments. [Wenberg]

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