Urban Kraus
1871–1968
Emigrated to the USA 1906. Self-taught amateur maker from 1923. Made about 17 instruments before the Depression forced him into farm work. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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John Dilworth+
KRAUS, Urban Born 1871 Luxembourg, died 1968 Centralia, Washington USA. Emigrated to the USA 1906. Self-taught amateur maker from 1923. Made about 17 instruments before the Depression forced him into farm work. [Wenberg]
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