And Many Thanks To...

So many people have supported this project over the last six months.  Without their input and encouragement I could not have gotten this far.  If there is one thing that the last six months of research have made clear to me, it is that music historians and record collectors are a generous bunch who are happy to help a new collector like me by sharing their passion for music.  Special thanks to...

Jim Bedoian (Take Two Records) - For sharing the fruits of his many years of Morse research and for surprising me weekly with scans of wonderful photos from Lee's own  collection.  Jim is as much a fan as I, and many have said that he knows more about Lee than any other researcher.  I, for one, believe it.  Jim, thanks for taking me under your wing and giving this project a chance.

Jeff Healey - For his insights into Lee Morse's life and career, and for generously sharing copies of his collection of Morse recordings with a poor neophyte who, at the time, didn't even own a proper turntable.  For the  many kind emails and advice on 78 collecting - I can't thank you enough, Jeff.

Al Barnes - For taking the time to write to me and encourage me to move forward with this website.  On a particularly dreary day, during which I was feeling frustrated and defeated, Al's email came through and really got me back on track.  Thanks, Al, for taking such an interest in my work and for sharing so much great information.  Were it not for you, I would never have seen a Lee Morse film short!

Mark Mason (Vintage Music Company) - For tracking down so many awesome Morse 78s for my collection - and for listening to me go on and on and about her phenomenal talent.

And a special thank you to my wonderful Rusty for indulging me and never saying a word when the many boxes of 78s were being delivered to our door, day after day.  Thanks for all the hours you listened to me babble on and on about Lee and my ideas for a biography,  of all things.  I love you!