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History

Francis A. North worked at G. André until late 1870, when he – acquiring half of the prior's extensive catalogue – left to establish his own business. F.A. North's connection with the aforementioned firm was utilized for advertising purposes on various rear-end advertisements. In 1872, the firm absorbed the music and publishing business of Charles W.A. Trumpovler.

In 1890, the entire catalogue, stock and music plates of F.A. North were purchased by Ditson.

Important Acquisitions

• Charles W.A. Trumpovler (1872)

Imprints, Addresses, Agencies

• 654 North 11th Street (1870-?)
• F.A. North & Co., 1026 Chestnut Street (1870-1872 or later)
• F.A. North & Co., 1308 Chestnut Street (1871 or earlier-90)

Plate Numbers

F.A. North's plate numbers were issued in the form [F.A.N. & Co.] ####. Dates in italics are estimated.

Authority Control

• VIAF (F.A. North & Co., corporate)

Sources

1. William Arms Fisher, One Hundred and Fifty Years of Music Publishing in the United States; An Historical Sketch with special reference to the pioneer publisher, Oliver Ditson Company, Inc., 1783-1933 (Boston: Ditson, 1933)