J.G. Richards Co.

History

Brass instrument manufacturer and publisher of sheet music (largely for brass bands and orchestras). Established by John G. Richards in Emporia, Kansas around 1881. The firm relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1883 and apparently went out of business during the early part of the Great Depression.

Editions

Imprints, Addresses, Agencies

Imprints

• J.G. Richards (1881–1883)
• J.G. Richards & Co. (1883–ca.1895)
• J.G. Richards Co. (1896–ca.1931) — incorporated

Addresses

• Emporia, Kansas (ca.1881–1882)
• Cleveland, Ohio (1882–ca.1931)
  • 208 Superior (1887)
  • 127 Superior (1889)
  • 332 The Arcade (1894)
  • 302-305 Arcade (1906)

Plate Numbers

• The firm appears not to have utilized plate numbers.

Links

• Scores published by J.G. Richards Co.

Sources Consulted

• Brasshistory.net (pdf)