Tom, I know this is an old thread, but if you would help me out it would be appreciated. Your great aunt was talked about in a chapter of Virgil Fox's biography, "The Dish". I know she served Wanamaker's as organist from 1917 to 1966, yet it is very difficult to find biographical information about her. She sounds like she was a fascinating lady. If you don't mind answering, how many years did she continue to live after retiring from Wanamaker's?
For organ afficianados
Fellow Organ music fans - - I just wanted to share with you that if you love organ you must buy the new CD from Dorian titled "Magic." It was just written up in The Absolute Sound. I immediately bought it just because I buy any recording I can get of the Wanamaker Organ - there are very few (for those that may not know it is the largest playing organ in the world). But Holy Cow, this is an AWESOME recording. Like the other Dorian titles (Gillou's Pictures...) it is a prize winner, and all the Bass information is left in. My REL is very happy! But the CD truly captures the beauty of this instrument and the immense size of the store, and also contains a very informative booklet of the whole project and organ. (BTW, the organ is now 75% working and that 75% has been completely voiced and restored. Also, the old velvet curtains have been removed and some of the old retail space has been covered in glass. The space is now like a cathedral - awesome acoustics.) Dorian recorded it in DSD as well, though SACD version is not yet available for some reason (I sent them an email asking why). Anyway, this disk is so good I am buying extra copies to send to freinds and family. Go get one! You can get it from their web site or music direct.