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Vol. 86 July 18, 2026 No. 19

O. A. Kimball

investor co-founder
  • Emerson Piano Company

Biography

O. A. Kimball was one of three men, along with P. H. Powers and J. Gramer, who in 1879 bought William Moore's interest in the Emerson piano business, founded originally by William P. Emerson. Together they organized the Emerson Piano Company, with Powers serving as president. Dolge gives no further individual detail about Kimball's background, dates, or specific role within the new company beyond his participation as one of its organizing investors.

Highlights

  • Joined P. H. Powers and J. Gramer in 1879 to buy William Moore's interest in the Emerson piano business and organize the Emerson Piano Company.

Source

Alfred Dolge, Pianos and Their Makers, Vol. I (1911), p. 293.

Public domain.

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