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J M Bach- Choir & Funeral Sermon Acetate Soundcraft Records- No-4-A Funeral Prayer/Sermon Part 2

The J.M. Bach Mystery: Rediscovered Funeral Sermons from Mid-20th Century America This recording is part of a remarkable collection of acetate discs I discovered through what can only be described as divine intervention or extraordinary serendipity. Originally mislabeled as "classical recordings" by an eBay seller in Peoria, Illinois, these turned out to be something intriguing—funeral sermons and choir music by the mysterious J.M. Bach. About This Collection: These recordings were produced by Soundcraft Corporation (10 East 52nd Street, New York) and appear to be professionally crafted, generic funeral sermons designed for reuse by funeral homes and religious communities. What makes them fascinating is their deliberate anonymity—carefully constructed to provide comfort and spiritual guidance without identifying specific individuals or families. The sermons offer glimpses into mid-20th-century American values, mentioning details like a lumber yard owner who "thought first of others to comfort the less fortunate and needy in his community." Yet they remain tantalizingly vague, protecting the privacy of the families they originally served. The Technical Journey These are second-generation recordings, transferred from earlier source material with the inevitable introduction of period-appropriate artifacts—AC hum, transfer noise, and occasional background sounds (including a charming train horn). I've addressed the most significant technical issues while preserving the authentic character of these historical recordings. A Call for Recognition - Help Me Identify Brother Nick Do you recognize this voice or these details? After extensive research through digital archives, genealogical databases, and historical records, both J.M. Bach and "Brother Nick" remain mysteries. The critical records from the 1940s-1950s Fairbury exist primarily in physical archives at the Fairbury Echoes Museum and other local repositories that haven't been digitized. About Brother Nick: From the sermon content, we know he lived in or near Fairbury, Illinois, owned a lumber business, was known for charitable work,s including visiting the sick in hospitals, had lost a son before his own death, and could quote hymns like "Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide" from memory. He was described as someone who "thought first of others to comfort the less fortunate and needy in his community." The technical evidence suggests he likely died in the late 1940s or very early 1950s, which helps narrow the search window considerably. About J.M. Bach: Despite searches across Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and other denominational records, no minister named J.M. Bach has been found serving in Illinois during this period. The initials vary across the collection (sometimes appearing as J.H. Bach), and searches for ministers with these initials in Illinois have yielded no results. If you have any information about either of these individuals—perhaps family stories about a relative who made recordings for funeral homes, memories of Brother Nick, the lumber yard owner, or knowledge of a minister who conducted such services in central Illinois—please reach out. Why I'm Sharing These As a professional genealogist, I understand the value of preserving voices from the past. These recordings were intended for my weekly Sunday video series, just as my previous content had been exhausted—timing that feels less like coincidence and more like purpose. Rather than allowing these thoughtful sermons to remain silent, I'm giving them new life and a new audience. Each recording represents one man's effort to bring comfort during humanity's most difficult moments. Whether we ever learn J.M. Bach's full story or not, his words continue to offer solace and reflection on living an "authentic Christian life well lived." Historical Context These recordings shed light on how technology was adapted to serve religious and ceremonial needs in mid-20th-century America. They represent a fascinating chapter in funeral practices, showing how smaller communities accessed professional-quality religious content when live clergy might not be available. Connect with my genealogical work: www.myfamilygen.com Have information about J.M. Bach? Please leave a comment or contact me directly via my website's various contact forms. This content is shared for historical preservation and educational purposes. These recordings represent an interesting piece of American religious and social history that deserves to be remembered and studied. #JMBach #FuneralSermons #AmericanHistory #Genealogy #ReligiousHistory #VintageRecordings #SoundcraftCorporation #ChristianSermons #HistoricalPreservation #Mystery -------------------------------------------- A reminder about the exclusive benefits available for supporting World Of Budget Vinyl Records: Consider becoming a patron on Patreon at   / budgetvinylworld  . As a pat