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Sandel, Thomas

  • St. Joseph, Michigan
  • Musician, Promoter (World Concertina Congress)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)

Tom Sandel; 2003 Earl Kops, Jack Zimmerman, Tom Sandel; 2006

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Sandhurst, Adam

  • St. Augusta, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Adam and The Jolly Jammers

Adam Sandhurst; 2003 Adam Sandhurst; 2003 Adam Sandhurst; 2008

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Sauer, Berdine

  • Pierz, Minnesota
  • Musician

Richard and Berdine Pierz; 2007

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Sauer, Richard

  • Pierz, Minnesota
  • Musician

Richard and Berdine Pierz; 2007

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Savitsky, Elaine

  • Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
  • Musician

Elaine Savitsky; 2004 Elaine Savitsky; 2004

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Sawall, Taylor

  • Clintonville, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Taylor Sawall and his instructor, Les Bondowski; undated Taylor Sawall; undated Taylor Sawall; undated

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Schaeffler, Loren (1949 – 2006)

Loren Schaeffler; undated Loren Schaeffler; 2004

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Scheid, Elmer (1921 – )

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Elmer Scheid and His Hoolerie Polka Band
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Elmer Scheid; 2005

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Schepp, Henry W.

  • Composer, Musician

Henry Schepp; undated Henry Schepp; undated

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Schilling, Dean (1944 – )

  • New Braunfels, Texas
  • Musician
  • Bands: Malek Fisherman, Jublee Band, Cloverleaf Orchestra

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Schlicht, Otto

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Innovator (button action), Manufacturer (Patek, Pearl Queen, Silberhorn), Musician

Otto Schlicht; undated

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Schmidt, Jerry

  • Nekoosa, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Jerry Schmidt; 2010

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Schmuldt, Arthur

  • Ludington, Michigan
  • Musician, Promoter (concertina club), Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1980)

Arthur Schmuldt; undated

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Schnittker, John

  • Arlington Heights, Illinois
  • Musician

John Rakoski, Ben Kath, John Schnittker; undated

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Schreiber, Fred

  • Mosinee, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: The Polish Edition, Polish Connection, Polka Nitro, Paper City Sounds, The Benaszeski Brothers

Fred Schreiber; 2009

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Schroeder, Linda

  • Minnesota
  • Musician

Linda Schroeder; 2006

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Schroeder, Paul

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Promoter (concertina club)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1984)

Paul Schroeder; undated

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Schuckert, Henry (1887 – 1967)

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Composer, Innovator (tuning), Musician, Retailer (Star Concertina), Teacher, Technician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)

Henry Schuckert; unknown

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Schueller, Rodney

  • San Marcos, Texas
  • Musician, Teacher

Rodney Schueller; 2007 Rodney Schueller - Pearl Queen; 2011

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Schuft, Jerry (1937 – 2004)

  • Brownton, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Jerry Schuft Band
  • Honors: Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2004), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Jerry Schuft; 2003 Jerry Schuft; 2003

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Schulfer, Paul

  • Stevens Point, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: The Polish Connection

Paul Schulfer; 2009

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Schultz, Jack

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Jack Schultz; 2007

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Schulze, Duane

  • Holcombe, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Duane Schulze; 2007

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Schumacher, Harold

  • Rhinelander, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Harold Schumacher; 2009

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Schwichtenberg (Berg), Harry (1912 – 1999)

  • Schaumburg, Illinois
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1995)

Harry Berg; 1991 Harry Berg; 1995 Harry Berg; undated

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Sellner, Josh (1988 – )

Josh Sellner; 2007 Josh Sellner; 2008

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Servatius, George (1924 – 2011)

  • Melrose, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician, Retailer (G.S. Music Store), Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)

George Servatius and Tony Wolf; undated George Servatius; 1986 George Servatius; undated

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Seweryniak, David (Scrubby) (1948 – )

  • Buffalo, New York
  • Musician
  • Bands: Dynatones, Dave Seweryniak Trio, Sunshine
  • Honors: International Polka Association – Polka Music Hall of Fame and Various Awards, United States Polka Association – Various Awards, Grammy Award Nomination (1992)

Mark Trzepacz, Steve Litwin, Larry Trojack, Scrubby Seweryniak; 1980 Scrubby Seweryniak; 2006 Scrubby Seweryniak; 2006

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Shambour, John Frank (1929 – 1993)

  • New Prague, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2010)

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Shudy, Peter D.

  • West Allis, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)

Peter Shudy; 2006

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Sibinski, Dave

  • Savage, Minnesota
  • Musician

Dave Sibinski; 2009

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Siems, Marvin (1913 – 1993)

  • Marshfield, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Marvin Siems; Undated Marvin Siems; Undated

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Sienicki, Dave

  • Ely, Minnesota
  • Musician

Dave Sienick; 2009

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Sienicki, Eileen

  • Mishawaka, Indiana
  • Promoter
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1998)

Eileen Sienick; 1998

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Sienicki, John

  • Mishawaka, Indiana
  • Musician, Technician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1985)

John Sienicki; 1985 John Sienicki; 2006 John Sienicki; 2007

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Sienkowski, Eddie (1948 – )

  • North Judson, Indiana
  • Bandleader (E-Z Tones), Musician
  • Bands: E-Z Tones, Harmony Notes, Musical Aces, Pala Brothers, Polkamasters
  • Honors: United Polka Association – Concertina Player of the Year (1997)

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Sierzega, Jim (1951 – 2012)

  • Palos Heights, Illinois
  • Musician
  • Bands: The Good Times, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones
  • Honors: Grammy Award

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Siewierski, Casey (1921 – 1994)

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician
  • Bands: Siewierski Brothers’ Orchestra, Li’l Wally

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Silberhorn, Ernest

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Manufacturer (Silberhorn Concertina), Musician, Teacher

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Silberhorn, Henry

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Manufacturer (Silberhorn Concertina), Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)

Henry Silberhorn; undated Henry Silberhorn; 1953

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Siwiec, Eddie

  • Dearborn, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Bands: The Brass Connection, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones
  • Honors: International Polka Association – Hall of Fame (2005), Grammy Nomination

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Skowrowski, Henry

  • Buffalo, New York
  • Musician

Richard and Henry Skowrowski; 1975

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Slipek, Theresa

  • Thorp, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Theresa Slipek; 2005

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Slowinski, Ted

  • Junction City (Lake DuBay), Wisconsin
  • Musician

Ted Slowinski; 2008

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Smieja, Michael R.

Mike Smieja; 2005 Concertina built by Mike Smieja; 2006 Mike Smieja; 2008

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Smigielski, Thomas (Smiley)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Teacher (Karpek, Lincoln, Polonia)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

Thomas Smigielski; undated

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Smith, Jerry (1932 – 2010)

Jerry Smith; 2007 Concertina built by Jerry Smith; 2007

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Smrz, Tom (1958 – )

  • Stevens Point, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: Music Express, Polish Trio, Jolly Harmony 7, Polish Express, Polish Pride

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Sobczak, Adam (1990 – )

  • Elma, New York
  • Musician
  • Bands: Buffalo Concertina All-Stars

Adam Sobczak; 2005

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Socha, Aaron

  • Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Aaron Socha’s Livewire

Aaron Socha; 2009

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Sokolowski, Jim

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: Bohemian American Concertina Association

Jim Sokolowski and Les Bondowski; undated Jim Sokolowski; undated Jim Sokolowski; 2006

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Sonnentag, Harry A.

  • Marathon, Wisconsin
  • Composer, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1992)

Harry Sonnentag; 1992

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Sowada, David

  • Blaine, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Dave Sowada and The Sheratons
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2009)

Dave Sowada; 2009

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Spila, Joe

  • Musician
  • Bands: Alpine Village Concertina Club

Al Tucholski, Frank Stanczewski, Joe Spila, Joe Noworyta, Casey Kliszak and Len Jaskowiak; 1970

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Spradau, Marvin (1927 – 2009)

  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)

Marvin Spradau; 1996

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Stacey, Joseph

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1979)

Joseph Stacey; undated

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Stanczewski (Stann), Frank (Crazy Fingers)

  • Cheektowaga, New York
  • Composer, Musician, Teacher
  • Bands: Alpine Village Concertina Club, Buffalo Concertina All-Stars
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977)

Al Tucholski, Frank Stanczewski, Joe Spila, Joe Noworyta, Casey Kliszak and Len Jaskowiak; 1970 Frank Stann; 1977 Frank Stanczewski and Al Tucholski; undated

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Stang, Dwight

  • Elk River, Minnesota
  • Musician

Dwight Stang; 2008

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Stankiewicz, Rick

  • Coloma, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Rick Stankiewicz; unknown Rick Stankiewicz; unknown

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Stankowski, Nick

  • Weston, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Nick Stankowski; 2009

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Starck, Joseph

  • Hibbing, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1993)

Dwight Stang; 2008

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Starczowski, Jake

  • Goodman, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: The White Eagles Band

Joe Majewski and Jake Starczowski; unknown

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Stark, Wally (1911 – 2007)

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Musician, Technician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

Wally Stark; 1989

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Starzynski (Star), Edward

  • West Dundee, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)

Ed Star; undated

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Stillman, Elmer

  • Medford, Wisconsin
  • Composer, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

Elmer Stillman; 1989

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Stimac, Tony

  • Wittenberg, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1999)

Tony Stimac; 1999

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Stirrett, Frank R.

  • Ontario, Canada
  • Musician, Promoter (Museum)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)

Frank Stirrett; 2001

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Stolowski, Dave

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Dave Stolowski; 2008

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Storch, Robert

  • Medford, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician, Promoter
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

Robert Storch; 1989

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Strassburg, Renae

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Renae Strassburg; 2009

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Streich, Cliff

  • Springfield, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Cliff Streich Band

Cliff Streich; 2008 Cliff Streich; 2008 Cliff Streich; 2008

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Streich, Clifford (1940 – 1974)

  • Cobden, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician

Clifford Streich; unknown Clifford Streich; unknown

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Strozinski, Len

  • Portage, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2010)

Len Strozinski; 2006 Len Strozinski; 2006

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Stulga, Joe

  • Lansing, Illinois
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)

Joe Stulga; 1960 Joe Stulga; 1962 Joe Stulga; undated Joe Stulga; 2007

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Styczynski, Alvin

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Alvin Styczynski Orchestra

Alvin Styczynski; 2009

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Stys, Mickey (1922 – 2006)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Promoter (Old Timers Concertina Club)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1994)

Mickey Stys; undated

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Sudol, Dylan

  • Griswold, Connecticut
  • Musician

Dylan Sudol; 2009

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Sudol, Gary

  • Griswold, Connecticut
  • Musician, Teacher

Gary Sudol; 2009

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Sudol, Tyler

  • Griswold, Connecticut
  • Musician

Tyler Sudol; 2009

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Suess, Dave (1949 – 2002)

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Erwin Suess and The Hoolerie Dutchman, Lester Schuft and The Country Dutchman
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

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Suess, Erwin

  • Mankato, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)

Erwin Suess; 2003

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Suterko, Ed

  • Reno, Nevada
  • Musician, Promoter (Reno Concertina Club)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)

Ed Suterko; 2001

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Svoboda, Ed (Sonny)

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Red Raven Ochestra
  • Honors: Soko Polka Hall of Fame (2005)

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