John Stark & Son

John Stillwell Stark (1841-1927)

Maple Leaf Rag 1st ed cover 1899

History

John Stillwell Stark (1841-1927) founded his company in Sedalia, Missouri, in 1885. He published Scott Joplin's rags from 1899.

Imprints, Addresses, Agencies

Imprints

• John Stark & Son
• Stark Music Co.
• Stark Music Printing & Publishing Co.

Addresses

• Sedalia, Missouri
• St. Louis, Missouri

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