Alex Taber..Electrolux history

[caligula]

Hi Kevin:

What I failed to state is that my interest in the various models are v (5) to the E-Automatic, with a few exceptions like the C-A, and the 1205 which I sold. This is where my expertise lies.

 

[real1shep]

I get that, however there is a rabid following of collectors from the Super J on. Plus....there is a member(John/tig21er)who has vast knowledge on Electrolux motors for over 50 yrs. I think his brain should be picked if he's so willing.

https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?24132

Kevin

 

[electroluxxxx]

So I was talking with a past VCCC member from years and years ago and apparently there was a newsletter for electrolux. Here are some pics that were shared with me. How cool is it to see a newsletter of yesteryear?! Enjoy

 

[caligula]

Nice newsletter, that was the last one I helped to design. But that is not the article I will be sharing, mine goes back about ten years prior. In this case, Charles Richard Lester and I pooled our knowledge and this was the result. I believe it was the Fall issue of 1995.

Nice to take a walk down memory lane.

Alex.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Alex, many thanks.

We are going to focus on a vacuum company with each issue. I'm sure you'll provide great info, etc. It will be accurate info, 'painted with a fresh brush'. I'll be in touch with you. Thanks, again.

 

[electroluxxxx]

Who is Bob Taber???

 

[real1shep]

Robert Alexander Taber/'Caligula'


Kevin

 

[caligula]

Name change:

I hated the name Robert all my life and got tired of the Bob, or worse, Bobby, so when I moved to San Diego, California in May of 1995, I made my middle name, Alexander, my primary name.

Alex Taber.

 

[caligula]

Caligula.

He was the cream colored cat resting on the chair pictured in my avatar. Caligula means little boots in Latin. I named him that for the gold markings on his paws. He was the only mascot the V.C.C.C. ever had. He was a great favorite of the members of the club at the meetings between 1986 and 93.

 

[electroluxxxx]

Yes back when you and John Lucia founded the club, I remember when you told me the story when we spoke on the phone back in 2009. I don’t know if you remember the conversation but we were on the phone for about an hour and a half. You were telling me about the non electrics, I.e. Daisy, whirlwind, and a few others and then we got talking about electrolux and Kirby, you told me about how when you worked for Kirby Everyone came to you because of your knowledge on the machine, both in service and sales. You told me all about your LX and even spoke about your cutaway LX.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Yes, Alex

I was confused about your name in the beginning. I never use my first name, ever. Some like to use it to upset me. nope. It got 'out there' and amuses some. ENJOY...have at it. My closest friend never uses his, either. But, some like t ouse it too.
Welcome to AMERICA!

 

[electroluxxxx]

Shared with me by a very good friend, written by our very own founder of the original V.C.C.C Bob (Alex) Taber! I have found this to be a very wonderful piece of reading material. I have heard that it circulated a few times in a couple of newsletters but this right here is a good “factual” story with “accurate” and historical information!

 

[caligula]

I'm named after both my grandfathers paternal, Robert, maternal, Alexander. My dad's father was never there, and my mom's dad raised me. The afternoon I was in the office of my realtor in 1995, signing papers for the new house, I made the change. Why honor the man who was never there, and ignore the man who was? I made the switch, and am glad I did. [this post was last edited: 8/27/2020-12:24]

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I always put E. John...

My students were always intrigued. Some like to use E.J. a co-worker, for example. [this post was last edited: 8/27/2020-14:58]

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, ALEX...................

the history will be written very well. It will have stunning images, correct facts, etc. Decency demands true details about ALL of these vacuum companies. We plan to highlight a different company in each issue.
But.. enough of that in here.
First, Hoover, then Electrolux, then..... who knows? Kirby, Compact. Singer...Tacony might even get a spotlight... why not,right???

 

[caligula]

My initials were R.A.T. try living with that one, another reason to drop the Robert. Wasn't too crazy about 'Bobby" either!

 

[kloveland]

I haven't said very much because I don't want to be a part of the drama. I'm tired of reading the original VCCC, the old VCCC, or the "new" VCCC. It's all the same club! The VCCC Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Club (period). We are incorporated as a nonprofit. Members change over the years that is normal for any club.

It's still the same club Alex Tabor and John Lucia founded. Some may disagree. However, the VCCC is still the only official club for vacuum cleaner collectors. Some do not want to be a part and I fully understand that is a personal choice.

The "controversial" newsletter is being sent to over 70 members. I would know this I keep the membership records as the treasurer.

 

[caligula]

Thank you Kenny.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

And, many thanks to you, Kenny

It's at the printer's office right now.

 

[watsonw]

UK Luton electrolux news magazine

....On ebay UK around eight years ago, which celebrated twenty-five years of progress of the UK factory. How I wish I had continued bidding as it would have been such a good source of information as I have a 1923 5, 1927 10, 1927 11, 1932 12, Pre war; 16, 25 and rare 1934/5 18. All in near mint condition.

The electrolux was always regarded as the Rolls Royce of cylinder cleaner in the UK up until the mid 1980's.