From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders, by David H. Fox (Richmond, Va.: Organ Historical Society, 1991). —

Born 1938 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota; established Johnson Organ Co. of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 1954; representative of Moller firm of Hagerstown, Maryland, in Moorehead, Minnesota, 1964-1966; in Fargo, North Dakota, 1972; active in 1989.

Sources:

• The American Institute of Organbuilders (AIO): 1989 membership directory.


• Letter to David H. Fox.

Lance started Johnson Organ Company, Inc. in 1954. He officially closed his business on July 31, 2024. I have lots of materials that I will submit for him but this at least gives a bit more information in the meantime. He is a close friend of mine and is almost 88 years old now.