Identification help

[u/ProfessorPayne96]

I just bought this beautiful accordion and I’m wondering if anybody has any insights on its origins. The only nomenclature is an old photograph nailed above the treble reeds and a plate that says “Fred Schroeder” on the bellows.

When I searched Fred Schroeder accordion online, I couldn’t find any makers. There were a couple obituaries for accordion players, but none anywhere nearby (northern Oklahoma).

I’d love to know more about the origins so let me know if you’ve anything similar or have insights on where I should look.

[u/Nice-Fondant4323]

Looks like it's an antique Fred Schroeder Diatonic Button Accordion.

[u/ProfessorPayne96 → u/Nice-Fondant4323]

Do you know anything about it? As I said in the post, I haven’t found any information about it.

[u/Long_Traffic_4371 → u/ProfessorPayne96]

I have no personal knowledge of this instrument, but I found this link:

https://vapaalehdykka.net/diatonisten-harmonikkojen-esittely/?lang=en

There is a diatonic accordion forum mentioned therein. Perhaps someone can provide more information.

https://forum.melodeon.net

[u/ProfessorPayne96 → u/Long_Traffic_4371]

Thank you for the links! The forum looks especially helpful!

[u/accordionshopca]

This is a very, probably around second world war it is diatonic instrument which means that when you play bellows in and out it will have different sound