From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North America Organ Builders by David H. Fox (Organ Historical Society, 1991). -- 20th cent. French.

From the English website of Daniel Kern (French Organ Builder) accessed Oct 17, 2015 --

Alfred KERN, 12.02.1910-13.10.1989; Founder of the Kern firm, master organ-builder in Strasbourg, France. Encouraged in this enterprise by Dr. Alfred Schweitzer. Returned to building tracker-based mechanical action organs. Firm now operated by his son, Daniel.