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News
Sandy Van Tine says "Thank You!" (2-18-08)
Sandy Van Tine says "Thank You" for the flowers, cards, and words
of support. Read Sandy's Thank
You in her own words.
Former Director Jack Wiedabach's entire
inkwell collection of
over 2,000 inkwells and inkstands will be auctioned through Schrager
Auction Galleries Ltd. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
beginning March 9, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. CST. The sale will be on the
web, but bids are taken via fax or phone as well as online. Access
it by going to their website, and clicking on the Auction 188
link
(which
will be posted when all info is ready). Paper catalogs will be available
for $5, an electronic copy will be available for download at no charge,
and the collection can be pre-viewed in person for no charge. There
is a $20 bidding registration fee. More information is available on
their website, or by calling
414-873-3738.
Jack's collection was extensive, and was featured
in many articles in The Stained Finger and other popular antiques newspapers
and magazines (several found in the Library),
as
well
as
in
a
DVD
put
together
by the Wisconsin Antique Dealers Association. Visit the Store for
more information. The DVD is also available through the Library.
Charles "Buck" Van Tine Passes
Away (1-18-08)
Buck Van Tine, SOIC Executive Director from 2002 - 2007, passed away
Tuesday, Jan 15, having fought brain cancer since his diagnosis
in July (see his Executive Director's Message in the Summer 2007
issue of The Stained Finger). It is an understatement
to say that Buck's leadership and friendship will be missed by
many. His obituary,
photos, bio, and more is
available on Making Everlasting
Memories (type in "Van Tine" in
the "Last Name" box, and then choose Buck from the
results).
Badders Volume II back in stock! (9-6-07)
Additionally, the Collector's Guide to Inkwells by Veldon
Badders (Volume II) copies are signed by the author. Visit
the SOIC
Store for information on ordering
your copy.
Two New Books Available! (6-1-07)
"The Quill Machines" and "Penners Etuis & Writing
Compendia" (early portable writing equipment from 1700 to 1850)
both by Jim Marshall, are now available through the SOIC
Store.
Convention 2007 Sneak Peak!
(5-1-07)
Take a "personalized tour" of Vancouver area attractions,
and enjoy highlights from our previous convention. Details can be found
on the 2007 Convention page.
Auction Catalog Available June1!
(5-1-07)
The 2007 Convention Auction Catalog is now available for purchase. Details
can be found on the 2007 Auction
page.
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