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Two Treasures Revealed: a Manuscript and Its Facsimile “A River Runs by It: Holmes and Doyle in Minnesota” Cont September 2004 D S O F N Volume 8 Number 3 E T I H R “A River Runs by It: Holmes and Doyle in Minnesota” cont. E F Harry Potter films). Peter told a num- their own right as they pursue their ver- ber of entertaining stories about this sion of detective work. RCH larger than life man who meant so much to so many Sherlockians. Other Edith Meiser and Sherlock Holmes – highlights of the evening were the pre- Bob Brusic (in Bill Nadel’s stead). A sentation by sculptor and artist Lynette short film was shown that displayed Sherlock Holmes Yencho to Curator Tim Johnson and highlights of Edith Meiser’s acting COLLECTIONS the Sherlock Holmes Collections of her career and her contributions to the most recent Sherlock Holmes bronze Holmes radio programs. RCH “Your merits should be publicly recognized” (STUD) sculpture; Ben Vizoskie’s reading of Bill Schweikert’s poem “When I Spend a “The Adventure of the Phantom Long Evening with Holmes”; and the Iceberg” – the Red-Throated League. impromptu photo session with the 20 Holmes and Watson once again foiled a Contents “A River Runs by It: strong Canadian contingent and Mrs. nefarious plot of Professor Moriarty’s in Doyle and their enthusiastic rendition this charming Edith Meiser radio Holmes and Doyle in Minnesota” of “O Canada.” RCH script, acted – complete with sound “A River Runs by It: effects – by our resident players. RCH y all accounts, the “A River Runs by It” conference held June 11–13 at the Elmer L. Sunday, June 13 Holmes and Doyle Andersen Library in Minneapolis was a resounding success. The conference, sponsored Memorial for Richard Lancelyn Green. As well as the speaker sessions and in Minnesota” by The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota, The Arthur Conan Doyle Society and The Photo by Mike Yencho We all took a few minutes to “stand Mike Whelan and Mrs. Georgina Doyle exhibit detailed by Regina, the confer- B Sherlock Holmes Collections at The University of Minnesota, attracted attendees from 1 across the United States as well as from Canada and Britain. Regina Crossley-Harris, an upon the terrace” and remember the to current. Ghosts stories were promi- ence also included tours of the enthusiastic new member of the Norwegian Explorers, and John Bergquist, a long-time stalwart life and works of Richard Lancelyn nent in the Victorian era, and the psy- Collections, the annual meeting of the of the Explorers, worked together to produce the following report, giving our readers a glimpse Green. Joe Moran, John Bergquist chic detective (a hybrid of ghost and Friends of the Sherlock Holmes An Update From of the June weekend from both the novice and veteran perspective. The contributions of each reading a tribute from Steven mystery stories) was a natural extension Collections (see Dick Sveum’s article in The Collections writer are identified — JM Rothman, Christopher Roden playing a of this widespread interest. Barbara this issue), vendors offering tape of Lancelyn Green at a previous mentioned several interesting characters: Sherlockian and Doylean books and 4 It was a conference with an interna- conference, and Andrew Malec all Flaxman Loewe (Pritchard), John Silence mementoes, and numerous informal tional flavor. It was a conference with shared their memories and life experi- (Blackwood), Carnacki (of course!), get-togethers of old and new friends Acquisitions a minor and as yet unsolved mystery. ences of this consummate scholar and Morris Claw (Rohmer), Jules de Grandin united by their enthusiasm for Holmes In total, 125 people from Canada, gentle person. RCH (Quinn), The Pennoyer novels (Margery and Doyle. Another conference is ten- 5 England and throughout the United Lawrence), and others. Many of these tatively being planned for 2007. – JB States were registered for the confer- Barbara Roden – “No Ghosts Need were obviously modeled after Holmes Touring and Using ence itself, with many additional guests Apply.” Barbara took us all on a tour of and Watson. Some gained prominence, Regina Crossley-Harris and attending the Saturday evening dinner. psychic detectives, from Victorian times most did not, but all are interesting in John Bergquist The Collections This was the backdrop for an experi- 6 ence that truly knew no national boundaries. From The President For any inquiries contact: As part of the conference, curator Tim Remembrances Timothy J. Johnson, Curator Johnson assembled many wonderful In supporting the Sherlock Holmes Collections, many donors have made 612-624-3552 or 9 contributions either in honor or in memory of special persons. artifacts from the Sherlock Holmes [email protected] Photo by Mike Yencho Collections for viewing in the large Two Treasures Revealed: Mrs. Georgina Doyle central display area. Like many others, Sherlock Holmes Collections A Manuscript and IN HONOR OF FROM Suite 111, Elmer L. Andersen Library I took time to view these precious items during the breaks between Don and Teresa Curtis Mike and Julie McKuras University of Minnesota Its Facsimile presentations. In one partition of the largest case was a cleverly made “Film and 222 21st Ave. S. Television” arrangement, which included mementoes representing nearly all of the IN MEMORY OF FROM Minneapolis, MN 55455 10 Sherlock Holmes movies and TV series created over the years. As I eyed this display, Cameron Hollyer Edwin and Maureen Van Der Flaes Telephone: 612-624-7526 I thrilled to discover that it contained an anomaly. In the upper right-hand corner, very FAX: 612-626-9353 Musings much out of place, a small, possibly plaster but nicely painted bust of Professor Moriarty was scowling at the many images of the Great Detective. When I hastily looked through Timothy J. Johnson, Curator 11 the pamphlet, which listed the antiquities being exhibited, I found that there was no mention of this small bust of Holmes’ arch nemesis –anywhere. Was it a sign from the Mailing list corrections requested— Remembrances diabolical professor himself? That, dear reader, I shall leave for you to decide. RCH Because of the high cost of returned newsletters, we would appreciate being informed of changes 12 Continued on page 2 of address or other corrections. 12 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 1 “A River Runs by It: Holmes and Doyle in Minnesota” cont. Musings Following is a summary of the Phil Bergem – “The Influence of he focus for this issue is the of Sherlock Holmes” and a member of Julie McKuras, ASH, BSI conference’s events. Homes and Travels on Conan Doyle’s June conference held at the The Hounds of the Internet. Relevant Stories.” Phil presented a wonderful University of Minnesota’s to his article in this issue, his “Perfect Friday, June 11 tour of locations where Sir Arthur T Elmer L. Andersen Library, the Reproductions: Some Notes on lived or traveled, and tied them back people who attended it and Canonical Manuscripts” appeared in Mrs. Georgina Doyle and Doug to how they became sources for many the display of materials exhibited in the Summer 2003 The Baker Street Wrigglesworth — “Out of the of Conan Doyle’s non-Sherlockian conjunction with the conference. I Journal. He has published a number of Shadows.” tales (although some Sherlockian ref- The Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections hope that “A Spiritual Message” to the papers in The Baker Street Journal and is a quarterly newsletter published by the A true British gentlewoman, with a erences were included as well). Phil Norwegian Explorers from the Great The Hound’s Collection. He publishes Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections gleam in her eye that hints at her fire touched on the many homes of the Herd of Bisons of the Fertile Plain several checklists on Conan Doyle which seek to promote the activities, inter- and humor, Mrs. Doyle spoke about Doyle family in young Arthur’s early caught the spirit of what we hoped to manuscript material and Beeton’s ests and needs of the Special Collections how her newly published book, Out of years. There were Hodder and and Rare Books Department, University of extend. Christmas Annual 1887 on his website Minnesota Libraries. the Shadows, came to be. This biogra- Stonyhurst, preparatory schools that a http://members.aol.com/shbest phy, gleamed from the collection of let- young Conan Doyle attended (basis Mail editorial correspondence c/o: Photo by Mike Yencho There are strange things done Editor ters and documents in Mrs. Doyle’s pos- for the Yew Alley in The Hound of the Gideon Hill in the land beneath the Another author new to our ranks is Julie McKuras session, details Arthur Conan Doyle’s Baskervilles), his visits to London in Saturday, June 12 Minnesota sun Regina Crossley-Harris. “A River Runs 13512 Granada Ave. first marriage to Louise Hawkins and 1874 (Madame Tussaud’s and the by It” was her first Sherlockian confer- Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-431-1934 the life and travails of Mary and Baker Street Bazaar), his studies in Dr. Gideon Hill – “A Trained Man of By Sherlockians I am told ence. Our thanks go to both Regina Kingsley, his children from the mar- Austria and Edinburgh, the influences 952-431-5965 Fax Medicine.” Gideon was a very enter- and John Bergquist for sharing their [email protected] riage. It is a story that Mrs. Doyle’s of being a ship’s doctor on different taining speaker, perfect for waking up Their meetings have left secret experiences at the symposium. husband, Brigadier John Doyle (Conan vessels, and many, many more places. sleepy Sherlockians in the morning. In trails and tales for others to unfold Editorial Board Doyle’s nephew), wanted to write, but These sites were featured in the num- You may have noticed that we have a John Bergquist, Timothy Johnson, his presentation, supplemented with Jon Lellenberg, Richard J.
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