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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. Sveum, M.D. his illnesses and subsequent death pre- ber of photography articles Arthur effective visuals, he convincingly But the nicest things they have different format for this issue. Since we vented him from undertaking that task. Conan Doyle produced, or were used demonstrated that Sherlock Holmes done, as you can all see had so many wonderful visitors at the as a basis for such stories as “The was a surgeon in his own right. conference and throughout the sum- Copyright © 2004 During his part of the presentation, Captain of the Polestar,” The White Gideon’s presentation was as masterful Is to espouse and promote mer, we decided to give the 50 Years University of Minnesota Library Doug Wrigglesworth, author of the for- Company, “Crabbe’s Practice,” and as it was entertaining: carefully rea- camaraderie. Ago and 100 Years Ago columns a brief ward to the book, touched on each “The Croxley Master.” RCH soned but leavened with the light touch hiatus to allow us the room for pho- chapter, with Mrs. Doyle adding com- of the best Sherlockian scholarship. Dr. I’d like to welcome Randall Stock to the tographs. This will be a much shorter mentaries. The book speaks of Louise Jon Lellenberg – “The Irregular Game, Paul Martin of the Norwegian Explorers growing list of Sherlockians who have hiatus than Holmes had, and you can Hawkins’ tuberculosis, and the intro- and Where it Came From.” Jon took played the foil to Dr. Hill. – JB contributed to this newsletter. A resi- look forward to the columns’ return in duction of Jean Leckie long before us on a trip of how “The Game” start- dent of Mountain View, California, the December issue. Louise had passed away (information of ed, from its tongue-in-cheek begin- The University of Minnesota is an Equal Randall is the Webmaster of “The Best Opportunity Educator and Employer. which came from new sources). After nings with Ronald Knox in 1902, Louise succumbed to her illness, and through the birth of the Baker Street Conan Doyle married Jean, the narra- Irregulars in the speakeasies during tive indicates that Mary and Kingsley Prohibition through the legal furors were increasingly isolated from the with Adrian Conan Doyle to the pre- “new” family, and even hints that Jean sent day. Many Sherlockian notables endeavored to erase all traces that the and their contributions were touched first marriage and family had ever exist- upon: Christopher Morley, Edgar W. ed. Kingsley eventually was lost to Smith, and Vincent Starrett, to men- influenza, and Mary spent many of her tion a few. remaining years studying music in Germany, maintaining a relationship, of At the conclusion of his speech, Jon

sorts, with her father until his death. presented a picture of John Bennett Photo by Mike Yencho The relationship between Mary and her Shaw as Mycroft Holmes to Tim Les Klinger half-brothers Adrian and Denis was one Johnson for inclusion in the Sherlock that was always strained. Holmes Collections. The artist is Les Klinger – “What Do We Really Charles A. Meyer, and the painting is Know about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. The book includes many wonderful dated 1990. RCH Watson? A Search for Verities.” Les new photos, and a genealogical chart was given the unenviable task of fol- of the families. RCH Yencho Mike by Photo Continued on page 3 Phil Bergem and Randall Stock Regina Crossley-Harris at the June 12 banquet Photo by Mike Yencho

2 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 11 Two Treasures Revealed: A Manuscript and Its Facsimile “A River Runs by It: Holmes and Doyle in Minnesota” cont. portrayal of what spiritualism was like ave you seen Conan Doyle’s can include marginal notes that are the story without having to search for in the 1920’s. An interesting note is original holograph manu- often omitted from page images. endnotes or other references. In addi- that Conan Doyle failed to talk about script for “The Horror of the Perhaps the most significant innovation tion, readers can see the original maga- psychical research as it was at that Heights”? Though part of in this facsimile is presenting the man- zine illustrations for the story, includ- H time in this book. RCH the Sherlock Holmes Collection for uscript image and its associated tran- ing five in color, at the end of the more than 20 years, it’s one of its less- scription on facing pages, with exact book. Barbara Rusch – “The Secret Ephemera er-known treasures. That’s changed page-to-page and line-to-line corre- of the Commonplace Book, or now with the publication of an excel- spondence. About the innovations, Although we call them “facsimiles,” Madison Avenue goes to Baker Street.” lent facsimile edition. Much more than General editor John Bergquist says, none of the nine Conan Doyle repro- Did you know that Watson had his a simple manuscript reproduction, this “Phil Bergem and I sat down with all ductions are exact copies. They often own set of scrapbooks, and that he volume provides a revealing study of the previous Conan Doyle manuscript omit some pages, trim margins, reduce collected postcard advertisements? the manuscript, the story, and its textu- facsimiles we had and said, ‘What good page dimensions, and make other Barbara took us on a light-hearted tour al variations. ideas can we borrow from each of changes without informing the reader. of commonplace display cards, gee- these, and what can we add that hasn’t However, this book adds another wel- gaws, phone directories, labels and, of A checklist of facsimiles from the been done before?’ Luckily our pub- come improvement by including a pre- Photo by Mike Yencho course, postcard advertisements that Holmes stories records more than 100 lisher, Chris Roden, embraced the idea cise physical description of the manu- Peter Blau, Neil Gaiman (winner of the 2004 Hugo Award for his short story would have been familiar to Watson Conan Doyle manuscript reproduc- of the large format and worked hard to script and associated materials. It even “ A Study in Emerald” in Shadows over Baker Street), Bev Wolov and Holmes. By the way, in introduc- tions. Although most of these appear bring in the book within the allotted describes the watermarks on the paper! ing Barbara as a speaker, John as fragmentary examples in other budget.” lowing Gideon Hill, but he came beliefs that were not entirely wiped out Bergquist pointed out that the defini- works, nine major Conan Doyle fac- Finally, a number of writers contribute through admirably. In his talk, Les by the advent of Christianity. He then tion of “ephemera” is “collectibles similes have been published. Two of Textual variants from important publi- interesting essays and commentary. pointed out how surprisingly little we described common psychical practices (such as posters or tickets) not intend- these are for non-Sherlockian stories. cations are also noted. The editor John Bergquist and Julie McKuras pro- really can know for certain about that were used by the Victorians: auto- ed to have lasting value.” Well … compared this manuscript to the story’s vide background on the project and on Holmes and Watson based solely on matic writings, automatic speaking, maybe not to some people. RCH The earliest facsimiles displayed the first British appearance in the Strand, the Sherlock Holmes Collections. the Canon. For example, accepting the and home circles (which were some- author’s handwritten text but provided its first American appearance in Michael Dirda and Thomas R. Tietze sixty tales as historical record, what thing akin to séances). He also spoke Dan Posnansky – “Hounds Across the little information about the story or the Everybody’s Magazine, and a later each offer insightful literary analysis. hard “facts” do we have regarding the of the love/hate relationship between Sea.” Dan detailed his search for, and manuscript itself. More recent edi- appearance in Famous Fantastic Editor Phillip Bergem introduces the family backgrounds of Holmes and the Spiritualists and the Psychical eventual discovery of, not only a Trial tions, particularly those in the BSI Mysteries. Since book versions of the story with valuable biographical and Watson? The years of their respective Researchers. On the one hand, the State of The Hound of the Baskervilles, Manuscript Series, included more story were based on the Strand text, bibliographical information. He also births? The precise height and weight Spiritualists maintained that unex- but a First State, First U. S. Edition extensive commentary while reducing you get an extensive view of the edit- supplies the transcription, annotations, of either man? The precise location of plained things did happen, and that copy of that wonderful Sherlockian the dimensions of the reproduction. ing and errors that come with publica- and the manuscript description. their shared rooms? Les showed that these phenomena represented some novel. Dan delighted the crowd with The facsimile of “The Horror of the tion. the clues we have are distressingly sort of intelligence. It was, in essence, a display of some of his own treasure Heights” incorporates the best aspects This book’s combination of design and scanty. JB an acceptance of things based on faith. trove. RCH of previous facsimiles and adds several Arriving in November 1913, “The information is quite impressive. It’s a On the other hand, the Psychical useful elements. Horror of the Heights” came soon after very accessible yet substantial study of Tom Tietze and Andrew Malec – Researchers were careful (the Literary Societies Panel – Peter Blau, The Lost World (1912) and The Poison the manuscript and the story. While “Conan Doyle’s Ghosts: Questions Spiritualists argued “too careful”) to Dayna McCausland, Julie McKuras, This facsimile provides the story in Belt (1913). Like them it is an adven- some facsimiles are rather dry and lim- and Answers about Spiritualism and establish a rational basis of the phe- Christopher Roden. three forms: images of manuscript ture story with elements of science fic- ited, this one should appeal to both the Parapsychology at the Turn of the nomena that occurred. They applied This was a discussion session that was pages, a transcription of the manu- tion. Conan Doyle used both contem- dedicated researcher and the casual Twentieth Century.” coldly logical, careful methods to their open to questions from attendees. script, and the Stand Magazine version porary details and extrapolation of scholar. This presentation contrasted 20th investigations of spiritualistic events, Members of the panel compared and of the text. Images of pages show then-current knowledge to establish Century parapsychology study meth- uncovering frauds, true, but possibly contrasted their respective involve- Conan Doyle’s writing and revisions. verisimilitude. Since current readers The original manuscript is part of the ods with those used in Sir Arthur discrediting true events as well – from ment in The Baker Street Irregulars, These large images nearly fill the fac- have a very different world-view, his- Philip and Mary Kahler Hench Conan Doyle’s time. Tietze was an the Spiritualist’s point of view. Yet The Lewis Carroll Society of Canada, simile’s generous 11-inch pages. In torical context is important in appreci- Collection in the Sherlock Holmes engaging and humorous speaker who without the Spiritualists’ pursuit to The Norwegian Explorers and the addition, the manuscript cover, title ating this story. Fortunately the tran- Collections at the University of was introduced and assisted by contact the other world, the Psychical Arthur Conan Doyle Society. Also page, and some related material are scription is well annotated with scien- Minnesota. The Horror of the Heights: A Andrew Malec. Researchers would have had nothing to included were publications from the also pictured. tific and historical information. Facsimile of the Author’s Holograph investigate, nor the Spiritualists the groups. JB Manuscript with Commentary (Calabash Tietze spoke of how the acceptance means to accredit true phenomena. Many of the earlier facsimiles did not Notes about the manuscript, textual Press, 82 pp., $45.00) was produced and interest of spiritualism seemed to Dinner at the Holiday Inn. Peter Blau provide transcriptions. That was variants, and contextual details appear for the June 2004 “A River Runs by It” be almost inborn to Englishmen and In his talk, Tietze also touched upon spoke about his friend John Bennett unfortunate, because even the best together in a sidebar on each page of Conan Doyle conference and is avail- women. This is perhaps due to the Arthur Conan Doyle’s last Professor Shaw (whom he said as a child must reproductions can be illegible at times. the transcription. This makes it possi- able direct from the publisher. historical influence of the Saxons and Challenger novel, The Land of Mist. have looked like Rupert Grint, the Transcriptions are easier to read and ble to read a fully annotated version of Celts on that land, people who held He pointed out that the book fails as actor who plays Ron Weasley in the Randall Stock their own strong mystical beliefs — a novel because it is too accurate a Continued on page 12

10 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 3 Secretary Julie McKuras, Treasurer Tim Collections” (September 2003, Volume An Update From The Collections From the President Johnson, re-elected Members-at-Large 7, Issue Number 3). Lucy Brusic, Michael McKuras, Pat he Annual Membership s it all right to admit that I’m Nelson and Steve Stilwell, and new We recognized special friends who will be available through our web pages United Kingdom and Poland. Closer Meeting for The Friends of still basking in the glow from Members-at-Large Phil Bergem, Mike donated money or material to the col- and online catalog. (Look for more to home, exhibit viewers came from the Sherlock Holmes the success of our conference in Eckman and Gary Thaden. lections since the last membership news on these finding aids in the next such locales as Evanston, Illinois; San Collections was held on June June? It was a wonderful time, newsletter.) Arlene Kase and Lucy T meeting. Trisha Stanton came from I Diego, California; Brandt, South 11, 2004 in the Elmer L. Andersen and for those who attended, my We are looking for new members of New Mexico to present a large sign Brusic are dedicated volunteers who Dakota; Springfield, Virginia; and Library and was well attended with thanks for your many comments and the Sigerson Society. This special and was able to tell an entertaining help us move projects of arrangement Whidbey Island, Washington. participants from the conference. As compliments about the conference and group recognizes those who have given story that helped keep green the mem- and description forwards toward com- president I welcomed the members the exhibit. I am so appreciative of a gift, pledge or bequest of at least ory of John Bennett Shaw. pletion. I was very pleased to honor It was a good summer. Conference, and then reviewed the histories of the the many people on the conference $10,000 for the E. W. McDiarmid Christopher and Barbara Roden donat- Arlene at the conference for her volun- exhibit, gifts, cataloging, volunteers, Collections and Friends and presented committee and the volunteers who Curator Endowment. Current ed additional John Bennett Shaw-Jack teer contributions during this past year. vacation visitors and much more moved the strategic plan. We reaffirmed our helped out with the various tasks dur- Sigerson Society members are John Tracy correspondence and many new Both Lucy and Arlene will continue the summer along at a very brisk pace. vision, “To be the World Center for the ing our time together. My job is so and Inez Bergquist, the Hubbs Family, books from the Calabash Press. working on projects into the fall and Now, I find myself wondering where Study and Appreciation of Sherlock much easier with the support of good Allen Mackler, Mary McDiarmid, Mike I look forward to their weekly visits. the time went. But then, the old saying Holmes.” The four initiatives that the Friends. And what can I say about all and Julie McKuras, Tim Johnson and Timothy Johnson, Curator of Special seems to hold true: “time flies when Friends will focus on include: volun- the gifts received by the Collections Dick Sveum. Collections and Rare Books, University The companion exhibit to the you’re having fun.” Later in the sum- teers, funding, growing membership over the course of the weekend except of Minnesota Libraries delivered the conference, “A River Runs by It: mer, during an August vacation, I stum- and communications. thank you, thank you, thank you! Holmes and Doyle in Minnesota,” ran bled upon a Sherlockian place name This year we initiated a special award State of the Collections address. The for the best article in The Friends of membership meeting ended with my throughout the summer and garnered a that I hadn’t seen before. Now I’m in The business meeting included com- As you might deduce from the above, the Sherlock Holmes Collections plea for everyone to become a member number of interesting comments in the the process of doing a little research of mittee reports. Julie McKuras reported the state of the Collections is very Newsletter. The award was named in and consider a donation of time visitor register. Some of my favorites my own, to find out if anyone has on membership and the newsletter. good. New materials continue to honor of Bryce L. Crawford, Jr. and money or material to help us become include: “And to think, this is the tip of written anything about this location. Tim Johnson reported on finance and arrive both through purchase and gift was awarded to John Bergquist. The World Center for the Study and the iceberg!” “Too wonderful. I’m in I’ll keep the location a secret for the volunteers. The volunteer of the year and are being cataloged and added to Fittingly, the award winning article was Appreciation of Sherlock Holmes. heaven.” “Great! Sherlock would be moment — it is a type of location rarely award went to Arlene Kase. The 2004 the Collections. Inventories to manu- “Dr. Bryce Crawford, Jr. and His proud!” What was equally intriguing noted in the Canon — but hope to Board of Directors were elected and script collections are now being creat- Contribution to the Norwegian Richard J. Sveum, MD, BSI were the places represented by our visi- share some of my findings with you in include: President Richard Sveum, ed and will be incorporated into Explorers and the Sherlock Holmes tors after the conference (when, of a future newsletter. Vice President John Bergquist, online finding aids using the Encoded course, we had people from near and Archival Description (EAD) standards. far.) Later in June and through August Tim Johnson As these finding aids are created they we had visitors from as far away as the Photo by Mike Yencho Tim Johnson and Volunteer of the Year Arlene Kase Photo by Mike Yencho Barbara and Christopher Roden, Richard Sveum Photo by Mike Yencho Dan Posnansky touring the Sherlock Holmes Collections

4 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 9 Acquisitions cont. Acquisitions

eight characters. It was called Starrett’s first publisher and an impor- Donald Redmond, citing his donation aren and Phil Bergem donat- image of Sherlock Holmes. She donat- and get documents copied for me made the Deseret alphabet, after the tant figure in the Chicago Renascence. as a “much belated nod to John’s mem- ed a box of Cinni-Mini ed it to the Collections along with a the experience of using the collection University of Deseret, where His latest booklet, written this year and ory,” donated a number of letters from Crunch, a sweetened wheat James Sadler teapot of the Great beautifully hassle-free and allowed me it was developed by 39-year- dedicated to the memory of Vincent John Bennett Shaw as well as carbon K and rice cereal. The pack- Detective. to use my research time efficiently. I old George Watt. Watt was an Starrett, is titled The Gift of Immortality copies of his own letters to Mr. Shaw. age has an illustration of a hound-like wouldn’t have attempted the project at expert in Pittman shorthand, is Bestowed in Baker Street. Mr. Koch These letters cover the period of 1984 dog dressed in trench coat and deer- The Friends of the Arthur Conan Doyle all without access to and help from the and may have used that for a also enclosed copies of this “additional through 1988 and often deal with Mr. stalker, holding a magnifying glass. Collection of the Toronto Public Library Sherlock Holmes Collections.” Lisa’s model. chapter to Vincent Starrett’s Seaports in Redmond’s research for Sherlock Holmes The cereal is a Flavorite brand and is and the Bootmakers of Toronto present- degree in English Literature was award- Brigham Young thought the Moon” for the Holmes Collections. Among the Pirates: Copyright and Conan distributed by SUPERVALU Inc. of ed the Sherlock Holmes Collections ed from the University of Minnesota – the new alphabet would both Doyle in America 1890 – 1930. The Eden Prairie MN. with two copies of the CD “The Hound Duluth. help foreigners learn English Sherlock Holmes Collections holds a of the Baskervilles,” performed at the and shorten the time it took copy of this work with John Bennett Elliott Black sent five boxes of Footprints of the Hound conference in Michael Kean’s note that accompanied Mormon children to learn to Shaw’s bookplate. Sherlockian and scion society materials Toronto in October 2001. The perfor- his donation states “Enclosed are copies read and write, giving them to the Holmes Collections. of the latest editions of The more time for other studies. Christopher and Barbara Roden con- Pondicherry Press Four books and portions of a tributed a copy of a 1993 audiotape Calabash Press and Mrs. Monograph Series for the church newspaper were print- that featured Richard Lancelyn Green John Doyle donated a copy Collections, with my compli- ed in the alphabet, and it discussing Charlotte T. Drummond at of Out of the Shadows, The ments.” Volume 8 is A found its way into diaries and the Arthur Conan Doyle Society Untold Story of Arthur Conan Golden Evening by Michael K. on to coins and signs before it Conference in Edinburgh. In addition Doyle’s First Family. Mrs. Mullaly and is an adaptation ceased to be promoted in to the tape, Christopher and Barbara Doyle and Doug of his presentation to the 1869. donated books from Calabash Press, Wrigglesworth, who wrote Diogenes Club on September Deseret means honeybee, more John Bennett Shaw and Jack Tracy the foreword to the book 13, 2003. Volume 9 is and while a certain beekeeper correspondence and an uncashed check written by Mrs. Doyle, were Stately Homes and the undoubtedly kept a key to from John Bennett Shaw. among the speakers at the Cutthroat Ghost by Arthur the Deseret alphabet in his recent “A River Runs by It” Porges. Mr. Kean edited and commonplace books, it seems Trisha Stanton had the chance to see conference in Minneapolis. introduced both volumes. that it’s only fitting that if any her donation of The Brothers Three Ordering information for part of the Canon of Sherlock Moriarty sign in its new home at the this book is available Brad Keefauver ran a very Holmes was to be printed in Sherlock Holmes Collections. She also through the Calabash Press. Photo by Julie McKuras limited edition of 17 copies Richard Sveum and Al Gregory Deseret, it should be a chap- presented the Collections with a of Part 2, Chapter 3 “John ter of A Study in Scarlet in Dick Caplan presented the Collections Photo provided by Jon Lellenberg Photo provided Holmes inspired Japanese advertise- mance utilized the script written by Ferrier Talks With The Prophet” from A which Brigham Young, the Charles Meyer and Jon Lellenberg ment. with a CD re-recording from the origi- Edith Meiser. Study in Scarlet and donated a copy to alphabet’s champion, actually nal LP of “Voices from Baker Street.” the Holmes Collections. What made appears. Don Terras donated a large cache of Alexian Gregory donated several boxes this booklet unique is the chapter is Jon Lellenberg presented to the Holmes materials from the Chicago area and the Stephen Clarkson donated a copy of of Sherlockian mailings, notes and printed in the Deseret alphabet, which Hugo Koch’s interest in Vincent Collections a 1990 portrait of John scion societies he’s associated with. First Magazine Appearances of the materials to the Collections. was championed by Brigham Young in Starrett led to his recent donation of a Bennett Shaw in the role of Mycroft Among the papers are issues of the Sherlock Holmes Stories, which was the 1800s. Enclosed with the booklet first edition of Starrett’s 1928 Seaports Holmes. The portrait was painted by “Devon County Chronicle” and printed in June 2004. Mr. Clarkson Lisa Horton added her M.A. Thesis to was a sheet that explained: in the Moon. Complete with dust jack- Charles A. Meyer and purchased by Jon “Grimpen Mire Gazette” and officers worked with Catherine Cooke to the Collections. “The Sherlockian “ . . . the words of the clergy- et, the book carries the inscription “To at the annual auction held at the BSI listings, meeting notices and minutes determine the true first magazine Afterlife: Doyle’s Detective Thrives in man were just like the buzz of Pascal and Dorothy, for whom I would Cocktail party. from Hugo’s Companions. appearances of the Sherlock Holmes America” details how the original char- a bee in my ear . . .” gladly write a paper of adjectives, were stories and published the results in acter of Sherlock Holmes has expanded In 1854, John it necessary. It is enough to say how- James Pabian combines his passion for Lynette Yencho added her newest sculp- this edition of 100 copies. and evolved through many manifesta- Ferrier had become well-to-do ever, that I inscribe this, my first Sherlock Holmes with a talent as a ture of Sherlock Holmes to the tions largely because of the organized in Salt Lake City, and his novel, to my first publishers, with high playwright. He donated copies of four Collections. “The Three Pipe Problem” Steve Doyle donated copies of The interest of readers and scion societies adopted daughter Lucy had affection and sincere gratitude. performed and previously unpublished was presented to Tim Johnson during Sherlock Holmes Reference Library, within the U.S. Lisa, who spent sever- turned twelve. Brigham Young Vincent Starrett, 1 November 1928.” plays he’s written: “A Thread of the banquet at the June conference. edited by Les Klinger and produced by al heavy research days among the soci- was seven years into building a Hugo’s note, which accompanied the Scarlet,” “The Hound,” “Birlstone,” Gasogene Press. ety documents section of the Mormon nation in Utah, and book, states that Pascal Covici was and “The Four.” Collections in preparation for writing one of the ways his new nation Karen Ellery kept busy during the her paper, noted that working with Tim was going to be different was recent “A River Runs by It” conference Johnson was an immense help and that by writing English with a and completed a counted cross-stitch his “willingness to pull boxes for me brand new alphabet of thirty- Continued on page 8

8 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 5 Touring and Using The Collections Touring and Using The Collections

Henry Boote and Nicole Okon took the tributed copies of Sherlockian pro- Don Terras and Dancy Bateman toured opportunity to tour the Collections and grams aired on Public Radio station the Andersen Library, the Holmes view the display while on a trip to the KPBS, toured the Andersen Library and Collections, and the exhibit on display Twin Cities. Henry and Nicole are pic- the exhibit prepared for “A River Runs for “A River Runs by It.” Don later tured holding some of the treasures by It.” Jill is shown in the display area. wrote “What a great repository for so from John Bennett Shaw’s collection. many Canonical items. You really hold Jane Leonard of Bluffton Indiana was the history of the Sherlockian move- Noreen Crifo of the Bootmakers of able to tour The Sherlock Holmes ment in trust up there.” Toronto viewed the display area and Collections while attending the 95th reading room of the Sherlock Holmes birthday celebration for former Ben and Sue Vizoskie used the Collection. She is pictured her with Governor Elmer L. Andersen. Jane is Sherlock Holmes Collections for their Tim Johnson. pictured with Dorothy Rowe Shaw’s research after attending the conference 221B miniature recreation. “A River Runs by It.” Sue is shown Jill Fritz of San Diego, who has con- hard at work in the reading area.

Jill Fritz touring the exhibit Photo by Julie McKuras Julie by Photo

Jane Leonard with Dorothy Rowe Shaw’s 221 Baker Street Miniature

Photo by Julie McKuras Photo by Julie McKuras Julie by Photo

Nicole Okon and Henry Boote, holding a box of Sherlockian ties and scarves from the collection of John Bennett Shaw

Dancy Bateman and Don Terras Photo by Julie McKuras Julie by Photo Sue Vizoskie in the Photo by Julie McKuras Special Collections Reading Room Photo by Julie McKuras Tim Johnson and Noreen Crifo

6 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 7 Touring and Using The Collections Touring and Using The Collections

Jill Fritz touring the exhibit Photo by Julie McKuras Julie by Photo

Jane Leonard with Dorothy Rowe Shaw’s 221 Baker Street Miniature

Photo by Julie McKuras Photo by Julie McKuras Julie by Photo

Nicole Okon and Henry Boote, holding a box of Sherlockian ties and scarves from the collection of John Bennett Shaw

Dancy Bateman and Don Terras Photo by Julie McKuras Julie by Photo Sue Vizoskie in the Photo by Julie McKuras Special Collections Reading Room Photo by Julie McKuras Tim Johnson and Noreen Crifo

6 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 7 Acquisitions cont. Acquisitions

8 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 5 Secretary Julie McKuras, Treasurer Tim Collections” (September 2003, Volume An Update From The Collections From the President Johnson, re-elected Members-at-Large 7, Issue Number 3). Lucy Brusic, Michael McKuras, Pat he Annual Membership s it all right to admit that I’m Nelson and Steve Stilwell, and new We recognized special friends who will be available through our web pages United Kingdom and Poland. Closer Meeting for The Friends of still basking in the glow from Members-at-Large Phil Bergem, Mike donated money or material to the col- and online catalog. (Look for more to home, exhibit viewers came from the Sherlock Holmes the success of our conference in Eckman and Gary Thaden. lections since the last membership news on these finding aids in the next such locales as Evanston, Illinois; San Collections was held on June June? It was a wonderful time, newsletter.) Arlene Kase and Lucy T meeting. Trisha Stanton came from I Diego, California; Brandt, South 11, 2004 in the Elmer L. Andersen and for those who attended, my We are looking for new members of New Mexico to present a large sign Brusic are dedicated volunteers who Dakota; Springfield, Virginia; and Library and was well attended with thanks for your many comments and the Sigerson Society. This special and was able to tell an entertaining help us move projects of arrangement Whidbey Island, Washington. participants from the conference. As compliments about the conference and group recognizes those who have given story that helped keep green the mem- and description forwards toward com- president I welcomed the members the exhibit. I am so appreciative of a gift, pledge or bequest of at least ory of John Bennett Shaw. pletion. I was very pleased to honor It was a good summer. Conference, and then reviewed the histories of the the many people on the conference $10,000 for the E. W. McDiarmid Christopher and Barbara Roden donat- Arlene at the conference for her volun- exhibit, gifts, cataloging, volunteers, Collections and Friends and presented committee and the volunteers who Curator Endowment. Current ed additional John Bennett Shaw-Jack teer contributions during this past year. vacation visitors and much more moved the strategic plan. We reaffirmed our helped out with the various tasks dur- Sigerson Society members are John Tracy correspondence and many new Both Lucy and Arlene will continue the summer along at a very brisk pace. vision, “To be the World Center for the ing our time together. My job is so and Inez Bergquist, the Hubbs Family, books from the Calabash Press. working on projects into the fall and Now, I find myself wondering where Study and Appreciation of Sherlock much easier with the support of good Allen Mackler, Mary McDiarmid, Mike I look forward to their weekly visits. the time went. But then, the old saying Holmes.” The four initiatives that the Friends. And what can I say about all and Julie McKuras, Tim Johnson and Timothy Johnson, Curator of Special seems to hold true: “time flies when Friends will focus on include: volun- the gifts received by the Collections Dick Sveum. Collections and Rare Books, University The companion exhibit to the you’re having fun.” Later in the sum- teers, funding, growing membership over the course of the weekend except of Minnesota Libraries delivered the conference, “A River Runs by It: mer, during an August vacation, I stum- and communications. thank you, thank you, thank you! Holmes and Doyle in Minnesota,” ran bled upon a Sherlockian place name This year we initiated a special award State of the Collections address. The for the best article in The Friends of membership meeting ended with my throughout the summer and garnered a that I hadn’t seen before. Now I’m in The business meeting included com- As you might deduce from the above, the Sherlock Holmes Collections plea for everyone to become a member number of interesting comments in the the process of doing a little research of mittee reports. Julie McKuras reported the state of the Collections is very Newsletter. The award was named in and consider a donation of time visitor register. Some of my favorites my own, to find out if anyone has on membership and the newsletter. good. New materials continue to honor of Bryce L. Crawford, Jr. and money or material to help us become include: “And to think, this is the tip of written anything about this location. Tim Johnson reported on finance and arrive both through purchase and gift was awarded to John Bergquist. The World Center for the Study and the iceberg!” “Too wonderful. I’m in I’ll keep the location a secret for the volunteers. The volunteer of the year and are being cataloged and added to Fittingly, the award winning article was Appreciation of Sherlock Holmes. heaven.” “Great! Sherlock would be moment — it is a type of location rarely award went to Arlene Kase. The 2004 the Collections. Inventories to manu- “Dr. Bryce Crawford, Jr. and His proud!” What was equally intriguing noted in the Canon — but hope to Board of Directors were elected and script collections are now being creat- Contribution to the Norwegian Richard J. Sveum, MD, BSI were the places represented by our visi- share some of my findings with you in include: President Richard Sveum, ed and will be incorporated into Explorers and the Sherlock Holmes tors after the conference (when, of a future newsletter. Vice President John Bergquist, online finding aids using the Encoded course, we had people from near and Archival Description (EAD) standards. far.) Later in June and through August Tim Johnson As these finding aids are created they we had visitors from as far away as the Photo by Mike Yencho Tim Johnson and Volunteer of the Year Arlene Kase Photo by Mike Yencho Barbara and Christopher Roden, Richard Sveum Photo by Mike Yencho Dan Posnansky touring the Sherlock Holmes Collections

4 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 9 Two Treasures Revealed: A Manuscript and Its Facsimile “A River Runs by It: Holmes and Doyle in Minnesota” cont. portrayal of what spiritualism was like ave you seen Conan Doyle’s can include marginal notes that are the story without having to search for in the 1920’s. An interesting note is original holograph manu- often omitted from page images. endnotes or other references. In addi- that Conan Doyle failed to talk about script for “The Horror of the Perhaps the most significant innovation tion, readers can see the original maga- psychical research as it was at that Heights”? Though part of in this facsimile is presenting the man- zine illustrations for the story, includ- H time in this book. RCH the Sherlock Holmes Collection for uscript image and its associated tran- ing five in color, at the end of the more than 20 years, it’s one of its less- scription on facing pages, with exact book. Barbara Rusch – “The Secret Ephemera er-known treasures. That’s changed page-to-page and line-to-line corre- of the Commonplace Book, or now with the publication of an excel- spondence. About the innovations, Although we call them “facsimiles,” Madison Avenue goes to Baker Street.” lent facsimile edition. Much more than General editor John Bergquist says, none of the nine Conan Doyle repro- Did you know that Watson had his a simple manuscript reproduction, this “Phil Bergem and I sat down with all ductions are exact copies. They often own set of scrapbooks, and that he volume provides a revealing study of the previous Conan Doyle manuscript omit some pages, trim margins, reduce collected postcard advertisements? the manuscript, the story, and its textu- facsimiles we had and said, ‘What good page dimensions, and make other Barbara took us on a light-hearted tour al variations. ideas can we borrow from each of changes without informing the reader. of commonplace display cards, gee- these, and what can we add that hasn’t However, this book adds another wel- gaws, phone directories, labels and, of A checklist of facsimiles from the been done before?’ Luckily our pub- come improvement by including a pre- Photo by Mike Yencho course, postcard advertisements that Holmes stories records more than 100 lisher, Chris Roden, embraced the idea cise physical description of the manu- Peter Blau, Neil Gaiman (winner of the 2004 Hugo Award for his short story would have been familiar to Watson Conan Doyle manuscript reproduc- of the large format and worked hard to script and associated materials. It even “ A Study in Emerald” in Shadows over Baker Street), Bev Wolov and Holmes. By the way, in introduc- tions. Although most of these appear bring in the book within the allotted describes the watermarks on the paper! ing Barbara as a speaker, John as fragmentary examples in other budget.” lowing Gideon Hill, but he came beliefs that were not entirely wiped out Bergquist pointed out that the defini- works, nine major Conan Doyle fac- Finally, a number of writers contribute through admirably. In his talk, Les by the advent of Christianity. He then tion of “ephemera” is “collectibles similes have been published. Two of Textual variants from important publi- interesting essays and commentary. pointed out how surprisingly little we described common psychical practices (such as posters or tickets) not intend- these are for non-Sherlockian stories. cations are also noted. The editor John Bergquist and Julie McKuras pro- really can know for certain about that were used by the Victorians: auto- ed to have lasting value.” Well … compared this manuscript to the story’s vide background on the project and on Holmes and Watson based solely on matic writings, automatic speaking, maybe not to some people. RCH The earliest facsimiles displayed the first British appearance in the Strand, the Sherlock Holmes Collections. the Canon. For example, accepting the and home circles (which were some- author’s handwritten text but provided its first American appearance in Michael Dirda and Thomas R. Tietze sixty tales as historical record, what thing akin to séances). He also spoke Dan Posnansky – “Hounds Across the little information about the story or the Everybody’s Magazine, and a later each offer insightful literary analysis. hard “facts” do we have regarding the of the love/hate relationship between Sea.” Dan detailed his search for, and manuscript itself. More recent edi- appearance in Famous Fantastic Editor Phillip Bergem introduces the family backgrounds of Holmes and the Spiritualists and the Psychical eventual discovery of, not only a Trial tions, particularly those in the BSI Mysteries. Since book versions of the story with valuable biographical and Watson? The years of their respective Researchers. On the one hand, the State of The Hound of the Baskervilles, Manuscript Series, included more story were based on the Strand text, bibliographical information. He also births? The precise height and weight Spiritualists maintained that unex- but a First State, First U. S. Edition extensive commentary while reducing you get an extensive view of the edit- supplies the transcription, annotations, of either man? The precise location of plained things did happen, and that copy of that wonderful Sherlockian the dimensions of the reproduction. ing and errors that come with publica- and the manuscript description. their shared rooms? Les showed that these phenomena represented some novel. Dan delighted the crowd with The facsimile of “The Horror of the tion. the clues we have are distressingly sort of intelligence. It was, in essence, a display of some of his own treasure Heights” incorporates the best aspects This book’s combination of design and scanty. JB an acceptance of things based on faith. trove. RCH of previous facsimiles and adds several Arriving in November 1913, “The information is quite impressive. It’s a On the other hand, the Psychical useful elements. Horror of the Heights” came soon after very accessible yet substantial study of Tom Tietze and Andrew Malec – Researchers were careful (the Literary Societies Panel – Peter Blau, The Lost World (1912) and The Poison the manuscript and the story. While “Conan Doyle’s Ghosts: Questions Spiritualists argued “too careful”) to Dayna McCausland, Julie McKuras, This facsimile provides the story in Belt (1913). Like them it is an adven- some facsimiles are rather dry and lim- and Answers about Spiritualism and establish a rational basis of the phe- Christopher Roden. three forms: images of manuscript ture story with elements of science fic- ited, this one should appeal to both the Parapsychology at the Turn of the nomena that occurred. They applied This was a discussion session that was pages, a transcription of the manu- tion. Conan Doyle used both contem- dedicated researcher and the casual Twentieth Century.” coldly logical, careful methods to their open to questions from attendees. script, and the Stand Magazine version porary details and extrapolation of scholar. This presentation contrasted 20th investigations of spiritualistic events, Members of the panel compared and of the text. Images of pages show then-current knowledge to establish Century parapsychology study meth- uncovering frauds, true, but possibly contrasted their respective involve- Conan Doyle’s writing and revisions. verisimilitude. Since current readers The original manuscript is part of the ods with those used in Sir Arthur discrediting true events as well – from ment in The Baker Street Irregulars, These large images nearly fill the fac- have a very different world-view, his- Philip and Mary Kahler Hench Conan Doyle’s time. Tietze was an the Spiritualist’s point of view. Yet The Lewis Carroll Society of Canada, simile’s generous 11-inch pages. In torical context is important in appreci- Collection in the Sherlock Holmes engaging and humorous speaker who without the Spiritualists’ pursuit to The Norwegian Explorers and the addition, the manuscript cover, title ating this story. Fortunately the tran- Collections at the University of was introduced and assisted by contact the other world, the Psychical Arthur Conan Doyle Society. Also page, and some related material are scription is well annotated with scien- Minnesota. The Horror of the Heights: A Andrew Malec. Researchers would have had nothing to included were publications from the also pictured. tific and historical information. Facsimile of the Author’s Holograph investigate, nor the Spiritualists the groups. JB Manuscript with Commentary (Calabash Tietze spoke of how the acceptance means to accredit true phenomena. Many of the earlier facsimiles did not Notes about the manuscript, textual Press, 82 pp., $45.00) was produced and interest of spiritualism seemed to Dinner at the Holiday Inn. Peter Blau provide transcriptions. That was variants, and contextual details appear for the June 2004 “A River Runs by It” be almost inborn to Englishmen and In his talk, Tietze also touched upon spoke about his friend John Bennett unfortunate, because even the best together in a sidebar on each page of Conan Doyle conference and is avail- women. This is perhaps due to the Arthur Conan Doyle’s last Professor Shaw (whom he said as a child must reproductions can be illegible at times. the transcription. This makes it possi- able direct from the publisher. historical influence of the Saxons and Challenger novel, The Land of Mist. have looked like Rupert Grint, the Transcriptions are easier to read and ble to read a fully annotated version of Celts on that land, people who held He pointed out that the book fails as actor who plays Ron Weasley in the Randall Stock their own strong mystical beliefs — a novel because it is too accurate a Continued on page 12

10 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 3 “A River Runs by It: Holmes and Doyle in Minnesota” cont. Musings

2 Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections 11 September 2004 D S O F N Volume 8 Number 3 E T I H