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Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>And now that I've got extra time on my hands -- I would like to do an oral history of the hobby == perhaps put this project into a book or a set of stories. But I've always wanted to do this -- and I obviously need your help in this.<br /><br />Anyone interested in either doing an email chat or phone chat -- please contact me at Sabrgeek@aol.com and we'll set this up to your convenience<br /><br />Regards<br />Rich

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Rich- feel free to call me when you are able. I'd be happy to chat. Hope you are keeping busy. Barry

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Mohler</b><p>That sounds like a great idea to me. Herman Herst did kind of the same thing with the stamp hobby a number of years ago. I really enjoyed his book "Nassau Street". Jeff<br /><br />Note: I have only been in the hobby two or three years, so I wouldn't have much to contribute.

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>Rich -<br /><br />You should try to interview Lionel Carter !!!<br /><br />Alan

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Also, Mark Macrae, who's a member of this forum would be a good interview. He's got a baseball card show this Sat., 6/23/07 in San Leandro, CA in a church. He's been in the hobby a while and is well-respected.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>And am looking for more -- and I want to stress that this is a HAPPY project. Designed to be like a Loose Balls or the Nassau Street book mentioned (I used to read Pat Hearst's material in my dad's stamp wholesaler)<br /><br />I'll also be in Cleveland and will talk to people to make arrangements there for further contacts in case someone does not lurk -- or know about this board.<br /><br />Frankly, other than my work for the Almanac all these years -- I'm more excited about seeing where this goes than any of you can all imagine<br /><br />Regards<br />Rich

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Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>1) The really good news is that an old friend of mine will publish this work on-line; we'll figure out all the details later -- but if you have already contributed -- I have your contribution saved and there is no need to respond again.<br /><br />2) However, if you would like to particpate in this on round 2 -- please let me know and I'll send you a list of questions, and add as much detail as you can<br /><br />3) If interested, please send an email to Sabrgeek@aol.com and I'll respond shortly<br /><br />4) If I don't respond in the next couple of days, that is because I'm getting new carpeting tomorrow -- and with my skills at putting back electronic equipment -- it may take the Geek Squad to get me back on line <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Looking forward to hearing from friends past and present<br /><br />Regards<br />Rich Klein

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>congratulations on the new carpet <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />good luck with the project

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Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>Leon has a very nice Hobby Publication lot from me (Self Promotion for both of us -- LOL) in his upcoming auction. OK, we got the double self-serving promotion out of the way -- but getting back to the point<br /><br />I'm now full speed ahead on this -- (Barry I still owe you a phone call) -- and let's all make this something that the hobby will enjoy. <br /><br />Regards<br />Rich

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I'm still wondering about that phone call.