Jefferson Burdick letters- June 30, 1936 and on.....

[barrysloate]

I'm most impressed about the time and effort these guys put into letter writing. Now there's an art that has virtually disappeared. I remember writing hobby letters back in the 80's and 90's, and it was fun to get them and write them. Now it's chatboards and texting. Oh well.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I'm most impressed about the time and effort these guys put into letter writing. Now there's an art that has virtually disappeared. I remember writing hobby letters back in the 80's and 90's, and it was fun to get them and write them. Now it's chatboards and texting. Oh well.

Are you on Facebook?

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Are you on Facebook?

No. And I think I've looked at it maybe once.

[Leon]

July 25th, 1940. Jefferson talks about what will possibly end up contributing to his early demise, his medical issues. He also put out a scarcely seen 1940 Supplement to the 1939 "ACC" as the cost to print another book would be too great. I guess by 1946 it had to be done. Maybe we will see his thoughts in the future? (I only read these as I post them)....Interestingly too, even this leftover paper Burdick used (the back shown below) had a cataloging pattern on it!!

[1880nonsports]

he mentions quite sad in retrospect. It's kind of weird looking back at someone's life through their letters - especially when it involves someone who was basically "just a regular guy" dealing with real life issues and his passions.
Also while a bit obvious in context - I had never considered the added difficulties of communicating and exchanging goods/funds with our European counterparts during the war years beyond what we experience now. Yet another impasse dealt with by the pioneers.
The supplement still missing from my run - eventually hope to add it - maybe I'll get lucky and find the first page to my 1939 ACC too!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

he mentions quite sad in retrospect. It's kind of weird looking back at someone's life through their letters - especially when it involves someone who was basically "just a regular guy" dealing with real life issues and his passions.
Also while a bit obvious in context - I had never considered the added difficulties of communicating and exchanging goods/funds with our European counterparts during the war years beyond what we experience now. Yet another impasse dealt with by the pioneers.
The supplement still missing from my run - eventually hope to add it - maybe I'll get lucky and find the first page to my 1939 ACC too!

Henry- You got that right. And Mr. Burdick was quite the frugal collector too. He always wanted things to stay inexpensive.

Now if someone can help me with a 1944 and 1945 Supplement, it will be most appreciated. Here is the 1940 Supplement Preface (there are approx. 20 pages total).

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by Leon

Henry- You got that right. And Mr. Burdick was quite the frugal collector too. He always wanted things to stay inexpensive.

Now if someone can help me with a 1944 and 1945 Supplement, it will be most appreciated. Here is the 1940 Supplement Preface (there are approx. 20 pages total).

LL, do we know FOR CERTAIN if there was a '44 and '45 Supplement??

[CW]

Yep, Barry, there's something about the personal aspect of taking the time to write a letter, and reading a letter in someone's handwriting. It took some time, some effort, some care.

Still, today you can also look at these posts and new threads as letters themselves, just shared in a different medium or format. While things have indeed changed, they've somewhat stayed the same.

It's cool to see how these pioneering collectors would help build each other's collections by simply sending cards to those in need, or trading with those who had the cards on their "wantlist". This still goes on today, but these types of collectors are a rare breed now. I know the guys on OBC still collect and trade this way, and I could think of no better way to enjoy a hobby.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I'm most impressed about the time and effort these guys put into letter writing. Now there's an art that has virtually disappeared. I remember writing hobby letters back in the 80's and 90's, and it was fun to get them and write them. Now it's chatboards and texting. Oh well.

I blame Leon.

Tom C