People that like to collect Sherlock Holmes material

Collectors & Collecting

We do another interview show, this time when we have a conversation with longtime Baker Street Irregular Peter Blau ("Black Peter"). Peter is one of the center points of the Sherlockian hub and has plenty of great stories to tell. Add to that an audio comment from a listener, and we've got a show that should not be missed.

Episode 6: Peter Blau (Part 1)

The chatfest with Peter Blau continues as we enjoy more conversation in an even more interesting vein, if you can imagine. From the early days of the BSI to radio connections, professional societies, collecting and traditions, and even Sherlock Holmes in a far-flung place, Peter gives his unique perspective.

Episode 7: Peter Blau (Part 2)

We're pleased to welcome Jerry Margolin, BSI ("Hilton Cubitt") to this show this week. Jerry has been a collector of something or other nearly his whole life, but his Sherlockian collection was the thing that occupied most of his adult life. Recently, Jerry decided to sell his collection, and we wanted to understand what went into that process, from the making the very difficult decision, picking a buyer, and what's happened along the way.

Episode 16: Jerry Margolin

Here we pick up where we left off last time with Jerry Margolin. You'll recall that previously, we interviewed Jerry Margolin about giving up part of his collection; in this episode, we speak with the man who bought that collection. Otto Penzler, BSI ("The King of Bohemia") is a specialty dealer, the proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop, and a long-time expert of Sherlock Holmes and mystery fiction.

Tune in as Otto tells us a bit about what it's like to have the opportunity to purchase an excellent collection, how he goes about deciding upon a purchase, and his own interests. He also gives some valuable advice to aspiring collectors.

Episode 17: Bookman Otto Penzler

Don Hobbs, BSI is a collector of Sherlock Holmes editions in foreign languages. We speak the universal language of collecting with him in this "Collectors' Corner" edition of IHOSE.

Episode 64: Sherlock in Translation

An interview with the curator of the Sherlock Holmes Collections of the University of Minnesota Libraries yields many stories of people, books, passions and more.

Episode 67: The Sherlock Holmes Collections

"It is a nice household." [SPEC]

It's been exactly one month since our last episode, as as is our tradition on the 15th of every month, we bring you another episode of our show. In this episode, come with us to Boston as we investigate the Speckled Band of Boston - the oldest scion society of the Baker Street Irregulars, which was founded in 1940.
 
In addition to a recap of some of the main Sherlock Holmes news of the last month, we bring you a number of special audio features. Burt and Scott both attended the 75th annual dinner of the Speckled Band of Boston and captured some audio of the evening, to give you a sense of what goes on at this august institution. We also have an interview with Dan Posnansky, BSI ("Colonel Hayter"), the current Keeper of the Speckled Band. 

Don't miss out on a contest we're running (you must listen to play) as well as a recap of the news and our popular "Mental Exaltation" quiz program. 


Episode 77: The Speckled Band of Boston

Glen Miranker, BSI, 2s ("The Origin of Tree Worship") is one of the foremost Sherlockian and Doylean collectors in the world. To see his collection in person would send chills up even the most austere Sherlockian's spine.
 
We asked Glen to join us, not solely because of the depth and breadth of his Sherlockian collection, but because he has many personal stories that effectively illustrate what it means to be a collector. From his first real collectible book to the individuals who mentored him along the way, Glen learned a great deal and is more than willing to share his passion with the world.
 
From Sherlockian giants like Dan Posnansky, Marv Epstein and Bliss Austin, we hear of Glen's encounters with them and what they passed along to him. We literally step into Glen's library on a tour (audio-only, although we do have a few photos of what lies within), including some original Conan Doyle letters and even trench warfare magazines - just the tip of the iceberg of his collection. 

We also have a roundup of Sherlock Holmes news, from events to the summer feature Mr. Holmes, to a fascinating set of infographics from The Guardian, as well as some listener comments. That plus our usual set of sponsors (and one very special one) round out the show.
 

This time around the Gas-Lamp is a poem from another San Francisco Sherlockian on the auspicious evening of March 31, 1944. And you just might want to pay attention, lest you miss an Easter egg.

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Episode 79: Collectors' Corner - Glen Miranker

"a case of ancient coins" [3GAR]&nbsp; Dr. Watson was once on the receiving end of a rebuke by Baron Adelbert Gruner in "The Adventure of the Illustrious Client," Gruner upbraided Watson (who was incognito as Dr. Hill Barton, avid collector of Chinese pottery). When he admitted that he had not read Gruner's definitive book on the subject, he hid behind his profession: “I am a very busy man. I am a doctor in practice.” “That is no answer. If a man has a hobby he follows it up, whatever his other pursuits may be.   Well, Greg Ruby has certainly found time for his passion. Greg founded the group&nbsp;The Fourth Garrideb, a Sherlockian society made up of those interested in coin collecting. He also developed a website to accompany it, with plenty of information for those so inclined. &nbsp; We cover Greg's early interested in Holmes and coins, and then take the time to explore some of the mentions of coinage in the Sherlock Holmes stories. There's much to cover, so gather up your loose change and sit close to the electronic Victrola...&nbsp; &nbsp; We end with a very special Editor's Gas-Lamp: Christopher Morley's own poem "The Sun's Over the Forearm," which inspired the medal for the Three Hours for Lunch Club. &nbsp;  Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.   &nbsp; And please consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services. &nbsp; &nbsp; Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors, plus a new addition. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:  Wessex Press, publishers of&nbsp;One Fixed Point in a Changing Age. The Baker Street Journal, where you can pick up the eBSJ for searching and reading all of the back issues of the BSJ through 2010.   &nbsp; Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find&nbsp;more information here. &nbsp;    &nbsp;   Notes 1:32 Cha-CHING! Welcome 2:34 Burt's grandmother was very generous 4:23 What to do with your spare change 6:52 Wessex Press 8:07 The Breakfast of Ex-Champions 9:04 Welcome Greg Ruby 11:45 Don't take any Buffalo nickels 13:15 The joy of meeting coin collectors 18:23 Greg's first meeting with Sherlock Holmes was kismet 21:07 Significant coins in the Sherlock Holmes stories 27:00 Inconsistencies in coinage in the Canon 29:02 The Gibraltar set from Pobjoy Mint 33:25 The story behind the Three Hours for Lunch Club medal 38:10 The origin of The Fourth Garrideb 45:15 Chocolate Sherlock Holmes coins 49:25 A future for Sherlockian challenge coins? 53:15 Our own coin collecting pasts 55:42&nbsp;The Baker Street Journal 57:32 Gas-Lamp 1:00:23 Your import/export assignment &nbsp;  &nbsp; Links  Money can be exchanged for goods and services The Fourth Garrideb - Numismatics of Sherlock Holmes  The Gibraltar set of Sherlock Holmes coins  Christopher Morley and The Three Hours For Lunch Club Medal Who Is R. Tait McKenzie? Coins in circulation during the era of the Sherlock Holmes stories The Fourth Garrideb on Facebook     &nbsp;      Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock, as well as on the&nbsp;The Sherlock Holmes Community&nbsp;on Google+ (with over 4,000 members), as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter. &nbsp; Please&nbsp;subscribe to us on iTunes,&nbsp;Google Play,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker—or the podcast player of your choice—and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable. &nbsp; Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT&nbsp;ihearofsherlock&nbsp;DOT com), call&nbsp;us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;  Transcript  Transcript not yet released

Episode 128: Sherockian Coin Collecting

"the Colonel possessed a varied collection" [CROO]&nbsp; There are certain hallmarks of good collectors that make them stand out. One is that they enjoy the hunt as much as they enjoy the treasure. Another is that they enjoy sharing their plunder with others who appreciate the significance of such items.&nbsp; &nbsp; It's no mistake that we're using terms piratical to describe the Dan Posnansky, BSI ("Colonel Hayter") approach to collecting. For his collection includes the largest number of assembled pirated editions of the Sherlock Holmes stories in the world. But it also includes much more than that. And now it's up for auction.&nbsp; &nbsp; We invited Glen Miranker, BSI ("The Origin of Tree Worship") back to talk with us, as his friendship with Dan goes back 40 years, and his own collecting abilities grew under Dan's guidance. Join us on this journey as we explore what makes a collector like Dan tick, and what are some of the gems of this once-in-a-generation auction of Sherlockian and Doylean material.&nbsp; &nbsp;  Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  Sponsors&nbsp; This episode includes our two longtime sponsors, plus a new addition. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:&nbsp;  Wessex Press The Baker Street Journal   &nbsp; Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find&nbsp;more information here.&nbsp; &nbsp;  Notes&nbsp; 4:50 A word from the Ancient, Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex&nbsp; 6:20 Introducing Glen Miranker&nbsp; 10:00 The lure of "pirated" editions&nbsp; 15:23 Posnansky collection overview&nbsp; 20:00 A unique collector&nbsp; 22:00 The breadth and volume of the collection&nbsp; 29:15 Collecting secrets&nbsp; 36:50 Among the treasures: Bell's Chronology&nbsp; 45:20 The joy of sharing&nbsp; 47:38 How Glen met Dan&nbsp; 57:43 The Baker Street Journal 59:28 The latest Sherlock Holmes Brand Product&nbsp; 1:01:13 The Editor's Gas-Lamp: Tom Francis's essay on Dan&nbsp; &nbsp; Links&nbsp;  Dan Posnansky on&nbsp;Episode 77 Glen Miranker on&nbsp;Episode 79  The Sherlock Holmes Collection of Daniel Posnansky at Profiles in History  Auction catalog     &nbsp;   Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.&nbsp; &nbsp; Please&nbsp;subscribe to us on iTunes,&nbsp;Google Play,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker—or the podcast player of your choice—and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.&nbsp; &nbsp; Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).&nbsp; &nbsp;

Episode 133: The Sherlock Holmes Collection of Dan Posnansky

“at this conference” [MAZA]&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Steven Doyle, BSI ("Western Morning News") is many things, among them half of the publishing team at Wessex Press and the&nbsp;Baker Street Journal. But more importantly for our topic on this episode, he's one of the sparking plugs behind&nbsp;From Gillette to Brett V.&nbsp; &nbsp; We haven't been able to make it to the previous four installments, so we asked Steve all about this conference dedicated to Sherlock Holmes of the stage, screen and radio. He shared the foggy origins of the show, along with some of his favorite moments from throughout the years, and even a special preview of the exhibit that will be on display there.&nbsp; &nbsp; And don't forget to try your hand at the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;and win a prize –&nbsp;now you don't need to be a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts&nbsp;–&nbsp;every&nbsp;listener is eligible to participate!&nbsp; &nbsp;   Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.&nbsp;  &nbsp;    &nbsp;   Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:&nbsp;  Wessex Press The Baker Street Journal   &nbsp; Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find&nbsp;more information here.&nbsp;   &nbsp; &nbsp;  Notes  &nbsp; Links  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose145 Episode 144: Historical Sherlock From Gillette to Brett V&nbsp;(register!) Wessex Press Facebook Page Les Klinger on&nbsp;Episode 31&nbsp;and&nbsp;Episode 32    Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter. &nbsp; Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing: iTunes,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;GooglePlay,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable. &nbsp; Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).  &nbsp;   Transcript Despite not reaching&nbsp;the $100 per episode level on Patreon&nbsp;yet, we have transcripts available. We still need your help to fund this—please consider supporting us via&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;or&nbsp;PayPal&nbsp;to make this process possible! &nbsp;  [Transcript for IHOSE #145 coming soon] &nbsp;  --

Episode 145: From Gillette to Brett

“a single large airy sitting-room” [STUD]  It's always fun to take a Sherlockian field trip. The British are fortunate in that they can hop on a train or in a car and find themselves at some of the original locations that inspired places in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Or certainly to Ground Zero: the rooms at 221B Baker Street in London.   In the U.S., it's not always quite so easy (even though&nbsp;the Baker Street Irregulars have hosted excursions&nbsp;in Salt Lake City, the Vermissa Valley, and elsewhere). Which is why it's a pleasure to be able to step back in time and through the doors of 221B Baker Street in the home of Denny Dobry, BSI ("A Single Large Airy Sitting-Room") in Reading, Pennsylvania.   Burt traveled to Denny's home and descended those 17 steps to talk with Denny about a number of things, including the inspiration behind his remarkable collection of items, the Sherlockian group dedicated to recreating the famous sitting room, the BSI Trust, the Beacon Society, and more. 

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Episode 153: The Rooms at 221B Baker Street

“colored plates illustrating the difference” [SIGN]&nbsp;  Sherlockians and Holmesians everywhere have been waiting decades for a book like this. All it took was the enterprising mind of Nick Utechin, BSI ("The Ancient British Barrow") and the professional eyes at Wessex Press to bring it to life.  &nbsp; For the first time anywhere, all of Paget's illustrations are reproduced in high quality images, scanned from the original Strand Magazine and 22 original prints photographed from collections around the globe. Nick shares how the project came about, how the originals and their owners became part of it, and what secrets the Paget family held for years.&nbsp;  &nbsp; It's an episode and a book you won't want to miss. &nbsp; Toward the end of the episode, you'll find the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet. See if you can figure out the story we're referring to, and you might win a prize – you don't need to be a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts&nbsp;–&nbsp;every&nbsp;listener is eligible to participate! (But we could still use your support.)   &nbsp;  &nbsp;   Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   &nbsp;  Sponsors  This episode includes two sponsors. Please support them by visiting their sites:   Wessex Press  No Police Like Holmes&nbsp;- FREE on Kindle    &nbsp;   Would you care to become a sponsor? There's room for more. You can find&nbsp;more information here.  &nbsp;    &nbsp; &nbsp;    Links&nbsp;  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose156 The Complete Paget Portfolio&nbsp;from Wessex Press The Sherlock Holmes Society of London Glen Miranker on Episode 79    Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher ,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   &nbsp;   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;    Transcript  We're still looking for your help to reach&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon. That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode.&nbsp;But we do need you to pitch in&nbsp;— please consider supporting us via&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;or&nbsp;PayPal&nbsp;for any amount to make this process sustainable!   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   --

Episode 156: The Complete Paget Portfolio

“a Norwegian named Sigerson” [EMPT]&nbsp;  Every three years, the Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota host a conference. It's been their practice since 1995, and they've had some well-attended and well-regarded programs in that time.  &nbsp;  Julie McKuras, BSI ("The Duchess of Devonshire") and Gary Thaden are co-chairs of the latest conference,&nbsp;Dark Places, Wicked Companions, and Strange Experiences, which will be held August 8-11, 2019 in Minneapolis.  &nbsp; We spoke with Julie and Gary about the history of the conference, the Norwegian Explorers, the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries, and more. Their description of past events and of plans for this year's festivities makes it sound like a very enticing conference, indeed!  &nbsp;  Don't miss out on your chance to register. More information about the Explorers and the conference can be found in the Links section below.  &nbsp; We also have another installment of "As We Go to Press" with Mattias Boström, co-editor of the&nbsp;Sherlock Holmes and Conan Doyle in the Newspapers&nbsp;series. Try your hand at the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz, see if you can figure out the story we're referring to, and you might win a prize. &nbsp;   Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.   &nbsp;    Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   &nbsp;  Sponsors  We're proud to feature&nbsp;Wessex Press&nbsp;as our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.    &nbsp;   We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;more information here. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  Links  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose166 The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota Dark Places, Wicked Companions and Strange Experiences conference website The Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota Library Episode 67: The Sherlock Holmes Collections&nbsp;with Tim Johnson Episode 135: Helene Yuhasova: Woman of Mystery&nbsp;with Sonia Fetherston and Julie McKuras    &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   &nbsp;   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;    Transcript  We're still looking for your help to reach&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon&nbsp;(we're currently at&nbsp;$88 per episode!). That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode.&nbsp;But we do need you to pitch in&nbsp;— please consider supporting us via&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;or&nbsp;PayPal&nbsp;for any amount to make this process sustainable!   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   --

Dark Places, Wicked Companions, and Strange Experiences

"His name is Vincent" [REDH]&nbsp; We last spoke with Ray Betzner, BSI ("The Agony Column") five years ago (on Episode 61), where he was joined by Susan Rice, BSI ("Beeswing"). Ray had just launched his blog, Studies in Starrett, which takes a look at the works, connections, and life of Vincent Starrett, BSI ("A Study in Scarlet"). &nbsp; Now that the site has reached its five-year mark, we interviewed Ray about what he's seen and written over that half-decade and surprises along the way. It's an insightful look at the passion and mindset of a collector and a journey of one who delights in sharing his knowledge and acquisitions with others. &nbsp; We also have another installment of "As We Go to Press" with Mattias Boström, co-editor of the Sherlock Holmes and Conan Doyle in the Newspapers series. Try your hand at the latest Canonical Couplet quiz, see if you can figure out the story we're referring to, and you might win a prize. &nbsp; Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below. &nbsp;   Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   &nbsp;   &nbsp;  Sponsors  We're proud to feature&nbsp;Wessex Press&nbsp;as our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.    &nbsp;   We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;more information here. Let's chat!  &nbsp;  Links  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose169 Studies in Starrett&nbsp;website Studies in Starrett&nbsp;Facebook page Episode 61: The Private Life of Vincent Starrett  On of the Charles Honce entries Basil Rathbone reads "221B" "221B" by Vincent Starrett    &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   &nbsp;   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;    Transcript  We're still looking for your help to reach&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon&nbsp;(we're currently at&nbsp;$90 per episode—so close!). That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode.&nbsp;But we do need you to pitch in&nbsp;— please consider supporting us via&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;or&nbsp;PayPal&nbsp;for any amount to make this process sustainable!

Studies in Starrett

“all the enthusiasm of a man fresh from the fogs of Baker Street.” [COPP]&nbsp;&nbsp; There are a handful of names in the pantheon of Sherlockians that are legendary: Morley. Bell. Smith. Starrett. Baring-Gould. And Shaw. For as much as John Bennett Shaw influenced modern-day Sherlockians, we haven't spent much time discussing him or his impact. Fortunately, Jim Hawkins does just that. And he does it in a most wonderful way, both in this interview and more comprehensively on the website&nbsp;JohnBennettShaw.com&nbsp;that he created.  Explore with us how Jim first became aware of Shaw and how he managed to find his way into that legendary library in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It's a journey that includes a group as eclectic and wonderful as the Norman Nerudas, the oil fields of Oklahoma, a funeral home, and much more. We also have another installment of "As We Go to Press" with Mattias Boström, co-editor of the&nbsp;Sherlock Holmes and Conan Doyle in the Newspapers&nbsp;series. Try your hand at the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz, see if you can figure out the story we're referring to, and you might win a prize. &nbsp;      Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.     &nbsp;   &nbsp;  Sponsors  We're proud to feature&nbsp;Wessex Press&nbsp;as our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.    &nbsp;   We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;more information here. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  &nbsp;   &nbsp;   Links  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose171 John Bennett Shaw: Collector, Mentor, Humorist, Friend Friends of John Bennett Shaw&nbsp;(Facebook Group) Nashville Scholars of the Three Pipe Problem The Shaw 100 Previous episodes mentioned:   Episode 67: The Sherlock Holmes Collections&nbsp;(Tim Johnson) Episode 166: Dark Places, Wicked Companions and Strange Experiences&nbsp;(Norwegian Explorers' conference) Episode 168: A Holmes by Any Other Name&nbsp;(Bill Mason) Episode 169: Studies in Starrett&nbsp;(Ray Betzner)    Full archive of episodes    &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   &nbsp;   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;    Transcript  We're still looking for your help to reach&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon&nbsp;(we're currently at&nbsp;$90 per episode—we're so close!). That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode.&nbsp;But we do need you to pitch in&nbsp;— please consider supporting us via&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;or&nbsp;PayPal&nbsp;for any amount to make this process sustainable!   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   --

John Bennett Shaw

“furnished lodgings close to a library” [3STU]&nbsp; When you have a world-class collection, it makes sense for a world-class institution to house it. And not just any such institution (as there are many), but one that can meet the needs of the depositor. In this case, we're talking about the BSI Archives and the Lilly Library—two venerable institutions. From November 8-10, 2019, the BSI is hosting at conference at the University of Indiana, where the Lilly Library resides. Titled "Building an Archive: A Celebration of the Arrival of the BSI Archive at the Lilly Library," it will feature scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts alike and will encompass two and a half days dedicated to the collection. The centerpiece of the event will be a special exhibition, "The History of the BSI Through 221 Objects," at the Lilly Library. How did the curators and trustees choose these items? What are they? and what will happen during the symposium? Guest Glen Miranker, BSI ("The Origin of Tree Worship") and Ross Davies, BSI ("The Temple") join us to give us a behind-the-scenes peek at this exciting event. Be sure to register today! How did you do on the last&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;giveaway? Listen for another opportunity to win&nbsp;a prize in the latest round. &nbsp;    Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   &nbsp;  Sponsors  We're proud to feature&nbsp;Wessex Press&nbsp;as our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.    We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;more information here. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  Links&nbsp;  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose175  The BSI's Building an Archive Conference&nbsp;registration page A Gentle Madness&nbsp;by Nicholas Basbanes (Amazon affiliate) Photo credit:&nbsp;Wikimedia Commons Previous episodes mentioned:   Episode 53: For the Sake of the Trust Episode 79: Collectors' Corner - Glen Miranker Episode 133: The Sherlock Holmes Collection of Dan Posnansky Episode 137: Boxes from Royalty&nbsp;(interview with Ross Davies) Episode 154: From the Red Carpet&nbsp;(From Gillette to Brett)&nbsp; Episode 162: Deadly Harpoon&nbsp;(interview with Glen Miranker)      Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).   Transcript  We're still looking for your help to reach&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon&nbsp;(we're currently at&nbsp;$95 per episode—we're&nbsp;so&nbsp;close!). That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode.&nbsp;But we do need you to pitch in&nbsp;— please consider supporting us via&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;or&nbsp;PayPal&nbsp;for any amount to make this process sustainable!   &nbsp;

Building an Archive

“at this conference” [MAZA]&nbsp; We took the show on the road! Burt and Scott ventured to Bloomington, Indiana for the Baker Street Irregulars' conference "Building an Archive" at the Lilly Library at Indiana University. It was an event filled with conversations and exhibitions that delighted all, collectors or not. The event was the celebration of the BSI Archive officially opening at the Lilly. It featured a walk-through the exhibition "The History of the BSI Through 221 Objects" and a number of panels about the archive, collecting, collectors and more. We bring you some of the voices from the event, including a number of presenters, the informed staff of the Lilly, the conference organizers, and more. These people include Marsha Pollak, Ray Betzner, Peter Blau, Glen Miranker, Steve Rothman, Mike Whelan ("Wiggins" of the BSI), Hartley Nathan, Michael Kean ("Wiggins"-in-the-wings), Joel Silver, Erika Dowell, and BSI Conferences lead Ross Davies. &nbsp; SPECIAL OFFER: listen closely after the break for a&nbsp;special offer&nbsp;for donors at the $100 level via PayPal (preferred for this transaction) or Patreon. This is limited until our supplies run out. &nbsp; Plus, be sure to tune in for the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;to see if you won. We have another opportunity for you to win&nbsp;a prize in the latest round. Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.    Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   &nbsp;  Sponsors  We're proud to feature&nbsp;Wessex Press&nbsp;as our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.    &nbsp;   We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;more information here. Let's chat!    &nbsp; &nbsp;   Links  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose180 The Baker Street Irregulars The BSI Trust The Lilly Library  Have you a Tamerlane?  How NOT to Find One of the Country's Rarest Books  The Remarkable Characters of Arthur Conan Doyle&nbsp;by Joel Silver Type Punch Matrix, rare book firm BSI Weekend "Aboriginals"&nbsp;by Linda &amp;amp; Terry Hunt Previous episodes mentioned on this show:   Episode 175: Building an Archive Episode 101: Rebecca Romney Episode 87: Otto Penzler Episode 75: Prince of the Realm      &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   &nbsp;   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;   Transcript  Thanks to the help of generous listeners like you, we've reached&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon! &nbsp; Transcript will be here soon.   &nbsp;   &nbsp; &nbsp;   -- &nbsp; &nbsp;

Live from the Lilly Library

&nbsp;"Maybe you collect yourself, sir" [EMPT]&nbsp;  It's the end of 2020, and we thought it would be fun to interview each other about some of the favorite items in our collection. Even better: we thought we'd do it on live video. In addition to pulling out some items that may make your raise your eyebrows (either at the value of the items or our mental state upon purchasing them), we talked about the nature of collecting, the intrinsic value and feeling that some items bring, and gave a few tips on what collectors might think about. But mostly, we enjoyed connecting with our listeners and viewers, who were kind enough to tune in and pepper us with comments throughout the show. We also discussed a new structure for our Patreon and PayPal supporters, including a forthcoming community we're building for them on . Stay tuned for more on this in future posts and episodes. We announced the final winner of this year's&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;where we give you two lines of poetry that describe one of the stories, and you name it. We'll resume the quiz in Season 15. Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.     &nbsp;   Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;. We have a new structure for 2021, with support on a monthly (rather than per-episode) basis, and a community just for our supporters! Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.&nbsp; &nbsp;     &nbsp;    Sponsors &nbsp;is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes, including heavily researched material like  by S.E. Dahlinger and Leslie S. Klinger. &nbsp; &nbsp;is promoting . Every $50 you spend means $5 goes to textbooks for children in Kenya.   Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp; Links  This episode:&nbsp; Watch the&nbsp;&nbsp;(in replay mode) on Facebook. Watch the  (in replay mode) on YouTube. Previous episodes mentioned:   &nbsp;(with Sonia Fetherston)     &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;, and&nbsp;. &nbsp; &nbsp; Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:     And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).  &nbsp;   Transcript We are so grateful for your support! We recently  and have enough support for transcripts. The transcript for this episode will be at  shortly.   --

A Sherlockian Show and Tell

&nbsp;"You are a collector, this set has come your way" [ILLU]&nbsp; In our previous episode, we talked about some of the items in our collection, so we thought this time, we'd give you a glimpse into the collection of another Sherlockian as we launch Season 15 of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. Charles Prepolec, BSI ("The Man with the Twisted Lip") is a Sherlockian whose collecting bug has run the gamut before settling on the Strand Magazine. In particular, bound volumes. He takes us on his collecting journey, from comic books to pastiches, Doc Savage to Dan &amp; David Day, and original appearances to entertainment. We learn what motivated him to focus on the Strand and where his collecting bug will take him next.&nbsp; Our new tiers are up on Patreon, including access to our exclusive community for supporters. Be sure to check that out - including exclusive photos from Charles' collection. The&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz is back, plus a new direction for the year. Answers for this episode are due by 11:59 pm EST on January 28. Our winner will receive a copy of the DVD of the documentary . Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.  &nbsp;   Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;. We have a new structure for 2021, with support on a monthly (rather than per-episode) basis, and a community just for our supporters! Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.&nbsp;     &nbsp;    Sponsors &nbsp;is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes, including the masterful volume  by Roy Pilot and Doug Elliott.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;is promoting&nbsp;. Every $50 you spend means $5 goes to textbooks for children in Kenya.   Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp; Links  This episode:&nbsp; Charles Prepolec on Twitter:   by William S. Baring-Gould  by Ron Burt De Waal Previous episodes mentioned:    (Charles's first appearance on IHOSE)       Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;, and&nbsp;. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:    And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).  &nbsp;   Transcript We are so grateful for your support! We recently&nbsp; and have enough support for transcripts. The transcript for this episode will be at ihose.co/ihose208 shortly.   --

Collectors' Corner - Charles Prepolec

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