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Although I never met Jim, we began corresponding in late "76 or early "77 (pre-internet, a LOT of letters) as I tried to convince him to join CB&Q His. Soc. I had learned from Bernie Corbin that Jim had a lot of Q material having inherited his Dad's published business. Also when we moved to the Chicago 'burbs in 1978, I learned Jim bought the entire stock of CB&Q material from a legendary transportation-focused bookstore that was being sold. (name escapes me @ the moment) Unlike Bernie, Al Holck, Dick Overton, Hol, Bob Landregan, et al, Jim was hesitant to join CB&Q His Soc and when he did, he requested anonymity (yes, he was the anonymous mbr I referenced in early issues, esp. an unusual photo he shared with the 2 axle 'critter' couple to a Q loco). He had been 'burned' by other efforts to create a Burlington group based in Alabama as well as by some museums. In any case, years later he became more public and his collection benefitted several Q publications. I hope his collection is well preserved wherever it ends up. This is just another reminder that 45 yrs (nearly a half century ago!) CB&Q ceased to exist so most of the former employees and collectors have passed on. It means a heavier burden on the BRHS membership (have YOU joined?) to participate in whatever way you can. Gerald __._,_.___ Posted by: gvlc6@hotmail.com __,_._,___ |