visited LOC, some EC, some AF15 art, etc... 1 1

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Had a great experience with the staff at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Thought some here might enjoy a sample of some images taken. Did not have access to a scanner though.

Kind of a nerve wracking experience gingerly lifting the often fragile items from their archival sleeves, and didn't have much time to get as far as I would've liked.

 

 

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Group Shot...

 

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How does this work you can just show up and ask to paw thru the books??

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5 minutes ago, kav said:

How does this work you can just show up and ask to paw thru the books??

 

Can't really elaborate on my personal research, but as far as I know, I would start by contacting them and asking to set up an appointment -- generally, access is granted to qualified scholars .   There are several steps required to pull books, and paperwork, etc.. in advance.

I can also assure you, that you will be watched from at least one or two sources and cameras etc... I don't think anyone can just 'paw' through the items.

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1 minute ago, bronze_rules said:

 

Can't really elaborate on my personal research, but as far as I know, I would start by contacting them and asking to set up an appointment -- generally, access is granted to qualified scholars .   There are several steps required to pull books, and paperwork, etc.. in advance.

I can also assure you, that you will be watched from at least one or two sources and cameras etc... I don't think anyone can just 'paw' through the items.

man I was worried thx for clarifying.  I would be tempted to ask them if I could have a couple of the books though-I would say look you have so many cant I just have a couple?

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Ps I hope no one does like that guy in Red Dragon and eats one-

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Thanks for sharing, amazing books!

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Wondered if those books were donated by Geppi's Entertainment Museum?  I recognized the stamps - you can find it in Wiki - Stamps

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2 minutes ago, JollyComics said:

Wondered if those books were donated by Geppi's Entertainment Museum?  I recognized the stamps - you can find it in Wiki - Stamps

I was informed Geppi's stuff has not been processed yet. =(

Edited June 25, 2018 by bronze_rules

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another group. Didn't have the time to de-sleeve and capture all.

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Though the 10 page complete AF15 story OA is there, it was really hard to capture with lighting conditions, angles, etc...  Have to say I was pretty blown away though -- truly a grail, if there was one.  I was told that part of the reason that the anonymity is so cautiously guarded, is that they have been told more donations are expected from the mystery donor.  The only thing I could establish, was it was clearly not Marie Severin.

 

Edited June 25, 2018 by bronze_rules