tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.comments2023-12-20T10:23:43.539-08:00Nancy Drew SleuthJenn Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04009283572472491086noreply@blogger.comBlogger1294125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-18314597426538278342023-10-08T03:57:29.607-07:002023-10-08T03:57:29.607-07:00Hey there, I would like to own a cover some day. A...Hey there, I would like to own a cover some day. Any help would be appreciated.serpy76https://www.blogger.com/profile/02406889863315732558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-32137786076597121062023-03-06T17:07:35.322-08:002023-03-06T17:07:35.322-08:00Agreed - more than a coincidence that the statue...Agreed - more than a coincidence that the statue IS virtually identical to Nancy with the clock. Very interesting - and good sleuthing on your part. Thanks for sharing the story.jeffhanna7https://www.blogger.com/profile/17073344337494605524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-79345260214285214312022-11-03T19:26:10.986-07:002022-11-03T19:26:10.986-07:00Yes it is very clue like - more categories to gues...Yes it is very clue like - more categories to guess but appears like there's a faster way to play - in Clue you just get 1 card from someone you're making suggestions to but in this one you get to see all you have right that a person has. Should be fun to play.Jenn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009283572472491086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-73130213830848769192022-10-30T10:18:18.021-07:002022-10-30T10:18:18.021-07:00It looks similar to the Scooby Doo Mystery Mansion...It looks similar to the Scooby Doo Mystery Mansion game from the late 90s, which is basically a simplified Clue.Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-11665840889174800782022-04-05T14:21:36.957-07:002022-04-05T14:21:36.957-07:00I'm so very sorry that you've been dealing...I'm so very sorry that you've been dealing with anything negative surrounding your donation, Jenn! I think deep down, the real issue these negative people have is that they're jealous -- but not of the items themselves. Rather, they're jealous of the type of person you are: That you're a collector who wanted to share her collection so that others could enjoy it as well. I admire you for having that attitude -- I collect Scooby-Doo, and I don't think that I could ever be so selfless as to donate it (while I was still alive, at least!) to a museum, or someplace else so that others could also enjoy it. I'm much too selfish for that, I want my collection right here with me, lol! But that doesn't mean that I don't WISH that I was less selfish about it. I do! So I'm sure that this is the deep-down reason others are being cruel -- they recognize that they're not as selfless as you, and it bothers them. (This is NO excuse though, let me assure you, they can feel however they like, but they should be keeping their issues to themselves!) It takes a really special person to do what you're doing, people like you are few and far between; working for a "greater good" and not just yourself. I'm happy that you're still curating your own little writing room collection to keep though too -- I hope the negativity will never dull your love for Nancy. :) Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18033265800186000807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-24756519215196923002022-04-04T19:37:43.101-07:002022-04-04T19:37:43.101-07:00@ Sunnyday - thank you, you are very kind! I am ju...@ Sunnyday - thank you, you are very kind! I am just thrilled that so many will get to see and learn from it and all the possibilities to come.Jenn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009283572472491086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-58968105075855470652022-04-04T19:34:33.104-07:002022-04-04T19:34:33.104-07:00I had no idea about some of the undesired response...I had no idea about some of the undesired responses your selfless gesture generated, Jenn, and I appreciate very much your sharing it here. Numerous people and families don't have the resources to enable their kids to discover all that can be learned in books, so you can be sure that your decision to donate your collection has enriched and will continue to enrich young minds and hearts in ways you will probably not hear about. And, since in any giving situation it is both the giver and the receiver who benefit from the action, I'm sure your life has also been enriched in some ways by your generous act. You sure are much like Nancy Drew! Take care and happy collecting 🙂sunnydayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848858207617467837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-76681457912132161682022-04-03T11:54:24.111-07:002022-04-03T11:54:24.111-07:00I lived in both Monroe and Social Circle. It isn&...I lived in both Monroe and Social Circle. It isn't close to Monroe FYI. It's at the bottom tip end of Walton County while Monroe is up near the border with Gwinnet County. Still awesome though. I love Social Circle and Monroe. Gnostic seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854771612836665677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-57346094119143004052022-03-12T03:24:58.163-08:002022-03-12T03:24:58.163-08:00The deadline was March 1st.The deadline was March 1st.Jenn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009283572472491086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-79065941418905029542022-03-09T22:55:01.587-08:002022-03-09T22:55:01.587-08:00Hi, Jenn, do you know if they're still accepti...Hi, Jenn, do you know if they're still accepting entries for this? I haven't been able to find a deadline mentioned anywhere.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18033265800186000807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-55721256297672929352022-01-23T13:10:34.226-08:002022-01-23T13:10:34.226-08:00Well, the library was where I discovered Nancy and...Well, the library was where I discovered Nancy and I hope to take a road trip to Toledo and see this collection. I'm so glad you donated!mvillmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984445312871317344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-84798335104923099972022-01-18T02:48:00.612-08:002022-01-18T02:48:00.612-08:00You are right, collecting is very personal and oft...You are right, collecting is very personal and often whimsical based on one's fancies - I tried to be very methodical overall to get all those ephemera pieces to tell the story as I collected. It is so hard to part with something that's very meaningful and then give it to others to share in it. And that's a nice way to think of it - how it's enhanced others and how it will continue to do so. Thank you!Jenn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009283572472491086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-10507170171472800742022-01-17T12:39:07.038-08:002022-01-17T12:39:07.038-08:00As a museum director--people's collections are...As a museum director--people's collections are the carriers of our civilization and the impetus of my work. Jenn--humanity NEEDS people like you. Collecting is very personal, and in the museum world, the provenance of why you collected, the way you collected, etc. is just as important as the items. We have been graced with MANY selfless donations of people who knew that their personal items would have better value to the community than sitting in some great-nephew's attic someday. Sometimes our artifacts sit unseen for years--but at the right time, they are brought out to enhance and exhibit or story we are trying to tell. And we never know how and who those artifacts touch. I once did an exhibit on WWII and a lady came in to say that she viewed the exhibit to GRIEVE the passing of her grandmother, a Rosy Riveter. Grief is NOT why I created that exhibit, but I'm so glad it is what SHE needed.<br /><br />I don't know that I could part with my Nancy Drew collection right now--although I've been able to share it through a museum exhibit temporarily. But I've had several community members bring their books by so that we could add them to a Nancy Drew browsing library during the exhibit. Those books have found an audience in an unexpected way. You likely have NO IDEA the ways in which your collection has enhanced other people's lives--because sometimes those very personal reasons aren't shared out loud. But take hope in the truth that your collection is quietly waiting there for the right person at the right time. <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235317968842411932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-11083048486116450622022-01-17T11:38:13.804-08:002022-01-17T11:38:13.804-08:00Lisa, I will add your e-mail to our Toledo list fo...Lisa, I will add your e-mail to our Toledo list for updates. <br /><br />Gayle - thank you :) I know - it's so mind boggling to me! I hope you can come to see it too, you have always been a great friend in collecting :) Jenn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009283572472491086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-3478347496954552022022-01-17T06:35:09.572-08:002022-01-17T06:35:09.572-08:00I can’t even believe you had to write this, justif...I can’t even believe you had to write this, justifying your donation. That’s unbelievable and shame on anyone who thinks there were/are alterior motives. I think it was a wonderful gesture and one that hopefully will outlive all of us....assuring that Nancy Drew will live on into the future. Congratulations Jenn!!! I think your donation was positively wonderful and I hope to someday be able to see it.Gayle Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16673457262087485544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-40841905558120986282022-01-17T06:08:21.568-08:002022-01-17T06:08:21.568-08:00Very well written. I want to come July 14th will a...Very well written. I want to come July 14th will a schedule come out. Please let me known. lisagoodwin94@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129902117684072018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-68555114639904804342022-01-17T02:14:01.425-08:002022-01-17T02:14:01.425-08:00Lorie, thanks you are so kind. :) I hope that you ...Lorie, thanks you are so kind. :) I hope that you can find a good home for it someday and I think that's what we all just want - some place that it will be appreciated. I have found a great home in Toledo thankfully and hope you get to visit it :) Jenn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009283572472491086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-57474930156289190992022-01-17T00:11:35.364-08:002022-01-17T00:11:35.364-08:00I think your donation was wonderful and truly self...I think your donation was wonderful and truly selfless. I hope to see it one of these days. You have inspired me to think about my own collection. I would LOVE to see it go to someone who will cherish it.<br />You are a hero Jenn! So many people have and will have been enriched by your donation!<br />Peace and love to you.Lorie Templehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683981510910168471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-16297896542986261552021-12-01T16:53:42.875-08:002021-12-01T16:53:42.875-08:00Glad to help! Enjoy your new art :) Glad to help! Enjoy your new art :) Jenn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009283572472491086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-13829979125306420892021-12-01T14:40:41.998-08:002021-12-01T14:40:41.998-08:00Thank you for your help. I have 2 Hardy boys cover...Thank you for your help. I have 2 Hardy boys cover art coming Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116047019376882867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-8063976640459621242021-11-28T18:06:36.790-08:002021-11-28T18:06:36.790-08:00Thanks Jeanie :) Thanks Jeanie :) Jenn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009283572472491086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-35072085430312727472021-11-28T17:43:48.798-08:002021-11-28T17:43:48.798-08:00So fabulous that you donated this collection! What...So fabulous that you donated this collection! What a valuable addition to the library, and a wonderful tribute to the authors and everyone who has contributed to bringing the Nancy Drew books to life. Really wonderful to have so many Nancy Drew books, art and memorabilia together in one beautiful place that is worthy to display it. What a wonderful achievement.Jeanie Hatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714469519767023280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-78935523173293654472021-11-19T15:08:03.094-08:002021-11-19T15:08:03.094-08:00I sometimes see series book art at eBay for sale -...I sometimes see series book art at eBay for sale - not sure about other sites except for this page by a Hardy Boys Collector Tony Carpentieri - has some HB paperback art for sale - http://www.synsinepress.com/art.htmlJenn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009283572472491086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-53390157624716598192021-11-17T13:18:41.916-08:002021-11-17T13:18:41.916-08:00Just wanted to ask if any one knows of any Hardy B...Just wanted to ask if any one knows of any Hardy Boys original artwork that might be for sale at all? I have been a avid fan for years now. Thank you so much .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116047019376882867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21648932.post-47502988030746282092021-11-11T09:23:16.796-08:002021-11-11T09:23:16.796-08:00Cool! I love Nancy Drew Books!Cool! I love Nancy Drew Books!Grace Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592009781833878869noreply@blogger.com