The Lucius Beebe, DPM correspondence folder ... what if???

[Flintlock76]

Steve, if I may call you that, the letters have to be presented as any historic document should be presented. As in...

1)  Time period.

2)  Subject being discussed.

3)  "Trains" magazine article being referenced, if any.

4)  Here it is!

A more scholarly approach has to be taken than just "Here's document XYZ, have fun!"  The document has to be presented in the context of it's time, especially if David the Great and Lucius are discussing something that may be of little relevance to us today.  

I mean, if you go to the National Archives and see the original Declaration of Independence the NA doesn't say "Here it is!  Dig it!  Ain't it cool?"

'Dude, you're mistaken.  That's not the Kalmbach archives, that's the "Classic Toy Trains" Lionel collection!  And that's Roger Carp pushing the crate!

[SD70Dude]

What a find!  I've always figured there are treasures lurking in the Kalmbach vault, and after 70 years that place must look like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdjf4lMmiiI

[Miningman]

My vote is for the additional background information but if it's just a straightforward post I'm certain the Classic Forum members will provide scads of additional information. 

To think there are unpublished words of DPM! Nice find and resource to have. 

[Steve Sweeney]

Miningman

Of course.. make it so! 

 

OK. Well, it's not my decision, just a suggestion. But if I can show that enough people might be interested ... that's what would work. 

Maybe the biggest question is, what format would be best? ...

Just a straight, "Here is document A123:"

OR, should there be an accompanying text that introduces the letter, or series with replies and a refernce to the Trains article or person these guys are talking about?

[Miningman]

Of course.. make it so! 

[Flintlock76]

Absolutely!  Don't stop at bits and pieces, if it's good enough it may be worth publishing in it's entirety!  

Two master railroad writers corresponding, how could you beat it?

[Steve Sweeney]

There's at least one manila folder and that one is interesting, IIRC. If we started publishing bits and pieces online, would any of you care to read it?