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Sad News: Dorothy Coleman Dies:
Doll
research pioneer Dorothy Coleman passed away this month. leaving a huge
void in the world of Doll Collecting. Along with her daughters,
Elizabeth Ann and Evelyn Jane, she authored the classic 2-volume
"Doll Collectors Encyclopedia" as well as many other
titles. She was always willing to share her knowledge with others,
and will be sorely missed. Ann has asked that any donations be
made to the fund established for Jane and now Dorothy, called the Coleman
Memorial Scholarship Fund. It is a special UFDC Fund that is under Real
Services. Donations should be sent to the UFDC office in Kansas
City. www.ufdc.org Matheriaults
Launches All New Site on Monday, March 20: Don't miss this
interesting look at how popular the theme of magazine editor is for new
dolls; article from Fox includes some wonderful pictures of the new Madame
Alexander Alex fashion doll, plus a picture of the new Generation Girl
Barbies and Friends: "That's
Editrix to You."
Auctions This Week: Some interesting
auctions this week--this week's auctioneer: eBay:Giant
Konig & Wernicke Baby: Just a HUGE Bisque Baby Doll!
L.Murray
African Mother and Child An absolutely beautiful doll set by
Doll Artist Linda Murray
Gene
as Judy Garland Customized by Artist Rene
Coughlin, as she appeared in "The Wizard Of
Oz".
Upcoming Doll Events National UFDC Convention: Fin Du Millenaire:
Chicago, July 16-21 2000. The National Convention; over 2000 doll collectors,
amazing dolls sale room, modern and antique doll competition rooms, classes, seminars (I
will be teaching a seminar and leading a Dynamic Doll Dialogue), meal events and much
more! Go to www.ufdc.org for more information.
National Gene Convention 2000 will be held Oct. 20-23 at
the Arlington Heights Hilton in Arlington Heights, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago).
Registration is $325 and limited to 700. For more information, contact genecon99@aol.com
Fashion Doll San Diego 2000 San Diego,
California August 12 to 14 2000 at the DoubleTree Hotel. Convention dolls are Daisy
and Willow. For more information, http://members.aol.com/fashiondollsd
or e-mal fashiondollsd@aol.com
JUNE GOODNOW DOLL SCULPTING SEMINARS
Learn to sculpt amazing dolls in polymer clay! Classes taught
by NIADA doll artist June GoodnowChico, California May
26, 27 and 28 2000, at your Guide's Dollmaking Studio! For more information,
contact Denise Van Patten at dollymker@aol.com.
Montana SummerFEST 2000
Polymer clay classes and competition June 18 to 25 in Billings Montana. Go to
http://www.angelfire.com/mt/PromotionsUSA
l information and a list of classes.
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Do You Have Dolls For Sale Or
Trade?
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dolls for sale or trade (or, dolls wanted) in the Dolls Forum? Dealers, collectors,
everyone welcome; feel free to link to your eBay auctions as well! Visit the Dolls Forum to find out how to place your ad; if you
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2000 Past Editions of Dolls This Week:
January
Madame Alexander 16" Fashion Doll; Mattel Execs Leave
Doll Costumer Guild Announces New Publication; Cabbage Patch Dolls
Stamp; Little Prince Tour
February
Jill Barad Resigns From Mattel
All The Toy Fair News!
For all 1999 editions of "Dolls This Week" please go to
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