Doll News Summer 2015 - (Page 2)
From the Editor
S
ummers seemed to hold a distinctive
yellow hue in the 1950s. Hula Hoops
were yellow. Slip 'n Slides were
yellow. Imprisoned in their glass jars, the
fireflies we caught in the backyard glowed
yellow. The Fourth of July's fireworks flashed yellow across the
blackened sky. Carefree days were spent under the dazzling yellow sun.
Even the pure white daisies in our mother's garden boasted bright yellow
centers. Pretending them to be fried eggs, my sister and I slyly plucked
them to place on the small child-sized dishes we kept in our playhouse.
In this issue of Doll News we celebrate the innocence and promise
of mid-twentieth century America. Jill and Jerry Hanson bring us
the life-long story of Betsy McCall, the paper doll (and doll) that has
remained a happy constant in our lives for decades. We are honored
to share Betsy, an original paper doll by the very talented, Robert
Tonner. Betsy, we will find, deftly weaves herself in and throughout
this edition. AnneLise Wilhelmsen has created a delightful board game
featuring Betsy and her well-filled closet for our Junior Collectors
(as well as for the young at heart). AnneLise also rightfully joins the
ranks of those illustrious designers who continuously clothed Betsy
and her adoring little fans. She has fabricated a pattern of her own to
adorn Robert Tonner's version of Betsy McCall. Gael Shultz shares
her treasured childhood memories of the indomitable little girl who has
remained forever young as we've grown up and older.
Rebekah Kaufman tells us of Steiff's "Teddy Baby" bears, a furry
line that spanned across the twentieth century. Sharon Zerkel honors
the dolls of our 49th state, Alaska, which joined the union as the fifties
drew to a close, while Linda Holderbaum introduces us to Russia's
stockinette dolls. Kathy Turner relates the story of the Mark Farmer
family and their important California-based, mid-century china
doll reproduction catalog company. We segue into the early 1960s
with Judith Izen's story of Tammy, the doll we loved to dress, and
Bradley Justice renews our friendship with Dare Wright, the author
of the beloved Lonely Doll series of books which first appeared in
1957. Nancy Goldstein offers a thoughtful and thought-provoking
perspective on the uncanny doll while Jane Foster shares the
discovery of some important heretofore undocumented accessories
for the ever-popular Patti Playpal.
Ann Leis brings us the story of talented ODACA artist, Anne
Myatt, and just in time for our 66th UFDC convention to convene in
Kansas City this July, we will read the intriguing back story of Miss
Unity, our organization's emblem.
It is my sincere hope that you enjoy a bright, safe and happy
summer. Listen closely. Perhaps you'll hear the ice cream man's bell as
he comes down your street.
Laurie
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SUMMER 2015
DOLL NEWS
Editor
Associate Editor
Advertising
Manager
Proof Reader
Laurie McGill
email: laurie-mcgill@tx.rr.com
Ann Leis
email: annMleis@gmail.com
Kathy Turner
email: kturnersan@gmail.com
Marseille Bunk
Contributing Editor/
Antique
Donelle Denery
email: dollmaker1@gmail.com
Contributing Editor/
Modern
Bradley Justice
email: shawstein@aol.com
Contributing Editor/
Junior Collectors
Nicki Burley
email: nicki.burley814@gmail.com
Contributing Editor/
Supplements
AnneLise Wilhelmsen
email: annelisewilhelmsen@yahoo.com
Graphic Designers
Ava Klein, Marta Sivakoff
In Our Memories
Coordinator
Dr. Barbara Stone
email: barbara@ufdc.org
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Doll News Summer 2015
From the Editor
UFDC Offi cers and Regional Directors
President’s Message
Conference Calendar
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Members / Getting to Know You – The UFDC Club President’s Survey
Fundraising Committee Report
The Marvelous Magical Betsy McCall
Betsy Original Paper Doll
The Story behind UFDC’s Emblem – Miss Unity
Steiff ’s Timeless and Beloved “Teddy Baby” Bears
Native Alaskan Dolls
Russian Stockinette Dolls
The Mark Farmer Company Story
Dress Up Fun with Betsy McCall, a Game
Tammy – The Doll You Love To Dress
The Care of An American Icon
A Study in Aesthetics: Considering the Uncanny Doll
Maternal Love – The Dolls of Anne Myatt
Patti Playpal – A Big Doll for a Little Girl
Who Dressed Betsy McCall
Heavens to Betsy!
UFDC Region 14 Conference – Golden Memories
Club Notes
Reviewing Resources
In Our Memories
Donations
UFDC Nominating Process – 2016 Election Information for Regional Directors
MAL Form
News & Notes
Doll News Summer 2015
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