The E-Sylum:  Volume 7, Number 22, May 30, 2004, Article 7

DAN COLEY'S ANA HEADQUARTERS VISIT

  Don Coley writes: "On Monday May 24, I had the good
  fortune to be in the area on business and happened to have
  a few hours to visit the ANA in Colorado Springs. Of
  course, this is a great time to visit, as several world class
  dollar rarities such as the Dupont 1866 Dollar and the 1794
  Dollar that have recently been featured in the Numismatist
  are on display.

  Unfortunately, the library was closed on Monday.
  Disappointment turned into delight when I recognized
  Barbara Gregory telling the receptionist that she would be
  happy to come down and work on some editing in the library
  while I spent a few minutes looking for a few items. I was
  looking for a specific auction sale referenced in the Clapp
  notebook and was unable to locate the Frossard May 7-8
  1896 catalog. However, I left a note for the librarian to
  research and get back to me. As I continued to browse,
  Barbara found the catalog, and had already made 2 copies
  for me! What a great surprise!

  This was truly a great experience for me, and we had a
  wonderful conversation about the ANA and the many great
  people in numismatics. I appreciated her going beyond the
  call of duty and exceeding my expectations.  As we were
  speaking, a gentleman came by looking for information on
  a dime that his wife had found in a box at home. My pulse
  quickened..could it be a 1894-S?  Not to be, it was a well
  worn 1901-O. I shared with him that it was made in New
  Orleans ... and Barbara gave him the mintage figures and
  the value of around $2.00.

  Of course, the Bass Display was fantastic, the patterns and
  gold are truly remarkable and the display is world class.
  It was interesting to view Harry Bass' notes and to hear from
  folks like Dave Bowers and Julian Leidman.  Having just read
  an article by Dave Bowers in The Numismatic Sun on
  Museums,  it was fitting ... as Dave says the "artifacts" in the
  Bass exhibit are the "reason to be"

  There are many reasons to visit the ANA in Colorado Springs.
  People like Barbara, and of course the books and the
  "artifacts" !"

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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