Doll News Winter 2019 - 2

From the Editor

inter brings the end of one year
and the beginning of the next - a
time to reflect on the past and
anticipate the future. For me, this past year
has been truly a delight to work with the many
contributors who support our premier doll
magazine. This year has been amazing, and I hope
you look forward to opening each issue as much as I enjoy putting
each issue together.
We celebrate winter with an intriguing glimpse into the personal
inspiration to develop a celebrity line from R. John Wright Dolls,
with the company's exclusive new edition Shirley Temple doll
gracing our cover. In a beautifully presented feature, the artist
explores the world of celebrities and that which inspired the
creation of classic film characters in felt. An adorable Shirley Temple
paper doll by the late, renowned artist, Tom Tierney, will delight
our paper doll and Shirley Temple enthusiasts.
This issue packs valuable information for our upcoming
70th UFDC Annual Convention, sure to be an exciting event in
Nashville, Tennessee, at the fabulous Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Star
Struck is our convention theme and Neal Foster captures it best
with rare and stunning celebrity composition dolls of the 1930s on,
in a well-presented photographic essay. Deb Hoffman discusses
'unmentionables' while Mary Ann Shandor provides a pattern for
them... Shhh!
In this issue, we are welcomed to the home and personal
collection of our resident Steiff expert, Rebekah Kaufman, and
having personally visited her adorable home, I can assure you
of an impressive Steiff experience. Lucy Heckman offers a wellresearched feature with wonderful photographs of Liberty of London
Dolls, while author Linda Holderbaum delights us with Unica
Liberation Dolls. Exciting moments from September's Region 11
Conference, Maryland, a Merry Land, held in Baltimore, Maryland
are shared by Event Chairperson, Elinor Champion. We'll take a
final look at more events from last year's convention - Blue Ribbon
Winners, Special Exhibits and Junior Collector Activities. Maurine
Steurer has graciously offered an extensive account of the Special
Exhibit: From East to West - Native American Dolls, for those who
missed or wish to re-visit this comprehensive exhibit.
Be sure to read Doll-ers & Sense, from the desk of
UFDC Secretary-Treasurer, Connie
Reynolds and get the real facts about
UFDC's 501(c)(3) Status. The segment
is well-written and important for every
UFDC club member to understand.
I wish you a very prosperous New Year -
filled with the joy and excitement that these
pages of DOLL NEWS might bring!
Enjoy,

Kathy
2

WINTER 2019

DOLL NEWS
STAFF

Editor
Kathy Monier
email: kathy@ufdc.org
Advertising Manager
Donnell Wisniewski
email: dollnewsadvertisingmanager@ufdc.org
Club Notes Coordinator
Carol Noel
email: ufdcclubnews@hotmail.com
P.O. Box 252, Orrville, Ohio 44667-0252
Contributing Editor/Antique Dolls
Susan Hedrick
Contributing Editor/Modern dolls
Bradley Justice
Contributing Editor/Supplements
Sheryl Williams
In Our Memories
Connie Reynolds
email: connie@ufdc.org
Graphic Designers:
Ava Klein
Marta Sivakoff
UFDC Corporate Office
10900 N. Pomona Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64153

Website: www.ufdc.org
DOLL NEWS (ISSN 0191-460X) is owned by The United Federation of
Doll Clubs, Inc. and is published quarterly. Subscriptions AVAILABLE TO
MEMBERS ONLY are $25.00 per year. Periodical postage paid at 300 West
Pershing, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64108-9998 and additional mailing
offices. Postmaster send address form 3579 to DOLL NEWS UFDC, 10900 North
Pomona Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153. Copyright 2009 by United Federation
of Doll Clubs, Inc. All rights reserved in all countries. No part of this publication
may be reproduced without written permission.
DOLL NEWS SUBMISSIONS: Unsolicited manuscripts and photographs must be
accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient return postage.
Please send all manuscripts, photos and books to be reviewed to DOLL NEWS,
UFDC, 10900 North Pomona Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153. Send by first class
mail that does not require a signature for delivery. UFDC and DOLL NEWS cannot
be responsible for determining originality of content or accuracy of information in
articles submitted for publication. UFDC reserves the right to reject any advertising.
The appearance of ads in DOLL NEWS does not denote endorsement of the advertisers
by DOLL NEWS or UFDC. Contact the Advertising Manager or ufdc.org for rates
and information about advertising. Ad deadlines: Winter, November 15; Spring,
March 1; Summer, May 15, Fall, September 1. Address changes are to be reported
promptly to the UFDC Central Office, see News & Notes for details. Problems with
missing or damaged magazines are to be forwarded to the UFDC Central Office. For
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION contact the UFDC Central Office or ufdc.org.

http://www.ufdc.org http://www.ufdc.org http://www.ufdc.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Doll News Winter 2019