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June 3, 2007
Steve Stone sent the following comment: "My mother is Sam Campbell's godchild. She grew up with and around Sam. She got a northern Ontario cabin because of his influence in the 60's and lived out his similar life.
Her e-mail address: jo_east@att.net
Her maiden name: Jo anne Curtiss
P.S. Sam was best friends with Charles Curtiss my grandfather and my mother's dad"

April 29, 2007
Janis Nowak sent the following comment: "I just want to thank you for keeping up a little tradition in my family. I read all the Sam Campbell books as a child and really enjoyed them. Now I am starting to purchase for my grandsons. Thanks again."

April 1, 2007
Alvin & Dorothy Bartholomew sent the following comment: "Dear Dennis,
     Just want to say thankyou for keeping the memory of Sam Campbell alive and well. I don't remember for sure but was probably the late '40's or early 50's when I read my first Sam Campbell book. Don't even remember which one it was, but do remember reading every one of his books I could get my hands on.
     Today my wife Dorothy and I have those books on our shelves for our grandkids and any other child that happens to visit our house. I had the pleasure of meeting Sam & Ginny in Bellingham, Washington in the mid to late 50's when they came to share their movies of their animals and cabin in the woods.
     This afternoon we were in the Adventist Book Center in Spokane, Washington. We now live in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and they had the DVD of Sam's film clips there and we purchased it and viewing it here at home this evening it awakened many memories. Thank you.
     God Bless You,
     Alvin & Dorothy Bartholomew
     Email: prayshymn@roadrunner.com"

October 6, 2006
The following excerpts are from a personal recollection sent by Ira Heinrich about his friendship with the Campbells:      "... I am one of the countless, nameless adults in the world whose life was profoundly influenced by the exquisite simplicity of Sam Cambell's life, writing and teachings. And I had the rare privilege of spending time at the Sanctuary with Giny after Sam's death.
     Among my most precious possessions are copies of Sam's very early felt-bound little books, as well as what I presume to be one of a very few copies of "The Conquest of Grief". These were gifts to me from Giny...
     ...I was 16 when I traveled to Three Lakes and was met by Giny at the small cabin where I was staying. Innocent times! ...Giny talked constantly as we drove, and when she stopped at a little store for "supplies", I helped her load bags and boxes of tidbits intended for the coons and other little people she was still faithfully feeding. "My food bill for all these animal friends far exceeds my own!" she said.
     I ... recall the several days I spent on the island with Giny, reading at Sam's desk, wandering the trails with her to Vanishing Lake, listening as I tried to sleep to the whispers of the forest all about and the whispers of Sam's spirit which was so powerfully present. I remembered then the moment when I read Giny's note telling me of Sam's passing, and how I wandered in the forest near my home, just a small boy at the time, crying in solitude for this man whose spirit I so much loved.
     ...an enthusiastic young ... film-maker, I embarked on the project of adapting two of Sam's books (Tippy Canoe and Moose Country) into a theatrical film. Although for various reasons this film was never made, the project did produce a film script, which I wrote with Giny's counsel and input. ...She put into my hands all of Sam's original film, many reels of it, along with his typed notes, used as "cue-sheets" during his lectures.... [I] still treasure the opportunity I was given to study those films and notes over and over again. They are etched in my memory....
     I am a writer, and spent many years as the founder and manager of a conservation organization, through which I designed and conducted hundreds of interpretive wilderness tours, telling the stories of the land to thousands of school children. Sam Campbell was my first mentor and teacher. The rhythm of his language seeped into my own. The deep spirit of his teachings literally informed my whole life. I consider it one of the miracles of my life that I was brought to Sam Campbell's
knee when just a young child, and was able later to call Giny my friend, and treasure the small, rare mementos that she gave me. She said, when handing me those little books, "These are really from Sam, to you."
     I simply wanted to share this little story, an experience that has remained private and really unknown these 45 years. Thank you for keeping Sam's life and work available.

Ira Heinrich"

July 25, 2006
Heidi Nykolayko sent the following comment and PHOTOS about her animal work in Three Lakes: "Dennis,
     Thanks for getting the DVD to us so quickly! We watched some of it last night. My husband knew Giny when he was a child. We live on Big Fork Lake, not Four Mile. Two years ago a friend of ours was staying on Sam's island so we got to visit and see the cabin.
     I am licensed to do wildlife rehab at home, so I am currently raising 7 orphaned raccoons, since the Northwoods Wildlife Center won't rehab them. Unfortunately it is much more regulated now and the poor babies have to be in a cage. Wish I could raise them the way Carl Marty used to raise them. I've attached a couple of pics I thought you would enjoy.
     Thanks again for sending the DVD!
     Heidi Nykolayko"

June 15, 2003
Mary Miller sent the following comment about the Sam Campbell Film Clips DVD: "Wow! This is so cool. I remember going to one of Sam's lectures as a child. He is soooo loved in my family. what a treasure this is. Thank you for making this available. . . . I would really like to have a third copy of the DVD. Any chance you have another? You see, I have a brother and a sister who are both going to want to have this, not to mention me!
Sincerely yours,
Mary Miller"

March 10, 2003
Barbara Ragsdale sent the following comment: "Found on your list that Mountain View Books had an autographed copy [of Beloved Rascals]. Called and purchased it."
Note:This book was found through abebooks.com by clicking on the link to it which is posted on this web page.

October 13, 2001
Author wishes to remain anonymous: "Are you the one that is putting A Tippy Canoe and Canada Too online? If you are I just want to say thank-you. My 21 year old son is in prison. He has been since he was 15. I read all these books to my kids when they were younger. I sent him the first 55 pages of the above book to re-read and today I just printed out the next 48 to the end of chapter 12. I wait anxiously for it all to be done so I can send it all. He was an outdoor kid and he just wrote to thank me for the first 5 or 6 chapters. Keep up the good work. I can't send him books but I can send him it this way."

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February 19, 2007
R. Ghormley sent the following question about books on CD: "I have a couple of Mr. Campbell's books that used to belong to my late father. I have enjoyed reading them to my children, over the years. Has anyone considered putting the books on CD? I'm a voracious reader, but as a person who lives beyond the reach of television service, I also
enjoy books on tape or CD. I think that they might be very successful. Thanks for keeping this material available.

Sincerely,
R. Ghormley"

ANSWER:
I have considered putting the books into an audio form, myself, but my
personal time constraints are such that I cannot (this is only a hobby to attend to in personal time, which I have a very limited amount of)...

Great idea, and if you know of anyone who has a really good reading voice,
equipment, interest and time, please let me know.

August 2, 2006
Martha Margrave asked the following question:      "Amazing! Thank you so much for writing back, Dennis. I have not found another person who knows of Sam Campbell’s writing in years of asking.   I was very glad to find your website last night.
     I’m not a real computer person (my children would certainly agree with that statement) but i have surfed before looking for information about Sam Campbell. When did you post your website? If you don’t mind me asking…why did you?
     I’ve been trying to collect his books since long before eBay and i had a terrible time finding them. Our 6th grade teacher in Pine Bluff, Arkansas read them aloud to us and i could remember the names of the animals but had no idea what the titles of the books were. I’m 56 so by the time i started my search in earnest, Miss English was long gone and no one knew what had happened to her estate, such as it would’ve been. I couldn’t even find anyone who had taught with her and the friends from grade school that i could find don’t even remember the stories! How could it be that i was so profoundly affected by them, yet none of them remembered them?
     Of course, it did not help one little bit that all those years i was searching for books about animals by Sam Kampbell!!!! Also, i think that i was looking more at children’s books and really, they’re not! After years of teaching, when i found the first one and read it for myself, i realized that Miss English did exactly what i’d been trained to do, which is to read aloud to children as much above their personal reading level as their interest will allow. I was looking for green books by Kampbell in the children’s section of antiquarian book fairs! No wonder i had such bad luck!
I have most of the books now, and i’d love to be in touch with others who loved them as much as i do. If you have time and the interest, please let me know exactly how you came to know of Sam Campbell and when you established the website, etc.
Thank you so much!
marti" E-mail address is mmargrave@comcast.net

ANSWER:
I am glad you finally found the books by that Kampbell guy! : )
     Sam's books have meant a lot to me personally, because they helped me through a couple of really rough times in my young life.
     I actually grew up with the books in our house, and I remembered my mother (about your age) reading them from time to time, but I always assumed that they were either children's books or boring, since they were just about animals. It wasn't until I entered college in the early 90s that I finally picked up a Sam Campbell book. I went through a really stressful time in my life, with corresponding major depression, around the time I started college, and frankly I was getting a bit burned out in general. One day I felt like reading something, but I needed something that wouldn't be too heavy. I remembered those simple looking books that my mom used to read, and thinking they were children's books, I imagined they might be really simple to read. I checked one out and was greatly suprised at the effect it had on me. Sam carried such a beautiful refreshing picture of life with him and some of the best aspects of his life philosophy came through in the story books he wrote. It was a very sane perspective and full of a wholesome kind of humor. It contrasted very sharply with the mean picture of the world that had been weighing on me at the time. Reading one of his story books also helped to salvage my faith in God, which had been secretly teetering on the brink at the time.
     I later had a similar, even profound, experience with the books, at another time, when I was first starting out in my career as a pastor, and very much needed a sane perspective to get my mind off of some very distressing issues.
     It just so happened that by that time I was married and looking forward to having children some day, so I thought it would be good to buy myself a complete set of the books to read to my children in the future. That is when I discovered that the books were completely out of print, and that used copies were getting so difficult to find that some were selling for very big bucks on online auction sites as rare items! I began calling publishers and doing research, to try and get the books back in print, etc. Long story, but that is when I decided to start a web site. That was about 6 or 7 years ago now, and a lot has changed, including the books being reprinted, etc. However, I've been collecting video over the years, and I have captured interviews with many Campbell friends who are or were still living, as well I have digitized more than 14 reels of rare Sam Campbell films (big ones) that I came upon in researching Sam Campbell, and was given the use of. I have had intentions of finishing a project I started 4 years ago, of a video about Sam's life, but my life is so crazy busy all the time (this is only a hobby--my family and work responsibilities take priority), that I have to keep delaying on these kinds of secondary projects.
     I hope I answered your questions a little bit.
     It is a pleasure to correspond with you.
God Bless,
Dennis Berlin

June 3, 2003
Julie Williams asked the following question: "Hi, Dennis,
You can find two Sam Campbell books -- Loony Coon and Sweet Sue -- at www.themailbox-books.com .
Any source for the others?
Thanks --
Julie" E-mail address is jwoldnews@worldnet.att.net

ANSWER:
Yes, there are other possible sources. One is www.abebooks.com and then there are places like eBay or Amazon.com . A couple of books are back in print now, and available from Three Lakes, Wisconsin Historical Society ( http://www.nnex.net/~robwack/campbell.htm ). Those titles are Sweet Sue's Adventures and Seven Secrets of Somewhere Lake.

October 22, 2002
Richard Reed sent the following question: "Do you have any idea where we could find copies (or originals) of the Sam Campbell nature movies? Thanks, Richard Reed (rreed@trinity.edu), Cumberland, WI" E-mail address is AvaYva@aol.com

ANSWER:
Thanks to Doris Goldsworthy of Three Lakes, WI, I have had the use of five reels of film cut-offs covering many years of Sam Campbell films. I recently finished creating a DVD from the digital video which I produced from the film Clips (see above ad).

Beyond that, various bits from Sam's filming do exist; the Three Lakes Historical Society can tell you more about this. These will soon be in process to make more DVD's available. However, when I have investigated the location of Sam Campbell's films, I have had others tell me that a great bulk was possibly thrown away by someone who didn't think they were of any value. I have not verified this story though I had no reason to doubt the source.

**If there is anyone else who has information about Sam Campbell films, PLEASE WRITE TO iam@dennisberlin.com, and I will place the information in this section!**

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October 12, 2007
Dave Soucie sent the following message: "I would like to find a home for these items, all from my late grandfather James Soucie who went on a couple of Sam Campbell tours. I don’t know their cash value, so I’m open to suggestions.

Sam Campbell Memorabilia
“Sam Campbell Special: by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway” newsletters
1950 – 1956 in two 2-ring binders. Includes No. 1 - 42
Issue 1 mentions my grandfather as a veteran of all 3 previous Western tours
Tour to California; Leaving Chicago July 1, 1950
[some staple holes]
Itinerary; 13 pages, with list of members
Group photo; 7” x 10”
Menus, 12, from assorted railroads, Biltmore Hotel, etc.
Sing-A-Long song sheet
Poem by Vera Johnson
Tour of Western Wonderlands; Leaving Chicago June 26, 1949
[some staple holes]
Itinerary; 10 pages, with list of members
Trip brochure
Sing-A-Long song sheet
Pullman Co. Ticket Agent office diagram for location of where all [?] members had their sleeping compartments on train
Photos
Group photo; 7” x 10”
Snap shot of Sam Campbell [?] with hotel workers [?] c. 2” x 4”
Invitation to Sam Campbell Movies in the Lecture Car
Menus; 16, Various railroads and hotels
Sam Campbell Western Wonderlands tour sign, 10.5” x 14” on heavy poster stock
For train car window [?]
Moose Country, Bobbs-Merrill, 1950, first edition, signed, dust jacket, perfect [?] condition.
Brochure invitation to Second Annual Sam Campbell Christmas Party Trip; 1949
Christmas card from Giny and Sam Campbell. Not personalized.

Thank you,
Dave Soucie
Indianapolis"

Contact: davesoucie@hotmail.com

November 11, 2006
Barbra Horn sent the following message: "Hi Dennis,
A friend of our died and we received all of her books to sell at a garage sale. While looking through them I notice a small collection of Sam Cambell hardcovers. I would be willing to sell these together. I am not sure how much they are worth.
This is what I have:
*Moose Country - hardcover, dust jacket with wear and rips but intact. Signed 'Sincerely Sam Campbell. First Edition. All pages intact.
*A Tippy Canoe and Canada Too - hardcover, dust jacket with minor wear and rips but intact. Owners name and date printed inside (Sept 1946). Copyright 1946 (I'm assuming this is a first edition) All pages intact.
*How's Inky? - hardcover, green linen cover, NO dustjacket, slight wear. Copyright 1943, The Bobbs-Merrill Company. On inside cover a message from an owner dated 1948 from the book given as a gift and a return address label. All pages intact.
*Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo - and Still-mo - hardcover, green linen cover, No dustjacket, slight wear. Copyright 1945. Signed by author 'to my friend Kathy Sincerely, Sam Campbell' All pages intact.
I can email digital pics if needed.
Thanks, Barb"

Contact: bgone_2003@yahoo.com

April 2, 2006 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Tim Pacey sent the following message: "Hi Dennis:
I have a signed first edition hardcover with dust jacket of On Wings of Cheer. The only wear on the book is at the tip of the corners of the back cover. The dust jacket has five tears less than 1/4 inch and shows signs of handling at the top and bottom but is otherwise clean and unfaded. There is a book plate inside the front cover behind the front inside dust jacket flap. Sam Campbell's signature is on the front end page. The binding is tight. This book was well taken care of. This exceptional copy is $30.00 plus shipping...
Thank you
Tim Pacey"

Contact: metatarsus@hotmail.com

January 5, 2005 ***SOLD***
Candi Strecker sent the following message: "I currently have one hardcover copy of Sam Campbell's "A Tippy Canoe and Canada Too" for sale. It's a nice reading copy, NOT a former library copy, with copyright date 1946; very solid in its binding although the green cloth of the covers is a bit scuffed; there are no markings inside except an owner's name neatly written inside the front cover. There is a dustjacket, but it's quite torn and taped-up. On a scale of "Like New / Very Good / Good / Acceptable" I'd rate this copy as "Good."

The book is $10.00, which includes shipping by Media Mail within the US. If
you need faster US delivery (Priority Mail) or would like the book shipped
to a country outside the US, contact me and I'll calculate the cost.
Best wishes, Candi Strecker"

Contact: sageadvice@mindspring.com

October 5, 2004 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
cpg sent the following message: "Hi Dennis!
I have a signed and dated (Nov. 30, 1943) copy of How's Inky?. This is a Hard Cover Green book about 8 1/4 inches Tall by 6 inches Wide. The book seems to be in very good condition with all pages present. I inherited this book when a neighbor died so I don't know its value. I would like to sell this book but I don't know what it's worth. I can submit digital pictures if you'd like, just ask. Please help me if you can.
Thanks,
cpg"

Contact: cpguerra@excite.com

September 29, 2004 ***BOOK STILL AVAILABLE AS OF JUNE 22,'06***
Dane sent the following message: "I have an autographed first edition copy of "Too Much Salt And Pepper"
I would like to sell it, but I am not sure of it's value. I am willing to accept offers. I wouldn't say it's in excellent shape, but it is in good shape. The Autograph is sharp and very readable.
Let me know.

Dane"

Contact: milwaukeefish@yahoo.com
Frfsh1@aol.com

***SOLD***
Candi Strecker sent the following message: "    I currently have five Pacific Press paperback Sam Campbell books for
sale. Each book is in Good to Very Good condition, clean square and solid,
with no markings inside, and with uncreased spines and covers, but with a
little scuffy cover wear especially at the corners. The five books are:
    -- A Tippy Canoe and Canada Too
    -- Moose Country
    -- On Wings of Cheer
    -- Fiddlesticks and Freckles
    -- How's Inky?
Each book is $10.00 which includes shipping by Media Mail within the US. If
you need faster US delivery (Priority Mail) or would like the book shipped
to a country outside the US, contact me and I'll calculate the cost.
Best wishes, Candi Strecker
sageadvice@mindspring.com"

Contact: sageadvice@mindspring.com

May 4, 2004 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Clive sent the following message: "I have in my possession an excellent copy complete in dust jacket of Sam Campbell's ' The Island Sanctuary', published by Peter Lunn in 1945, it is not included in the list of Sam Campbell's books which you are advertising for but maybe you would be interested in it anyway. Please email me. clivenickless@aol.com.
Regards, Clive"
NOTE: The Island Sanctuary is actually Too Much Salt and Pepper, only published under a different name for a British audience, by a publisher in England.

Contact: clivenickless@aol.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

The Seven Secrets of Somewhere Lake
Paperback edition (white cover "Living Forest Series" version)--published by Pacific Press
Asking price: $12.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

March 17, 2004
Mike sent the following message: "We have several of Sam campbell;s books in stock. Mike at 800-882-6443" E-mail address is abpub@abpub.com

March 14, 2004
Mike sent the following message:

"Hi Dennis, I have a dozen or so brand new books published by Pacific Press still available. Mike at 989-875-8590 or abpub@abpub.com" E-mail address is abpub@abpub.com

February 14, 2004 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***

Robin Oldham sent the following message:

"Hi Dennis,
I have a copy of a book by Sam Campbell that I am unable to find listed
on your web site. I'm wondering if it has any value to fans of Sam
Campbell. It was owned by an elderly friend of mine (who has since
died). The book is called "Nature's Messages of Peace." It is
illustrated by Bob Campbell (brother of Sam?). Copyright is 1937.
Publisher is Associated Authors. It is inscribed as follows: "To Lee
Nichols/My good friend and companion in the Great Cause/Sincerely/Sam
Campbell." It is a hardcover book, in good condition. There is one
loose page in it (17-18) which appears to perhaps never have been bound
in the book.

I would appreciate anything you could tell me about the book. I am
impressed by your Sam Campbell web site. I knew nothing about the man;
now I find I like him very much!

Thanks,
Robin Oldham"

E-mail address is oldham@oswego.net

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

Moose Country
Paperback edition (white cover "Living Forest Series" version)--published by Pacific Press
Asking price: $12.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

December 19, 2003 ***SOLD***
The Rosa Family sent the following message: "I have two books by Sam Campbell for sale. One is "Tippy Canoe and Canada Too" and the other is "Loony Coon". Both are signed by Sam Campbell and in excellent condition. They are both hardcover editions with dust jackets intact (no rips or tears). Copyright on "Tippy Canoe and Canada Too" is 1946 by Bobbs-Merril Company. Copyright on "Loony Coon" is 1954 by Bobbs-Merril Company. Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments. I am attaching pictures of the books or if anyone would like I would be happy to email them a copy of the pictures. Any reasonable price will be considered."

E-mail address is threerosas@hotmail.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

Fiddlesticks and Freckles
Paperback edition (white cover "Living Forest Series" version)--published by Pacific Press
Asking price: $12.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo--and Still-Mo
Hardback edition with dust jacket--published by Bobbs-Merrill
Asking price: $15.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

Beloved Rascals
Hardback edition without dust jacket--published by Bobbs-Merrill
Asking price: $12.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

Calamity Jane
Paperback edition published by Pacific Press
Asking price: $12.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

Too Much Salt and Pepper
Paperback edition published by Robert H. Sommer
Asking price: $12.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

A Tippy Canoe and Canada Too
Paperback edition (white cover "Living Forest Series" version)--published by Pacific Press
Asking price: CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED ON EBAY: Click on the following link to
purchase:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3546239701

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

Calamity Jane
Paperback edition (white cover "Living Forest Series" version)--published by Pacific Press
Asking price: CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED ON EBAY: Click on the following link to
purchase:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3546241593

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo--and Still-Mo
Paperback edition (white cover "Living Forest Series" version)--published by Pacific Press
Asking price: $12.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

On Wings of Cheer
Paperback edition (white cover "Living Forest Series" version)--published by Pacific Press
Asking price: $12.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

The Seven Secrets of Somewhere Lake
Paperback edition published by TEACH Services
Asking price: $12.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

***SOLD***
Dennis Berlin has the following book available for sale:

Sweet Sue's Adventures
Paperback edition (white cover "Living Forest Series" version)--published by Pacific Press
Asking price: $12.00
Plus Book Rate Shipping (to be determined)

Contact: iam@dennisberlin.com

June 3, 2003 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Julie Williams sent the following message: "Hi, Dennis,
You can find two Sam Campbell books -- Loony Coon and Sweet Sue -- at www.themailbox-books.com . Any source for the others?
Thanks --
Julie" E-mail address is jwoldnews@worldnet.att.net

February 4, 2002 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Trene Elliott sent the following message: "Hello,
I'm a stay-home mom who sells used books on ebay.com. I was looking for a description of "Fiddlesticks and Freckles" when I found your website. I have two books that I'd like to sell. The above mentioned one and "Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo and Still Mo". They are both hardbacks. I'll attach scanned pictures of each with this email.
Fiddlesticks - Former school library book with a few stamps inside, card sleeve on inside back cover, spot on the spine from old sticker, faded library lettering on spine. Some wear to cover corners and spine ends. Tight binding. No marks or scratches to cover. No writing inside. Copyright page states 1955.
Eeny - Former school library book with a few stamps inside, card sleeve on inside back cover, library lettering on spine. Some wear to cover corners and spine ends. Tight binding. No marks or scratches to cover. No writing inside. Copyright page states 1945.
I'd be more than happy to answer any questions about these books. My feedback on ebay is excellent with over 5,000 positive transactions. Someone recently offered me $8 per book but backed out of the sale. Any reasonable offer will be considered. All my books are packaged well and shipped the day after payment is received.
Thank you for the opportunity to offer these books. I look forward to hearing from you.
Trene' Elliott
Ketchikan, Alaska" E-mail address is trene.elliott@worldnet.att.net

October 23, 2001
Bob Waech of the Three Lakes, Wisconsin Historical Society sent the following: "Hi Dennis,
Thanks for the reply. The books we now have in stock are: Eeny, Meeny, Miny Mo; Fiddlesticks & Freckles; How's Inky; Moose Country; and Seven Secrets..... Sweet Sue's Adventure is "on the press." We should have it by end of year.
Thanks again,
Bob Waech" Web site: Three Lakes Historical Society
E-mail address is robwack@nnex.net

September 3, 2001 ***SOLD***
Arthur Rice sent the following message: "eeny,meeny,miney,mo-and still-mo #1 the bobbs-merrill company. publishers
copyright, 1945,first edition sam campbell. email price ztop" E-mail address is ztop@ime.net

NOTE: Books may sometimes be found on web sites such as eBay.com or Amazon.com as well as in any number of used book sites online or off. To find online used book dealers I suggest that you use a search engine such as Google or Yahoo and type in "online used book dealers" or something similar for your search. Other great resources I have found are abebooks.com (Type "Sam Campbell" in the author search and you'll find many Sam Campbell books for a good price) and LNFbooks.com (type "Campbell" in Author search).

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December 1, 2007
Paula L. Redmond sent the following message:

"Dear Sir:
     My name is Paula, and I can be reached at TAPD315@comcast.net. I am requesting assistance in placing an ad on your website.
     Many years ago, my father had a first issue edition of "Looney Coon". It was green bound w/ gold lettering in good condition. The book itself was in good condition. The author's page was signed in blue ink, "To Jason (or Jay), With Warmest regards, Sam Campbell". We believe that one of my playmates took it in either Texas or Ohio, circa 1979-1980, because no one remembers seeing it after that time.
     To many people it would just be another collector's item, but for my father it was a fond memory from his college days, as he personally met the author while on a book tour in the early 60's. If any of your regular subscribers or website visitors are in possession or know the location of that book, I would be willing to pay for its return. Any assistance you can give in posting this would be greatly appreciated.
     May you have a season of God's peace, measured by the love of family and friends,
I am, Sincerely,
     Paula Redmond,
     requestor"

E-mail address is TAPD315@comcast.net

July 16, 2006 ***STILL SEARCHING***
Paula L. Redmond sent the following message:

"dear sir -
my father was separated from his autographed copy of sam campbell's "loony coon" many eons ago, and i was hoping you or any of your sources may come across it.
it is the original green binding with gilded cover title, and had an autograph of "to j.j., all the best, sam campbell"
it was a first edition, and it came up missing in either texas or ohio.
in the event anyone is in possession of that copy, please do not hesitate to contact me. i am willing to purchase it.
thank you in advance,
paula l. redmond"

E-mail address is TAPD315@comcast.net

January 1, 2006
Laura Borne sent the following message:

"Hi there. I am looking for signed original copies of this series. If
anyone has any for sale, please contact me. Thank you!
Laura"

E-mail address is lborne@rgv.rr.com

August 7, 2005
Terri Bielefeldt sent the following message:

" . . . Is it still possible to find an original published book (hardback)"
Terri would like to purchase any of the original editions of Sam's books. If you have any you are willing to sell, contact him directly at the following:

E-mail address is bielefeldts@characterlink.net

February 25, 2005 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Rachel sent the following message: "Hi;
I have read all of the books written by Sam Campbell that I can find. Since I can remember, my granddaddy would sit down with me and read one of the books like "How's Inky", etc. I am looking for the book entitled: "The Conquest of Grief". I have read quotes from it but I cannot find a copy anywhere. Please let me know if you know where I can find a copy. Thanks . . .
Sincerely, Rachel"

E-mail address is bookworm226@juno.com

March 14, 2004 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Nic Bleeker sent the following message: "I am looking for the 5 volume set called Sanctuary Letters by Sam Campbell. Titles include: Naturalness, Ebony Mansions, The Finding of Vanishing Lake, Frozen Memories and The Sanctuary of Wegimind. I am willing to pay $8.00 per book plus surface mail shipping to South Africa. Thank you for your help. Appreciate your web page and service very much.

Sincerely
Nic Bleeker"

E-mail address is nandrbleeker@absamail.co.za

February 23, 2004 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Mark and Jana Novy sent the following message: "Hello, our names are Mark and Jana Novy. We just recently had our first child. Mark's mother keeps telling Mark to find the Sam Campbell books that she used to read to him and his siblings when they were younger. We have looked online for these books and we ran across your name on one of the sites. We are interested in finding some of the titles from Sam Campbell, and eventually all of them if possible. We would like to find books that are in good to excellent condition. Would you know how we could get ahold of these books? We would truly appreciate any help with this matter.
Thank You. Mark and Jana Novy" E-mail address is JM11001@aol.com

February 19, 2004 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Sandy Boudreau sent the following message: "I am so surprised to learn about Sam Campbell. I am a relocated Canadian living in the South.

I was talking to a friend yesterday about interesting books for our sons. She told me about her boy loving Sam Campbell books. She also went on and mentioned that she heard him speak a few times as a child.

It was fascinating to learn that he also lived in the Alberta area. It intrigued me enough to follow up and search the web for his books. As a lover of nature and with three young boys, I am always looking for good literature to read to them and for them to read.

Please let me know how I can locate his books. I would greatly appreciate any help in this venture.

Sandy Boudreau"

E-mail address is sandyboudreau@comcast.net

August 27, 2003 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Beverly Crouch sent the following message: "Thank you Dennis for letting me know about the Sam Campbell books. I was on vacation and all the ones I was looking for have already sold.
I am still looking for Loony Coon, Tippy Canoe and Canada too, and Eeny Meeny, Miney, Mo and Still Mo, in the white cover. Thank you. Beverly Crouch" E-mail address is bevcrouch@aol.com

June 15, 2003 ***FOUND***
Mary Miller sent the following message: " . . . I really NEED a copy of (or two) of How's Inky? Any chance you have some? . . ." E-mail address is mm7410369@sbcglobal.net

June 2, 2003 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
BRLops5@aol.com sent the following message: "I am looking to introduce my three boys to the books I loved so much as a child. If there is anyone who might have one or more of these wonderful books for sale, please let me know. Thank you. brlops5@aol.com" E-mail address is brlops5@aol.com

March 30, 2003 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Beverly Crouch
wishes to resubmit her previous request for any of the Sam Campbell Forest Life series books. She has not yet found a complete set.
E-mail address is bevcrouch@aol.com

February 26, 2003 ***FOUND***
Dennis Berlin: "The author of this site is looking for copies of Beloved Rascals. If you have a copy of Beloved Rascals which you are willing to sell, please contact me!" E-mail address is iam@dennisberlin.com

September 30, 2002 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Beverly Crouch sent the following message: "Hi I am looking for the Living Forest Series books of Sam Campbell. Copyright date is 1948, and they have a white cover. They are paperback. I four of them and I would like to get the other eight. Thank you Beverly" E-mail address is bevcrouch@aol.com

June 11, 2002 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
RandyMC67@aol.com sent the following message: "I am looking for any book autographed by Sam Campbell. Could you help me out.
Thanks, Randy" E-mail address is randymc67@aol.com

May 4, 2001 ***STATUS UNKNOWN***
Julia Roth sent the following message: "I was pleasantly suprised to find your link to Sam Campbell. Why am I writing? I am in search of his books and wonder if you can be of assistance. I grew up with the wildlife series but they were my older brother's collection. I would love to have a set of my own and would like to know if you have any hints as to how to collect such a great series of books." E-mail address is jlrinsd@msn.com

November 24, 2001 ***FOUND*** John and Jennifer Streit sent the following message:
"We have a 7 year old who loves Sam Campbell books. He has read Moose County, How's Inky, Too Much Salt and Pepper, and Fiddlesticks and Freckles. We were hoping to find some other books for him for Christmas, but are having a difficult time finding any. Can you recommend where we might find any of the books he has not read? Thanks in advance for your help." E-mail address is streit@keystonedisplay.com

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Sam Campbell Memorabilia
“Sam Campbell Special: by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway” newsletters
1950 – 1956 in two 2-ring binders. Includes No. 1 - 42
Issue 1 mentions my grandfather as a veteran of all 3 previous Western tours
Tour to California; Leaving Chicago July 1, 1950
[some staple holes]
Itinerary; 13 pages, with list of members
Group photo; 7” x 10”
Menus, 12, from assorted railroads, Biltmore Hotel, etc.
Sing-A-Long song sheet
Poem by Vera Johnson
Tour of Western Wonderlands; Leaving Chicago June 26, 1949
[some staple holes]
Itinerary; 10 pages, with list of members
Trip brochure
Sing-A-Long song sheet
Pullman Co. Ticket Agent office diagram for location of where all [?] members had their sleeping compartments on train
Photos
Group photo; 7” x 10”
Snap shot of Sam Campbell [?] with hotel workers [?] c. 2” x 4”
Invitation to Sam Campbell Movies in the Lecture Car
Menus; 16, Various railroads and hotels
Sam Campbell Western Wonderlands tour sign, 10.5” x 14” on heavy poster stock
For train car window [?]
Moose Country, Bobbs-Merrill, 1950, first edition, signed, dust jacket, perfect [?] condition.
Brochure invitation to Second Annual Sam Campbell Christmas Party Trip; 1949
Christmas card from Giny and Sam Campbell. Not personalized.

Thank you,
Dave Soucie
Indianapolis"

Contact: davesoucie@hotmail.com

July 16, 2006
Paula L. Redmond sent the following message:

E-mail address is TAPD315@comcast.net

You can place the following banner ad onto your website and introduce others to Sam Campbell's classic story books:

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2. Put the mouse pointer over the highlighted text.
3. Use copy and paste function to copy the highlighted text. (right click mouse)
4. Then paste the copied text exactly as it is--wherever you wish on your web page--into the html code (of your web page), using a good html editor.

NOTE: For Windows users, the easiest html editor to use is probably "Notepad," which comes bundled with every version of Windows, and can be found under "Accessories."

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BUY SAM CAMPBELL. . .PHILOSOPHER OF THE FOREST
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October 22, 2002
Bob Waech Sr. of Three Lakes, Wisconsin Historical Society sent the following:

"Hi Dennis, I forgot to mention that the Historical Society now owns the copyright to 'Sam Campbell...Philosopher of the Forest.' We got it from Shandelle Henson as she was no longer interested in getting them reprinted. We now have it in stock in soft cover for just $15 including Priority Mail as a special promo. Check it out at www.nnex.net/~robwack/sams-bio.htm. I would be most grateful if you could mention this somewhere on your web page for SC.
Thanks for everything,
Robert A. Waech Sr.
Three Lakes Historical Society" E-mail address is robwack@nnex.net

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