1cannellfan
At the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, CA, on the second floor, they have reassembled everything that was in Schulz's "working space" from his home at the time of his death, including all of the books that were on the shelves in that area. In multiple visits, I have photographed all of these books (mostly spines but some covers), which are otherwise behind glass to prevent people from touching them, and I believe I have a complete list of every book displayed in that room -- and since I have been there multiple times, my photographic evidence indicates that this is a stable collection that has not changed over the years.
I realize that this is a very specifically-targeted library of books -- only those that were in Schulz' workspace, as opposed to any that might have been elsewhere in his home. But I thought I'd at least ask if this seemed like a good target for a Legacy Library?
I realize that this is a very specifically-targeted library of books -- only those that were in Schulz' workspace, as opposed to any that might have been elsewhere in his home. But I thought I'd at least ask if this seemed like a good target for a Legacy Library?
2Nicole_VanK
I think that would be interesting.
4Nicole_VanK
>3 JBD1: Oooh
5cannellfan
>3 JBD1: Yeah. I actually know benjclark (long story). I'd love to hear what he thinks about this!
6benjclark
Hello! Sorry to have missed this until now.
To clarify -- the books in the recreated studio at the Schulz Museum *all* belonged to Charles M. Schulz, except one -- a novel by his son Monte Schulz that he wrote for his Dad, but he didn't get to see. The books that are on exhibit are only a small portion of the books from Schulz's studio. There are hundreds and hundreds more. From what I understand, the museum's collection is representative only. It was put together by a previous curator who didn't leave me any notes on the subject. It's not a bad selection, just a little arbitrary in spots. They may have been a little over-concerned with how the shelves would /look/ rather than what they contained if that makes sense. Schulz's other books are still in his actual studio near the museum. His large collection of books at home was largely lost in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, which destroyed his house. Between his death in 2000 and the destruction of the house in 2017, many books were given away to friends, family, etc.
Someday, I'll revisit the collection at his actual studio and add important books to the museum's collection. I'd love to produce an annotated catalog of his entire library someday.
That said, we're a long way from that happening.
So --- I think we can do this. I'll have around 800 records of books and record albums we can put together, which should give us a decent look at his reading, interests, and some influences.
To clarify -- the books in the recreated studio at the Schulz Museum *all* belonged to Charles M. Schulz, except one -- a novel by his son Monte Schulz that he wrote for his Dad, but he didn't get to see. The books that are on exhibit are only a small portion of the books from Schulz's studio. There are hundreds and hundreds more. From what I understand, the museum's collection is representative only. It was put together by a previous curator who didn't leave me any notes on the subject. It's not a bad selection, just a little arbitrary in spots. They may have been a little over-concerned with how the shelves would /look/ rather than what they contained if that makes sense. Schulz's other books are still in his actual studio near the museum. His large collection of books at home was largely lost in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, which destroyed his house. Between his death in 2000 and the destruction of the house in 2017, many books were given away to friends, family, etc.
Someday, I'll revisit the collection at his actual studio and add important books to the museum's collection. I'd love to produce an annotated catalog of his entire library someday.
That said, we're a long way from that happening.
So --- I think we can do this. I'll have around 800 records of books and record albums we can put together, which should give us a decent look at his reading, interests, and some influences.
7Nicole_VanK
>6 benjclark: Nice. I would be interested in helping
