1975-7 (July) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 26, No. 7)
Name/Title
1975-7 (July) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 26, No. 7)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.330Description
The official publication of the National Auction Association. For decades, The Auctioneer has provided NAA auction professionals with insightful content to help them advance their careers, grow their business, stay connected to the industry and remain competitive in an ever-changing auction marketplace. Articles in The Auctioneer include legal advice, marketing tips, industry and state association news, member profiles and more. *Click on cover to view full issue.Context
-pp. 2–5 — “Bernie Hart Resigns as Secretary, A Post Held for Twenty-one Years” By Jan Merritt, with Hart’s resignation letter reproduced within the article. Merritt reviews Hart’s growth of the NAA from 777 members and virtually no bank balance to an organization of roughly 4,000 members. She describes the headquarters-building project, fundraising, the seminar program, and the production of an NAA promotional film. Hart’s letter says his resignation will take effect once a replacement is selected and ready to assume the duties. -pp. 6–9 — “National Auctioneers Association Convention” A detailed schedule for the Louisville convention at the Galt House. Events include the NAA golf tournament, Kentucky tours, business sessions, livestock and real-estate seminars, antiques sessions, a fun auction, entertainment, the annual meeting, elections, and the grand banquet featuring Paul Harvey. -pp. 10–11 — “Ladies Auxiliary Convention Program” Companion schedule for the Ladies Auxiliary, including its board meeting, luncheons, quilt display, tours, children’s activities, social events, and convention banquet. The program identifies Clara Cummins as chair and Pat O’Connor as co-chair. -p. 22 — “Wisconsin Museum Sold At Auction, June 7–8” Reports on the sale of unusual and valuable objects from the Whispering Pines Museum near Waupaca, Wisconsin. The collection had been accumulated over 46 years by Christ and Emma Hyldgaard. The article notes that the 30-acre property, valued at $275,000, had been donated to Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources. -p. 26 — “South Dakota’s Annual Convention, June 13–15” Report on the South Dakota association’s convention in Sioux Falls, covering fellowship, educational programming, association business, and a presentation about the state’s restricted license for auctioneers selling real estate. -p. 28 — “All Officers Re-elected At Arkansas Meeting” Coverage of the Arkansas Auctioneers Association’s semiannual convention in Conway on April 12–13. The report lists the officers returned to their positions for the coming year. -p. 36 — “Contents of Victorian Mansion at Auction” Describes a sale in Chester, Pennsylvania, of the contents of the home of Jonathan and his wife, the late Edwards Woodbridge. The collection reflected decades of international travel and collecting, and had remained largely intact for nearly half a century. -p. 42 — “Alabama’s Rooster Bridge” A short historical feature recounts a bridge in Alabama built with proceeds from a benefit auction in which roosters were among the items sold. The piece attributes the newspaper clipping to Birmingham auctioneer Jim Casey. -p. 44 — “Dogpatch, USA Site of Antique Car Auction” Reports on 43 antique and classic automobiles offered during the third annual Dogpatch–Marble Falls antique-car show, swap meet, auction, and flea market at the Marble Falls Convention Center in Arkansas. -p. 57 — “Common Sense in the Auction Business,” by Leo Jesion A professional-advice column about listening carefully to prospective clients, explaining the auction method, and giving useful information rather than automatically dismissing alternatives. The opening anecdote concerns a furniture liquidation inquiry from someone preparing to move. -pp. 58–59 — Louisville and convention-related material These pages include a photograph and caption about Farmington Historic Home, a site associated with Louisville’s history, along with additional convention-related content. The page layout and text flow should be checked visually before assigning a more specific title to the complete feature. -p. 60 — “Across The Country,” by Bernard Hart Hart discusses the NAA’s Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, emphasizing the Board of Directors’ governing role and the relationship between membership directives and association decisions.Collection
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