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Not a collecting topic, but just a quick question.  Is anyone having trouble getting into the NG Archives?  For the past three weeks, I have been frozen out of it 90% of the time.  My browser is…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott T. Shier Jan 8.

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Russell. Belding replied to Robert Zelenak's discussion National Geographic issue with most pages?
"I agree that the Depression cut down on advertising, and maybe on paper stock as well, especially after 1930.  And, after the really thin paper of the WWII years (maybe a function of some kind of rationing?) I don't think the paper used…"
Jan 30
Russell. Belding replied to Robert Zelenak's discussion National Geographic issue with most pages?
"My mistake! Melville Bell Grosvenor published a book about his life at National Geographic in 2022, called "A Man of the World: My Life at National Geographic."  I found a video on YouTube where he was interviewed about it, and it was…"
Jan 30
Russell. Belding replied to Robert Zelenak's discussion National Geographic issue with most pages?
"I still need to read that Mel Grosvenor book.  Have you read it?  If so, how is it?"
Jan 30
Russell. Belding replied to Robert Zelenak's discussion National Geographic issue with most pages?
"Yes, if you count the ads.  If you don't count the ads, it's pages 765-946, a total of 182 pages.  The text pages of the April 1913 issue came to 188 pages. So, the December 1988 issue has more pages total, (more ad pages) but,…"
Jan 29
Scott T. Shier replied to Russell. Belding's discussion Nat Geo archives
". . . I know that sometimes this site also "glitches" out.  I have not been on the NGM Archives pages in a while."
Jan 8
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Not a collecting topic, but just a quick question.  Is anyone having trouble getting into the NG Archives?  For the past three weeks, I have been frozen out of it 90% of the time.  My browser is working fine for all other websites.  I complained to NG, and got a reply with suggestions, none of which worked.  Responded that it was still a problem, but have gotten no answer for over a week.  Just wondering if it's a widespread issue, or if I'm just extra special.See More
Dec 13, 2023
Russell. Belding replied to Cindy's discussion Maps
"Sounds like an original. "
Sep 7, 2023
Russell. Belding replied to Cindy's discussion Maps
"National Geographic reprinted all of the early issues from 1888-1907 (both as separate issues and in bound volumes) in 1964. Although the reproductions are very well-done, the word "Reprint" can be found near the bottom of the cover of…"
Aug 22, 2023
Russell. Belding replied to Scott T. Shier's discussion A BIG blow . . . (re: NGM)
"All true, but laying off almost all of your writers is not a good sign."
Jun 30, 2023
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"I am interested, but on reconsideration, it's probably a little more for me to take on than I should at this time.  Last year, I disposed of a 90-year collection to two people who paid me nothing, but they also had to pull them all down…"
Apr 17, 2023
Nancy Shulman left a comment for Russell. Belding
"yes, I am.  I have 1963-2012 and the indexes pictured.  They are all in the 6 month hard covered cases.   Are you interested?"
Apr 16, 2023
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Apr 15, 2023
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Nov 17, 2021

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Barre, Vermont
Why do you wish to join this community?
I read and occasionally collect Geographics
About Me:
I became a member in 1970, and have been deeply obsessed with the magazine at times, and deeply indifferent at others. Swinging back to an "obsessed" phase at the moment.

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At 9:42am on April 16, 2023, Nancy Shulman said…

yes, I am.  I have 1963-2012 and the indexes pictured.  They are all in the 6 month hard covered cases.   Are you interested?

At 3:55pm on April 17, 2023, Russell. Belding said…

I am interested, but on reconsideration, it's probably a little more for me to take on than I should at this time.  Last year, I disposed of a 90-year collection to two people who paid me nothing, but they also had to pull them all down from their attic.  I immediately had seller's (or giver-awayer's!) remorse, and thought I might want to rebuild a collection.  Also, this time I'm looking for copies in as good condition as possible. I live in Barre, Vermont, so it wouldn't be that big of a deal to pick them up in your town, but I probably wouldn't want all of them, and I'm assuming you want to get rid of them all at once.  I didn't actually meet the people who got my collection...they were supposedly going to use them to make collages (or something).  The idea of somebody spending all that energy, money and time assembling that collection, with it ultimately going to the landfill or recycling center, is kind of sad.  But, that's my story.  Sorry to have taken up your time!

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