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Finlay, Ian Hamilton, 1925-2006

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1925 October 28 - 2006 March 27

Nationality

Scottish

Found in 1989 Collections and/or Records:

Archive for Nuclear Sail and Winter Garden Postcard / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Andrews, John., 1975

 Item
Identifier: CC-61248-68312
Scope and Contents

The card from the Archive might never have been released for distribution and is catalogued as a separate entry in the database. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1975

Archive for Pacific Game Wooden Master / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Thorpe, John R.., 1973 - 1974

 Item
Identifier: CC-12782-13057
Scope and Contents In Nov 1973, Finlay writes to Thorpe that he had hoped to start Archaic Carrier following Thorpe's completion of Torso Aircraft Carrier but now has decided to collaborate with him in making a game entitled, Pacific, that will be carved from wood as the next project. The letter includes information on playing this game like draughts (checkers) and instructions on its components. Thorpe writes back in Dec 1973 with his understanding of what is required from him and suggestions for wooden materials in making the pieces. In Dec 1973, Finlay writes to Thorpe that his suggestions for making Pacific seem excellent and includes further details he wishes done on its components. Thorpe replies two weeks later with further details and also sends samples of woods. A few days later, Finlay sends further instructions and complements Thorpe, "you are a continual reminder that people can collaborate in a resonable way --- something I am only too often driven to doubt by other experiences..."...
Dates: 1973 - 1974