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The '''American Tolkien Society''' is a [[Tolkien]] society based in [[wikipedia:Highland Park, Michigan|Highland, Michigan]], [[wikipedia:United States|USA]]. |
The '''American Tolkien Society''' is a [[Tolkien]] society based in [[wikipedia:Highland Park, Michigan|Highland, Michigan]], [[wikipedia:United States|USA]]. |
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The society was founded in 1975 by Phillip and Marci Helms, Paul Ritz and Dave Dettman but their quarterly online journal ''Minas Tirith Evening Star'' had been in publication independently since [[1967]]. They observe [[Hobbit Day]] every [[September 22]] and Tolkien Week every year during the calendar week including September 22, which is usually observed in a library, bookstore or as a school display. |
The society was founded in 1975 by Phillip and Marci Helms, Paul Ritz and Dave Dettman but their quarterly online journal ''Minas Tirith Evening Star'' had been in publication independently since [[1967]]. They observe [[Hobbit Day]] every [[September 22]] and Tolkien Week every year during the calendar week including September 22, which is usually observed in a library, bookstore or as a school display. |
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Membership is open to all. The total number of members is not known. |
Membership is open to all. The total number of members is not known. |
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| − | ==Leadership (as of 2018)== |
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| − | ===Board of Founders=== |
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*David L. Dettman |
*David L. Dettman |
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*M. Zoe Starkweather |
*M. Zoe Starkweather |
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| − | ===Executive Director=== |
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*Amalie A. Helms |
*Amalie A. Helms |
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| − | ===Editor of ''Minas Tirith Evening-Star''=== |
+ | === Editor of ''Minas Tirith Evening-Star'' === |
*Amalie A. Helms |
*Amalie A. Helms |
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| − | ===Editor Emeritus=== |
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*Philip W. Helms |
*Philip W. Helms |
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| − | ===Webmaster=== |
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*Philip W. Helms |
*Philip W. Helms |
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== External link == |
== External link == |
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*[http://www.americantolkiensociety.org/home American Tolkien Society] Official website |
*[http://www.americantolkiensociety.org/home American Tolkien Society] Official website |
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Latest revision as of 22:48, 28 July 2023
The American Tolkien Society is a Tolkien society based in Highland, Michigan, USA.
History
The society was founded in 1975 by Phillip and Marci Helms, Paul Ritz and Dave Dettman but their quarterly online journal Minas Tirith Evening Star had been in publication independently since 1967. They observe Hobbit Day every September 22 and Tolkien Week every year during the calendar week including September 22, which is usually observed in a library, bookstore or as a school display.
Membership is open to all. The total number of members is not known.
Leadership (as of 2018)
Board of Founders
- David L. Dettman
- Philip W. Helms
- Paul S. Ritz (deceased)
- M. Zoe Starkweather
Executive Director
- Amalie A. Helms
Editor of Minas Tirith Evening-Star
- Amalie A. Helms
Editor Emeritus
- Philip W. Helms
Webmaster
- Philip W. Helms
External link
- American Tolkien Society Official website