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Materials for a Massive Massage Repository

Help!

Like many of you, I am building a collection of massage books and look forward to finding a classic to add to my library. However, I would like to expand this collection to be more encompassing, including uncommon, unusual, little known, and/or hard to find massage resources of all kinds. I have this horrifying image in which the class notes, theses, or the scribbled diagrams of great body/mind workers are being tossed out simply because they weren't bound by a publisher.

My intention is to bring these gems together so they aren't forever lost, and to share them with others in whatever manner possible (at or below cost of delivery method and in accordance with authors' wishes and copyright law).

Please let me know if you have resources that you can contribute (original or copy) or that are already available online. Also, do you have any suggestions for where and how to ask for what I am seeking? And how the materials can best be shared (digitally?). And have any of you tried anything like this before and run into problems? Any input will be appreciated.

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Darcy Neibaur on April 27, 2010 at 10:11pm

You need to contact Judi Calvert. Maybe ask Mike Hinkle how to contact her. He is over the World Massage Festival. I do know she will be at the World Massage Festival in Berea, KY June 17-21, 2010 Berea College. www.worldmassagefestival.com

Permalink Reply by Mike Hinkle on April 28, 2010 at 10:40pm

Cool beans! Ambitious idea. Judi and Robert Noah Calvert traveled the world and collected one, if not, the largest collection of massage related products. They showcased some of the products at their World of Massage Museum in Seattle, WA.

It would take quite an area to house all the documentation out there. It would be a laborous endeavor and one I would love to see. I am sure the major massage media suppliers would donate a copy of their collections of archived mags. One good thing, ABMP already has their magazine digitally done for you.Trying to get the rest of it available through digital capabilities itself will prove a never ending effort.

If you are successful in kicking this effort off, I will be happy to promote it at all Festivals and through Massage News.Org.

Permalink Reply by Travis Alligood on July 8, 2010 at 5:12am

Mike,
I realize that me being a newbie among others here , who have been around a while, but new to this field and still getting our feet wet are not as computer literate as others, being digital would seem so impersonal, though Im not against the idea (for cost issue), but I would prefer a place to go and walk around such as a (Museum of Massage and Bodywork) so that I could take it all in on a more personal level. I mean who want to go to a zoo online, I feel like the connection to the animals is not there and it takes away the element of their visit from you. Just a few encouraging thoughts, Travis

Mike Hinkle said:

Cool beans! Ambitious idea. Judi and Robert Noah Calvert traveled the world and collected one, if not, the largest collection of massage related products. They showcased some of the products at their World of Massage Museum in Seattle, WA.

It would take quite an area to house all the documentation out there. It would be a laborous endeavor and one I would love to see. I am sure the major massage media suppliers would donate a copy of their collections of archived mags. One good thing, ABMP already has their magazine digitally done for you.Trying to get the rest of it available through digital capabilities itself will prove a never ending effort.

If you are successful in kicking this effort off, I will be happy to promote it at all Festivals and through Massage News.Org.

Permalink Reply by Mike Hinkle on July 8, 2010 at 6:15am

Hi Trav,

And good thoughts they are buddy. I kinda feel like you, but at the same time, I recognize some folks aren't like us. And I want to help everyone. So the solution is to find that common ground that will please both sides. There is no reason both formats can not be used.

Travis Alligood said:

Mike,
I realize that me being a newbie among others here , who have been around a while, but new to this field and still getting our feet wet are not as computer literate as others, being digital would seem so impersonal, though Im not against the idea (for cost issue), but I would prefer a place to go and walk around such as a (Museum of Massage and Bodywork) so that I could take it all in on a more personal level. I mean who want to go to a zoo online, I feel like the connection to the animals is not there and it takes away the element of their visit from you. Just a few encouraging thoughts, Travis

Mike Hinkle said:
Cool beans! Ambitious idea. Judi and Robert Noah Calvert traveled the world and collected one, if not, the largest collection of massage related products. They showcased some of the products at their World of Massage Museum in Seattle, WA.

It would take quite an area to house all the documentation out there. It would be a laborous endeavor and one I would love to see. I am sure the major massage media suppliers would donate a copy of their collections of archived mags. One good thing, ABMP already has their magazine digitally done for you.Trying to get the rest of it available through digital capabilities itself will prove a never ending effort.

If you are successful in kicking this effort off, I will be happy to promote it at all Festivals and through Massage News.Org.

Permalink Reply by Anne Brodie on July 8, 2010 at 9:08am

Hi, Travis!

I also find it preferable to enjoy items items in person. After all, we are a group that understands the value of touch.

I also agree that both formats will have value. Even though we don't yet have a physical location to store and make things available in person, we can begin doing what is possible toward sharing of materials. Also, if people don't wish to donate the item, or if it is damaged or fragile, having a copy would still allow us to have at least some of the information it has to offer.

Mike Hinkle said:

Hi Trav,

And good thoughts they are buddy. I kinda feel like you, but at the same time, I recognize some folks aren't like us. And I want to help everyone. So the solution is to find that common ground that will please both sides. There is no reason both formats can not be used.

Travis Alligood said:
Mike,
I realize that me being a newbie among others here , who have been around a while, but new to this field and still getting our feet wet are not as computer literate as others, being digital would seem so impersonal, though Im not against the idea (for cost issue), but I would prefer a place to go and walk around such as a (Museum of Massage and Bodywork) so that I could take it all in on a more personal level. I mean who want to go to a zoo online, I feel like the connection to the animals is not there and it takes away the element of their visit from you. Just a few encouraging thoughts, Travis

Mike Hinkle said:
Cool beans! Ambitious idea. Judi and Robert Noah Calvert traveled the world and collected one, if not, the largest collection of massage related products. They showcased some of the products at their World of Massage Museum in Seattle, WA.

It would take quite an area to house all the documentation out there. It would be a laborous endeavor and one I would love to see. I am sure the major massage media suppliers would donate a copy of their collections of archived mags. One good thing, ABMP already has their magazine digitally done for you.Trying to get the rest of it available through digital capabilities itself will prove a never ending effort.

If you are successful in kicking this effort off, I will be happy to promote it at all Festivals and through Massage News.Org.