Re: [TCML] Sad news

[David Rosignoli <drdaveor@xxxxxxxxx>]

I am sorry to hear this. He was a true gentleman. He was a 
not-to-be-taken-for-granted staple at Ed Wingate's Teslathon for the 
times that I went. He was always willing to share some time to talk 
about Tesla coils and vintage electrical technology. I am glad to have 
gotten a  chance to talk with him and to get a signed copy of his 
Strickfaden book.

David Rosignoli

> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bert Hickman" 
> <bert.hickman@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 8:43 AM
> Subject: [TCML] Sad news
>
>
> > All
> > The Tesla coiling community has just suffered a huge loss. After a 
> > long illness, Harry Goldman has passed away.
> >
> > "Sir" Harry created and published the Tesla Coil Builders Association 
> > (TCBA) News from 1981 - 2001. This unique quarterly publication 
> > covered Nikola Tesla, the rich history of and various facets of Tesla 
> > Coiling, articles from famous and experienced coilers both past and 
> > present, and practical how-to information. Many notable amateur and 
> > professional coilers wrote articles for publication in the TCBA News. 
> > Harry had a seemingly endless archive of fascinating pictures, 
> > magazine and newspaper articles that he resurrected for the benefit 
> > of his subscribers.
> >
> > When Harry first launched the TCBA News, PC's had yet to be invented, 
> > there were no Bulletin Boards, email existed only on mainframes, and 
> > the Internet was only a vague dream. The TCBA News helped organize 
> > and unite folks who shared a common passion for Tesla and Tesla 
> > Coiling from all over the world. Harry's extensive library of 
> > articles, historical pictures, and his network of pioneering coilers 
> > provided unique insight into the varied and rich history of coiling. 
> > This was especially valuable to all of us "newbies"!
> >
> > Harry knew most of the famous Hollywood HV special effects folks who 
> > provided the sparks and arcs for the horror movies many of us 
> > remember from childhood, and he recently wrote a book about Dr. 
> > Frankenstein's Electrician, Ken Strickfaden. Harry's wit and humor 
> > were unforgettable. Many will fondly remember chatting and 
> > corresponding with him about "Telsa Coils".
> >
> > We have lost an author, a teacher, and a dear friend. Our thoughts 
> > and prayers go to his wife, Ruth.
> >
> > Bert
> >
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