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Title: Offer of Ray Slack's remaining archive material - FOR FREE.
Post by: Paul S. on December 04, 2020, 02:19:31 PM

I had a phone call couple of nights back from Ray Slack offering, for free, his remaining archive of paperwork relating to research on all aspect of glass.       I've not seen the material in question, but apparently it is substantial in quantity and presently resides on two pallets in his garage  - can't be certain, but I doubt that it would fit into a standard car, and might require a van to move in one go.    Ray's original archive, when complete, filled four walls of a medium size room, and was taken by a dealer on the promise of sale or return, though sadly what materialized was less than acceptable to Ray, though unfortunately it seems all the hardback books and valuable items have now gone.     Absolutely free was Ray's comment to me, and hopefully it might appeal to one of the members here, provided collection can be arranged.               Regret I know nothing more than the basic details I've mentioned.
Let me know by pm if of interest and I can then advise contact details for Ray - phone and address etc. - and any prospective buyer can then discuss with him.              cheers.   

Title: Re: Offer of Ray Slack's remaining archive material - FOR FREE.
Post by: NevB on December 04, 2020, 03:05:28 PM

Hello Paul, what part of the country does he live in please?

Title: Re: Offer of Ray Slack's remaining archive material - FOR FREE.
Post by: Paul S. on December 04, 2020, 04:14:52 PM

mile or two south of Croydon (bottom end of the Greater London area).

Title: Re: Offer of Ray Slack's remaining archive material - FOR FREE.
Post by: NevB on December 04, 2020, 04:55:28 PM

Thanks Paul, that' a bit too far away as it might have required several trips. Regards Nev.

Title: Re: Offer of Ray Slack's remaining archive material - FOR FREE.
Post by: chopin-liszt on December 04, 2020, 05:43:41 PM

I have a feeling Nigel Benson may well be interested, if anybody knows how to contact him.
There are contact details on his website, but they're updated to systems I can't use.

Frank Andrews might well be interested too.

Title: Re: Offer of Ray Slack's remaining archive material - FOR FREE.
Post by: nigelbenson on December 04, 2020, 09:54:56 PM

Well timed Sue  ;) :D

Someone was very kindly and sent me the info about this. Yes I'd be interested and I'm not far away, as you know Paul  ;) 8)

I'll see if I can PM you.

Title: Re: Offer of Ray Slack's remaining archive material - FOR FREE.
Post by: Paul S. on December 05, 2020, 09:21:07 AM

thanks Nigel  -  have now replied to your pm with details for Ray.       Hope of interest for you, and yes, I do recall you're not far distant so should be an easy journey.      best wishes and good luck.     

Title: Re: Offer of Ray Slack's remaining archive material - FOR FREE.
Post by: chopin-liszt on December 05, 2020, 03:45:00 PM

I have been trying to track you down since last November, Nigel - I can't work the big blue box
 on your website. Would you pm me, pretty please?  :)