The first HSN was published as Volume 1, number 1 in March, 1952.  This was
a type-written mimeographed newsletter without pictures, but still contained
a lot of good information.  The 1952 issues comprised 21 total pages in 8
issues.  Because HSN began in March, the complete volume ended during
February of the following year.

In January, 1960, a new look was given to the HSN.  It became a more
professional looking publication printed on coated paper, and finally
included pictures.  Strombus taurus was the first shell pictured in HSN.
The new format remained until HSN's ending in 1996.

The 1966 issues went to Vol XIV, No. 14 so that 1967 could begin with Vol.
XV, No. 1.

It was a great publication and revered around the world.  I think all HMS
members looked forward each month to receiving the next issue of the
Hawaiian Shell News, I sure did.  I urge all to save the Internet HSN;
you'll be glad you did.

John & Cheryl Jacobs
Seffner, FL
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----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Jordan <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, November 26, 1999 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: Auction of HSN issues


Wesley,

When did the HSN begin publication?  Are your issues bound?

Regards,

Scott Jordan

-----Original Message-----
From:   Wesley M. Thorsson [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Friday, November 26, 1999 12:53 PM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        Auction of HSN issues

As there seems to be some interest in the 1960 through 1993 HSN Issues,
we will add available issues from 1994 through the last issue in Nov/Dec
1996 from HSN stock.  It should be noted that the donated set included
"Hawaiian Marine Molluscs" by Clifford Weaver".  To this will also be
added from HSN stock "Hawaiian Epitoniidae" by Helen DuShane and indices
for 1975 through 1988.

All funds will be added to the HMS Scholarship fund.

Bid status will be found at
http://www.hits.net/~hsn/bids/index.html
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                     Aloha from Wesley M. Thorsson
Editor of Internet Hawaiian Shell News, a monthly Internet Publication
           122 Waialeale St, Honolulu, HI  96825-2020,  U.S.A
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