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66. "Nature Boy" Eden Ahbez, Celebrated by Brian Chidester
Documentarian Brian Chidester collects recordings, photography, sheet music, and other rarities that tell the story of songwriter Eden Ahbez, who composed the 1948 Nat King Cole c...
65. Antarctic Family History, Preserved by Karen Ronne Tupek
Karen Ronne Tupek's love for Antarctica runs deep — and as the daughter and granddaughter of three polar explorers, she's preserved a tremendous archive of historical items markin...
64. The Mister Rogers "Neighborhood Archive" of Tim Lybarger
Tim Lybarger's love of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" led him to create the Neighborhood Archive, an online tribute to the legacy of Fred Rogers — and a virtual showcase for Tim's ...
63. Nancy Drew Collector and Expert Jenn Fisher
An avid enthusiast and historian of Nancy Drew, Jenn Fisher has amassed an incredible collection of items celebrating the history of literature's beloved "girl detective" — and cl...
62. The Duran Duran Archive of Andrew "Durandy" Golub
Since the mid-1980s, Andy Golub has been a passionate fan of pop band Duran Duran, amassing an unmatched archive of posters, flyers, advertising, and press clippings that's receiv...
61. The Paintings of Miles Davis, with Jo Gelbard
Nearly 30 years after the death of jazz legend Miles Davis, Jo Gelbard — his painting teacher, collaborator, and companion in the final seven years of his life — holds onto 12 of ...
60. The "Three's Company" Collection of Sacha Pavic
Pratfalls! Short shorts! Misunderstandings! "Three's Company" generated big laughs and ratings throughout its eight seasons on American TV — and has inspired longtime fan Sacha Pa...
59. Chasing (and Collecting) Muhammad Ali, with Jonathan Eig
As best-selling author Jonathan Eig wrote "Ali: A Life," his biography of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, he found himself collecting all kinds of Ali memorabilia — from items he foun...
58. The Voices of Alcoholics Anonymous, Archived by Mike Fitzpatrick
Author and Alcoholics Anonymous historian Mike Fitzpatrick is preserving and sharing the audio history of AA — "a story handed down," as co-founder Bill W. said — by collecting, d...
57. Reggae, Bob Marley, and the Archives of Roger Steffens
Roger Steffens' passion for reggae has led to a colorful life as an author, DJ, photographer, and lecturer — and his reggae archives, a massive trove of memorabilia that fills his...
56. 'Golden Girls' Star Rue McClanahan's Archive, with Michael La Rue
When Emmy-winning actress and lifelong "saver" Rue McClanahan ("Maude," "Mama's Family," "The Golden Girls") passed away in 2010, her close friend Michael La Rue became the archiv...
55. The Ultimate Hockey Fan Cave, with Kenn Shaw
For puck's sake! Kenn Shaw's Ultimate Hockey Fan Cave features a mind-boggling array of collectibles (many celebrating his beloved Chicago Blackhawks) and creations he's handmade ...
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