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The Origamian, Volume 9: 1969
 
The issues in this volume were issued on a regular quarterly basis. This volume was edited by Alice Gray.

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Vol 9: Issue 1 - Spring 1969

Main Matters of Interest:

A profile of Herman Shall, written by himself.

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An article 'On Money Folds', written by Fred Rohm, some paragraphs of which contain interesting historical information:

(The reference to 'Star Flowers' being published in 'Secrets of Origami' is incorrect. It was in fact published in 'The Best of Origami' by Samuel Randlett.)

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Reviews of 'Folding Money Volume 2' by Samuel Randlett and 'Paperfolding to Begin With' by Florence Temko and Elaine Simon, both written by Francis K McNaul, Jr.

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Diagrams included:

Stag (from a dollar bill) by Fred Rohm.

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Vol 9: Issue 2 - Summer 1969

Main Matters of Interest:

A profile of Zoe Chang, written by Alice Gray.

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An article (in two parts) on 'Strengthening and Protecting Origami Exhibition Pieces' by Mark Medvene (part 1) and Francisco del Rio (part 2) about the use of laquer to protect finished paperfolds.

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A letter from Neal Elias contesting some of the assertions Dr. Solorzano made in his letter about Ligia Montoya published in Volume 8, issue 4, and another letter on a similar theme from Robert Harbin.

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A letter from Robert Harbin stating that Akira Yoshizawa has claimed priority in two designs, the one-piece peacock and 2-part pig, both of which were published in 'Secrets of Origami' as the work of Adolpho Cerceda.

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An article, 'Akira Yoshizawa Origami Master', by Vivienne Kendrick, reprinted from the Japan Times of March 29th 1969.

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Diagrams included:

Lily by Zoe Chang

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Heavenly Bird by Zoe Chang

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Bleeding-Heart Flower by Zoe Chang

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Vol 9: Issue 3 - Autumn 1969

Main Matters of Interest:

A profile of John Montroll, then 16, written by Alice Gray, which includes some brief information on his paperfolding ethics:

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A letter from Adolpho Cerceda responding to Robert Harbin's letter in Volume 9, issue 2.

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An obituary for Jean Randlett, written by Jay Marshall.

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An article, 'What is the Origami Center', written by Alice Gray, which contains the following sentence neatly summing up Lillian Oppenheimer's early contribution to origami:

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Diagrams included:

Peacock by John Montroll

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Fish by John Montroll

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Vol 9: Issue 4 - Winter 1969

Main Matters of Interest:

A profile of Rae Cooker, written by Alice Gray, which, inter alia, contains mention of Steve Kimball.

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An article, 'Notes on "Modern Origami", written by Francis K McNaul, Jr, essentially a review of James Sakoda's book.

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An article, 'On Bonus Folds' by Fred Rohm, which mentions a number of designs by Neal Elias and Fred Rohm..

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An article on 'Origami Kite Flying' by Florence Temko.

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A letter from Samuel Randlett commenting on Adolpho Cerceda's letter in Vol 9, issue 3.

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A review of 'Creative Life with Origami' by Toshie Takahama, written by Alice Gray.

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Diagrams included:

Sled by Rae Cooker

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Christmas Tree by Rae Cooker

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