Born: 07/21/1935   Benton Harbor , MI
Parents: Russell and Mary Charlotte Edwards Handy
Address(es):
Permanent :
3503 Rock Edwards Drive
Sodus , MI 49126
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : (616) 925-3836
Email : [email protected]

Image	Title	Genre	Audience	Publisher	Date
	Memoirs of John Handy, Sodus Farmer, from Letters to his Ten Grandchildren on their Birthdays, 1981 and 1982 - Editor; Published for the Fruit Belt Show, Fort Miami Heritage Society, St. Joseph	Non Fiction , Biography , Michigan	Adult	Log Cabin Society of Michigan	2005
	From the Little Log Cabin in the Lane - Article and interviews appearing in Michigan Magazine, 1992-1996, with a pictorial appendix of log cabins	Non Fiction , Michigan	Adult	Log Cabin Society of Michigan	2004
	Flax Craft; a Collection of Newsletters, 1993-1999 - Flax culture in Southwestern Michigan and the use of the fiber in spinning, weaving, and related crafts; includes flaxseed for baking, poultices, and other uses.	Non Fiction	Adult	Flax Institute of the United States, Fargo, N.D.	2002
	The Palmer Park Log Cabin; a Souvenir History - Detroit 300 Partner Program. Booklet commemorating Log Cabin Day on June 24, 2001.	Non Fiction , Michigan History	Adult	Log Cabin Society of Michigan	2001
	Best Photos of 2000 and Life's Canvas - Photos included in this publicatiion.	Non Fiction	Adult	International Library of Photogrphy	2000
	Tiger, The Barn Cat in Tails to Tell - True story of cat's meow saving author's barn from fire.	Non Fiction	Adult , Children , Teen	Humane Society and Animal Aid of Southwestern Michigan	2000
	Other writings: - Articles in Pioneer America Society Transactions 2001, Log Homes Illustrated, Log Home Living, Country Woman, Log Home Guide, Spin-off and state newspapers for Log Cabin Day

What is the aim or goal of your writing: A 'voice crying in the wilderness' of rural southwestern Michigan in Berrien County, I feel compelled to communicate my cause to the outside world: the preservation of our historical resources, especially of old log cabins which are in danger of being destroyed. This has a positive side also. By organizing and coordinating the annual Log Cabin Day on the last Sunday of June, the only statewide log cabin festival in the U.S.A., I have learned communication skills which help bring thousands of visitors every year to more than fifty Log Cabin day events in the state, with old-time music, crafts and historical re-enactments. I also am trying to keep alive spinning and flax-work in our area, with writings and demonstrations.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Name	Date
Special Tribute from Gov. John Engler; 10th Anniversary of Log Cabin Day	1996
Fiberfest '92, Kalamazoo: 1st place for curtain of home grown flax	1992
Award of Merit, Historical Society of Michigan for founding the Log Cabin Society of Michigan	1991

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