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Jan 25, 2008 | Posted by: Jewell County Record/STPNS

Collection holds special meaning for local 'Oz' enthusiast

Full story: Jewell County Record/STPNS

Everything in my collection has a story. As Kansans observe Kansas Day on Tuesday, Judy Dunn, Mankato, will enjoy her Wizard of Oz collection and ponder the story's meaning to the residents of Kansas. The Wizard of Oz has a special meaning for Judy, as that memorable film was released on her first birthday, Aug. 17, 1939. Her collection began with the annual purchase of a commemorative plate from the Bradford Exchange. For eight years a plate depicting a Wizard of Oz character was issued annually. Since the purchase of the plates, the collection has grown to fill a guest bedroom, spilled over into other rooms in the large Victorian home where the Dunns live and notes fill numerous notebooks. Read more

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wow

Mankato, KS

Judged:

you call this news? What's next, did Judy take a crap today?

wow

Mankato, KS

you call this news? Did Judy take a crap today too?

Rick op

Since: Oct 07

3,991

Lenexa, KS

Judged:

Wow! How timely. This item is more than 3 weeks old.

PBI

Since: Jul 07

998

Kansas

ISP: Overland Park, KS

Judged:

You know, some thoughts just need to go unsaid. Classy, real classy.

kind heart

Jewell, KS

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what an inspiration Judy is to her community. This is just one way that one woman, and a beautiful collection, can change the thoughts and life of so many for the better. Bless you Judy.

earlpittsamurica n

Since: Nov 07

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Chanute, KS

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Nice to read something good on here for once.

sweet flower

Glen Elder, KS

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next time I see Judy, I'm going to shake her hand, she is great.

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