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Zine
Title: J.D.I.F.C. (J.D.I.F.C. Journal, J.D.I.F.C. Newsletter, James Doohan International Fan Club Newsletter, JDIFC)
Publisher: James Doohan International Fan Club
Editor(s):
Type:
Date(s): November/December 1968-February 1986
Frequency:
Medium: print
Fandom: Star Trek: TOS & James Doohan
Language: English
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J.D.I.F.C. is a publication of James Doohan International Fan Club which was formed in August 1968.

It is a gen clubzine with articles, stories, games, etc. related to James Doohan. Once a year, these issues were combined in some way to make the "Annual Issue."

The June 1973 stated that membership to the club included five newsletters and a club annual a year.

For a list of similar zines published in this era, see List of Star Trek TOS Zines Published While the Show Was Still On the Air.

About

As I've mentioned so often before, the JDIFC is the MOSTEST! And I'm not just saying that because Jim is one of my personal favourites, but because it's absolutely true.Those of you who have been cajoled, bullied, sweet-talked and ordered to join JDIFC will know exactly what I mean! There is not a single person who has ever been disappointed and I think they'll all agree with me that waiting from one journal to the next is the most excrutiatingly horrible thing that could ever happen to a Star Trek fan! (Of course, the "speed" of the postal services makes things worse!) So,if you've never tried JDIFC, try it now: But I won't bet on it that you won't become as addicted as existing JDIFC-ers, cos that's a certainty! YOU WILL! Can you help yourself with Jim around? So,whether you're a Bill/Len/Jim or whatever nut, join JDIFC. There's something for everyone and a bit more besides.

The JDIFC Journal: if you've never seen the SIZE of one of these, then you've missed out on something! Every journal is as big as a yearbook, and packed solid from beginning to end with goodies. Star Trek stories, articles, newspaper cuttings, information, black and white photos of Scotty/Jim and, the most popular section of all; "Quizzing Jim." Jim answers every question you care to put to him, but don't expect a straight answer every time! He's got a great sense of humour and fun. You can almost see the Irish [1] twinkle in his eyes. He gives some great recipes too, providing. you can cook, of course! [2]

November/December 1968

J.D.I.F.C. 1 was published in November/December 1968 and contains 6 pages.

  • a letter from Doohan updating fans on personal and professional news (one example: "This coming season on STAR TREK, you will see Scotty with two different hair styles. The first eight shows we shot I combed it back in an attempt to keep it looking the same from shot to shot and show to show. However, the Executive Producer, Gene Roddenberry thought it softened my "Scotty look" and sent me to Sebring's to get a special cut. I must confess I had misgivings about it all, but they disappeared by the time the Sebring people were through with me. So, the latter part of the STAR TREK season will see me with a rather "mod" haircut.")
  • "Dissertation" - written by James Doohan in a "moment of fancy" (Doohan's fictional biography of Montgomery Scott's early life)
  • various blurbs and ads
  • a You Are Receiving This Zine Because page

  • from the November/December 1968 issue

  • from the November/December 1968 issue

January/February 1969

cover of Jan/Feb 1969 issue, Judy Lynch

J.D.I.F.C. January/February 1969 contains 13 pages.

The art is by Judy Lynch and Ann Lauridsen.

Honorary members were James Doohan and Anita Doohan.

  • interview (questions/answers) with James Doohan (3)
  • How I Met Jimmy (testimonial by Anna Hreha (5)
  • Fans of Star Trek and much etcetera... (6)
  • Irony, poem by Gwen Carlson (7)
  • REMINDER!!!! ("Jimmy's birthday is coming up... Cards and even presents will be joyfully forwarded from Headquarters.... DON'T FORGET!") (8)
  • a Snoopy/Enterprise cartoon (8)
  • The Faster Than Light Column by Nancy Polk (a series on space travel and related topics) (8)
  • The State of the Enterprise by Ann Lauridsen (topic was how Ann became the president of the James Doohan International Fan Club - focus on tarot cards) (11)
  • ads

  • from the Jan/Feb 1969 issue, from the Q&A

  • from the Jan/Feb 1969 issue, Ann Lauridsen, fan testimonials

  • from the Jan/Feb 1969 issue, poem

  • from the Jan/Feb 1969 issue, statement (and art) from the fan club president

  • from the Jan/Feb 1969 issue, the fearless leaders

  • from the Jan/Feb 1969 issue, for fan questions

March/April 1969

J.D.I.F.C. March/April 1969 contains 28 pages.

cover of March/April 1969 issue, Judy Dashieff
  • several pages of questions from fans with handwritten replies from Jimmy Doohan (dated February 1969) (3)
  • comic strip by Judy Dashieff (7)
  • Reporting on Jim by Anna Hreha (a long description of visiting Anita and James Doohan at their home, much personal information) (8)
  • The Scrapbook, short letters from fans who had sent James Doohan birthday wishes, contains a page of fan signatures (10)
  • The Faster Than Light Column: Comparative Evolution, or, Why don't they speak 20th Century English? - by Ann Lauridsen (13)
  • The State of the Big E (club news, actor news, short comments by fans) (15)
  • The Islander, part one by Carle Johnson (Montgomery Scott short story) (19)
  • comic strip by Judy Dashieff (26)
  • Staff at Headquarters: The Care and Feeding of Presidents, essay by Ann Lauridsen (27)
  • Etcetera (ads) (29)

  • from the March/April 1969 issue

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  • from the March/April 1969 issue art by Ann Lauridsen

  • from the March/April 1969 issue Comic Strip by Judy Dashieff

  • from the March/April 1969 issue

May/June 1969

J.D.I.F.C. May/June 1969 contains 14 pages.

front cover of May/June 1969 issue, Judy Lynch, titled "Farewell to the Enterprise"

The president is Ann Lauridsen, the vice president was Nancy Polk, and the secretary was Anna Hreha.

The poem, "James Doohan":

I think James is so great
He'll make it big at any rate!
He is as good, kind and gentle as can be.
James is our man its plain to see!
He would make President if he ran
That's our man, James' Doohan!
James is surely for me
But James is for the world you see!
He is as lovable as a bear cub.
I'm so glad I'm in his club!
Please let James read this if you can
That's our man, James Doohan!

  • tentative schedule for Westercon (so many people had sent in advance memberships that the committee ran out of progress report #3, so this is a short update) (insert, may not be in all issues)
  • Dear Fans (letter from James Doohan, photos of James Doohan and Anita Doohan) (3)
  • Fans (short blurbs from the the club leaders) (5)
  • James Doohan, poem by Richard Hemphill (a child) (6)
  • Our Guest Star: Hagan Beggs, bio/essay by Anna Hreha (Beggs portrayed a helmsman in the first year of TOS) (7)
  • Questions and Answers (obtained from Jimmy by Carol Lee) (9)
  • The Islander, part two by Carle Johnson (Montgomery Scott short story, continued from last issue, to be continued in next) (10)
  • Snoopy/Enterprise cartoon (13)
  • illo by Judy Dasheiff of Doohan on "Daniel Boone" (in a coonskin hat, taking a limp animal (hopefully just sleeping!) out of a metal trap) (14)

  • from the May/June 1969 issue

  • from the May/June 1969 issue, Judy Dasheiff

  • from the May/June 1969 issue

December 1969

J.D.I.F.C. December 1969 contains 8 pages.

cover of December 1969 issue

There was been a change in leadership, something that was explained in the Christmas letter. The president is now Anna Hreha, the vice president was Nancy Polk, and the secretary was Ann Lauridsen.

James and Anita Doohan are still honorary members.

  • Letter from Jimmy Doohan (handwritten) (1)
  • The Islander, conclusion by Carle Johnson (Montgomery Scott short story) (2)
  • The Evolution of a Star, science article (reprinted from "Energy Production is Stars" in "Science" CLXI, by Hans A. Bethe) (5)
  • a cartoon by Judy Dasheiff, illo by Carolyn Frodsham (6)
  • Merry Christmas Letter from Anna, Nancy, & Anna (7)


February/March 1970

J.D.I.F.C. February/March 1970 contains 12 pages.

cover of the February/March 1970 issue, Nancy Polk

Anita Doohan is no longer an honorary member of the club.

  • from the February/March 1970 issue

  • from the February/March 1970 issue

  • from the February/March 1970 issue, Carolyn Frodsham

June 1971

J.D.I.F.C. June 1971 contains 17 pages.

  • "Quizzing Jim" column, where Doohan answers questions from club members
  • Doohan's synopsis of "Man in the Wilderness", in which he had just appeared, along with an article from a Spanish newspaper reviewing that movie
  • news
  • Doohan's favorite episodes
  • Carol Lee's review of Roddenberry's move "Pretty Maids All in a Row"
  • a poem by Ruth Berman
  • feedback from members

August 1971

J.D.I.F.C. August 1971 contains 15 pages.

April 1972

J.D.I.F.C. April 1972 contains 13 pages. The issue is undated except as "April", but internal references to Doohan's appearance in Marcus Welby, M.D. fixes it as April 1972.

  • cover by Virginia Reynolds ("Ginie" on the cover)
  • a poem by Gail Eirann (from Harcourt Fenton Mudd to James Kirk ("James-my-boy") telling Kirk about his escape)

June 1972

J.D.I.F.C. June 1972 contains 50 pages.

cover of the June 1972 issue, Daphne Ann Hamilton

This issue was referred to as an annual.

  • From Jim (3)
  • Quizzing Jim (4)
  • Photo of Jim (9)
  • James Doohan Biography (10)
  • Photo of Jim (11)
  • James Doohan pics (12)
  • Scotch Recipes (13)
  • Why Won't Star Trek Go Away?, clipping from The Buffalo Evening News, April 8, 1972 (14)
  • The Saga of Julian Zitney by Anna Hreha (15)
  • My New Home: The Palos Verdes Peninsula by Carol Buck (16)
  • Burning in the Night by Thomas Wolfe (19)
  • Alan Scott by Daphne Ann Hamilton (20)
  • The Scott Country by Sir Walter Scott (25)
  • Scots Attire (26)
  • Ershe (Gaelic) by Chey Gurwell (glossary) (27)
  • Photo by Ruth Berman (28)
  • Emergency's Kevin Tighe by Carol Buck (description of meeting Tighe at his home, doing an interview) (28)
  • pages of photos by Ruth Berman (32)
  • The Airship Mystery, fiction by Richard G. Van Treuren (33)
  • art by John M. Flynn (37)
  • photo by Ruth Berman (telepic) (38)
  • art by John M. Flynn (39)
  • TUS Flight 1712, fiction by Ginie Reynolds (41)
  • The Wee Scotsman, fiction by Carle Johnson (43)
  • art by John M. Flynn
  • Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (49)

  • from the June 1972 issue

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  • from interior June 1972

August 1972

J.D.I.F.C. August 1972 contains 30 pages.

cover of the August 1972 issue, MKS

From Anna Hreha:

Allan Lappin tells me that (concerning Bruce Nardoci's question in the last publication) that all the sets weren't destroyed. The L.A. con went searching and found the Bridge disassembled in a basement of - get this -M.I.T.! They are putting it back together for this year's con and they will also have the shuttlecraft there.

  • Quizzing Jim (3)
  • Star Trek Clipping ("Cult Fans, Reruns, Give 'Star Trek' an Out of This World Popularity" - July 1972) (7)
  • art work by Judy Dasheiff (8)
  • Aberdeen Fog, fiction by Carle Johnson (9)
  • art work by Theresa Jones (10)
  • Yes, poem by Michael Sobota (13)
  • Our Guest Star: John Smith by Carol Buck (14)
  • Scotty, poem by Marilyn Blanchard (16)
  • comic strip by Judy Dasheiff (17)
  • Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (29)

October 1972

J.D.I.F.C. October 1972 contains 20 pages.

from the October 1972 issue

There is an ad by a fan in Nebraska who "wants to legally adopt a Trekkie that likes horses and farm life."

  • from the October 1972 issue

  • from the October 1972 issue, art by Karen Flanery

April/May 1973

J.D.I.F.C. April/May 1973 contains 28 pages.

cover of the April/May 1973 issue, Karen Flanery

The cover is by Karen Flanery.

  • from the April/May 1973 issue

  • from the April/May 1973 issue, art by Anne Cockitt

June 1973

J.D.I.F.C. June 1973 contains 65 pages.

cover of the June 1973 issue
  • Quizzing Jim (3)
  • Jim Doohan Biography (12)
  • From Jim's Scrapbook (14)
  • Equicon = James Doohan Con by Shirley Maiewski (16)
  • Equicon '73 by Sharon White (17)
  • My Memories of Equicon '73 by Chey Gurwell (18)
  • art by Anne Cockitt (19)
  • art by Floss Del Vecchio (23)
  • A Brief Peek at Equicon by Carol Lee (26)
  • art submitted by Mike Sobota ("with thank you to Van Gogh!") (27)
  • Guest Star: Murray MacLeod by Carol Buck (29)
  • 'Star Trek Star' - Show's Fans Still Ardent, Says Nichelle Nichols, by Penny P. Anderson, clipping from the New York Times Service (33)
  • Our Guest Star: William Shatner by Sue Kotar (35)
  • They Also Serve, fiction by Richard G. Van Treuren (art by the author) (38)
  • Lost Love, fiction by Jackie Madison (47)
  • art by Mike Zink (48)
  • The Enemies, fiction by Jenny Elson (49)
  • art by Claire Mason (50)
  • Mathildas, satirical article about bathrooms on the Enterprise by Chey Gurwell (from "The Destruction of Star Trek" - "In case you are wondering what a mathilda is, it is a bathroom. The name mathilda means "brave in battle" and in view of Women's Lib we thought it was a fitting substitute for John in reference to the washroom.")) (51)
  • Haggis Hunting, fiction by Jenny Elson (52)
  • Reality in Tomorrow, poem by Diana Pasch (53)
  • My Favorite Star Trek Episode by Angela Santoro, Constance Halporn, Robin Woodell, Floss Del Vecchio, Jackie Madison, Demi Hamm (56)
  • art by Floss Del Vecchio (58)
  • James Doohan Crossword Puzzle by Floss Del Vecchio (58)
  • Would You Believe? by Marjorie L. Honey (science anecdotes and snippets) (61)
  • Review by Paul Driver ("A new game has been introduced by Louis Zocchi, who brought you the STAR TREK GAME. It is called ALIEN SPACE, and can be used in conjunction with the STAR TREK GAME, or by itself, since it replaces the old STAR TREK GAME.") (63)
  • What Is? by Jessie Dugan (a tribute to James Doohan) (63)
  • Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (64)

  • from the June 1973 issue, from "Quizzing Jim": Would you like to be frozen like Howard Hughes so that your greatness can be preserved for future generations?

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August/September 1973

J.D.I.F.C. August/September 1973 contains 25 pages.

front cover of the Aug/Sept 1973 issue, Carle Johnson

The cover is by Carle Johnson.

The Comic Con con report:

I went to San Diego for two reasons. One to visit my friends and two to attend Comic-Con '73. (There were rumors that James might be at the con. He and the Saurian Brandy labels had gone over big at Equicon and both were in great demand for Comic-Con. As it was, neither came.) I signed up as a gopher and on Wednesday, August 15, we began to get set up for the next four days. On Wednesday I worked at the registration desk, but for the next four days i worked in the Star Trek Room.

[...]

Thursday was fairly exciting since Walter Koenig was there for the day. (The room ( was sharing with Demi and another gopher was supposed to have been reserved for the Koenigs but they canceled out and we got the room. D.C. Fontana's room 920 was next to ours. Ours was 922.) Walter was extremely tired, but he managed to survive the long day. When I did talk to him he remembered me slightly and said he'd look for me at the next two cons (Filmcon 2 and Equicon 2). For those of you who are Walter's fans, he has no official fan club and doesn't want one right now.

That night a few people from S.T.A.R. and I set up for a private welcoming party for D.C. It was here that we were informed that Gene L. Coon had passed away on July 8, 1975 of massive lung cancer. ( I hope you're listening, James! [3]) The following night she told this to her audience and said that if we really want to remember Gene to donate money to the Cancer Association. She said to please , give so that other great (and not so great) people like Gene will be around for a little longer. So, please give...generously!!

After the party we took D.C. into the Star Trek Room. One of the first things she noticed were the black and white pictures that we had all over one wall. She looked them over quickly and calmly stated, "Well, there's Captain Fatty." We almost died laughing. (Poor Shatner!)

Friday wasn't too exciting either . Most of the day I worked in the Star Trek Room. People were always asking me it and when James would appear. I told them he couldn't come because he was busy (?) in "Return to Peyton Place." No one I talked to liked the show but said they'd watch it a few times for James. (You blew it this time, James.)

The most informative part of the day was when D.C. got up and talked about the animation show. (Call it a cartoon and you're likely to get beaten up.) Bob Klein and George Genson are artists for the show. The two new characters are Ltd. M'ress voiced by Majel Roddenberry and the six limbed replacement for Chekov, who is called Arax [sic] and is voiced by James. (He really gets around!) D.C. said she hopes that Arax never does any running. Walter agrees.

Spock's sehlat's name is pronounced e-chi-a not the way they pronounce it on TV. D.C. said she went on a wild rampage when she found it had been mispronounced. "To me that's like Kirk saying, "its five year mission..." instead of "her five year mission...").

[...]

Saturday was a little more hectic. There was a last showing of the blooper film (of which all the best parts were cut out). I saw it for the second time then went to see it for a third time in our room as we were giving Seymour and his wife a private showing. Later that afternoon D.C. left for L.A. taking the blooper reel, animation reel, and the pictures of the animation with her.

At the brunch Demi and I sat with Neal Adams, who is an artist for D.C. Comics. He was the guest of honor at Comic-Con. Unfortunately , the brunch was cut short (because it had to be done in two shifts) so I didn't get a chance to talk to Mr. Neal. For those of you who think that Neal is an elderly man (Like Demi and I thought) you're wrong. He is a tall, good looking man who could easily fit any of the super hero characters.

After the brunch we returned to the Star Trek room and watched more films. Seymour came in and watched some with us. This day went fast. Before long it was time to close up and go home. The only really bad thing about this convention was that with all those millions of comic books I could not find the one I wanted... Man From U.N.C.L.E.. Oh, well, that's life!!

  • from the Aug/Sept 1973 issue

  • from the Aug/Sept 1973 issue

  • from the Aug/Sept 1973 issue, Karen Flanery

October/November 1973

J.D.I.F.C. October/November 1973 contains 28 pages.

front cover of the Oct/Nov 1973 issue, Doohan as he appeared in the George Shaw play, "The Admiral Bashful"

Two questions for the Q&A: "Q: Would you be interested in selling me one of your STAR TREK scripts? You were selling them at Equicon '73, but I did not have the money to get one then." A: "Yes. Write to Sylvia Stanczyk." And Q: "As you like Scotch, how many glasses could you drink before you begin to feel the effects?" A: "Three glasses from my pouring."

  • from the Oct/Nov 1973 issue, how many drinks to get drunk

  • from the Oct/Nov 1973 issue, Doohan's favorite recipe: white chicken lasagna

  • from the Oct/Nov 1973 issue, Doohan's voice credits in Star Trek Animated

April 1974

J.D.I.F.C. April 1974 contains 76 pages.

first page of the April 1974 issue
  • Questions and Answers (22 pages)
  • From Jim’s Scrapbook:
    • From Starship To Courtroom (Article)
    • Play and Recipe (Article)
    • Review of The Trial of James McNeill ‘Whistler’ (Article)
    • Now It’s the Actors’ Turn To Roast The Critics (Article) (3 pages)
  • Star-Con con report (13 pages)
  • Scotch On The Rocks (story) (5 pages)
  • The Storm (story) (2 pages)
  • Tayann (story) (4 pages)
  • The Book (story) (2 pages)
  • Would You Believe (essay) (2 pages)
  • Favorite Star Trek Episodes (3 pages)
  • Vision/Hope/Reality (essay) (5 pages)
  • Star Trek Revival (2 pages)

July/Aug/Sept 1974

J.D.I.F.C. September 1974.

October 1974

J.D.I.F.C. October 1974.

April 1975

J.D.I.F.C. April 1975 contains 77 pages in 5 sections.

  • Title page & table of contents (2 pages)
  • Section A: Our Honorary: James Doohan (10 pages: A letter from him, one from his wife, and a correspondence interview)
  • Section B: Convention Reports (20 pages)
  • Section C: Guest Star (4 pages on George Takei)
  • Section D: Star Trek Fiction (16 pages)
  • Section E: Miscellaneous (21 pages, including a 2-page letter from Gene Roddenberry about the upcoming Star Trek movie)
  • 4 pages of section dividers

July/Aug/Sept 1975

J.D.I.F.C. September 1975.

Oct/Nov/Dec 1975

J.D.I.F.C. October 1975 contains 33 pages.

cover of Oct/Nov/Dec 1975
  • interviews with Doohan
  • quizzes
  • a report on Philadelphia Con from 1975
  • other articles
  • an actual black and white photograph of Scott and McCoy on the bridge

Jan/Feb/Mar 1976

J.D.I.F.C. Jan/Feb/Mar 1976 contains 40 pages.

April/May/June 1976

James Doohan International Club Newsletter' April/May/June 1976 contains 70 pages.

  • Title page & table of contents (2 pages)
  • Section A: Our Honorary: James Doohan (11 pages: A correspondence interview with Jim; A correspondence interview with his wife Wende; A biography of Jim; A glossy photo of him with DeForest Kelley; and his upcoming scheduled appearances)
  • Section B: Convention Reports (6 pages)
  • Section C: Guest Star (5 pages on DeForest Kelley)
  • Section D: Star Trek Fiction (25 pages)
  • Section E: Miscellaneous (17 pages, including a full-color, full page drawing of Scotty by Kelly Freas; an article on Tartans, Scotts and Clans, and other)
  • 4 pages of section dividers

April 1976

July 1976

J.D.I.F.C. July 1976 contains 35 pages.

cover of July 1976, Nancy Guenther

The art and photos are by Jill Wallach, Nancy Guenther, Mae Sanchez, Jenny Elson, Angelique Trouvere, Marianne Grycz, Ginie Reynolds.

October 1976

J.D.I.F.C. October 1976 contains 47 pages.

cover of October 1976 art by D.L. Collin

The art and photos are by Dorothy Fenger, Cheyenne Gurwell, Susan Houck, Jim and Wende Doohan, Eileen Skidmore, Barry McCartan, Nancy Guenther.

  • Quizzing Jim (A-1)
  • Quizzing Wende (A-10)
  • All About Eric by Wende Doohan (A-11)
  • Birth Announcement by James and Wende (A-12)
  • Me by Eric Montgomery Doohan (A-12)
  • By Any Other Name by Jolie Smith (B-1)
  • And One Will Be Taken, and One Will Be Left by Carol Joan Schaef (B-2)
  • A Review by Cheyenne Gurwell (B-5)
  • Clipping from Daily Variety (B-5)
  • Favorite Star Trek Episodes by Billy Meadows, Don Dailey, Diana Cushing, Pat Walentiny, Thomas Nelson, Beth Pearson, Milton Paddlety, Donna McIntosh, Leigh Chisum, Irene Ashley, Andy Page, Joanne Bennett, Elaine Romig, Barry McCartan, Nancy Munden, Karen Emerson, Molly Clark, and Charles Jamison (B-6)
  • Bicentenneial Con by John Moroney (B-16)
  • Pen Pals Wanted (B-19)
  • Con Notes (B-19)
  • New Frontiers in Science by Janice and Marvin Foote (B-21)
  • Ads, Announcements (B-23)
  • Fan Clubs, Charity Project (B-24)
  • Vul Con II by Thomas Nelson (B-25)
  • The Great San Diego trip of '75 by Marlene Romig (B-26)
  • Surprise -- Scotty's Not from Scotland by Linda Bortolin (B-28)
  • Mini Trek Con II, and Jimmy and Eric Montgomery at Bi-Con by Carol Ann Matuszewski (B-29)
  • Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (B-30)

January 1977

J.D.I.F.C. January 1977 contains 47 pages.

cover of January 1977

The art is by Mandi Schultz, Yoshiko Hirahara, Joe Westrate, Molly Clark.

April/May/June 1977

J.D.I.F.C. April/May/June 1977 is also the 1977 Annual. It contains 94 pages, in 5 sections:

The art and photos are by The Doohans, Joni Gillispie, Trek Times, Phyl Proctor, Susan Houck, Gary Thorpe, Yoshiko Hirahara, Stephen Eramo, and Diane Marchant.

cover of the April 1977 issue

Title page & table of contents (2 pages)

Section A: Our Honorary: James Doohan (20 pages)

Section B: Convention Reports (6 pages)

Section C: Guest Star (3 pages on Gene Roddenberry; 2 pages on Nick Tate (Space: 1999); 3 pages on Leonard Nimoy)

Section D: Star Trek Fiction (27 pages)

Section E: Miscellaneous (27 pages, including a substantial number of newspaper clippings on Scotty and Star Trek)

July 1977

cover of July 1977 by Susan Houck

J.D.I.F.C. July 1977 contains 43 pages.

October 1977

J.D.I.F.C. October 1977 contains 48 pages.

cover of October 1977, S. (Susan) E. Houck
from October 1977

The art and photos are by Jacques Hupp, Gary Thorpe, Jeff Stevens, Eunice Finnegan, Guy, Heather Firth, Nancy Munden, Shryl Rustin, Heidi Miller, Darren Marting, Jeffrey Lipko, Joni Gillispie, and Anna Melinda Shreve.

January 1978

J.D.I.F.C. 1978 contains 49 pages. The front cover is by Margo McDonnell, the back by Doug Buchanan.

cover of January 1978 issue by Margo McDonnell
first page of the story, "The Mind of the Enterprise" by Heidi Miller and Fred White
  • From Jim
  • QUIZZING JIMMY - Several pages of questions from the fans, with replies from Jimmy Doohan. Zine has 3 photos printed/developed on real photo paper and affixed to the pages.
  • Quizzing Wende
  • From Eric
  • Itinerary for James Doohan
  • Star Trekking with Scotty
  • Meeting James Doohan
  • Fan fiction stories
  • Cartoons
  • Word Search
  • Other articles, editorials/essays
  • Convention reports and photos
  • Club info

April 1978

J.D.I.F.C. April 1978. The cover is by Heather Firth.

cover of the 1978 Annual Issue, Heather Firth

The issue has 67 pages, divided into 6 sections.

cover of the April/May/June 1978

The art and photos are by Doug Buchanan (back cover), Phyllis Carter, Wende Doohan, Mae Sanchez, Debbie Clark, Jacquey Presby, Joanne Bennett, Ena Glogowska, Joni Gillispie, Elsa de Vera, Sheila Freitas, Due Greig, Joan Sailler, Suzanne Saur, Patricia Luke, Brigitte Veiz, and Gerry Downes.

Prefatory pages: Title page & table of contents (2 pages) plus 6 pages devoted to announcements about Star Trek - The Motion Picture.

Section A: Our Honorary: James Doohan (16 pages: A correspondence interview with Jim; A letter from Jim regarding the movie; and Jim's upcoming itinerary; A letter from Jim regarding misquotes of him in a newspaper interview; A correspondence interview with Wende Doohan; Eric Doohan's "letter".)

Section B: Convention Reports (11 pages)

Section C: There was no section C, with the usual "Guest Star"

Section D: Star Trek Fiction

Section E: Miscellaneous (17 pages, including a 6-page article from the magazine UFO Report on "The UFO-Star Trek Connection")

July 1978

J.D.I.F.C. July 1978 contains 48 pages. The front cover is by Butch Baker, and the back cover is by Jacquey Presby

cover of July 1978 by Butch Baker

October 1978

J.D.I.F.C. October 1978 contains 48 pages. The front cover is by Butch Baker, and the back cover is by Jacquey Presby

cover of October 1978 by Butch Baker

January 1979

J.D.I.F.C. January 1979 contains 49 pages. The front cover is by Phil Berrier and the back cover is by Ted Katauskas.

cover of January 1979 issue, Phil Berrier

April/May/June 1979

J.D.I.F.C. 1979 Annual, April-May-June contains 64 pages. Includes fiction by Joanne Bennett, Michael Fraser, Laury DiGiovanni, Kara McGuirk, Rebekah Buffington, Mike Rathke, and Laura O'Brien.

Our Honorary Section (16 pages):

  • From Jim by James Doohan (A-1)
  • Quizzing Jim by James Doohan (A-3)
  • Quizzing Wende by Wende Doohan (A-9)
  • Jim's Itinerary (A-11)
  • Eric's Letter by Eric Doohan (A-12)
  • Rocky's Report by Tommy "Rocky" Doohan (13)

Con and Lecture Reports (11 pages):

Star Trek Fiction (23 pages):

  • Whose in Charge Down Here? by Joanne Bennett (C-1)
  • Journey into Oblivion by Michael Fraser (C-4)
  • Scotty's Thoughts by Laury DiGiovanni (C-5)
  • How Do I Love Thee by Kara McGuirk (C-6)
  • Our Future the Moon by Rebekah Buffington (C-13)
  • The Hostile Vulcans by Mike Rathke (C-14)
  • My Bairns by Laura O'Brien (C-16)

Our Guest Star:

Miscellaneous:


August 1979

J.D.I.F.C. August 1979 contains 49 pages. The front cover is by Phil Berrier.

cover of August 1979 issue by Phil Berrier

October 1979

J.D.I.F.C. October 1979 contains 48 pages. It has a front cover by Joan (Sony) Sailler.

cover of October 1979 Issue by Joan (Sony) Sailler

December 1980

J.D.I.F.C. December 1980 contains 40 pages. Front cover by Phil Berrier.

cover of December 1980 issue by Phil Berrier
  • From Jim by James Doohan
  • Quizzing Jim by James Doohan
  • Quizzing Wende by Wende Doohan
  • Eric's Letter by Eric Doohan
  • Tommy's Letter by Tommy Doohan
  • Alamorgordo Daily News Clipping
  • Jim in Cranford, NJ by Jay Jengo
  • Pen Pals Wanted
  • James Doohan at Virginia Tech by Ginna Lusk
  • Recipe Page by Anna Hrena
  • Potpourri
  • Star Con '81 Reports
  • Star Trek Seek 'N Find by Patrick and Philip Duff
  • History Lesson by Nancy Munden
  • From Anna by Anna Hreha

October 1981

J.D.I.F.C. October 1981 (Annual) contains 48 pages. Front cover by Phil Berrier.

cover of October 1981, by Phil Berrier

January 1982

J.D.I.F.C. January 1982. Front cover by Phil Berrier.

cover of the January 1982 issue Phil Berrier

August 1982

J.D.I.F.C. August 1982

January 1983

J.D.I.F.C. January 1983 contains 34 photocopied pages.

Reactions and Reviews: January 1983

Journal of the James Doohan International Fan Club. Contains questions and answers with Jim & his wife Wende, reports on Jim's activities - lots and lots of nice pics (esp. the photo in the front of this issue in tux & bow tie?) poetry, penpals, stories, puzzles and articles. Recommended club for all J.D. fans. [4]

January 1984

J.D.I.F.C. January 1984.

cover of January 1984 issue Cami Forsell.

Included inserts for the Rostirasa club and its newsletter "The Duty Roster", and for the fanzine "The Ninth Quadrant" #5.

February 1984

J.D.I.F.C. February 1984 contains 43 pages.

Reactions and Reviews: February 1984

43pp, USqto, xerox. The best valued club sine for James Doohan and the longest running one for any Trek actor must be the JDIFC. Each member certainly gets their money worth. Jimmy Doohan sheds his love and enthusiasm by answering members queries and writing on what's happening. There's clippings, photos, con reports, and Scotty-type poetry and fiction, plus penpals and movie news. Lots and lots to read. A must for all Jimmy Doohan/Scotty fans. [5]

May 1984

J.D.I.F.C. May 1984. It contains 50 pages.

Reactions and Reviews: May 1984

Beautifully xeroxed, plus some real photos. Undoubtedly the best valued club around. Contains questions to James Doohan and his wife Wende from club members with frank answers from both (12 pages of them), fiction, con and film reviews and clippings plus puzzles. Great reading. [6]

October 1984

J.D.I.F.C. October 1984.

January 1985

J.D.I.F.C. January 1985.

June 1985

J.D.I.F.C. June 1985.

October 1985

cover of October 1985 issue Cami Forsell

J.D.I.F.C. October 1985. Cover design is by Cami Forsell. Other art and photo credits: Dana Brewer, Leahna Larsen, Carolyn Simmons, Page Eileen Lewis, Bertha Robinson, Mike T. Melnyczenko, L.L. Longley, Richard Tyo, Anna Hreha, Dale Kesterson and Sheri Denison. It has a 9-page section in the front called "Quizzing James" (A-1 thru A-7), This section has two 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" black & white photos attached to the pages with adhesive, 1 is a photo of James Doohan in civilian clothes, w/microphone, answering questions. and 1 shows the 5 main male characters in a scene from the original series. Several other pictures are print pictures. Pages A-8 and A-9 is Wende Doohan answering questions. The second section (B-1 thru B-38) has numerous articles and pictures about James Doohan, Including pictures of the Doohan children.

  • Quizzing Jim (A-1)
  • Quizzing Wende (A-8)
  • Meeting James Doohan by Carolyn Simmons (B-1)
  • With Love by Page Eileen Lewis (B-2)
  • Who Said? by Mark Foster (B-3)
  • The Seasonal Perils of the Backyard Astronomer by Michele Burton (B-4)
  • The Son That Was Not Apoloo's by Candy Thompson (B-5)
  • K.C. Con IV, a con report by Page Eileen Lewis (B-9)
  • A Star Idea is born in Victoria, Australia and Arrives on Hollywood Blvd 4/Sept/1985 by Berta Robinson (B-11)
  • In the 23rd Century by Michael T. Melnyczenko (B-13)
  • In Search for Saavik by Wendy Bowker (B-15)
  • Shore Leave by L.L. Longley (B-15)
  • Star Trek has Big Life After Death by Stephen Wigler (B-17)
  • Wet Weekend in Liverpool by Ena Glogowska (B-18)
  • Potpourri (B-20)
  • Pen Pals (B-21)
  • James Doohan Steals the Star Show by Bertha Robinson (B-22)
  • Trivia Quiz by Fenton Hubbart (B-23)
  • Kansas City Con photos (B-25)
  • Star Trek Memories by Rosemary Helmer (B-27)
  • Reality by Dale Kesterson (B-29)
  • Starlight, Starbright by Sheri Denison (B-30)
  • Scotty Gets the Girl by Page Eileen Lewis (B-31)
  • From Anna by Anna Hreha (B-35)

February 1986

J.D.I.F.C. February 1986 contains 46 pages. It was the last issue.

Reactions and Reviews: February 1986

...a fabulous cover by Cami Forsell. This is the last Journal of the J.D.I.F.C. - a club that was more like a family with an amazing rapall [sic] between fan and actor. Anna, its president for nineteen years is retiring and moving on to enjoy her retirement by travelling and doing all the things keeping up a fan club has kept her from all these years.

As a fan club it was unique and will be sorely missed.

As usual, the Journal contained question to James Doohan and Wende, penpals, photos, articles, clippings, fiction and poetry. All enjoyable - though sadly read this time. [7]

References

  1. ^ Irish?
  2. ^ from STAG #8
  3. ^ A mild rebuke addressing Doohan's cigarette habit.
  4. ^ from Beyond Antares #23
  5. ^ from Beyond Antares #24
  6. ^ from Beyond Antares #25
  7. ^ from Beyond Antares #28
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