The Origami Model Index (by Bernice Smith)

V'ann had spent quite a number of hours in our dusty fourth floor office in the American Museum of Natural History gathering data and information for what became the Origami Model Index. The idea, of course, was to put all the data into a computerized database. In my usual " Yes, but..." fashion, I remarked that there were many members who had no computers. Could there be a printed copies available?

I have in my origami treasure collection a hand written note on a cleverly folded sheet of pink kami from V'ann in her always gracious style dated August l994 . It says : Thank you for your great
suggestions, Bernice. I'll be happy to hear any other thoughts you have on the Index/Catalog. Happy folding, V'ann.

And there they are, several printed copies of the Origami Model Index which V'ann sent from her home in California. My treasures along with the pleasure of having known the gracious, charming V'ann.

Bernice Smith