1967
James E. Haff
(–1981)
James E. Haff’s concern for The International Wizard of Oz Club had many facets: he was a drafter of the Club’s By-Laws, he was one of the critical editors of Bibliographia Oziana, he was the editor of The Baum Bugle, and he was our Vice-President.
Jim also acted as the Club’s “conscience.” Almost from its beginning, he cared about the Club and in his various offices, always pressed for what he felt was in the general good of our members.
Jim was also affectionately known as “The Quizzard of Oz” for his lighthearted, but demanding, Ozian brain-twisters.
In his professional life, Jim was a cartographer for the U.S. Air Force. With that expertise, he conceived and produced the Club’s Oz maps. They have gone through several revisions, but they have remained in print continually since their first publication by the Club.
