American Dental Association (www.ADA.org) publishes
wrong photo of 'Doc' Holliday - in the Oct
9, 2015 edition of ADA Morning Huddle:
[the photo above is known to be of John Escapule, Not 'Doc' Holliday]
The ADA article links to another [old] article published 1997 with even more disinformation, that I will not bother to critique here.
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From: Holliday Dental [mailto:teeth@mindspring.com]
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 10:14 AM
To: msc <msc@ada.org>
Subject: ADA Morning Huddle Feedback - Correction of "Doc Holliday" photo is requested
Dear Sirs;
The [fake] photo of "Doc Holliday" published in today's "ADA Morning Huddle" is known to be erroneous.
I would appreciate it if ADA Morning Huddle would publish a correct photograph of Dr John Henry Holliday. The correct image is in the public realm as a courtesy from his surviving relatives in Georgia.
Please see the correct image and documented research here:
http://hollidaydental.com/DisAmbiguation-Doc-Holiday-pics.pdf
Thank-you,
- Lindsay "Doc" Holliday
(a distant relative)
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Lindsay D. Holliday, DMD
(H) (478)742-8699 3091 Ridge Ave. Macon,GA 31204
Office 478-746-5695 360 Spring Street 31201
cell 478-335-3452
http://www.hollidaydental.com
www.Facebook.com/lindsay.doc.holliday
At 12:03 PM 10/14/2015, Crozier, Stacie wrote:
Hello Dr. Holliday: thanks so much for letting us know about the incorrect photo of your famous ancestor that appeared in ADA Morning Huddle. We apologize for the error and certainly want to show our members the correct photo and maybe offer a couple of facts about him provided by his family.
Would you be willing to speak to me in the next few days to get more information for the correction? If so, please let me know your preferred phone number and best time to reach you?
And to verify, is this the correct photo pasted below?
Thank you, again, for bringing this to our attention.
Sincerely,
Stacie Crozier croziers@ada.org
Editorial Director, Digital Content
ADA Publishing Division
312.440.2793
_____________________________________________________________________
American Dental Association 211 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 www.ada.org
From: Holliday Dental <teeth@mindspring.com>
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 2:38 PM
To: Stacie Crozier <croziers@ada.org>, "teeth@mindspring.com " <teeth@mindspring.com>
Cc: "Galvan, Adriana" <galvana@ada.org>, "Jakush, Judy L." <jakushj@ada.org>
Subject: Re: FW: ADA Morning Huddle Feedback - Correction of "Doc Holliday" photo is requested
Stacie,
Thank you very much for your interest in getting the ADA story straight.
I am not a direct descendant of Doc, but a very distant cousin who shares his birth state, his surname and his profession.
Yes, the photo is the one that his closest surviving relatives released some years ago.
I plan to email you more historical references before I call. Friday (at the earliest) might be a convenient time for me to talk.
Thanks again,
- Lindsay
At 04:50 PM 10/14/2015, Crozier, Stacie wrote:
Hi Dr. Holliday: thanks for your quick response.
By this email, I would like to introduce you to Jennifer Garvin, the Washington Editor for the ADA News. If you agree, she'd like to interview you ou for an ADA News feature story that can include the historical references you'd like to share and showcase e the correct photo in print and online. The ADA Morning Huddle can then summarize the ADA News story in the editorial portion of an upcoming issue.
We hope this plan is agreeable to you. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. You are in good hands with Jennifer! I will let her continue this correspondence.
Sincerely,
Stacie
Stacie Crozier croziers@ada.org
Editorial Director, Digital Content
ADA Publishing Division
312.440.2793
_____________________________________________________________________
At 09:32 AM 10/16/2015, Jennifer Garvin wrote:
Would you like to talk at 10:30 or 11am today? I am in the office until noon today. I am happy to call you at your cell or office. Or you can reach me directly at 202.789.5173.
It won't take long. I would love to hear –if you'd like to share—about present day interest from your patients about your ties to this part of history. Do you yourself go by Dr. or 'Doc' at work, that sort of thing.
Thank you for your time!
Jennifer
Jennifer Garvin garvinj@ada.org
Washington Editor
PUB
202.789.5173
...
From: Holliday Dental [mailto:teeth@mindspring.com]
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 8:58 AM
To: Crozier, Stacie; Holliday Dental; Garvin, Jennifer
Cc: Galvan, Adriana; Jakush, Judy L.
Subject: Re: ADA Morning Huddle Feedback - Correction of "Doc Holliday" photo is requested
Ok.
I will be available in another hour or two.
I'm not sure I can add much more than the additional documents attached from two books published in 2004 and 1998.
Thank-you,
- Lindsay Holliday
...
attached:
Doc-Holliday_A-Family-Portrait-_a book by Karen-Holliday-Tanner_1998
Doc-Holliday-Left-Gerogia_Why--PAINTING of DOC on Front Cover of book by Gene Carlisle 2004
Doc-Holliday-Left-Gerogia_Why a book by Carlisle-Front Cover and flap
Doc-Holliday-Left-Gerogia_Why--book- Back Cover painting
Doc-Holliday-Left-Gerogia_Why-- Back Cover & flap
To: "Garvin, Jennifer" <garvinj@ada.org>
Jennifer,
-True West article dated March 2004 was sent to me by pediatric surgeon, Dr Don Nakayama on 1-31-12. Dr Nakayama (like many Americans)is a "Westerns" aficionado.
-Flesh-out of Doc's image best done by artist Keith Reed on the cover
of Gene Carlisle's book "Why Doc Holliday Left Georgia" 2004.
-Flesh-out Doc's personality best done by Mary Russell (same persona as re-created by Val Kilmer in Tombstone) in her 2011 book "Doc: A Novel" The book includes narrative description of historically accurate dental techniques probably used by Doc in the 1870-80s.
[pic of Doc Novel]
Mary Doria Russell has taught (anatomy?) to dental students _ _ _interestingly - - -.
...-True West article dated March 2004 was sent to me by pediatric surgeon, Dr Don Nakayama on 1-31-12. Dr Nakayama (like many Americans)is a "Westerns" aficionado.
-Flesh-out of Doc's image best done by artist Keith Reed on the cover
of Gene Carlisle's book "Why Doc Holliday Left Georgia" 2004.
-Flesh-out Doc's personality best done by Mary Russell (same persona as re-created by Val Kilmer in Tombstone) in her 2011 book "Doc: A Novel" The book includes narrative description of historically accurate dental techniques probably used by Doc in the 1870-80s.
[pic of Doc Novel]
Mary Doria Russell has taught (anatomy?) to dental students _ _ _interestingly - - -.
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 11:33 AM
Jennifer,
I ran one of my political campaigns using this (attached) image. The image is a synthesis of my face with 1870s clothing like that worn by Doc. The image was created in pen and ink by an artist friend, the late Joy Hulgan, who was also my patient.
In 2012, I was listed on the ballot and elected as "Lindsay 'Doc' Holliday" to serve as on the Ocmulgee River District, Ga Soil and Water Commission.
- Lindsay
At 11:46 AM 10/16/2015, Garvin, Jennifer wrote:
This is great! Would it be possible to speak next week? I am so sorry I had to leave for a noon appointment today but I’d definitely like to talk. OR you can answer these questions by email:
Did you always know of the family connection?
Do you find yourself correcting people a lot about the use of the unauthenticated photo?
Is there a Holliday family reunion?
Any other dentists in the Holliday family over the years?
Thank you!
Jennifer Garvin garvinj@ada.org
Washington Editor
PUB
202.789.5173
To: "Garvin, Jennifer" <garvinj@ada.org>,
From: Holliday Dental <teeth@mindspring.com>
Subject: RE: ADA Morning Huddle Feedback - Correction of "Doc Holliday" photo is requested
Jennifer,
No rush.
I'd much rather we get it right. Even if it takes weeks.
Doc may be America's most famous dentist (even though not for his dentistry) and the ADA should be considered a definitive source for information about him.
Our problem here is summed up in the adage "Never let the Truth get in the way of a Good Story"... and there are some really good stories surrounding Doc.
Also, there are so many confounding sources of disinformation that I often question my own understanding of the subject.
I look forward to speaking with you next week on the phone, but I would like us to assemble the story by writing emails so that we might double check the authenticity of any "facts" about Doc that the ADA might publish.
Thank-you,
- Lindsay
No rush.
I'd much rather we get it right. Even if it takes weeks.
Doc may be America's most famous dentist (even though not for his dentistry) and the ADA should be considered a definitive source for information about him.
Our problem here is summed up in the adage "Never let the Truth get in the way of a Good Story"... and there are some really good stories surrounding Doc.
Also, there are so many confounding sources of disinformation that I often question my own understanding of the subject.
I look forward to speaking with you next week on the phone, but I would like us to assemble the story by writing emails so that we might double check the authenticity of any "facts" about Doc that the ADA might publish.
Thank-you,
- Lindsay
At 05:20 PM 11/3/2015, Garvin, Jennifer wrote:
Hi Dr. Holliday-
Just following up that I have gotten bogged down with the ADA Annual Meeting in DC. I will definitely be in touch soon for our follow-up regarding a story.
My apologies! Hope you are well.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Jennifer Garvin garvinj@ada.org
Washington Editor
PUB
202.789.5173
To: "Garvin, Jennifer" <garvinj@ada.org>,
From: Holliday Dental <teeth@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Follow-up
Jennifer,
Thank you for touching-base.
I have done a bit more research over the telephone with Bill Dunn of Griffin, GA. He is much more closely related to Doc than I am, and he has a museum in Griffin dedicated to Doc and the Wild West.
I will share his info with you this Friday when I have more time.
I regret not being able to attend the ADA this year.
- Lindsay
Bill Dunn (on FaceBook) is aware of only two images of Doc that are authentic:
click on above for larger image.
Photo on left is from "Doc Holliday - A Family Portrait" by Karen Holliday Tanner. 1998. image.
Photo on right is from "Georgia's Doc Holliday" by Olin Jackson. 2006. image. title page.
See blog and article in True West magazine by Mary Doria Russell
