4-time Olympian Dernell Every donated a few historic photos and, more importantly, many hours of unforgettable fencing anecdotes from the 1920's and 1930's narrated over the telephone.

Olympic bronze medalist Albie Axelrod retrieved old, damaged, discarded photos from the garbage pail at the Fencers' Club and shipped them to me for restoration and display.

Maria Cerra Tishman took the time to tell a detailed story of her 1948 Olympic experience at the London Games where she tied for second place with a combined win-loss record of 17-6.

National foil champion Ruth White donated her engagement photo with fellow fencer and husband Freddie Hooker.