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THIS SIDE OF OZ: A HEART FOR THE TIN MAN
AUTHOR(S)
Hall, Michael D.
SOURCE
Metalsmith;Spring1988, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p22
ABSTRACT
The article discusses the development of the sheet metal art in the U.S. Tin men wore formal attire in the first decade of the 20th century, however, they started to adapt the style of the popular culture in 1940s. Fanciful and mechanical science fiction creations such as robot toys and astronaut-inspired tin were produced in 1950s-1970s, respectively.
Apparently our classmate Mike Hall was more talented than we knew. He is/was recognized as a Steel or Metal Artist and the above reference is to an article he wrote. I believe it is the same Mike Hall who attended CVHS. I am attempting to locate a picture or 2 of his art work. Crazy, huh?
But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
That he didn't, didn't already have
And Cause never was the reason for the evening
Or the tropic of Sir Galahad (by America)
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Glenda Douglas (Matt)
Mike's obituary as printed in the Union Tribune.
Michael Dennis Hall, better known as the "Famous Tin Man" passed November 16, 2005 in Yuma, Arizona. Mike was born in 1946 in San Diego and attended Chula Vista Senior High. He was drafted into the Marine Corps. during the Vietnam Era. He married Sheila Stephens and they raised their sons, Darren (32) and Steven (20) in Chula Vista. Mike took over the family business called Meeting Services, Inc. and after the passing of his father, Max, he retired early at age 49.
Mike was a man who seized the day. Each day was an experience he treasured. He spent his retirement years with his wife in their motorhome ; traveling to the desert, the river, the mountains, and the Silver Strand State Beach. Mike and Sheila traveled the world.
Many knew Mike as the man who had created "The Famous Tin Man". Wherever Mike and Sheila were, there were "Tin Men" hanging near. He spent many days creating custom "Tin Men" (including the famous 'Hula Girl') and making them for craft fairs, friends and passers by.
Recently, they developed land in Welton, Arizona and established their beautiful retirement home. Their plans were to enjoy the warmth, the river and the peaceful, less populated area together.
Mike felt that life was a chance to create stories. Every experience was a story he felt compelled to tell his many circles of friends.
Mike is survived by his wife, Sheila Hall, his sons, Darren and Steven Hall; his sister Kathleen Wing and his only grandson Trevor Hall.
Services were held.