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GeneralRest in Peace Larry Conklin 1933-2016

10th Feb 2016 08:14 UTCPaul Stephen Cyr

I have heard from a few respected collectors that Lawrence Conklin has passed away. He was a well known collector, dealer and writer. Among other things, he had a long history with New York City minerals and museums, and founded Matrix magazine. I have always found things associated with his name to be of much interest. As time moves on I am sure to learn more from the research this man has done.

I have not seen an obituary yet, but have heard it is true from personal communications from some of his associates.

His MinRec Label Archive page: http://www.minrec.org/labels.asp?colid=642

And his biography on his website, all pages worth a look: http://www.lhconklin.com/bio/bioindex.htm

10th Feb 2016 16:29 UTCHoward Messing

What a nice gentleman he was...When I first became interested in minerals, knowing nothing at all about them, I just brazenly dropped into his NYC office and was amazed by how nice he was. The space was a bit dusty and cluttered, but he had an encyclopedic knowledge of all the minerals strewn about and patiently spent quite some time with me, explaining the basics of the hobby to me. He had the most amazing desk made of a slab of petrified wood. He sold me a couple of modest specimens (a galena and a calcite) at a modest price to get me going. Sorry to hear of his passing.

10th Feb 2016 17:25 UTCMark Heintzelman 🌟 Expert

It is very sad to hear of Lawrence Conklin's passing. He was one of the greater dealer/collectors, had exceptional skills of observation and an endless curiosity. A consummate collector/dealer who had acquired and retained a wealth of knowledge and information along the way and was eager to share it with others who expressed an interest. I've always valued the marvelous materials I had been fortunate enough to acquire from him over these many years, many of them unique and all very worthy.

Here is the last piece of his that I had acquired only a year or so ago. Again, he always took the time to share his knowledge and to even make special note of any aspect of particular material he felt was pertinent.

11th Feb 2016 00:04 UTCBob Harman

I distinctly remember visiting Larry Conklin's NYC office in 1998. This was within a few days of my mom's funeral also in NYC. We talked of life, minerals and growing older among many things. RIP LARRY!!!

For those wanting to learn a bit more about him, just google his name and "obituary, NYC". CHEERS........BOB

11th Feb 2016 07:14 UTCPaul Stephen Cyr

Touching stories everyone.

Mark, that is a magnificent French Creek magnetite.

25th Oct 2016 21:20 UTCBrad van Scriver

Today, just out of curiosity I typed Larry's name into my browser. I was so sorry to read his obituary. I met Larry many, many years ago when we were both active in the retail mineral business. I always enjoyed his wit & his mind that was as sharp as a razor. Especially the way he poked fun at himself & the hobby with a straight face!!

And the friendly competition between him & Rock Currier. Rock's little sign he wore on his shirt "I Am Not Larry Conklin" gave a a chuckle to all who knew them both. I have not seen Larry in years but counted him a dear friend when we were both actively attending mineral shows. He will be sorely missed. Those two large men are surely upstairs regaling the Lord with mineral stories.

And yes Mark that really is an impressive Magnesite from any locality, but especially French Creek. What a nice remembranc?

Regards, Brad van Scriver

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