Spotlight > Research Articles > 006 Jim Fitch’s “Whistle Notes”, Published 1997-1998
Whistology
In the winter of 1997 came the start of four volumes of a really remarkable undertaking in whistle literature and research history. Sad to say, it lasted just those four issues. Years ahead of its time, each was loaded with fifteen pages of articles and pictures from The Call & Whistle Association.
You might consider by comparison, that the first book was written called Collecting Police Whistles and Similar Types by Martin Gilchrist was published in the year 1998.
How large was the whistle group from Whistle Notes?
Swelling to fifty members in a short time, it drew on collections and research from its membership for pictures and backgrounds and history. It was spearheaded by Jim Fitch, and yet it must have been a real community effort. Jim still collects and has initiated a Facebook page for whistle and call collectors which at this time has 206 plus members.
We thank Jim Fitch, for graciously granted permission to reprint at The Whistle Gallery all four copies for all to read and be able to reference. If you have never seen these, then you are in for a real treat.
Peruse, study and reference the articles in “Whistle Notes.”
So for this Spotlight we invite you to spend some time reading and rereading through the many topics in Whistle Notes ( includes whistles AND their kinfolk ).
Our many thanks to Jim Fitch and all those who put their heart into their articles. A legacy and addition to the worldwide fund of whistle knowledge.
Click on the Pages Below to View the Full Volumes
Conclusions
The articles were significantly ahead of their time, setting the stage for Collecting Police Whistles and Similar Types by Martin Gilchrist and Simon Topman.
TWG
Posted February 10, 2013
Revised October 11, 2020
Revised December 27, 2021
Revised January 30, 2022
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