[cid:image001.jpg@01DAE3F7.678B2350]August 7 Webinar Do you want a more personal, in-depth connection with some of the most fascinating people in the mineral world? Tune in on the first Wednesday of each month and listen to our LIVE interview series where we sit down with guests from all over the world and talk rocks. Collectors, Curators, Curatrixes, Artists, Researchers, Publishers, Dealers and more. We get into their origin stories and get updated on some of the things they're working on now. It's always fun, often educational and one of the best ways to learn more about the people who make the mineral world what it is. You are invited to the next Zoom webinar: Mineral Talks LIVE 7 August 2024 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this webinar: http://go.mineraltalkslive.com/register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Speaker - Buzz Gray [cid:image002.jpg@01DAE3F7.678B2350] Elvis Leroy "Buzz" Gray was born in Santa Barbara, California, on October 24, 1933. Growing up in Taft, California, he developed an interest in minerals while working in oil fields. Buzz served in the U.S. Air Force (1953-1957) and collected agates during off-hours. He attended Taft College and Fresno State College, earning a B.A. in Geology in 1960. Post-graduation, he worked for Laval Underground Surveys for a decade and dabbled in gold mining. By 1967, he began selling mineral specimens. In 1970, Buzz moved to Fallbrook, California, joining Pala Properties International. He traveled extensively, representing Pala at various gem and mineral shows across the U.S. and Europe. Buzz collected minerals worldwide, favoring sites like the Benitoite Gem Mine<https://collectorsedge.com/benitoite-gem-mine-san-benito-county-california/> and the Colorado Quartz Mine<https://www.facebook.com/cqmine/>, which he once owned. His ventures included partnerships with notable figures such as Bill Forrest and his son, Mike Gray. Buzz contributed to many articles and books, with photos of his specimens gracing numerous covers. His mined pieces are preserved in private collections and museums globally. Buzz built a notable collection from the Benitoite mine with his son. He retired in 2022 and resides in Missoula, Montana. ************* If you have missed one of the 85 previous episodes, visit the Youtube video channel Mineral Talks LIVE<https://mineraltalkslive.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29de2322958cd757b7752b3ec&id=9805c93fe0&e=7aa497567c> *************** Mineral Talks LIVE - Brought to you by Bryan Swoboda of BlueCap Productions, Dr. Raquel Alonso-Perez of The Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard University<https://mgmh.fas.harvard.edu/> (MGMH), Dr. Eloïse Gaillou of the Musée de Minéralogie, l’École des Mines de Paris<https://www.musee.minesparis.psl.eu/Home/> and The Society of Mineral Museums Professionals<http://www.smmp.net/> (SMMP). mailing address is: info@mineraltalkslive.com<mailto:info@mineraltalkslive.com> [cid:image003.jpg@01DAE3F7.678B2350]