My name is Charles Triplett. I was born and grew up in Western North Carolina where I still reside. In 1966 when I was 6 years old I saw the movie "The Wizard Of Oz" on television and had a life altering experience. I liked the film but I fell in love with the actress Judy Garland. I was simply fascinated and wanted to know more about her. In the intervening years I have studied Miss Garland's work and my interest in her has never wained. My collection began in the late 1960's when I cut her picture out of the newspaper. Since then I have collected many hundreds of items and still looking for items today, especially costumes, couture, personal items, autographs, and original and rare photographs. I always felt that Judy Garland was the most talented all-around entertainer that ever came from that golden age of show-business.

What I think is my all time favorite Garland performance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh57sCPjtzw

The LAND OF OZ, Beech Mtn., North Carolina  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lz3akGYWS4&feature=related

On the yellow brick road at the Land of Oz theme park in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, one of my favorite places in the whole world. 

  Below with Cindy Keller, "the Princess of Oz"

Below is a photo of me wearing the cape/coat costume that Frank Morgan wore as the Wizard in the movie THE WIZARD OF OZ. 

Below, holding one of the original Munchkin Fiddler's costumes

The Judy Garland Memorial Overlook

Below is a bronze plaque donated to the Land of Oz in memory of Judy Garland by Mark Everhart & Charles Triplett

  Charles Triplett with Judy Garland's daughters Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft

Liza's Bob Mackie Palace "Trolley Song"  pant suit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSvOJ7nxEms

With  Mr. Michael Siewert

With Mark Everhart at the Land of Oz Museum

With Bill Seidel

With Barbara Eden

With Francine Francis

Below:  "For Charles, as big a fan of Judy and Lana as I am, With Love, Cheryl Crane"

Below: "To Charles and his fabulous archive - Best Wishes, Charles Busch"

display

at local historical museum