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'''Tolkien Genootschap Unquendor''' (''Tolkien Society [[#Etymology|Unquendor]]'') is the [[Tolkien Societies|Tolkien society]] in the Netherlands.

==History==
Unquendor was founded in [[1981]], on the birthday of Frodo and Bilbo, [[22 September|September 22]]th, after the example of the British [[The Tolkien Society|Tolkien Society]]. It steadily grew up to its current member count of about 210 people<ref>[http://www.unquendor.nl/?page_id=179 Unquendor : Geschiedenis] (accessed 11 January 2021)</ref> from all over the Dutch-speaking world, though Flanders has its own Society, ''[[Elanor (Tolkien Society)|Elanor]]'', and South Africa, which had its now defunct [[Haradrim (Tolkien Society)|''Haradrim'']], was usually considered under the influence of the English Tolkien Society. In recent years Unquendor and Elanor have closely collaborated on events. The German Tolkien Society (DTG) has also joined on occasion.<ref>http://elanor.deliverance.be/?tag=tolkien-verenigingen</ref>

==Members of Note==
*[[Jan Boom|Jan Boom (a.k.a. Fangorn)]]
*[[René van Rossenberg|René van Rossenberg (a.k.a. Parmahosta)]]
*[[Renée Vink]]

==Gatherings==
Unquendor organises a number of big events throughout the Netherlands, like:
* The "Joelfeest" ([[Yule]] party, December)
* Hobbit Day and Annual General Meeting (September)
* "Slotfeest" (Castle/End Feast, June),
* "3-januari-diner" (Tolkien Birthday Dinner, [[3 January|January 3]]rd)
These events were discontinued:
* "Tolkien Leesdag" (Tolkien Reading Day, close to [[25 March|March 25]]th] (the last event was in 2017)<ref>https://www.facebook.com/events/tolkienwinkel/tolkien-leesdag-2017/582560101934203/?paipv=0&eav=AfZdEIY6v9Z6XR1FaHomyLwRAhRyFffHm4mQMB3HmI3gVWBmGkXIRIAgRa5WlDlzCKo&_rdr</ref>
Unquendor also offers more regular meetings organised by its members throughout the Netherlands, called ''Herbergen'' ("Inns").

===Lustrum===
Every 5 years, the most recent being 2021, Unquendor organizes a weekend event to celebrate an additional 5 years of the society being in existence. These events are more international in nature and usually include lectures by known Tolkien scholars and artists: [[Dimitra Fimi|Dimitra Fimi (2021),]] [[Thomas Honegger]] / [[Paul Smith]] (2016), [[Cor Blok]] (2006), [[Tom Shippey]] (2011), [[Rayner Unwin]] (1997), [[Arne Zettersten]] (2006).

==Publications==
Unquendor also publishes the five-a-year magazine ''[[Lembas (journal)|Lembas]]'', in which the accounts of meetings and announcements for them are made known, but it includes Ardalogical and Tolkienistical essays as well, all of which are written by members of Unquendor. Unquendor also publishes an extra book approximately every two years, called the ''[[Lembas Extra]]'', in which all kinds of Tolkienological and Ardalogical articles, all in English, are published.

==Etymology==
'''Unquendor''' is [[Neo-Quenya]] for "Hollow Land", and is a translation of the often perceived etymology of [[wikipedia:Holland#The_name_.22Holland.22|Holland]], "Hollow land". The correct etymology is of Holland, however, "Wooded land". "Hollow land" does apply to [[wikipedia:Holland%2C_Lincolnshire|Holland in Lincolnshire, UK]].

==External links==
* [http://www.unquendor.nl/ Official website]

{{References}}
[[Category:Dutch organizations]]
[[Category:Tolkien Societies]]
[[de:Die niederländische Tolkien Gesellschaft Unquendor]]

Ennorandirrim

2023-10-21T01:45:38Z

CaptainRolly:

'''Ennorandirrim''' is a Netherlands based Middle earth live action role playing group that originated mostly from [[Unquendor]] and to a limited extent [[Elanor (society)]].<ref>https://www.ennorandirrim.nl/</ref> It is mostly active at large fantasy fandom events such as Elfia and Tolkien Tage. It also, at times, attends Unquendor and Elanor events.<ref>https://www.ennorandirrim.nl/agenda-events/</ref>

The group also published an electronic newsletter irregularly.<ref>https://www.ennorandirrim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nieuwsbrief50.pdf</ref>
<references />

2023-09-22T14:21:39Z

CaptainRolly:

'''Jan Boom''' (a.k.a. '''Fangorn''') is a long time Dutch collector and incubator of Tolkien fan activity. He is a former treasurer and audit committee member as well as an active member of [[Unquendor]]. He is also a member of other Tolkien Societies as well as a silent partner of the [[Tolkien Winkel|Tolkienwinkel]]. His pseudonym Fangorn is based on his surname Boom, meaning tree in Dutch.

==Biography==
J.H.E. (Jan) Boom is a retired [[wikipedia:Financial_Controller#Business_role|financial controller]] who has been active in Tolkien fandom and as an active collector for many decades. He completed the MULO in 1961.<ref>https://www.schoolbank.nl/jan-boom3</ref> He has also supported numerous Tolkien Societies financially and in kind over the decades. He is a well known attendant of Tolkien events in Europe, including the annual [[Oxonmoot]]. He has also supported initiatives around collecting Tolkien books and other material.<ref>http://www.tolkiencalendars.com/ty.html (accessed 05-12-2011)</ref><ref>http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=compact&order=DESC&topic_id=62&forum=8&menumode=2 (accessed 05-12-2011)</ref><ref>http://mmp.faerylands.eu/viewtopic.php?id=417 (accessed 05-12-2011)</ref><ref>http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/reviews/dutch-lotr.htm (accessed 05-12-2011)</ref><ref>http://tolkiensring.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=art&thread=299&page=19 (accessed 05-12-2011)</ref> He specializes in rare book editions, calendars and [[Mithril Miniatures]].

In recent years, Jan Boom has sold most of his collection through eBay.<ref>https://www.ebay.com/str/rolfebus</ref><ref>https://www.tolkienguide.com/profile/5</ref> Jan Boom also collected Dutch artisan ceramic tiles for a time.<ref>http://home.deds.nl/~ancotheek/reframe.htm?page=zk/zk_main.htm&frameNo=1</ref>

==Trivia==
The library of the Slovenian Tolkien Society was named Fangornova Library in Jan Boom's honor. He was a great benefactor in the early years of this society.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070624204858/http://www.drustvogil-galad.si/besedila/knjizn01.htm</ref>This library is no longer In existence as of 2023.

{{References}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Boom, Jan}}
[[Category:Dutch people]]
[[Category:People by name]]

==External links==
* [http://www.facebook.com/jheboom/ Facebook page]

Jan Boom

2023-09-22T14:14:50Z

CaptainRolly:

'''Jan Boom''' (a.k.a. '''Fangorn''') is a long time Dutch collector and incubator of Tolkien fan activity. He is a former treasurer and audit committee member as well as an active member of [[Unquendor]]. He is also a member of other Tolkien Societies as well as a silent partner of the [[Tolkien Winkel|Tolkienwinkel]]. His pseudonym Fangorn is based on his surname Boom, meaning tree in Dutch.

==Biography==
J.H.E. (Jan) Boom is a retired [[wikipedia:Financial_Controller#Business_role|financial controller]] who has been active in Tolkien fandom and as an active collector for many decades. He completed the MULO in 1961.<ref>https://www.schoolbank.nl/jan-boom3</ref> He has also supported numerous Tolkien Societies financially and in kind over the decades. He is a well known attendant of Tolkien events in Europe, including the annual [[Oxonmoot]]. He has also supported initiatives around collecting Tolkien books and other material.<ref>http://www.tolkiencalendars.com/ty.html (accessed 05-12-2011)</ref><ref>http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=compact&order=DESC&topic_id=62&forum=8&menumode=2 (accessed 05-12-2011)</ref><ref>http://mmp.faerylands.eu/viewtopic.php?id=417 (accessed 05-12-2011)</ref><ref>http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/reviews/dutch-lotr.htm (accessed 05-12-2011)</ref><ref>http://tolkiensring.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=art&thread=299&page=19 (accessed 05-12-2011)</ref> He specializes in rare book editions, calendars and [[Mithril Miniatures]].

In recent years, Jan Boom has sold most of his collection through eBay.<ref>https://www.ebay.com/str/rolfebus</ref><ref>https://www.tolkienguide.com/profile/5</ref>

==Trivia==
The library of the Slovenian Tolkien Society was named Fangornova Library in Jan Boom's honor. He was a great benefactor in the early years of this society.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070624204858/http://www.drustvogil-galad.si/besedila/knjizn01.htm</ref>This library is no longer In existence as of 2023.

{{References}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Boom, Jan}}
[[Category:Dutch people]]
[[Category:People by name]]

==External links==
* [http://www.facebook.com/jheboom/ Facebook page]