John A. Zeigler Jr.

I still think of Mr. Zeigler often. Miss you, my friend!

I recently sent this note to an old Charleston friend kind enough to let me know about the death of John Zeigler. I was a teenager -- working at the Library Society after school -- when he had an enormous effect on my life as an art and book lover.
Dear Nancy,

Thank you so much for sending the clippings about John Zeigler. The Book Basement -- with its cozy fire going in the winter -- was one of my favorite refuges in Charleston. I loved John and Edwin, particularly conversations...

For happy days spent at the Book Basement and for many years serving on the Book Committee at the Charleston Library Society, I thank you.

My father, Paul Weidner (C of C English professor) was a great admirer of both Mr. Zeigler and Mr. Peacock and of the Book Basement. As did I become as well.

Paul Weidner (Jr.)

Sad to learn of Mr. Zeigler's passing. I would visit him when in Charleston to catch up on things in his life. My family had lived in the home in the 1960's and he was most gracious with our visits there; a kind, very nice person. We exchanged Christmas cards with each other. Will miss visits with him and always hold him in my heart.

John Ziegler was my mother's cousin-in-law, as his partner was our cousin Edwin Peacock. We loved him very much and will miss him terribly. Greg Hines, Jacksonville, FL.

Uncle John was my pal. We exchanged letters often, mine being always very long..he loved them and called them "books". He was generous to a fault. The best thing I can tell you is he loved. Oh how he loved, and was loved in return just as much and by many, many people. We will miss him very much.