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Wasn't sure how to post on your site. The City of Angels (aka Angels Camp), is looking into re-dedicating its Mark Twain statue in the coming months and would like to know if anyone would be interested in attending.
As most of you know, Angels Camp is where Mark Twain heard the story that became "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" at the Angels Hotel. The City still holds an annual frog jump (third weekend in May). Angels Camp is located in Calaveras County, California in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
On Mon, Mar 31, 2025 at 11:04 AM Planning < [log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi: > > Wasn't sure how to post on your site. The City of Angels (aka Angels > Camp), is looking into re-dedicating its Mark Twain statue in the coming > months and would like to know if anyone would be interested in attending. > > As most of you know, Angels Camp is where Mark Twain heard the story that > became "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" at the Angels > Hotel. The City
Someone out there in Twain-L land must have read a pre-release copy of this. Any comments? Is there much in the way of historical/geographical context? How would it compare with something like "Huck Finn's America"?
Please enjoy the video. I had the privilege of being at Kevin’s presentation and he was Mac Donnell Magnificent as expected and Twaintastically interesting in his knowledge of book and memorabilia collections focusing on Twain.
I showed pics of his presentation to my Twain classes and all said they wished they could have attended and more than a few are going to try to view the display items this coming weekend.
Just watched Kevin’s fascinating talk—bravo! What a wonderful and lively overview of a topic that has shaped all of us but about which we know relatively little: the history of collecting Twain. Kevin, only you could give such a talk—and I’m glad you did. Rich with quirky characters, missed opportunities, and an appreciation of the vagaries of fortune help explain why only some materials, survive, Kevin’s talk—and the Q&A that follows it--are definitely worth watching. Thanks for sharing this!
I just had a chance to watch this video last night. Only Kevin Mac Donnell could present such a fact-filled and stunning presentation. We are all truly blessed to have his friendship and willingness to share his knowledge. I am so looking forward to reading his George Griffin biography -- as well as anything else he writes. His Grolier club book A FIRST CLASS FOOL is now shipping from amazon.
1601! As always, I researched O'Brien's personal life and educational background, and selected Twain works that seemed like a good fit. The folks at the Kennedy Center then asked if there were other options. I half-jokingly replied that "you can never go wrong with a fart joke" and suggested the 1920 Merle Johnson edition of 1601, which was printed on handmade paper with facsimiles of the 1880 proof and the 1882 West Point edition. They selected that over my other suggestion, so it was put into a handsome custom clamshell case for presentation.
I just saw Shelley Fishkin's Facebook post this morning announcing her new book JIM: THE LIFE AND AFTERLIFE OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN'S COMRADE. Looking forward to reading it.
Barb
On Mon, Mar 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 1601! As always, I researched O'Brien's personal life and educational > background, and selected Twain works that seemed like a good fit. The folks > at the Kennedy Center then asked if there were other options. I > half-jokingly replied that "you can never go wrong with a fart joke" and > suggested the 1920 Merle Johnson edition of 1601, which was
Kevin did a splendid job blending humor and keen perspective with the history of Twain collecting, introducing us to a delightful parade of quirky and intriguing "characters" along the way. My only complaint is that he fetched that audience so completely, he has left me heading for Manhattan with one incredibly tough act to follow.
Ladies and Gentlemen Tom Tenney, many years ago, gifted our store his collection of Quarterly and Journals. We have recently begun a restoration of our building and will no longer have the storage space we used to. Something has to go and these will go to the great recycler in the sky unless someone out there would like to accept the collection. There are a good four boxes here and should you want them ALL I'll be happy to get them shipped. I'm attaching the spreadsheet I compiled in 2013. I have no idea if I have everything on that
Hi Mr. North, I don’t see your spreadsheet. Would you please send it again?
Respectfully, John Pascal
> On Mar 28, 2025, at 5:58 PM, Frank North <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Ladies and Gentlemen > Tom Tenney, many years ago, gifted our store his collection of > Quarterly and Journals. We have recently begun a restoration of our > building and will no longer have the storage space we used to. Something > has to go and these will go to the great recycler in the sky unless someone > out there would like to accept the collection. There are a
On Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM John R. Pascal < [log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Mr. North, > I don’t see your spreadsheet. > Would you please send it again? > > Respectfully, > John Pascal > > > On Mar 28, 2025, at 5:58 PM, Frank North <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > > Ladies and Gentlemen > > Tom Tenney, many years ago, gifted our store his collection of > > Quarterly and Journals. We have recently begun a restoration of our > > building and will no longer have the storage space we used to. Something
I just received a query from one Emily Pursley, a director at The Quincy Museum in Illinois. She is seeking information about Karen Hunt, an archæologist who was working on the Quarles Farm site. I have only a reference to an 2011 magazine article about this dig. I'm curious about the possibility of any more recent information about this site.
Other sources state Karen Hunt is a retired schoolteacher who owns that parcel of land known as the Quarles Farm. Monroe County tax appraisal records indicate she is still living in Monroe County and a search of those records does yield a mailing address.
Barb
On Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM Scott Holmes <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
The headline on one of the news reports I receive today was 'conan-o-brien-decries-bullies-while-receiving-kennedy-center-s-mark-twain-prize'. Good to see from this particular MT fan..... Pete
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Our community of Twainians will be saddened to learn that Stephen Railton has passed away. He began his career at the University of Virginia in 1974 and remained in Charlottesville the rest of his life. Those familiar with his superb Mark Twain website will appreciate what his passing means to Twain studies. Perhaps on a happier note, those not familiar with his website are in for a treat if they click the second link below, and then click every page in every section of that site.
Stephen’s website (s):are a joy to use. What a loss to us all. —Susan Harris.
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> On Mar 10, 2025, at 3:33 PM, Kevin Mac Donnell <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Our community of Twainians will be saddened to learn that Stephen Railton has passed away. He began his career at the University of Virginia in 1974 and remained in Charlottesville the rest of his life. Those familiar with his superb Mark Twain website will appreciate what his passing means to Twain studies. Perhaps on a happier note, those not familiar with his website are in for
On Mar 10, 2025, at 5:05 PM, Harris, Susan Kumin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Stephen’s website (s):are a joy to use. What a loss to us all. —Susan Harris.
Sent from my iPad
On Mar 10, 2025, at 3:33 PM, Kevin Mac Donnell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Our community of Twainians will be saddened to learn that Stephen Railton has passed away. He began his career at the University of Virginia in 1974 and remained in Charlottesville the rest of his life. Those familiar with his superb Mark Twain website will appreciate what his passing means to
He was a pretty interesting figure, and Sam's (vexed but loving) relation to him is helpful in better understanding SLC in full, and one of the wellsprings of his work.
DDD
On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM John Greenman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> In the month that this audiobook about Orion has been available on > Archive.org, NO ONE has downloaded it. > > I find that amazing! > > NO interest in Sam's older brother. > > SAD! > > It's available at: > > https://archive.org/details/orionclemens_2502_librivox > > -- > John Greenman > 207-974-9911 >
