Certainly LOC screwed up big time, but give them some credit for
acknowledging their goof.


On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 4:06 PM, Susan Bailey <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> I wonder how long it's been since the Library of Congress had to apologize
> to anyone! Congratulation Kevin, and also to members of the Forum for
> setting such high standards.
>
> Best regards,
> Susan Bailey
>
>
>
>
> Susan Bailey
> Co author
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> On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 5:11 PM, Osterberg, Gayle <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> > The Library of Congress gratefully acknowledges the work of Kevin Mac
> > Donne=
> > ll and members of the Mark Twain Forum in identifying extensive problems
> > in=
> >  the publication =93Mark Twain=92s America.=94 Since the time this was
> > brou=
> > ght to our attention, the Library has been conducting a thorough review
> of
> > =
> > the book, as well as a review of our publishing processes.
> >
> > The Library has determined and deeply regrets that its regular and
> > rigorous=
> >  review protocols were not followed in the editing of this publication.
> We
> > =
> > are identifying where and how these processes broke down in this instance
> > a=
> > nd implementing measures to ensure an egregious lapse of this nature does
> > n=
> > ot occur again.
> >
> > We are working with the co-publisher to determine any and all potential
> > ave=
> > nues for rectifying this situation and will let the Mark Twain Forum know
> > o=
> > f the outcome.
> >
> > The Library of Congress takes this situation very seriously.  Again, we
> > are=
> >  grateful to this forum and its expertise for bringing this to our
> > attentio=
> > n.
> >
> >
> > Posted by Gayle Osterberg, Director of Communications
> > On behalf of The Library of Congress
> >
>