Sad to lose such a generous and helpful scholar and human being.  Tom Tenney's reference guide (& supplements) was an essential resource for Twain scholars that helped guide our research and that saved us from wasteful duplication. He will be missed. 
Shelley Fisher Fishkin

On Feb 2, 2012, at 7:55 AM, Alan Gribben wrote:

> Dr. Thomas A. Tenney (1931-2012), best known for editing the MARK TWAIN JOURNAL but also recognized for his assistance to younger scholars, died yesterday at 3:45 p.m. of heart failure after a brief stay in a Charleston hospital.
> 
> Dr. Tenney received the John S. Tuckey Award from the Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College in 2005.  He was the author of MARK TWAIN:  A REFERENCE GUIDE (1977) and its various supplements, along with numerous other publications.
> 
> There will be a private family service at a later date, according to his widow Margaret Tenney; no public funeral will be held.
> 
> Before his death Dr. Tenney made arrangements for the continuation of the MARK TWAIN JOURNAL.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Alan Gribben