I want to add my praise for Henry's accomplishments. He's put the Boyhood
Home and Museum on the map. It was there before, of course, but Henry
raised its prominence many levels with the conference, the Fencepainter
newsletter, the steady improvement of the physical facility, and more.
Whoever follows him as Director will have very big shoes to fill.

On a personal note, I'll second what John Bird said. Henry is one of the
kindest, most thoughtful and "sweetest" people you'll ever know.

Even though you're stepping down, Henry, I'm sure everyone is as glad as I
am that you're going to stay around.

Terry Oggel

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On Tue, Jul 2, 2019 at 12:05 PM Bird, John C. <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Henry Sweets has done such a great job with the Mark Twain Boyhood Home
> and Museum. The transformations in the last couple of decades have been
> very important, especially incorporating into the story the history of
> slavery in Twain’s life and works. In addition, Henry is one of the nicest
> people you will ever meet—certainly aptly named! I look forward to seeing
> Henry later this month at the Clemens Conference, where many of us can
> thank him in person.
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> John Bird
> Winthrop University
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> From: Hal Bush<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Kudos & thanks to Henry Sweets!
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> Henry is stepping down at the end of 2019; 42 years working for and then
> leading the MTM in Hannibal:  well done young man!
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> https://www.therolladailynews.com/news/20190701/mark-twain-museum-announces-search-for-new-executive-director?fbclid=IwAR3qxjklt6SbpuMMoGwerPBCC7KE4dYZJebblNTr09Nu2QrdAlhCB1-G8wc
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> Mark Twain Museum announces search for new executive director<
> https://www.therolladailynews.com/news/20190701/mark-twain-museum-announces-search-for-new-executive-director?fbclid=IwAR3qxjklt6SbpuMMoGwerPBCC7KE4dYZJebblNTr09Nu2QrdAlhCB1-G8wc
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> www.therolladailynews.com<http://www.therolladailynews.com>
> Executive Director of the Mark Twain Museum, Henry Sweets, is stepping
> down from his position on Dec. 31, 2019, ending his full-time work for the
> Museum
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> Dr. Hal Bush
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> Dept. of English
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> Saint Louis University
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> author website:  halbush.com
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