I liked Michael Shelden's tender coverage of Jean in his recent biography,
MT:  MAN IN WHITE.  It brought her more alive to me than just about any of
the other stuff I've seen over the years.  check the index...

--hb


On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Gregg Camfield <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Brent,
>
> You're probably already aware of this, but, just in case, I'll mention that
> the "Afterword" in Shelley Fisher Fishkin's _Mark Twain's Book of Animals_
> discusses some of Jean's animal rights work.  See especially note 90 on
> p311.
>
> Gregg
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brent M. Colley" <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011 9:52 pm
> Subject: Jean Clemens
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> > Sunday in Redding we will be celebrating our final Twain Centennial...
> >
> >  The opening of the library building, a memorial to Jean.
> >
> >  Does anyone have any thoughts or a unique take on Jean worth sharing?
> >
> >  I have a short 10 minute presentation that will focus on her life and
> >
> >  showcase her "hidden talents"
> >
> >  My plan is to focus on her talents as an artist, photographer, wood
> >
> >  worker, activist and naturalist but I would like to portray her in
> > the
> >  brightest light possible so any additional input is welcomed from the
> >
> >  Forum.
> >
> >  Thank you,
> >  Brent
> >
>



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Harold K. Bush, Ph.D
Professor of English
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