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 > The Twain Shall Meet > < > http://www.amazon.com/Twain-Shall-Meet-Granddaughter-Gabrilowitsch/dp/1499799497/ref=sr_1_1/191-7847938-3534132?ie=UTF8&qid=1415889321&sr=8-1&keywords=the+twain+shall+meet+susan+bailey > > > Twain Page <https://www.facebook.com/marktwainsgranddaughter> > www.marktwainonline.com > Greenville, SC > > 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 > > >