Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 23:47:35 -0700 (PDT)
From: Donna Campbell <campbell@gem.gonzaga.edu>
To: wharton-l@gonzaga.edu
Subject: Request: Discussion Questions for _Summer_

I am the discussion leader for a book club reading Wharton's
'Summer.' Can someone send me a list of discussion questions? I have not
yet read the book and would like to have the questions to think over as I
read. Thank you for your time.
Amber Puzey
amberdoug@hotmail.com

If members would care to reply on-list or to send questions to me as well
as to Ms. Puzey, the list could be posted to the Wharton Society site for
future reference.  Thanks.  Donna Campbell, campbell@gem.gonzaga.edu

[Note: The responses appear at summerdisc.html]

Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 11:48:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Donna Campbell <campbell@gem.gonzaga.edu>
To: wharton-l@gonzaga.edu
Subject: Edith Wharton Question for Biography Magazine (fwd)
 

My name is Alice Cary and I write a monthly question and answer column for
Biography Magazine. I am researching the origin of the phrase "Keeping Up
With the Jones," which was also the name of a comic strip in the early part
of this century.  One source, however, "100 Years of Newspaper Comics," says
that illustrator Arthur "Pop" Momand heard the phrase as it was often applied
to Edith Wharton's parents, George and Lucretia Jones. Do you know anything
about this?  I very quickly skimmed through some pages of a few Wharton
biographies and saw no mention of this. Also, other standard references
mention only the Momand comic strip, not Wharton's parents.  I'd appreciate
any insights you or other members of the Edith Wharton Society might be able
to offer.  Thank you.

Best, Alice Cary

Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 10:55:19 -0400
From: S_shaloo <S_Shaloo@email.msn.com>
To: wharton-l@gonzaga.edu,
    turtlejojo@aol.com
Subject: Re: Pub Date of HOUSE OF MIRTH

> Please help,
>   I have a question but am not a member but would really be thankful if
you
> could answer my question.  "The House of Mirth" was published in book form
> a month before the last chapter was published in the Scripner's Mag.
(don't
> think I am spelling the mag. right).  Do you know the reason behind this.
>
> If you can answer this question for me please e-mail me at
> turtlejojo@aol.com not at the e-mail address this is sent from.  I would
be
> ever so greatful.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kelly Courtney
>
 

Dear Kelly Courtney,

When novels were serialized in magazines, the goal was to publish the book
at the same time as the last installment of the serialization, and I believe
that is what was true for HOUSE, though I have not had time to check my
files to give you the precise details.

You might check Mott and Tebbel on magazine publishing practice to get
authorization that then, as now, a mag was produced in advance of its cover
date and if you need to cite the information more precisely you might see if
the Scribner Archives at the Firestone Library at Princeton U can help.

If all else fails, you can write to me privately, and I'll try to wade
through my notes for you.

Sharon Shaloo

Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 14:27:56 -0700 (PDT)
From: Donna Campbell <campbell@gem.gonzaga.edu>
To: wharton-l@gonzaga.edu
Subject: Wharton Drama (fwd)
 

Hope this goes over the Edith Wharton Society e-mail lines:

On Sunday July 25, CBS is presenting a dramatization of Wharton's THE REEF.
The TV two-hour drama is called PASSION'S WAY and it stars Leslie Caron, Sela
Ward and Timothy Dalton. In New York City it is scheduled for 9 p.m.. Check
your local listings for time in each area.

I would be curious to hear reactions to those who get to watch.

Annette Zilversmit

Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 19:54:34 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Photographs of Edith Wharton
 

Greetings Edith Wharton Enthusiasts,

I have a collection of original photographs of Edith Wharton.  Some of
these photos have notes written on them to the effect that a photograph
should not be published.  One such photograph shows Wharton atop a horse,
and the note says,"It is Mrs. Wharton's express wish that no further use
shall be made of this photograph."

I am in search of Edith Wharton expertise.  Who would be the best source
to go for help in identifying what may be Wharton's handwriting?  Can
anyone tell me if Edith Wharton was normally picky on which photographs
she permitted to be published?

Thank you very much for your time.

Sincerely,  Bob  Slotta
rslotta@columbus.rr.com

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 11:01:21 -0400
From: S_shaloo <S_Shaloo@email.msn.com>
To: wharton-l@gonzaga.edu,
    rslotta@columbus.rr.com
Subject: Re: Photographs of Edith Wharton

In reply to Bob Slotta (query below):

I should think that the curator of the Wharton archives at the Beinecke
would be the first stop on the road to authentication of the handwriting.
Comparing what you have with the range of handwritings for Wharton, her
secy's, editors, etc., there would help you narrow down the possibilities
before you consult an expert for certification.

As for Wharton and photos of herself... she was notoriously difficult to
satisfy when it came to public presentation of her image.  The archives are
full of instances of her criticizing various attempts at publicity photos.

Would love to know what you are thinking of doing with photos once you
Would love to know what you are thinking of doing with photos once you
authenticate them and, of course, how these came your way!
 

Sharon Shaloo
Sharon Shaloo
8 Ravine Street
Arlington, MA  02476
781-643-3976 (ph)
781-641-6054 (fax)
S_Shaloo@email.msn.com
 

----- Original Message -----

>
> Greetings Edith Wharton Enthusiasts,
>
> I have a collection of original photographs of Edith Wharton.  Some of
> these photos have notes written on them to the effect that a photograph
> should not be published.  One such photograph shows Wharton atop a horse,
> and the note says,"It is Mrs. Wharton's express wish that no further use
> shall be made of this photograph."
>
> I am in search of Edith Wharton expertise.  Who would be the best source
> to go for help in identifying what may be Wharton's handwriting?  Can
> anyone tell me if Edith Wharton was normally picky on which photographs
> she permitted to be published?
 

> Thank you very much for your time.
>
> Sincerely,  Bob  Slotta
> rslotta@columbus.rr.com

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 11:09:05 -0400
From: S_shaloo <S_Shaloo@email.msn.com>
To: wharton-l@gonzaga.edu
Subject: CBS on obstacles .... NOT!

Thanks to Annette for calling the Wharton show to our attention.  I would
have missed it otherwise.  I think I understand why the title had to change
seeing that CBS found a way to navigate around the reef!

Sharon

****************************************
Sharon Shaloo
8 Ravine Street
Arlington, MA  02476
781-643-3976 (ph)
781-641-6054 (fax)
S_Shaloo@email.msn.com

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:07:48 -0400
From: R Mills <mills@i-is.com>
To: wharton-l@gonzaga.edu
Subject: Navigating around the Reef

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----------
> From: S_shaloo <S_Shaloo@email.msn.com>
> To: wharton-l@gonzaga.edu
> Subject: CBS on obstacles .... NOT!
> Date: Monday, July 26, 1999 11:09 AM
>
> Thanks to Annette for calling the Wharton show to our attention.
> I would have missed it otherwise.  I think I understand why the
> title had to change seeing that CBS found a way to navigate
>                       around the reef!
>
> Sharon
>

I saw the show too, and it has been a while since I read The Reef, but I
think they changed the characters enough that they didn't even sail close
to the reef.  But wasn't it lovely to see Leslie Caron again?  That made
the whole thing worth it.

By the way, was this the same version of the Reef that was supposed to
appear on PBS several years ago?  I saw it mentioned on the "coming
attractions" at the beginning of the season but it was never shown.

Ruth Mills
EdithWharton-owner@onelist.com

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 13:31:56 -0400
From: W. & J. Olin-Ammentorp <wjwjoa@msn.com>
To: wharton-l@gonzaga.edu
Subject: Wharton's "Hymn of the Lusitania"

During World War I, Wharton wrote a poem entitled "Hymn of the Lusitania."
Stephen Garrison's very useful (and generally very reliable) _Edith Wharton:
A Descriptive Bibliography_ lists the publication of this poem in the New
York Herald, 7 May 1915, p. 1.  But my search of the Herald did not turn
this up; in fact, the Lusitania was sunk on 7 May 1915, and the headline on
8 May 1915 concerns its sinking.  I have examined the Herald for the
following couple of weeks but have had no luck.  If you have any information
about the correct date of publication, I'd appreciate it greatly.  Email me
at wjwjoa@msn.com or at olinamme@maple.lemoyne.edu  .  Many thanks to anyone
with information!  Julie Olin-Ammentorp

7/26/99

Dear Wharton-L:

The directors of EW at Newport 2000 have been approached by several scholars
who wanted to organize entire panels for the conference, and we have added a
feature to the Wharton Web site that should help with this process.

You may post a notice about a session you would like to propose to the site
and ask for responses.  Your notice will be posted at the Forum site.

Here are the pertinent addresses:

> The form is put up at
>
> w2000.html
>
> and the replies will be posted at
>
> forum2000.htm
>

Many thanks to Donna Campbell adding this feature to the site and for doing
it, as usual, with incredible speed and efficiency!

The conference directors still welcome your individual proposals, of course,
and also remind anyone who gathers a panel together that the deadline for
receipt of proposals is November 15, 1999.  Addresses and guidelines for
proposal submissions can be found at the Wharton site, in the conferences
section.

Thanks and hope this helps,

Sharon
 

****************************************
Sharon Shaloo
8 Ravine Street
Arlington, MA  02476
781-643-3976 (ph)
781-641-6054 (fax)
S_Shaloo@email.msn.com
 
 
 
 

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