Comments on: My Library http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/ Where History, Heritage, and Education Intersect Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:03:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kevin Levin http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-9324 Kevin Levin Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:43:00 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-9324 Timothy, You are very perceptive. From the beginning I've been much more interested in the history of the South and it continues to frame my research interests. The other reason for the imbalance is a reflection of the quality of historians who have tackled Lee. You've got historians such as Gary Gallagher, Emory Thomas, Elizabeth B. Pryor, Robert McClaslin, Steven Woodworth, and Michael Fellman, all of whom are top-notch scholars. Unfortunately, Grant has lagged behind, though I highly recommend Brooks Simpson's scholarship. I am really looking forward to Joan Waugh's soon-to-be-released study of Grant and historical memory in the fall. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Timothy,

You are very perceptive. From the beginning I’ve been much more interested in the history of the South and it continues to frame my research interests. The other reason for the imbalance is a reflection of the quality of historians who have tackled Lee. You’ve got historians such as Gary Gallagher, Emory Thomas, Elizabeth B. Pryor, Robert McClaslin, Steven Woodworth, and Michael Fellman, all of whom are top-notch scholars. Unfortunately, Grant has lagged behind, though I highly recommend Brooks Simpson’s scholarship. I am really looking forward to Joan Waugh’s soon-to-be-released study of Grant and historical memory in the fall. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

]]> By: Timothy http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-9323 Timothy Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:36:14 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-9323 Wow, that's an amazing collection. One thing I noticed is that Lee has certainly defeated grant in the battle for your bookshelves. Wow, that’s an amazing collection. One thing I noticed is that Lee has certainly defeated grant in the battle for your bookshelves.

]]> By: Kevin Levin http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-8574 Kevin Levin Thu, 14 May 2009 11:27:40 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-8574 Sherree, As always, thanks for the kind words. The owl was given to me by a fellow student while an undergraduate. I would love to be able to share Michaela's unedited comments, but you must remember that this is a family website. :) Sherree,

As always, thanks for the kind words. The owl was given to me by a fellow student while an undergraduate. I would love to be able to share Michaela’s unedited comments, but you must remember that this is a family website. :)

]]> By: Sherree Tannen http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-8573 Sherree Tannen Thu, 14 May 2009 11:14:40 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-8573 Kevin, I too loved your books, but what really caught my eye was the small statue of an owl that sits on one of your bookshelves. Upon seeing the owl, I immediately made a tobacco offering and asked Grandfather Owl to "bring a blessing upon your head", as my husband would say. (My husband was brought up Orthodox. I have no idea what that means--"blessing on your head" --but I like the idea of if) You have certainly managed to attract and maintain a diverse group of readers. That takes talent. Have a good one. Sherree PS. I would love to hear Michaela's unedited response to the comments of all of your unruly readers, lol. (Hi Michaela, if you are reading this! Thanks for bringing your very welcome point of view into ongoing discussions! Sherree) Kevin,

I too loved your books, but what really caught my eye was the small statue of an owl that sits on one of your bookshelves. Upon seeing the owl, I immediately made a tobacco offering and asked Grandfather Owl to “bring a blessing upon your head”, as my husband would say. (My husband was brought up Orthodox. I have no idea what that means–”blessing on your head” –but I like the idea of if) You have certainly managed to attract and maintain a diverse group of readers. That takes talent. Have a good one. Sherree

PS. I would love to hear Michaela’s unedited response to the comments of all of your unruly readers, lol. (Hi Michaela, if you are reading this! Thanks for bringing your very welcome point of view into ongoing discussions! Sherree)

]]> By: Richard G. Williams, Jr. http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-8563 Richard G. Williams, Jr. Wed, 13 May 2009 23:28:38 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-8563 Yes, gorgeous day, but I was tied up in meetings all day. Oh well. I'll try to do the office/book thing this weekend. Best, RGW Yes, gorgeous day, but I was tied up in meetings all day. Oh well.

I’ll try to do the office/book thing this weekend.

Best,
RGW

]]> By: Kevin Levin http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-8562 Kevin Levin Wed, 13 May 2009 22:32:05 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-8562 Hi Richard, Nice to hear from you and I hope all is well. I look forward to the tour of your book space. It's always nice to see how people arrange their libraries. I trust you enjoyed what was a beautiful day. Hi Richard,

Nice to hear from you and I hope all is well. I look forward to the tour of your book space. It’s always nice to see how people arrange their libraries. I trust you enjoyed what was a beautiful day.

]]> By: Richard G. Williams, Jr. http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-8561 Richard G. Williams, Jr. Wed, 13 May 2009 22:26:32 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-8561 Very nice collection Kevin. I've been promising my readers a similar tour of my office for some months now. Soon, I hope, soon. BTW, I also have a Jefferson book stand. Very nice collection Kevin. I’ve been promising my readers a similar tour of my office for some months now. Soon, I hope, soon. BTW, I also have a Jefferson book stand.

]]> By: Kevin Levin http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-8542 Kevin Levin Wed, 13 May 2009 09:36:58 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-8542 That sounds like a great idea. Perhaps I can put in a fake fireplace to get the same effect. (lol) Yes, the Michaela who occasionally comments is my wife, but that is usually the edited version. I get the complete narrative over dinner. That sounds like a great idea. Perhaps I can put in a fake fireplace to get the same effect. (lol) Yes, the Michaela who occasionally comments is my wife, but that is usually the edited version. I get the complete narrative over dinner.

]]> By: Crystal Marshall http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-8534 Crystal Marshall Wed, 13 May 2009 02:05:42 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-8534 Wow! The only thing that would make it just a little more perfect...a fireplace with a big, comfy chair and some hot chocolate :0) I bet the bookstores love your patronage! Good job with the video...it was kind of weird (in a good way, of course) hearing your voice for the first time! BTW...is the Michaela who posts on your blog your wife? Wow! The only thing that would make it just a little more perfect…a fireplace with a big, comfy chair and some hot chocolate :0) I bet the bookstores love your patronage!

Good job with the video…it was kind of weird (in a good way, of course) hearing your voice for the first time!

BTW…is the Michaela who posts on your blog your wife?

]]> By: Kevin Levin http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-8532 Kevin Levin Wed, 13 May 2009 00:52:32 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-8532 Jimmy, If I don't watch it I will end up having to store books on the floor too. :) Jimmy,

If I don’t watch it I will end up having to store books on the floor too. :)

]]> By: Jimmy Johnson http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-8519 Jimmy Johnson Tue, 12 May 2009 20:52:16 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-8519 Great library, Kevin. Thanks for sharing. It's nice to see other habitats. I'm green-eyed over all of your bookcases. I have as much on the floor as I do on the shelves! I've got to remedy this.....someday. Alas, I have to keep most of my acquisitions under my wife's radar!!!! ; ) Great library, Kevin. Thanks for sharing. It’s nice to see other habitats. I’m green-eyed over all of your bookcases. I have as much on the floor as I do on the shelves! I’ve got to remedy this…..someday. Alas, I have to keep most of my acquisitions under my wife’s radar!!!! ; )

]]> By: Kevin Levin http://cwmemory.com/2009/05/12/my-library/#comment-8508 Kevin Levin Tue, 12 May 2009 17:21:47 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=3701#comment-8508 Ajay, I had the good fortune of being given a personal tour of Gallagher's library. Actually, it was at his previous home which included about twice the number of books if you can imagine. Thanks so much for the link. Ajay,

I had the good fortune of being given a personal tour of Gallagher’s library. Actually, it was at his previous home which included about twice the number of books if you can imagine. Thanks so much for the link.

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