JASNA StL founding member Phyllis Thorpe recently passed along two links of interest to readers of Jane Austen. The first: a link to a July 6 “Charlie Rose” conversation with John McQuillen, the curator of the Morgan Library’s current “Marks of Genius” exhibit. The interviewer is guest host Jon … READ ON
Tea, Workshops, a Regency Dress Record, and More Tea: A Delightful Weekend in Louisville By Mayme Bolt, Metropolitan St. Louis Region Despite a little drizzle on Friday night, July 18, there was Twilight Shopping, which proved a lot of fun. Traditional Kentucky food was served, and the anniversary of Jane … READ ON
In today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch (June 24), Miss Manners (a.k.a. Judith Martin), our favorite advice-giver, tackles the tricky question of courtship now and then (the Regency era, of course). We offer a link to Miss Manners’ observations in the hope that they will put a smile on your face, … READ ON
Yesterday, March 4, we received the following update from our New York colleagues. The Chawton House Library and the Centre for the Study of Early English Women’s Writing in Chawton, Hampshire, England, has been affected by the severe storms and subsequent flooding that has hit parts of Great Britain … READ ON
Linda Dennery and Meg Levin, our New York Region colleagues, have passed along the following end-of-year tidbits. Of particular interest is the letter from publisher John Murray to Cassandra Austen. As the centenary of Pride and Prejudice celebration ends, we offers a few items to round out the … READ ON
Ed. note: Should any members be in the NYC area March 21-23, here is an opportunity to meet JASNA colleagues from the East Coast. Plus, you’ll get to visit the locale of Sleepy Hollow. JASNA NY METRO invites you to join us from Friday, March 21, to Sunday, March … READ ON
